JP5368757B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make the line of sight of a player focus on a big winning port during performance display in a game machine. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine for opening and closing a first big winning port 22 or a second big winning port 25 according to the winning kind when winning in big winning drawing, a roughly rectangular image display device 8 is provided on the center of a game board 10, and a first accessory 23 for opening and closing the first big winning port 22 and a first secondary lamp display portion 35 corresponding to it are provided below the image display device 8. Further, above the image display device 8, a secondary accessory 26 for opening and closing the second big winning port 25 and a second secondary lamp display portion 36 corresponding to it are provided. Further, first and second primary lamp display portions 31 and 32 are provided around the image display device 8. Then, according to a drawing result in the big winning drawing, linear performance display from one of the first and second primary lamp display portions 31 and 32 to the first accessory 23 or the second accessory 26 is performed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that performs a lottery lottery on condition that a gaming ball has entered a predetermined winning opening.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a big hit lottery is performed on condition that a game ball launched on a game board surface enters a winning opening such as a start opening. If the jackpot lottery is won, the player will win a lot of winning balls because the action to open and close the jackpot is repeated until the character that opens and closes the jackpot meets the predetermined condition. It will be in a state to get. Further, when winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery, one of a plurality of modes having different jackpot winning conditions in the subsequent jackpot lottery is usually given to the “jackpot”. In these multiple modes, for example, the probability variation mode (probability variation mode) in which the winning probability of the jackpot in the subsequent jackpot lottery varies with a higher probability than the normal probability, and the winning probability of the subsequent jackpot remains the normal probability. There is a normal probability mode (normal mode or non-probability mode). In this case, if the probability variation mode is given, the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes a high probability state, and the winning probability of the subsequent jackpot increases. On the other hand, if the normal probability mode is given, the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes the normal probability state, and the subsequent winning probability of the jackpot remains the normal probability.

  Also, in the case of a conventional gaming machine, when winning a lottery lottery, as a type of the “big hit”, a round that opens for a relatively long time such as 30 seconds, such as 30 seconds, is repeated as a “long hit”. For example, there is one that sets one of “short wins” in which a round that is opened for a short time such as 0.1 seconds is repeated a predetermined number of rounds. In this case, “short win” is not intended for the player to win many prize balls, but to switch the gaming state in the gaming machine thereafter to a high probability state or a normal probability state. For example, if the gaming state before “short hit” is the normal probability state, the gaming state after “short hit” is set to either the high probability state or the normal probability state.

  On the other hand, the conventional game machine has an image display at the center of the game board, and when the game ball enters the starting port, the symbols displayed on the image display are changed and the big win lottery result In response to this, various effects such as reach effects and notice effects are displayed on the image display. Conventionally, a plurality of light emitting means are provided around the image display, and a series of effect display is performed by causing the light emission display mode by the plurality of light emitting means to emit light in association with the display contents on the image display. A gaming machine has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-102466 A

  By the way, the player is expected to win a lot of winning balls by winning the lottery lottery in the above-described gaming machine and releasing the big winning opening for a relatively long time. Therefore, the player is highly interested in opening the big prize opening. In particular, if the big winning opening that is open in the case of “long win” and the big winning opening that is open in the case of “short win” are different in the case of winning the big hit in the big win lottery, reach production, etc. Attention is paid to the effect display in the hope that the big winning opening that is opened in the case of “long hit” will be opened during the various effects display.

  However, there is no conventional gaming machine that produces an effect that indicates a big winning opening that is opened when winning a lottery lottery in various effect displays such as a reach effect. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, a plurality of light emitting means provided around the image display device emit light in association with the display contents on the image display device, thereby performing a series of effect display. No effect display is made to indicate the big winning opening to be opened when winning in the jackpot lottery. That is, in the conventional gaming machine, a series of effect display is performed by the image display and a plurality of light emitting means provided around the image display device, but the effect display is a big winning opening that is opened when winning by the big hit lottery. Since it was performed independently, the stage was not designed to draw the player's attention to the big prize opening that is highly interested for the player. Therefore, the player has high interest in opening the winning prize opening, but is only interested in what kind of the stop symbol after the symbol change on the image display is during the effect display. In the end, the player's line of sight was concentrated on the screen of the image display.

  On the other hand, in various effect display such as reach effect, if the effect display that points to the big prize opening where the player is highly interested is performed, the player expects that the big prize opening will be opened, During the effect display, the user's line of sight is concentrated on the big prize opening. In particular, as described above, when the big prize opening opened in the case of “long win” and the big prize opening opened in the case of “short win” are different from each other, during various effects display such as reach production, By performing the effect display that points to the big winning opening that is opened in the jackpot game, it is possible to gather the attention of the player in those big winning openings rather than the image display, and also during the effect display It is thought that it can also raise the player's expectation.

  Therefore, the present invention makes the player's line of sight pay attention to the prize winning opening during the effect display by performing the effect display that indicates the big winning award in the effect display such as the reach effect according to the lottery lottery result. It is an object of the present invention to provide a highly entertaining gaming machine that can be expected by a production display to open a big prize opening that is highly interested for players.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 performs a big hit lottery on condition that a game ball has entered the start opening provided in the game board. A gaming machine that opens and closes a first grand prize opening or a second grand prize opening provided at different positions on the game board, the image display means having a substantially rectangular shape provided in the center of the game board, and the game A first accessory which is provided below the image display means on the board and opens and closes the first big prize opening; and a first accessory which is provided above the image display means on the game board and opens and closes the second big prize opening. A second accessory, a primary lamp display means provided below or on the side of the image display means and illuminating substantially linearly toward the image display means; and the second accessory above the image display means. Secondary lamp display that lights at the position where And control means for controlling the image display means, the primary lamp display means, and the secondary lamp display means, respectively, and the control means is configured to open and close the second big prize opening in the big win lottery. When the winning is won, the lighting display of the primary lamp display means, the image display by the image display means, and the lighting display of the secondary lamp display means are performed in this order, on the gaming board surface, the direction of the line-like effect display toward the second roles material from the primary lamp display unit, said across the image display means have lines, eventually the second roles for opening and closing the second bonus prize hole in bonus game The secondary lamp display means is turned on at the position of the object .

According to such a configuration, when elected per opening and closing the second special winning opening Oite jackpot lottery, that points to the second special winning opening Te effect display smells like reach demonstration performed in accordance with Ri that per It is possible to perform effect display, and the player's line of sight can be focused on the second grand prize opening during the effect display. That is, the second roles material for opening and closing the second special winning opening is a high one of the character object of interest to the player, line-shaped toward the second roles of its in effect display in accordance with the lottery result of the jackpot lottery By performing the effect display on the game board, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to the effect display while expecting the second role to open the second grand prize opening by the effect display .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the control means performs a line from the primary lamp display means to the secondary lamp display means when performing image display on the image display means. It is characterized in that the image is displayed .

According to this configuration, when the line-shaped effect display toward the second accessory is performed on the game board, the image display means displays the line-shaped image from the primary lamp display means to the secondary lamp display means. It becomes like this.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, when the primary lamp display means is turned on, the light is sequentially turned on from the position away from the image display means toward the image display means. Then, after the lighting display by the primary lamp display means and the image display by the image display means are performed, when the secondary lamp display means lights up, the second display from the position near the image display means. It is characterized by the fact that it lights up sequentially toward the two actors .

Further, the present invention includes the following inventions in addition to the above inventions. That is, firstly, “a big hit lottery is performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the start opening provided on the game board, and if the winner is won, different positions of the game board according to the hit type. A gaming machine that opens and closes a first grand prize winning port or a second grand prize winning port, comprising a substantially rectangular image display means provided in the center of the game board, and the image display means of the game board. A first combination that is provided below and opens and closes the first grand prize opening; a second combination that is provided above the image display means of the game board and opens and closes the second big prize opening; and at least A first primary lamp display means that is provided above or on the side of the image display means and has a substantially linear shape toward the image display means; and at least two lighting sections. And below or on the side of the image display means A second primary lamp display means which is provided at a position different from the first primary lamp display means and which is lit substantially linearly toward the image display means; and the first accessory below the image display means First secondary lamp display means provided corresponding to the second display lamp, second secondary lamp display means provided corresponding to the second accessory above the image display means, and the image display means , The first and second primary lamp display means, and the control means for controlling the first and second secondary lamp display means respectively, the control means according to the lottery result in the jackpot lottery In addition, the present invention includes an invention that is a “game machine characterized by performing a line-shaped effect display from the first or second primary lamp display means to the first winning combination or the second winning combination”.
  According to such a first configuration, when winning a lottery lottery, an effect that indicates either the first big prize opening or the second big prize opening in an effect display such as a reach effect according to the type of the winning Display is possible, and the player's line of sight can be focused on the first grand prize winning port or the second grand prize winning port during the effect display. That is, the first combination that opens and closes the first grand prize opening and the second combination that opens and closes the second big prize opening are high interests for the player, and effects are being displayed according to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery The first role opens the first grand prize port or the second role opens the second big prize port by performing a line-like effect display on the game board. The player can be focused on the effect display while expecting the effect display. Since the first and second primary lamp display means each have at least two lighting sections, the first and second primary lamp display means can be obtained by sequentially lighting these at least two lighting sections. In each of the lamp display means, the line-shaped effect display can be sequentially turned on and displayed.
  Second, “the control means sequentially performs lighting display by the first primary lamp display means, image display by the image display means, and lighting display by the first secondary lamp display means. The game machine having the first configuration described above is characterized in that a line-shaped effect display toward the first accessory is performed on the game board.
  According to this second configuration, for example, when the first winning combination is won when opening and closing the first grand prize opening, a line-shaped effect that indicates the first function in the effect display such as the reach effect. The display can be performed using substantially the entire game board. In particular, the line-like effect display in this case is not instantaneously performed on the game board, but is a lighting display by the first primary lamp display means, an image display by the image display means, and a first secondary lamp display. Since the lighting display by the means is sequentially performed, the display is sequentially performed toward the first role, so that the player's line of sight is directed toward the first role while enhancing the player's expectation. Can do.
  Thirdly, “the control means sequentially performs lighting display by the second primary lamp display means, image display by the image display means, and lighting display by the second secondary lamp display means. The game machine having the first or second configuration described above is characterized in that a line-shaped effect display toward the second accessory is performed on the game board.
  According to the third configuration, for example, when the second winning combination is won when the second prize winning opening is opened and closed, a line-shaped effect that indicates the second function in the effect display such as the reach effect. The display can be performed using substantially the entire game board. In particular, the line-like effect display in this case is not instantaneously performed on the game board, but is turned on by the second primary lamp display means, the image display by the image display means, and the second secondary lamp display. Since the lighting display by means is sequentially performed, it is sequentially displayed toward the second actor, so that the player's line of sight is directed toward the second actor while enhancing the player's expectation. Can do.
  Fourthly, "if the control means wins in the jackpot lottery, after performing the lighting display by either one of the first and second primary lamp display means according to the winning type, The image display means displays a line-shaped image from one primary lamp display means to the other primary lamp display means or the first and second secondary lamp display means. A game according to any one of the first to third aspects, characterized in that after the image is displayed, lighting display is performed by primary lamp display means or secondary lamp display means positioned in a direction in which the line-shaped image is directed. Machine "is included.
  According to the fourth configuration, for example, when winning a lottery lottery, either one of the first and second secondary lamp display means is lit to switch to the first accessory or the second accessory. By performing a line-shaped effect display that goes to the player, it is possible to notify the player of an opening to be released, and when the winner is a lottery lottery, the other primary lamp display means is turned on. By performing a line-like effect display that does not go to the first combination or the second combination, it is possible to notify the player that neither the first combination nor the second combination is opened.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the winning per opening and closing the second bonus prize hole in jackpot lottery, since the effect display such point to the second roles thereof Te various effects displayed smell like reach demonstration is performed , the line of sight of the player in the effect display, second roles material provided above the image display unit makes it possible to focus on (second special winning opening), the higher the character object of interest to the player can second roles product is one that is expected by the effect display to open the second special winning opening, it is possible to realize a highly entertaining game machine.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, members that are common to each other are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. The gaming machine 1 is configured so as to pay out a prize ball when a game ball launched on the game board by an instruction operation of the player enters various winning holes. This gaming machine 1 includes a frame member 3 having a window portion 2 in which a transparent glass plate 2a is fitted. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the game board 10 attached to the back side of the frame member 3 through the transparent glass plate 2a. The frame member 3 is provided with a handle lever 4 that is operated by the player on the lower right side of the window portion 2, and when the player rotates the handle lever 4 in the clockwise direction, a game ball with a hitting force corresponding to the operation angle is provided. Is launched at predetermined time intervals on the surface of the game board 10. The frame member 3 includes speakers 5 provided on both the left and right sides of the upper portion of the window portion 2 and frame lamps 6 provided at the centers of the upper portion and the lower portion of the window portion 2, respectively. Various effects are produced by generating sound effects, and the frame lamp 6 is configured to perform various effects depending on a lighting / flashing pattern or a difference in emission color.

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the game board 10 attached to the back side of the frame member 3. The game board 10 has a game area 13 surrounded by an outer rail 11 and an inner rail 12 on a game board surface 10a corresponding to the front side, and a game ball that is launched when the player operates the handle lever 4. Is launched from between the outer rail 11 and the inner rail 12 to the upper left portion of the game area 13. Inside the game area 13, an image display 8 is provided so as to be positioned substantially at the center of the game board 10, and a decorative frame body 14, also called a center accessory, is provided at the periphery of the image display 8. Is provided. The image display 8 is composed of a liquid crystal display device capable of displaying a color image, and displays various images for production. For example, as the game progresses, the image display 8 notifies the symbol lottery result (symbol variation result) by a plurality of decorative symbols with numbers such as 1 to 9, or the notice effect by the appearance of a character or the appearance of an item. Is displayed. The decorative frame body 14 defines the screen frame of the image display 8, and various lamps and movable objects for production are arranged on the decorative frame body 14. Further, a stage 14 a on which a game ball can roll is provided at the center lower portion of the decorative frame body 14.

  Around the decorative frame body 14 in the game area 13, there are a large number of nails 15, through gates 16, windmills 17, a normal winning opening 18, a first starting opening 19, an electric tulip 20, a second starting opening 21, and a first grand prize. Known members such as the mouth 22, the first accessory 23, and the out mouth 24 are arranged. In the present embodiment, a second big prize opening 25 and a second accessory 26 are provided at a position on the upper left side of the game area 13. In the present embodiment, an expectation indicator 29 composed of a 7-segment display or the like is provided on the upper part of the decorative frame 14 to notify the player of the probability of shifting to the latent probability changing mode or the like. Furthermore, a display 50 for displaying the lottery result and the number of reserved items is provided at the lower right portion of the game board surface 10a outside the game area 13.

In FIG. 2, the through gate 16 is provided on the upper left side of the game area 13. The through gate 16 is a gate that is a condition for the normal symbol lottery to be performed in the gaming machine 1, and when the game ball passes through the gate, the normal symbol lottery is started. The normal winning openings 18 are provided at a plurality of locations below the game area 13. The normal winning opening 18 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number of winning balls when a game ball enters.

The first starting port 19 is provided below the center of the stage 14 a in the decorative frame 14, and the electric tulip 20 and the second starting port 21 are provided below the first starting port 19. The electric tulip 20 includes a pair of blade members that open and close to the left and right. If the electric tulip 20 is open to the left and right, the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 21. When the electric tulip 20 wins the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the through gate 16, the left and right blade members are opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times. Each of the first starting port 19 and the second starting port 21 is a winning port for paying out a predetermined number of winning balls, and a winning that becomes a condition for a special symbol lottery (a jackpot lottery) to be performed in the gaming machine 1 The mouth. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start ports 19 and 21, a special symbol lottery is performed, and a decorative symbol variation display is started on the image display 8. Various productions are performed.

  The first grand prize opening 22 and the first accessory 23 are provided further below the electric tulip 20. The first accessory 23 is an accessory that opens and closes the first grand prize opening 22, and is normally in a state in which the first big prize opening 22 is closed, and in a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) in the gaming machine 1. When the big win is won and the long win is won, the first big prize opening 22 is opened by rotating around a substantially horizontal rotation axis arranged along the lower edge of the first big prize opening 22. To do.

  Further, the second accessory 26 provided above the image display 8 in the game area 13 is an accessory that opens and closes the second grand prize opening 25. Normally, the second big prize opening 25 is closed. And if the winning of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) in the gaming machine 1 results in “short win”, or if the special symbol lottery in the gaming machine 1 wins the small bonus, The big prize opening 25 is opened.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are two types of winnings in the special symbol lottery, “big hit” and “small hit”. In the case of “big hit”, “long win” and “short win” One of “winning” is set. The “long winning” is a jackpot for opening and closing the first big winning opening 22 by the first accessory 23 as described above. In the jackpot game in which “long hit” is set, the opening time of each first action 23 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 30 seconds), and the set time has elapsed or is being released. When a predetermined number of balls (for example, nine) are counted, a round for closing the first accessory 23 is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). For this reason, in this long hit state, there is a high possibility that the game ball will enter the first grand prize opening 22 while the first accessory 23 is opened, and the player will be in a game state in which he can acquire many prize balls. . And in the case of a jackpot, if “long win” is set, a probability variation mode (probability variation mode) in which the winning probability in the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game fluctuates with a higher probability than the normal probability, and the jackpot winning Either the normal probability mode (normal mode or non-probability mode) in which the probability remains the normal probability is given.

  On the other hand, “short win” is a big hit where the second accessory 26 opens and closes the second big prize opening 25 as described above. In the jackpot game in which the “short win” is set, the opening time of the second actor 26 per one time is set to a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second), and the set time elapses or If a predetermined number of balls (for example, nine) are counted during the opening, a round for closing the second accessory 26 is repeatedly performed for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). In this short hit state, the opening time of the second accessory 26 is set to a short time that makes it difficult for the game ball to enter, so that the game ball enters the second big prize opening 25 while the second accessory 26 is released. The possibility of playing is low, and the player is in a gaming state where it is difficult to obtain many prize balls. In addition, when “short win” is set as the jackpot, the gaming machine 1 has a latent probability variation mode (latency) in which the winning probability in the jackpot lottery varies with a higher probability than the normal probability as the gaming state after the jackpot game. (Probability mode) is set. Therefore, after the “short win” occurs, the winning probability of the subsequent jackpot in the gaming machine 1 becomes a high probability state, and the concentration of the discouraged player who is disappointed by the “short hit” decreases. To prevent it.

Here, the difference between the probability variation mode (probability variation mode) and the latent probability variation mode (latency probability variation mode) will be explained. In the probability variation mode, the game machine 1 shows that the winning probability of the jackpot has changed to a higher probability than the normal probability. An effect to notify the player is performed, and a gaming state is established in which it is possible to easily grasp that the player has shifted to the probability variation mode. On the other hand, in the latent probability variation mode, the game machine 1 does not perform an effect to notify that the jackpot winning probability has fluctuated higher than the normal probability, and there is no change from the normal gaming state. It becomes a gaming state in which it is not possible to clearly grasp that it has shifted to the latent probability variation mode.

  On the other hand, unlike the “big hit” described above, the “big hit” does not change the winning probability of the big win in the big win lottery before and after the “small hit”. As described above, the “small hit” is a hit when the second accessory 26 opens and closes the second big prize opening 25. As in the case of the “short hit”, the second accessory 26 per hit. If the opening time is set to a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second) and the set time elapses or a predetermined number of balls (for example, 9) are counted during the opening, the second accessory A round for closing 26 is repeatedly performed for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). In the small hit state, as in the case of “short hit”, the opening time of the second accessory 26 is set to a short time during which it is difficult for the game ball to enter. It is unlikely that a ball will enter the second grand prize opening 25, and it becomes difficult for the player to acquire many prize balls. Since the opening / closing operation of the second accessory 26 is the same in the case of “small hit” and “short hit”, the player determines which hit is based on the opening / closing operation of the second accessory 26. It is an operation mode that is difficult to do.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs the big hit lottery on condition that the game balls have entered the start openings 19 and 21 provided in the game board 10 and, in the case of winning, according to the type of the win. The first grand prize opening 22 or the second big prize opening 25 provided in the gaming board 10 is configured to open and close.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 10 is provided with a plurality of lamp display portions 31, 32, 35, 36, 37 around the image display 8, and these lamp display portions 31, 32, 35, 36 and 37 are turned on during an effect display such as a reach effect, and display an integrated effect display using substantially the entire game area 13 together with the image display on the image display 8. Hereinafter, the lamp display units 31, 32, 35, 36, and 37 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement example of the lamp display units 31, 32, 35, 36, and 37. As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 10 has lamp display portions 31 and 36 provided on the upper portion of the image display 8, and lamp display portions 32, 35 and 37 are provided on the lower portion of the image display 8. Yes. Among these, the lamp display part 35 is provided corresponding to the first big prize opening 22 and the first winning combination 23, and the lamp display part 36 corresponds to the second big winning prize opening 25 and the second winning combination 26. Is provided. When effect display is performed, one of the lamp display units 31 and 32 among the plurality of lamp display units 31, 32, 35, 36, and 37 provided around the image display 8 is first turned on. Subsequently, image display on the image display 8 is performed, and subsequently, any one of the lamp display portions 35, 36 and 37 is lit. Therefore, among the plurality of lamp display units 31, 32, 35, 36, and 37, the lamp display unit 31 provided on the upper right side of the image display 8 and the lamp display unit provided on the lower right side of the image display 8. 32 is a primary lamp display section. Further, a lamp display unit 35 corresponding to the first accessory 23 provided at the lower center of the image display 8 and a lamp display unit 36 corresponding to the second accessory 26 provided on the upper left side of the image display 8 are provided. The lamp display unit 37 provided on the lower left side of the image display 8 is a secondary lamp display unit.

  However, in the present embodiment, the primary lamp display units 31 and 32 also function as a secondary lamp display unit depending on the display mode of the effect display, and after either one of the primary lamp display units 31 and 32 is lit, the image display After the image display at 8 is performed, the other may be lit. Moreover, in this embodiment, the secondary lamp display part 37 functions also as a primary lamp display part depending on the display mode of effect display, and may light at the time of effect display. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the primary lamp display unit 31 is also referred to as a first primary lamp display unit 31, the primary lamp display unit 32 is also referred to as a second primary lamp display unit 32, and the secondary lamp display unit 35 is Also referred to as a first primary lamp display unit 35, the secondary lamp display unit 36 is also referred to as a second primary lamp display unit 36, and the secondary lamp display unit 37 is also referred to as a third secondary lamp display unit 37.

  The first primary lamp display unit 31 is arranged on the upper right side of the image display 8 in the game board 10. The first primary lamp display unit 31 includes a lamp substrate 31a attached to the back side of the game board 10, and a plurality of lighting units 71 arranged on the lamp substrate 31a. Each of the plurality of lighting units 71 is constituted by, for example, an LED, and the lighting and extinguishing of each lighting unit 71 can be individually controlled. The plurality of lighting units 71 are arranged along a predetermined straight line, a curved line, or a combination line thereof, which extends from the position in the vicinity of the edge of the game area 13 away from the image display 8 to the image display 8.

  The second primary lamp display unit 32 is disposed on the lower right side of the image display 8 in the game board 10. The second primary lamp display unit 32 includes a lamp substrate 32a attached to the back side of the game board 10, and a plurality of lighting units 72 arranged on the lamp substrate 32a. Each of the plurality of lighting units 72 is configured by, for example, an LED, and the lighting and extinguishing of each lighting unit 72 can be individually controlled. The plurality of lighting portions 72 are arranged along a predetermined straight line, a curved line, or a combination line thereof, which extends from the position in the vicinity of the edge of the game area 13 away from the image display 8 to the image display 8.

  The first secondary lamp display unit 35 is arranged at the lower center of the image display 8 in the game board 10. The first secondary lamp display unit 35 includes a lamp board 35a attached to the back side of the game board 10 and a plurality of lighting parts 75 arranged on the lamp board 35a. Each of the plurality of lighting units 75 is configured by, for example, an LED, and the lighting and extinguishing of each lighting unit 75 can be individually controlled. The plurality of lighting portions 75 are arranged along a predetermined straight line, a curved line, or a combination of them from the position close to the lower center of the image display 8 toward the first big prize opening 22 and the first accessory 23. Yes. The first secondary lamp display unit 35 is turned on when, for example, the jackpot lottery becomes “long win”, and the first bonus 23 opens the first grand prize opening 22 to the player. Inform.

The second secondary lamp display unit 36 is disposed on the upper left side of the image display 8 in the game board 10. The second secondary lamp display unit 36 includes a lamp board 36a attached to the back side of the game board 10 and a plurality of lighting parts 76 arranged on the lamp board 36a. Each of the plurality of lighting units 76 is constituted by, for example, an LED, and the lighting and extinguishing of each lighting unit 76 can be individually controlled. The plurality of lighting portions 76 are arranged along a predetermined straight line, a curved line, or a combination of them from the predetermined position on the upper side of the image display 8 toward the second big prize opening 25 and the second accessory 26. The second secondary lamp display unit 36 is turned on when, for example, “short win” or “small win” is obtained in the big win lottery, and the second accessory 26 is sent to the second big prize opening 25 for the player. Informs that it will be released.

  The third secondary lamp display unit 37 is disposed on the lower left side of the image display 8 in the game board 10. The third secondary lamp display unit 37 includes a lamp board 37a attached to the back side of the game board 10 and a plurality of lighting parts 77 arranged on the lamp board 37a. Each of the plurality of lighting units 77 is configured by, for example, an LED, and the lighting and extinguishing of each lighting unit 77 can be individually controlled. The plurality of lighting portions 77 are arranged along a predetermined straight line, a curved line, or a combination of them that does not face either the first accessory 23 or the second accessory 26 from a predetermined position on the lower left side of the image display 8. Has been.

  At least a portion corresponding to each of the lighting parts 71, 72, 75, 76, and 77 described above transmits light, such as a decorative member such as the decorative frame body 14 arranged on the game board surface 10a and various accessories such as the electric tulip 20. It is comprised by the member to be made. Therefore, when the first or second primary lamp display part 31, 32 and any one of the first to third secondary lamp display parts 35, 36, 37 are turned on during the effect display, the player From the front side of the game board 10, the substantially linear lighting display by the primary lamp display units 31, 32 and the secondary lamp display units 35, 36, 37 can be visually recognized.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 3, when one of the first and second primary lamp display units 31 and 32 is lit, the image display 8 is turned on next to the lit primary lamp display units 31 and 32 and the next. In order to connect the secondary lamp display units 35, 36, and 37 to be connected, for example, a line-shaped image display is performed with a combination selected from the lines L1 to L7.

  For example, when the first primary lamp display unit 31 is lit, when a line-shaped image combining the lines L1 and L2 is displayed on the image display 8, the line-shaped image is displayed as the first primary lamp display. The display mode is from the unit 31 toward the first secondary lamp display unit 35, and then the first secondary lamp display unit 35 is turned on. When a line-like image combining the lines L1 and L5 or a line-like image combining the lines L6, L4 and L5 is displayed on the image display 8, the line-shaped image is displayed as the first primary lamp. The display mode is from the display unit 31 toward the second primary lamp display unit 32, and then the second primary lamp display unit 36 is turned on. Further, when a line-shaped image combining the lines L6 and L7 is displayed on the image display 8, the line-shaped image is transferred from the first primary lamp display unit 31 to the third secondary lamp display unit 37. Then, the third secondary lamp display unit 37 is turned on. Therefore, when the first primary lamp display unit 31 is lit at the beginning of the effect display, the line-shaped effect display is performed from the upper part to the lower part of the game board 10.

  On the other hand, for example, when the second primary lamp display unit 32 is turned on, when a line-like image combining lines L5, L4, and L3 is displayed on the image display 8, the line-like image is The display is directed from the second primary lamp display section 32 to the second secondary lamp display section 36, and then the second secondary lamp display section 36 is turned on. Further, when a line-shaped image combining the lines L5 and L1 is displayed on the image display 8, the line-shaped image is displayed from the second primary lamp display section 32 toward the first primary lamp display section 31. Then, the first primary lamp display unit 31 is turned on. Therefore, when the second primary lamp display unit 32 is lit at the beginning of the effect display, a line-shaped effect display is performed from the lower part of the game board 10 toward the upper part.

  FIG. 4 is a left side view of the game board 10. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 10 includes a board member 10b such as a plywood board as a base material, and a decorative frame body 14 is attached to the front side of the board member 10b. Also, a back part 38 provided with various electric decoration boards and the like is formed on the back side of the plate member 10b. The lamp substrate 31a, 32a of the primary lamp display units 31, 32 and the lamp substrate 35a, 36a, 37a of the secondary lamp display units 35, 36, 37 are respectively attached to the back part 38 at predetermined positions. It has been. The image display unit 8 a including the image display 8 is fixed to the back part 38 from the back side of the game board 10.

  FIG. 5 is a front view of the game board 10 in which the decorative frame body 14 provided on the game board surface 10a is omitted. As shown in FIG. 5, the display screen of the image display 8 is substantially rectangular. The first primary lamp display unit 31 and the second secondary lamp display unit 36 are provided corresponding to the upper side of the substantially rectangular image display 8, and the second primary lamp display unit 32 and the first and second primary lamp display units 32 and 36 are provided. 3 are provided corresponding to the lower side of the image display 8. Here, the first primary lamp display unit 31 and the first secondary lamp display unit 35 are arranged so as to face each other with the image display 8 interposed therebetween, and the second primary lamp display unit 32 and the second primary lamp display unit 32 are arranged to face each other. The secondary lamp display portions 36 are arranged so as to face each other with the image display 8 interposed therebetween.

  A substantially rectangular opening 10c is formed at the center of the game board 10 corresponding to the attachment position of the image display 8, and the display screen of the image display 8 attached from the back side of the game board 10 is used as the game board. 10 is visible from the front side. The game board 10 has slit-like openings 10d corresponding to the positions at which the primary lamp display parts 31, 32 and the secondary lamp display parts 35, 36, 37 are attached. When the lighting units 71, 72, 75, 76, 77 of the primary lamp display units 31, 32 and the secondary lamp display units 35, 36, 37 that are attached to the LED are lit, the lighting state is viewed from the front side of the game board 10. It can be visually recognized.

  FIG. 6 is an enlarged view showing the primary lamp display units 31 and 32 and the secondary lamp display units 35, 36 and 37. As shown in FIG. 6, the lamp substrate 31 a of the first primary lamp display unit 31 is provided with a total of eight lighting parts 71 including lighting parts 71 a to 71 h. When the first primary lamp display unit 31 is first turned on to perform the above-described effect display, the lighting unit 71a sequentially lights one by one or two or more predetermined numbers from the lighting unit 71a toward the lighting unit 71h. . Note that the lighting unit 71a that is lit first may be in a mode in which the lighting state continues after the next lighting unit is lit, or may be in a mode in which it is turned off after the next lighting unit is lit. good. Therefore, when the first primary lamp display unit 31 is lit at the beginning of the effect display, a substantially linear lighting display is performed from the position away from the image display 8 on the game board 10 toward the image display 8. Is called. However, when the first primary lamp display unit 31 is turned on at the end of the effect display, the lighting order of the plurality of lighting units 71a to 71h is opposite to the above, and 1 from the lighting unit 71h toward the lighting unit 71a. A substantially linear lighting display is performed by sequentially lighting one by one or a predetermined number of two or more. Here, in the “substantially linear lighting display” in this specification, all the lighting portions 71a to 71h are finally turned on so that a linear display toward the image display 8 is impressed. In addition to the display mode, a display mode in which a linear display toward the image display 8 is impressed by the locus of light generated by sequentially switching the lighting states of the lighting units 71a to 71h is included.

  In addition, the lamp substrate 32a of the second primary lamp display unit 32 is provided with a total of six lighting units 72, which are lighting units 72a to 72f. When the second primary lamp display unit 32 is first turned on and the above-described effect display is performed, the lighting unit 72a is sequentially turned on one by one or two or more predetermined numbers from the lighting unit 72a toward the lighting unit 72h. Go. Here, the lighting part 72a that is turned on first may be in a mode in which the lighting state is continued even after the next lighting part is turned on, or may be turned off after the next lighting part is turned on. good. Therefore, even when the second primary lamp display unit 32 is lit at the beginning of the effect display, a substantially linear lighting display is performed from the position away from the image display 8 toward the image display 8. In addition, when the 1st primary lamp display part 31 lights at the end of an effect display, the lighting order of the some lighting parts 72a-72f becomes reverse to the above, and it is 1 toward the lighting part 72a from the lighting part 72f. A substantially linear lighting display is performed by sequentially lighting one by one or a predetermined number of two or more.

  In addition, the lamp substrate 35a of the first secondary lamp display unit 35 is provided with a total of six lighting units 75, which are lighting units 75a to 75f. When the first secondary lamp display unit 35 is turned on last and the above-described effect display is performed, the lighting is sequentially performed one by one or two or more predetermined numbers from the lighting unit 75a toward the lighting unit 75f. To go. Here, the lighting part 75a that is turned on first may be in a state in which the lighting state is continued even after the next lighting part is turned on, or may be turned off after the next lighting part is turned on. good. Therefore, when the first secondary lamp display unit 35 is lit, a substantially linear lighting display is performed from the vicinity of the image display 8 toward the first accessory 23 (see FIG. 2).

  The lamp substrate 36a of the second secondary lamp display unit 36 is provided with a total of six lighting units 76, which are lighting units 76a to 76f. When the second secondary lamp display section 36 is finally turned on to perform the above-described effect display, the lighting is sequentially performed one by one or two or more predetermined numbers from the lighting section 76a toward the lighting section 76f. To go. Here, the lighting part 76a that is turned on first may be in a state in which the lighting state continues after the next lighting part is turned on, or may be turned off after the next lighting part is turned on. good. Therefore, when the second secondary lamp display unit 36 is lit, a substantially linear lighting display is performed from the position near the image display 8 toward the second accessory 26 (see FIG. 2).

  In addition, the lamp substrate 37a of the third secondary lamp display unit 37 is provided with a total of six lighting units 77, which are lighting units 77a to 77f. When the third secondary lamp display unit 37 is finally turned on and the above-described effect display is performed, the lighting is sequentially performed one by one or two or more predetermined numbers from the lighting unit 77a toward the lighting unit 77f. To go. Here, the lighting part 77a that is turned on first may be in a state in which the lighting state is continued even after the next lighting part is turned on, or may be turned off after the next lighting part is turned on. good. Accordingly, when the third secondary lamp display unit 37 is turned on at the end of the effect display, the approximate line that does not point in the direction of either the first accessory 23 or the second accessory 26 from the position near the image display 8. Is displayed. When the third secondary lamp display unit 37 is lit at the beginning of the effect display, the lighting order of the plurality of lighting units 72a to 72f is reversed from the above, and from the lighting unit 77f to the lighting unit 77a. A substantially linear lighting display is performed by sequentially lighting one by one or a predetermined number of two or more.

  In addition, the number of the lighting parts provided in each lamp board | substrate mentioned above is a mere illustration, and at least 2 lighting parts should just be provided in each lamp board | substrate.

  When the first primary lamp display unit 31 provided at the upper part of the image display 8 is lit for the first time during an effect display such as a reach production, the image display 8 displays the first primary lamp display unit that is lit. 31 is connected to any one of the second primary lamp display unit 32, the first secondary lamp display unit 35, and the third secondary lamp display unit 37 provided in the lower part of the image display 8. Display a line image. At this time, by displaying a line-shaped image from the upper side to the lower side of the image display 8, the line-shaped image directed to any one of the lamp display units 32, 35, and 37 in the image display 8. Is displayed. When a line-like image is displayed up to a position near the lower side on the image display 8, any one of the lamp display portions 32, 35, and 37 on the extended line of the line-like image is turned on.

  Further, for example, when the second primary lamp display unit 32 provided at the lower portion of the image display 8 is first lit, the image display 8 has the second primary lamp display unit 32 that has been lit and the image display 8 A line-shaped image is displayed so as to connect any one of the first primary lamp display unit 31 and the second secondary lamp display unit 36 provided in the upper part. At this time, by displaying the line-shaped image from the lower side to the upper side of the image display 8, the line-shaped image directed to one of the lamp display units 31 and 36 also in the image display 8. Is displayed. When a line-shaped image is displayed on the image display 8 up to a position near the upper side, one of the lamp display portions 31 and 36 on the extended line of the line-shaped image is turned on.

Therefore, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment uses a line-shaped effect display from the upper part to the lower part of the game area 13 and a line-like effect display from the lower part to the upper part of the game area 13 by using almost the entire game board 10. It can be performed. When the first secondary lamp display unit 35 is lit in such an effect display, a line-like effect display toward the first accessory 23 that opens the first big prize opening 22 is performed in the game area 13. Is called. Further, when the second secondary lamp display unit 36 is lit, a line-like effect display toward the second accessory 26 that opens the second big prize opening 25 in the game area 13 is performed. And in this embodiment, it is interested for a player by performing the line-shaped effect display which goes to the 1st actor 23 or the 2nd actor 26 according to the lottery result of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) in the gaming machine 1. The high winning prize opening 22 or 25 is rendered so that the player's line of sight can be focused on the large winning opening 22 or 25 during the effect display. For example, when a special symbol lottery (a jackpot lottery) is won and a “long win” is won, a line-like effect display toward the first feature 23 is performed during an effect display such as a reach effect. Thus, the player's line of sight can be directed to the first accessory 23 and the player can be expected to open the first big prize opening 22. In addition, for example, if a special symbol lottery (a jackpot lottery) is won and a “short win” is won, or if a small bonus is won, the second role 26 is displayed during the effect display such as the reach effect. By performing the line-shaped effect display toward the player, the player's line of sight can be directed to the second accessory 26, and the player can be expected to open the second grand prize opening 25. it can. Then, in the image display 8, by changing the traveling direction of the line-shaped image in accordance with the lottery result of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery), the player can perform the line-shaped performed in almost the entire game area 13. The effect display is displayed toward one of the first accessory 23 and the second accessory 26, or is displayed in a direction not facing either the first accessory 23 or the second accessory 26. I'm interested in how to go and pay attention to this line-shaped display.

  Next, the configuration of the second accessory 26 will be described. FIG. 7 is a view showing a configuration example of the second big prize opening 25 and the second winning combination 26, and (a) shows a state where the second winning combination 26 closes the second big winning opening 25 (b) ) Shows a state in which the second accessory 26 has opened the second big prize opening 25. The second accessory 26 is constituted by a blade-like member, and a lower part thereof is attached with a rotating shaft 26a extending toward the back side of the game board 10, and a pinion 43 is provided at the tip thereof. Yes. Further, on the back side of the game board 10, a second accessory solenoid 41 for driving the second accessory 26 is provided. The second accessory solenoid 41 rotates the pinion 43 that meshes with the rack 42 by moving the rack 42 extending vertically downward up and down. The rotation shaft 26 a is configured to open and close the second accessory 26 by rotating integrally with the pinion 43. A tray member 45 for receiving game balls is provided at the second grand prize winning opening 25. The tray member 45 is inclined downward toward the back side of the game board 10, and a discharge port 46 for discharging the game ball is formed at the lowest portion. A second big prize opening switch 49 is provided below the outlet 46, and when the game ball is discharged from the outlet 46, the second big prize port switch 49 detects the winning of the game ball. As described above, the second accessory 26 and the second grand prize opening 25 are located on the upper left side of the decorative frame body 14, and if the second accessory 26 opens the second major prize opening 25, It is arranged so that the player can easily aim to win the second big prize opening 25 by adjusting the operation angle of the handle lever 4.

  Next, the display device 50 provided at the lower right of the game board surface 10a will be described. FIG. 8 is an enlarged view showing the display device 50. The display 50 includes a normal symbol display 51 that operates when the game ball passes through the through gate 16, a normal symbol hold display 52 that displays the number of hold of the normal symbol lottery, and the game ball is in the first start port 19. And a special symbol display 53 that operates by entering the second starting port 21 and a special symbol hold indicator 54 that displays the number of special symbol lotteries held.

  The normal symbol display 51 displays a lottery result of a normal symbol that is performed when a game ball passes through the through gate 16. When winning, the winning symbol (for example, a symbol of ○) is displayed and lost. In the case of, a lost symbol (for example, a symbol of x) is displayed. When the normal symbol lottery is performed in the gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display unit 51 performs a variable display in which the winning symbol and the lost symbol are alternately lit and displayed for a predetermined time, and then according to the lottery result of the normal symbol. Either the winning symbol or the lost symbol is lit. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the normal symbol display 51 stops in a state where the winning symbol is displayed, and the electric tulip 20 is released for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times according to the gaming state.

  When the game ball passes through the through gate 16 during the normal symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol hold indicator 52 holds the next fluctuation display until the previous fluctuation display is completed, and displays the number of holds. Is. In the illustrated example, the normal symbol hold indicator 52 includes four LED display units arranged in a line so that a maximum of four hold numbers can be displayed.

  The special symbol display 53 displays a lottery result of a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 19 and the second starting port 21, for example, a 7 segment display It is composed of a vessel. This special symbol display 53, when a special symbol lottery is performed in the gaming machine 1, displays a fluctuation result for a predetermined time and then displays the lottery result in various modes. For example, if the jackpot is won as a result of the special symbol lottery, the special symbol display unit 53 stops the display corresponding to the jackpot type (“long win” or “short win”) after the variable display. As a result of the special symbol lottery, the special symbol display unit 53 stops the display corresponding to the small hit after the variable display, and if the special symbol lottery is lost, the special symbol display unit 53 displays the variable display. Later, the losing symbol is displayed and the operation stops.

  The special symbol hold indicator 54 holds the next variation display until the previous variation display ends when a game ball enters the first start port 19 and the second start port 21 during the variation display of the special symbol. Therefore, the number of holds is displayed. In the illustrated example, the special symbol hold indicator 54 includes four LED display units arranged in a line so that a maximum of four hold numbers can be displayed.

  Here, the display mode of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 53 is a display mode in which the player cannot grasp the winning type at a glance. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode on the special symbol display 53 of the display 50. FIG. 9A shows a jackpot normal symbol when the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery and the long hit and the non-probability variation mode (normal mode) are set. A plurality of special symbols 53a, 53b, 53c, and 53d are set in advance in the jackpot normal symbol. When the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery and the long hit and the uncertain change mode are set, the special symbol display The device 53 stops in a state in which any one of the plurality of special symbols 53a, 53b, 53c, 53d is displayed after the fluctuation display. At this time, in the image display 8, after the effect display such as reach effect is performed, the display stops in a state where a plurality of decorative symbols with numbers 1 to 9 and the like are arranged in even numbers such as “222”, for example. .

FIG. 9B shows a jackpot probability variation symbol A when the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery and the long winning length and the probability variation mode are set. In this jackpot probability variable symbol A, a plurality of special symbols 53e, 53f, 53g, and 53h are set in advance. When the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery and the long hit and the probability variable mode are set, the special symbol display The device 53 stops in a state where any one of the plurality of special symbols 53e, 53f, 53g, and 53h is displayed after the change display. At this time, in the image display 8, after effect display such as reach effect is performed, the display stops in a state where a plurality of decorative symbols with numbers 1 to 9 and the like are arranged in odd numbers such as “777”, for example. .

  FIG. 9 (c) shows a jackpot probability variation symbol B when the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery and the short hit and the latent probability variation mode are set. A plurality of special symbols 53i, 53j are set in advance in the jackpot probability variation symbol B. When the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery and the short hit and the latent probability variation mode are set, the special symbol indicator 53 is displayed. After the change display, the process stops in a state where any one of the plurality of special symbols 53i and 53j is displayed. At this time, in the image display 8, after the effect display such as the reach effect is performed, a plurality of decorative symbols with numbers such as 1 to 9 are displayed as predetermined symbol combinations such as “767” Stop at.

  FIG.9 (d) has shown the small hit symbol at the time of winning a small hit in the special symbol lottery. A predetermined special symbol 53k is set in advance in this small hitting symbol, and when the special symbol lottery is won, the special symbol display unit 53 stops in a state where the predetermined special symbol 53k is displayed after the variable display. To do. At this time, in the image display 8, after the effect display such as the reach effect is performed, a predetermined pattern such as “767”, which is the same as when the plurality of decorative symbols with numbers 1 to 9 are short hit, for example, is displayed. Stop with the combination displayed.

  FIG. 9E shows a lost symbol when the special symbol lottery is lost. A predetermined special symbol 53m is set in advance for the small hit symbol. When the special symbol lottery is lost, the special symbol display unit 53 stops in a state where the special symbol 33m is displayed after the change display. At this time, the image display 8 stops in a state where a plurality of decorative symbols with numbers such as 1 to 9 are not aligned.

  In this way, the display mode of the special symbol display 53 is a display mode in which the player cannot easily grasp the type of winning even if the big win lottery is won. Therefore, the player pays attention to the effect display such as the reach effect in the hope that the decorative symbols on the image display 8 are aligned.

  Next, FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the gaming machine 1 attached to the back side of the game board 10. On the back side of the gaming board 10, a main control board 100 that controls main operations of the gaming machine 1 and a sub control board 200 that controls each part based on signals and commands output from the main control board 100 are provided. ing. The sub control board 200 includes a payout control board 120, an effect control board 130, an image control board 140, and a lamp control board 150.

  The main control board 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. On the main control board 100, a start port switch 110 that detects that a ball has entered the first start port 19 and the second start port 21, an electric chew solenoid 111 that opens and closes the electric tulip 20, and a game ball passes through the through gate 16. A gate switch 112 for detecting the passing, a normal winning port switch 113 for detecting that the ball has entered the normal winning port 18, a first big winning port switch 114 for detecting that the ball has entered the first big winning port 22, The 1st actor solenoid 115 which opens and closes the 1st actor 23, the 2nd big prize opening switch 49 mentioned above, the 2nd actor solenoid 41 which opens and closes the 2nd actor 26, the normal symbol display 51, the normal symbol hold display A device 52, a special symbol display 53, and a special symbol hold display 54 are connected.

  When the main control board 100 detects that each of the start opening switch 110, the normal winning opening switch 113, the first big winning opening switch 114, and the second big winning opening switch 49 has entered the payout control board 120, In response, a payout command signal is sent. The payout control board 120 includes a CPU 121, a ROM 122, and a RAM 123, and is configured to control a payout motor 124 provided on the back side of the game board 2. When a payout command signal is input from the main control board 100, A predetermined number of balls are paid out in accordance with the winning entrance.

  Further, the main control board 100 is configured to perform the above-described normal symbol lottery or special symbol lottery. For example, when a game ball passes through the through gate 16, a normal symbol lottery for opening and closing the electric tulip 20 is performed. If elected, the electric tuo solenoid 111 is driven for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times to open the electric tulip 20. In addition, when it is detected that the ball has entered the first start port 19 or the second start port 21, the above-described special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) is performed, and various kinds of reach effects and notice effects are performed according to the lottery results. In order to produce an effect, a variation pattern for the effect is determined, and the variation pattern is sent to the effect control board 130 together with a signal and a command.

  The effect control board 130 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, and a RAM 133, and controls each of the image control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 to perform an effect operation based on a variation pattern instructed from the main control board 100. The image control board 140 includes a CPU 141, a ROM 142, and a RAM 143. The image control board 140 displays a decorative pattern on the image display 8 based on an instruction from the effect control board 130, or displays the above-described line-shaped image. Then, various effects are displayed. Further, the image control board 140 is configured to generate a sound effect for production from the speaker 5. The lamp control board 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. The lamp control board 150 turns on the frame lamp 6 based on an instruction from the effect control board 130, and the primary lamp display units 31 and 32 and the secondary lamp display unit 35, Various board lamps 154 provided on the game board 10 including 36 and 37 are lit. In addition, the lamp control unit 150 is configured to display a numerical value instructed from the main control board 100 via the effect control board 130 on the expectation level indicator 29.

  Then, when performing the above-described line-shaped effect display, the effect control board 130 displays the line-like effect on each of the image control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 based on the variation pattern determined by the main control board 100. Sends a command for effect display. As a result, the lamp control board 150 sequentially turns on one of the first and second primary lamp display units 31 and 32 or the second secondary lamp display unit 37 at the timing determined in the variation pattern. The first lamp is turned on, and after the first lamp is turned on, any one of the first to third secondary lamp display units 35, 36, and 37 or the first and first The final lamp lighting is performed by sequentially lighting one of the two primary lamp display portions 31 and 32. Further, the image control board 140 displays a line-shaped image on the image display 8 at a timing determined by the variation pattern. As a result, in the game board 10, the lighting display by any one of the lamp display units 31, 32, 37, the line-shaped image display on the image display 8, and the lamp display units 31, 32, 35, 36, 37 are displayed. The lighting display by any one of them is sequentially performed, and in the game area 13, a line-like effect display from the top to the bottom and a line-like effect display from the bottom to the top are performed.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram schematically showing the main functional configuration of the main control board 100. The CPU 101 of the main control board 100 functions as a game control unit 61 that comprehensively controls the overall operation of the gaming machine 1 by executing a predetermined program. The game control unit 61 functions as various processing units according to the progress of the game. On the other hand, the RAM 103 of the main control board 100 includes a random number storage area 62, and various random numbers are stored in the random number storage area 62. The game control unit 61 sequentially updates various random numbers stored in the random number storage area 62, reads the random numbers at a predetermined timing, and executes processing for performing various effects such as reach effects based on the random number values. Is configured to do. In the example shown in the figure, a jackpot random number RN1, a jackpot symbol random number RN2, a reach random number RN3, and a hit random number RN4 are stored in the random number storage area 62, but various other random numbers are also stored.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining each random number stored in the random number storage area 62. For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, the jackpot random number RN1 is a random number used in the jackpot lottery, and is a random number that is sequentially updated within a range of 0 to 299. When the gaming machine 1 is in the normal probability state (normal mode), only one random number “3” is set to a value indicating a jackpot, and the probability of winning the jackpot is 1/300. On the other hand, when the gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state (probability variation mode and latent probability variation mode), 10 random numbers are set to values indicating a jackpot, and the probability of winning the jackpot is 10/300. ing. In addition, six random numbers are set to values indicating a small hit, and the probability of winning a small hit in the big hit lottery is 6/300.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, the jackpot symbol random number RN2 is a random number used to determine the type of jackpot when the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, and is sequentially updated within a range of 0 to 9. Random number. For example, if the value of the jackpot symbol random number RN2 is 0 to 3, the long win and non-probability variation mode (normal mode) is set in the gaming machine 1, and the special symbol display 53 shows the variation symbol shown in FIG. One of the special symbols 53a, 53b, 53c, and 53d is displayed. If the value of the jackpot symbol random number RN2 is 4 to 7, the long win and probability variation mode is set in the gaming machine 1, and the special symbol 53e shown in FIG. One of 53f, 53g, and 53h is displayed. Further, if the value of the jackpot symbol random number RN2 is 8 or 9, the game machine 1 is set to the short hit and latent probability change mode, and the special symbol display 53 shows the special symbol 53i shown in FIG. , 53j is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12C, the reach random number RN3 is a random number for determining whether or not the reach effect is performed as the effect display, and is a random number that is sequentially updated within a range of 0 to 249. If the value of the reach random number RN3 is 0 to 21, the reach effect is performed even if the big hit lottery is lost. If the value of the reach random number RN3 is 22 to 249, the variable display is stopped without the reach effect. Note that when the big win or the small win is won in the big win lottery, the reach effect is always performed, so the value of the reach random number RN3 is ignored.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), the hit random number RN4 is a random number used for the normal symbol lottery, and is a random number that is sequentially updated within the range of 0-9. If the value of the hit random number RN4 acquired at the timing when the game ball passes through the through gate 16 is 0-8, the winning is won, and if it is 9, the game is lost.

  If the winning random number RN4 acquired at the timing when the game ball passes through the through gate 16 is the winning value, the game control unit 61 drives the electric chew solenoid 111 and changes the electric tulip 20 according to the state of the gaming machine 1. Open for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times.

  In addition, when the game control unit 61 detects that a game ball has entered the first start port 19 or the second start port 21 at the start port switch 110, the big hit random number RN1, the big hit symbol random number RN2, and the reach random number RN3. Is read. A jackpot lottery is performed based on the value of the read jackpot random number RN1, and it is determined whether the jackpot, the jackpot or the loss. If the jackpot is won at this time, the type of jackpot is determined based on the value of the read jackpot symbol random number RN2, and the “long hit” to which the normal mode (non-probability change mode) is assigned, the probability change mode is assigned. Either “long hit” or “short hit” with the latent probability change mode is set. And if the “big hit” or “small win” is won in the jackpot lottery, a variation pattern for displaying a line-shaped effect toward the first feature 23 or the second feature 26 as described above is included. One variation pattern is determined from the plurality of variation patterns, and is output to the effect control board 130. If the jackpot lottery result is a loss, it is determined whether or not a reach effect is to be performed based on the read reach random number RN3, and one variation pattern is selected from a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result. Determine and output to the effect control board 130.

  In the present embodiment, even if the result of the big hit lottery is lost, the variation pattern for performing the reach effect includes the above-described variation pattern for performing the line-shaped effect display. One of the variation patterns in this case is, for example, after the first primary lamp display unit 31 is lit, the image display unit 8 switches from the lit primary lamp display 31 to the third secondary lamp display unit 37 or the second secondary lamp display unit 37. A line-shaped image directed to the primary lamp display unit 32 is displayed, and finally the third secondary lamp display unit 37 or the second primary lamp display unit 32 is turned on. Another variation pattern is that, for example, after the second primary lamp display unit 32 is lit, a line-shaped image from the lit primary lamp display 32 toward the first primary lamp display unit 31 is displayed on the image display 8. In this pattern, the first primary lamp display unit 31 is finally turned on. Therefore, in this case, a line-like effect display that does not face either the first combination 23 or the second combination 26 is performed on the game board 1.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of effect display on the image display 8 when “short win” or “small win” is won in the big win lottery. When the game ball enters the first start port 19 or the second start port 21, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), the image display 8 displays a variable display of three decorative symbols including a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol. Is started. In this embodiment, in the case of “short hit” and “small hit”, the decorative symbol stops at “767”, for example. Therefore, after the variable display is started, the left symbol and the right symbol are displayed as shown in FIG. Stops at the symbol “7”. Then, the reach state is reached, and as shown in FIG. 13 (c), only the middle symbol variation display is continuously performed. As described above, the line-shaped effect display toward the second accessory 26 is performed during the reach effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 13D, the screen of the image display 8 is switched, and a character image having a baton is displayed. Then, as shown in the figure, when the character displays a posture in which the baton is directed to the lower right of the screen, the lighting unit 72a of the second primary lamp display unit 32 shown in FIG. 72h lights up sequentially toward the image display 8, and a substantially linear lighting display from the lower right portion of the game board 1 toward the image display 8 is performed. When the last lighting section 72f is turned on in the second primary lamp display section 32, the image display unit 8 displays an image in which the character swings the baton to the upper left of the screen as shown in FIG. At this time, the trajectory of the baton tip is displayed as a line image. Then, after displaying the action of the character swinging up the baton, the lighting unit 76a of the secondary lamp display unit 36 shown in FIG. 6 is turned on, and then the plurality of lighting units 76a to 72f are sequentially turned on to display an image. A substantially linear lighting display from the portion corresponding to the upper left of the screen of the vessel 8 toward the second accessory 26 is performed. Therefore, in this case, as shown in FIG. 14, the substantially linear lighting display D1 by the second primary lamp display unit 32, the line-shaped image display D2 in the image display 8, and the second secondary lamp. A line-shaped effect display toward the second role 26 is performed by the substantially linear lighting display D3 by the display unit 36, and the player can be focused on the second big prize opening 25 and the second role 26. At the same time, it is possible to make the player expect the second winning combination 26 to open the second big prize opening 25 during the reach performance. After such a line-like effect display is performed, the decorative design of the image display 8 stops at “767” as shown in FIG. Here, the case where the second primary lamp display unit 32 is lit at the beginning of the effect display is illustrated. However, the third secondary lamp display unit 37 is lit at the beginning of the effect display and the second accessory 26 is turned on. A direct line-shaped effect display may be performed.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of effect display on the image display 8 when “long win” is won in the jackpot lottery. In this case, the display mode from the start of the decorative symbol variation display on the image display 8 to the reach state is the same as in FIGS. 13A, 13B, and 13C. Then, as described above, the line-shaped effect display toward the first accessory 23 is performed during the reach effect. For example, the screen of the image display 8 is switched from the symbol display, and a character image having a baton is displayed as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in the figure, when the character swings the baton to the upper right of the screen, the lighting unit 71a of the first primary lamp display unit 31 shown in FIG. 6 is turned on, and then the plurality of lighting units 71a to 71h are displayed as images. The lights are sequentially turned on toward the device 8, and a substantially linear lighting display from the upper right part of the game board 1 toward the image display device 8 is performed. When the last lighting unit 71h is lit in the first primary lamp display unit 31, the image display unit 8 displays an image in which the character swings the baton down to the lower center of the screen as shown in FIG. At this time, the trajectory of the baton tip is displayed as a line image. Then, after displaying the action of the character swinging down the baton, the lighting section 75a of the first secondary lamp display section 35 shown in FIG. 6 is turned on, and then the plurality of lighting sections 75a to 75f are sequentially turned on. The substantially linear lighting display from the portion corresponding to the lower center of the screen of the image display 8 toward the first accessory 23 is performed. Therefore, in this case, as shown in FIG. 16, the substantially linear lighting display D1 by the first primary lamp display unit 31, the line-shaped image display D2 on the image display 8, and the first secondary lamp. The substantially linear lighting display D3 by the display unit 35 provides a line-like effect display toward the first winning combination 23, and allows the player to pay attention to the first big winning opening 22 and the first winning combination 23. At the same time, it is possible to make the player expect the first winning combination 26 to open the first big winning opening 25 during the reach performance. After such a line-shaped effect display is performed, the decorative design of the image display 8 stops at “777” as shown in FIG.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, depending on the result of the jackpot lottery, the lighting display by one of the first and second primary lamp display units 31, 32, the image display by the image display 8, Since the lighting display by one of the first and second secondary lamp display portions 35 and 36 is sequentially performed, the line-shaped effect display toward the first accessory 23 or the second accessory 26 is performed. , It is possible to display effects related to the big winning openings 22 and 25 that are of great interest to the player. Then, when winning the jackpot lottery, the first action 23 or the second action is performed by performing the line-shaped effect display as described above before the change of the decoration pattern on the image display 8 stops. 26 is an effect mode in which the player can be notified of the big winning opening that is opened in the jackpot game. When such a line-shaped effect display is performed, the player expects the grand prize winning ports 22 and 25 to open, and displays the line of sight along with the line-like effect display 22 or 25. In addition, the sense of expectation that the special winning opening 22 or 25 at the end of the line-shaped effect display will be gradually raised. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can cause the player to expect that the prize winning port 22 or 25 that is of great interest to the player is opened during the effect display, and is a highly interesting gaming machine.

  Particularly in the case of the present embodiment, the first grand prize winning port 22 and the second big prize winning port 25 are provided at different positions with respect to the game board 10, and if the big hit lottery is won, Depending on the type, a line-shaped effect display directed to one of the first combination 23 that opens and closes the first grand prize opening 22 and the second combination 26 that opens and closes the second large prize opening 25 is performed. The player is interested in whether the line-shaped effect display is performed toward which of the first accessory 23 and the second accessory 26, and pays attention to the effect display until the end.

  Here, the display mode of the line-shaped image on the image display 8 is not limited to the display mode described above, and various display modes may be considered. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating examples of some display modes of a line-shaped image toward the first accessory 23 on the image display 8. FIG. 17A shows a mode in which granular images are sequentially displayed from the upper part to the lower part of the screen, for example. FIG. 17B shows a mode in which a line-shaped image from the upper part to the lower part of the screen is displayed by a set of many points. FIG. 17C shows a mode in which short linear images are sequentially displayed from the top to the bottom of the screen, for example. FIG. 17D shows a mode of displaying an effect image that explodes while a linear image is displayed from the upper part to the lower part of the screen. FIG. 17E shows a mode of displaying a line-shaped image from the upper part to the lower part of the screen by a lightning-like image. FIG. 17F shows a mode in which a star-shaped image is displayed so as to flow from the upper part to the lower part of the screen. In this case, the afterimage may be displayed linearly after the stars flow, or may not be displayed. FIG. 17G shows a mode in which a scratch-like image is displayed from the upper part of the screen toward the lower part, for example, when a character such as a cat cuts the screen. FIG. 17 (h) shows a mode in which an image depicting a circular or arc-shaped trajectory is displayed when a linear trajectory is drawn from the upper part to the lower part of the screen. As described above, there are various modes of display on the image display 8, and any of the above may be adopted. Moreover, you may comprise so that a line-like image may be displayed by the display modes other than the above. In addition, although the case where the line-shaped image which goes from the upper part of a screen toward the lower part toward the 1st actor 23 was displayed here was described, the line-like line which went from the lower part of the screen toward the upper part toward the 2nd actor 26 The same applies to the display mode of the image.

  Further, the lighting units 71, 72, 75, 76, 77 of the lamp display units 31, 32, 35, 36, 37 described above are configured to include LEDs of a plurality of colors such as white, red, yellow, green, and blue, respectively. For example, when a line effect display is performed on the game board 10, the probability of shifting to the probability change mode or the latent probability change mode may be notified by the display color (light emission color) of the line effect display. For example, when the line-shaped effect display toward the first winning combination 23 or the second winning combination 26 is displayed in rainbow color on the game board 10, the big hit that the first winning combination 23 or the second winning combination 26 opens and closes. The probability of entering the probability change mode or the latent probability change mode after the game is 100%. When displayed in white, the probability is 80%. When displayed in red, the probability is 50% and displayed in yellow. In such a case, it is possible to display that the probability is 20%. In this case, when the line-shaped effect display is performed in the rainbow color, even when the decorative design of the image display 8 stops at “222” indicating the non-probability change mode, the game state after the jackpot game is changed to the probability change mode. Transition. Therefore, if the configuration is such that the probability of shifting to the probability change mode or the latent probability change mode is notified by the display color of the line-like effect display, the player will pay more attention to this line-like effect display.

  In addition, the expectation indicator 29 provided in the game board 10 is configured to display the probability of shifting to the latent probability changing mode when winning “short win” or “small win” in the big win lottery, For example, “7” is displayed when the probability of shifting to the latent probability changing mode is 100%, “5” is displayed when the probability is 50%, and “0” is displayed when the probability is 0%. Is displayed. As described above, when winning the “short win” in the big win lottery, since the latent probability changing mode is set, the probability of shifting to the latent probability changing mode is 100% inside the gaming machine 1, but the expectation indicator 29 displays either “7” or “5”. On the other hand, when the “small hit” is won in the big win lottery, the setting change between the normal mode and the latent probability changing mode is not performed, so if the previous gaming state is the normal mode, the inside of the gaming machine 1 Then, although the probability of shifting to the latent probability changing mode is 0%, the expectation indicator 29 displays either “0” or “5”. Also, if the game state before winning the “small hit” is the latent probability changing mode, the probability probability changing mode is continued inside the gaming machine 1, so the probability is 100%, but the expectation indicator 29 Either “7” or “5” is displayed. As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when “short win” and “small win” are won in the big win lottery, the second action 26 opens and closes the second big winning opening 25 respectively. Since it is an operation, the player cannot grasp which of “short hit” and “small hit” is won from the opening / closing operation of the second accessory 26. Therefore, by displaying the probability of shifting to the latent probability changing mode in the above-described manner on the expectation level indicator 29, it becomes possible to enhance the player's sense of expectation to the latent probability changing mode. Note that the display mode of the expectation indicator 29 is not limited to the above mode, and other display modes may be used.

  As mentioned above, although one Embodiment regarding this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the content mentioned above.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the first primary lamp display unit 31 is provided corresponding to the upper side of the image display 8, and the second primary lamp display unit 32 is provided corresponding to the lower side of the image display 8. Although the case has been illustrated, the positions at which the first and second primary lamp display units 31 and 32 are arranged are not necessarily limited to the positions corresponding to the upper and lower sides of the image display 8, but on the left and right sides of the image display 8. It may be provided correspondingly. Further, in addition to the first and second primary lamp display units 31 and 32 described above, third and fourth primary lamp display units may be provided corresponding to the left and right sides of the image display 8. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the game board 10 in a form in which the third and fourth primary lamp indicators 33 and 34 are arranged corresponding to the left and right sides of the image display 8. In this embodiment, in addition to the above-described configuration, the game board 10 further includes a third primary lamp display unit 33 disposed on the left side of the image display 8 and a fourth primary lamp disposed on the right side of the image display 8. And a lamp display unit 34. These third and fourth primary lamp display sections 33 and 34 are similar to the first and second primary lamp display sections 31 and 32 described above, and lamp boards 33a and 34a attached to the back side of the game board 10. And a plurality of lighting portions 73 and 74 arranged on the lamp substrates 33a and 34a, and the plurality of lighting portions 73 and 74 are configured to sequentially light toward the image display 8. Therefore, in this case, when performing a line-like effect display, any one of the four primary lamp display units 31, 32, 33, and 34 provided around the image display 8 is first omitted. It is lit in a line, and then a line-shaped image is displayed on the image display 8, and then any one of the secondary lamp display portions 35, 36, and 37 is lit.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the several lighting part 76 of the 2nd secondary lamp display part 36 was arrange | positioned at linear form, and the case where each lighting part was lighted sequentially was demonstrated. However, in the above embodiment, since the second big prize opening 25 and the second accessory 26 are arranged at positions relatively close to the image display 8, the second secondary lamp display unit 36 has A plurality of lighting portions 76 provided may be concentratedly arranged in the vicinity of the second accessory 26 or the second grand prize winning opening 25, and the plurality of lighting portions 76 may be turned on simultaneously. . Similarly, for example, when the first big prize opening 22 and the second accessory 23 are arranged at a position relatively close to the image display 8, the first secondary lamp display unit 35 is displayed. It is good also as a structure which arrange | positions the some lighting part 75 provided in the vicinity of the 1st accessory 23 or the 1st big winning opening 22, and lights these several lighting parts 75 simultaneously collectively.

It is a front view which shows an example of the whole structure of a gaming machine. It is a front view which shows an example of the game board in a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows one example of arrangement | positioning of the some lamp display part in a game board. It is the side view seen from the left side of the game board. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board in which a decorative frame provided on the game board surface is omitted. It is a figure which expands and shows a primary lamp display part and a secondary lamp display part. It is a figure which shows one structural example of a 2nd big prize opening and a 2nd accessory. It is a figure which expands and shows a display. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode in a special symbol display. It is a block diagram which shows the control mechanism of the game machine attached to the back side of a game board. It is the block diagram which showed typically the main function structure in the main control board. It is a figure explaining each random number stored in a random number storage area. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display in an image display at the time of winning a "short hit" or a "small hit" in the big hit lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the line-shaped effect display which goes to a 2nd accessory. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation display in an image display at the time of winning a "long hit" in the big hit lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the line-shaped effect display which goes to a 1st accessory. It is a figure which shows the example of the some display aspect of the line-shaped image in an image display. It is a figure which shows the game board of the form which has arrange | positioned the primary lamp indicator corresponding to the right-and-left side of an image display.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 8 image display (image display means)
10 gaming board 19 1st starting opening 21 2nd starting opening 22 1st prize winning opening 23 1st prize 25 2nd prize winning opening 26 2nd playing 31, 32, 33, 34 Primary lamp display section (primary lamp display means)
35, 36, 37 Secondary lamp display section (secondary lamp display means)
71 (71a to 71h) Lighting unit 72 (72a to 72h) Lighting unit 75 (75a to 75f) Lighting unit 76 (76a to 76f) Lighting unit 77 (77a to 77f) Lighting unit 100 Main control board (control means)
130 Production control board (control means)
140 Image control board (control means)
150 Lamp control board (control means)

Claims (3)

A big win lottery will be conducted on condition that a game ball has entered the start opening provided on the game board, and if it is won, the first grand prize will be provided at different positions on the game board according to the type of the win. A gaming machine that opens and closes a mouth or a second prize winning opening,
A substantially rectangular image display means provided in the center of the game board;
A first accessory which is provided below the image display means of the game board and opens and closes the first grand prize opening;
A second accessory provided above the image display means of the game board and opening and closing the second grand prize opening;
A primary lamp display means which is provided below or on the side of the image display means and which is lit substantially linearly toward the image display means;
Secondary lamp display means for lighting at a position where the second accessory is provided above the image display means;
Control means for controlling the image display means, the primary lamp display means and the secondary lamp display means respectively;
With
The control means, when winning the opening and closing of the second big prize opening in the jackpot lottery, the lighting display of the primary lamp display means, the image display by the image display means, and the secondary lamp display means by intended to make the lighting display in this order, on the game board, the direction of the line-like effect display toward the second roles material from the primary lamp display unit, have lines across the image display means, A gaming machine characterized in that the secondary lamp display means is turned on at the position of the second accessory that finally opens and closes the second big prize opening in a big hit game .   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the image display is performed on the image display unit, the control unit performs a line-shaped image display from the primary lamp display unit toward the secondary lamp display unit. .   When the primary lamp display means is lit, the primary lamp display means is sequentially lit from a position away from the image display means toward the image display means, and the lighting display by the primary lamp display means and the image display by the image display means are displayed. When the secondary lamp display means is lit after the above, the light is sequentially lit from the position near the image display means toward the second accessory. 2. The gaming machine according to 2.

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