JP5509303B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine or a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, a gaming table represented by a pachinko machine is configured so that a predetermined profit can be obtained by firing a ball from a launching device and entering a predetermined winning opening provided in a predetermined gaming area. ing. As one of such game machines, there has been proposed a game machine configured to enhance the effect of production using a moving object that moves and to improve the player's willingness to play (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2008-200302 A

  In recent years, player preferences have become diverse, and there has been a demand for innovative productions that have never existed before. For example, many of the traditional productions for selecting characters are monotonous, reducing the interest of the players. There was a problem of letting it go.

  The present invention has been made to solve such conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game table that can improve the interest of the player.

  The present invention is a gaming machine comprising display means capable of at least displaying an image, wherein the display means is capable of executing at least a selection effect, and the display means is in the selection effect The first selection state image can be displayed, the display means can display the second selection state image during the selection effect, and the display means can display the second selection state image during the selection effect. One selection change animation can be displayed, and the display means can display a second selection change animation during the selection effect, and the first selection state image has a selection image of the first selection change animation. The second selection state image at least indicates that the selected image is a second image, and the first selection change animation includes the first selection change animation, Selection And at least a mode in which the image is changed from the first image to the second image, and the second selection change animation is such that the selected image is changed from the second image to the second image. Indicates at least a mode in which the image is changed to another image. The selected image is an image in a selected state, and the display means does not satisfy the selection change condition during the first period. The first display can be executed at least, and the display means displays the first selection state image during the first period, and the first display The second selection state image is displayed after the first selection change animation, and the display means performs a second operation when the selection change condition is satisfied during the second period. Display is at least executable The display means displays the first selection change animation during the second period, and the second display displays the second selection state image without displaying the second selection state image. The game machine is characterized by displaying at least a selection change animation.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the interest of the player can be improved.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the same pachinko machine from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) An example of the stop symbol form of the special figure is shown. (B) An example of a stop symbol form of a decorative symbol is shown. (C) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main process of a main control part. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the success / failure prefetch table. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the special figure success / failure prefetch result table. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the determination table for success / failure. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the special figure determination table. (C) It is the figure which showed an example of the table set selection table. It is the figure which showed an example of the special figure timer number selection table. It is the figure which showed an example of the change time table. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 1st sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (D) It is a flowchart of the image control process of a 1st sub control part. It is the figure which showed an example of the character selection effect. It is a time chart of a character selection production. It is the figure which showed in detail the example of the temporarily selected moving image (character movement display) of the 2nd character (爺). It is the figure which showed the example which interrupts character movement display, when a chance button is pressed down during character movement display. It is the figure which showed the example which does not interrupt character movement display, when a chance button is pressed down during character movement display. It is the figure which showed the 2nd example of the character selection effect. It is a time chart of the 2nd example of character selection production. It is the figure which showed the 3rd example of the character selection effect. It is a time chart of the 3rd example of character selection production. It is the figure which showed the modification of the production | presentation period of a character selection production. (A)-(d) It is the figure which showed the other example of the character selection production.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as the pachinko machine 100 or a spinning game machine such as a slot machine) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side).

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface.

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop.

  The main body 104 is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inner side of the front frame door 106 can be opened and closed. Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player 200 ball launching handles 134 for launching into the game area 124, chance buttons 136 for changing the effects of the various effects devices 206 by the player's operation, and the chance button 136 to emit light. Sub button lamp 138, ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and return operation button for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance 142, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying the balance of the player and the state of the card unit.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. .

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is positioned below the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a ball passing through the formed communication hole and dropping to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the dispensing control unit 600. The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and control related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 300 The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs processing, and the second sub-board that performs control processing related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. An error release switch that constitutes a second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control unit 500, a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and that releases an error by the operation of a game clerk Discharge board case 172 storing the payout board 170 having 168, launch base constituting the launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of the game ball A launch board case 176 that houses 174, a power management unit 660 that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game store clerk and an RWM clear by being operated when the power is turned on A power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs a signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. ing.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 substantially in the center, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the ordinary device. A symbol holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In this embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d, and the left symbol display area 208a and the middle symbol display area 208b. The right symbol display area 208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying a special figure, and are configured by 7 segment LEDs in this embodiment.

  The multi-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold. In this embodiment, the general-purpose variable games are reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, two). It is possible to do. The first special figure hold lamp 218 and the second special figure hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games (details will be described later) that are being held. In this embodiment, the special figure variable games are displayed. It is possible to hold up to a predetermined number (for example, four). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, a general prize opening 226, a general figure starting opening 228, a first special figure starting opening 230, a second special figure starting opening 232, and a variable winning opening 234 are provided around the effect device 206. ing.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detecting sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning is sometimes referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player is sometimes referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is constituted by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, a payout device 152, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball for the upper plate 126. And the special figure changing game by the first special figure display device is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu). In the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 232 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 230. The second special figure starting port 232 has a wing that can be opened and closed to the left and right, and the sphere cannot be entered while the wing is closed. When stopped, the blades open and close at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variable game by the second special figure display device is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a large winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is disposed below the center of the game board 200. This variable winning opening 234 has a door member that can be freely opened and closed, and it is impossible to enter a ball while the door member is closed, and the special figure display device stops and displays the jackpot symbol when the special figure variable game is won. In this case, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and start openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  This pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, and launches 146 Further, the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and driven into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Outside the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal start port 228, the out port 240 To reach.

<Directing device 206>
Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding device 246 are positioned behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224.

  The warp device 242 discharges the game balls that have entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b.

  The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b, a ball carried on by a nail of the game board 200, or the like, and the passed ball is a first special figure starting port 230 at the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry into the golf course.

  In this embodiment, the effect movable body 224 includes an upper arm portion 224a and a forearm portion 224b simulating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm 224b at a position is provided. The effect movable body 224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

  The shielding device 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding device 246 covers the inner end portions of the shielding device 246 so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 A payout control unit 600 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls, a launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of game balls, and a power management unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. Yes.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency, and WDT 314 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing are mounted. . Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a signal output from various sensors 320 including a ball detection sensor provided inside each start opening, winning opening and variable winning opening, and receiving an amplification result and a reference voltage. A sensor circuit 322 for outputting the comparison result to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the figure display device 210 and various status display units 328 (for example, a general map hold lamp 216, a first special figure hold run) 218, the second special figure holding lamp 220, the high-accuracy medium lamp 222, etc.), and a drive circuit 330 for performing display control, and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing the second special figure starting port 232, the variable prize opening 234, and the like. A drive circuit 334 for controlling is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 320 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 126, the sensor circuit 320 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 318 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that a ball has won the second special figure starting port 128, the counter circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 336. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. Game control is started when an activation signal is input.

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. With this configuration, the first control unit 300 Communication with the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404 and ROM 406 for storing control programs and various effects data, RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and for measuring time, frequency, etc. The counter timer 412 is mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418, and a drive for performing drive control of the effect movable body 224. Detection from the circuit 422, the effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, the chance button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the chance button 136, and the effect movable body sensor 424 and the chance button detection sensor 426 A sensor circuit 428 that outputs a signal to the basic circuit 402 is connected to a second sub-control unit 500 for controlling the decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 208 and the shielding device 246.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>
Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power management unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a prize ball or a rental ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed, and communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the launcher 110 with a ball from the upper plate 126 based on a control signal that indicates the launch intensity according to the amount. I do.

  The power management unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power management unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power management unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although a predetermined voltage is supplied to 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

<Type of design>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5C, the special symbols displayed by the first special symbol display device 212 and the second special symbol display device 214 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped (special diagrams 1 and 2). The decorative symbols that the decorative symbol display device 208 stops and displays, and the types of ordinary symbols that the normal symbol display device 210 stops and displays will be described.

  Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure (special figure 1, special figure 2). The first special figure variable game is started on the condition that the ball detection sensor detects that a ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and that the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The second special figure variation game is started on condition that the ball detection sensor detects it. When the first special figure variable game is started, the first special figure display device 212 performs “fluctuation display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. . In addition, when the second special figure variable game is started, the second special figure display device 214 repeats the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment “variable display of special figure 2”. I do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention. When the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the fluctuation time in the present invention) elapses, the first special figure display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1, Further, when the variation time determined before the start of the variation display of the special figure 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time referred to in the present invention) elapses, the second special figure display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 2. To do. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as “symbol fluctuation stop display”. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5A shows three types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure C” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. In the figure, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

  “Special figure A” is 15 rounds (15R) special jackpot symbol (big hit symbol 1), “Special figure B” is 15 rounds (15R) big jackpot symbol (big jackpot symbol 2), and a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game ends ( In the present embodiment, a transition is made to the electric support state of 100 times. The electric support state refers to a state in which the blade 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 (electrical chew) is opened and closed at a predetermined time and a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 seconds open, 0.5 seconds closed). .

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, whether or not it is a big hit in the special figure variable game is determined by lottery of hardware random numbers, and whether or not it is a special big hit is determined by lottery of software random numbers. . The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. Moreover, the state which transfers to the above-mentioned electric support state is called a normal high probability state, and the state which does not transfer to an electric support state is called a normal low probability state. That is, the above jackpot symbol 1 is in the special figure high probability ordinary figure low probability state, and the jackpot symbol 2 is in the special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These jackpot symbol 1 and jackpot symbol 2 are symbols in which the amount of profit given to the player is relatively large. Further, the “special chart C” is an off-line symbol, and is a symbol in which the profit amount given to the player is a relatively small profit amount.

  FIG.5 (b) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a decoration symbol. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. Decorative symbol display on the condition that the ball detection sensor detects that a ball has entered the first special figure starting port 230 or the first special figure starting port 232 (subject to the start of the first special figure variable game) “Decoration 1” → “Decoration 2” → “Decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “Decoration” in the left symbol display area, middle symbol display area, and right symbol display area of the device 208. “Decoration pattern change display” is performed to switch the display in the order of “10” → “decoration 1” →. For example, when the 15R jackpot of “Special Figure B” is notified, a combination of symbols (for example, “decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2” or “decoration”) corresponding to the 15R jackpot is arranged. 4-decoration 4-decoration 4 ") is stopped and displayed in the three symbol display areas. Further, when notifying 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A”, a combination of three symbols having the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7— Decoration 7 "etc.) is stopped and displayed in the three symbol display areas. Further, when notifying the “special symbol C” deviation, the symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B are stopped and displayed in the three symbol display areas.

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps: “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that a sphere has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228, the normal symbol display device 210 repeats all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in the figure, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input executes a main control unit main process shown in FIG. 5A in accordance with a control program that is reset and started by a reset interrupt and stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  First, in step S101, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. Also, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a first sub-control) Processing to output a clear signal from the output port to the unit 400, setting to allow writing to the RAM 308, setting to disable interrupts, setting the stack initial value to the stack pointer (this setting), all storage areas of the RAM 308 Initializes etc.

  In step S103, basic random number initial value update processing is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the ordinary figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the ordinary figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating random number values (timer number determining random number values) are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as normal timer random numbers is 0 to 20, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 21, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Further, after this basic random number initial value update process is completed, an interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated. In the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, a first special figure notice lottery random number counter for generating a first special figure notice lottery random number value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 127, and a value in the range of 0 to 127 are also taken. A second special figure notice lottery random number counter for generating a second special figure notice lottery random number value to be obtained is provided. In step S105, the values of these counters are updated. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the processes of step S103 and step S105 except during the timer interrupt process starting at predetermined intervals.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, an input port state update process is performed. In this input port state update process, detection of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors via the input port of the I / O 310. A signal is input to monitor the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each sensor 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  In step S201, the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S201 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In this step S201, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. Is determined to have passed. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S203 and step S205, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In the basic random number initial value update process and the basic random number update process of the present embodiment, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S103 is updated and then used in the main control unit 300. Two random number counters for generating a numerical value (random number for jackpot determination) and a special figure 2 random value (random number for jackpot determination) are updated. For example, if the numerical value range that can be taken as the special figure 1 random value is 0 to 100, the value is obtained from the random number counter storage area for generating the special figure 1 random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the obtained value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a special figure 1 random number value that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), a value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random number value. The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the random number value of Fig. 1 has made one round next. Keep it.

  In step S207, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S209, a winning determination process is performed. In this winning determination process, when there are winnings in the winning ports 226, 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, 228, the value of the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning port or each starting port is stored in the RAM 308. Read and add 1 and set to the original prize ball number storage area.

  In step S211, a general map related process is performed. In the common figure related process, one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the state of the common figure is performed. For example, in the normal state update process in the middle of the normal symbol display (the above-described general symbol display symbol update timer value is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the win symbol is displayed. The normal symbol display device 210 is controlled so that the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off, and when the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured to be in the off symbol display mode. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a fixed display of either the winning symbol or the off symbol. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), The normal operation is set in the setting area, and the blade member is held open by the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member of the second special figure starting port 232 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). In addition, a signal indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 332, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the off-normal flag is on, the normal state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing at which the normal stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0) In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S213.

  Further, in the common map related process of step S211, a general map related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is not in operation), and the pending general map variable game is not held. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random lottery based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area. When the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  In step S213, a special figure state update process (a special figure 2 state update process and a special figure 1 state update process) and a special figure related lottery process (a special figure 2 related lottery process and a special figure 1 related lottery process) are performed. First, in the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed according to the state of the special figure 2.

  For example, in the special figure related process during the special figure fluctuation display (the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer value is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns on / off drive control. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a big hit flag, a first miss flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and the like. In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the special figure 2 variable display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer changes from 1 to 0), the second special symbol display device 214 is configured. 7 segment LED lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and setting indicating that the special figure 2 stop display is being performed is performed in the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs a definite display such as a big hit symbol or a lost symbol. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player.

  In addition, in order to execute the general command rotation stop setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215), 4H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the variable display is stopped. The special figure 2 identification information indicating that is special figure 2 is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  Further, when the big hit flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 Is set in the setting area of the special figure 2 and a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, waiting for a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. In order to do this, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 5H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command winning effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Alternatively, the door member is held in the open state by the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member of the variable winning port 234 until the winning of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected in the variable winning port 234. A signal indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 7H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening release setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member in a closed state is output to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member of the variable prize opening 234, and a closing period is indicated in a storage area of a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information. Further, 8H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening closing setting transmission processing in the command setting transmission processing (step S215).

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts and closes the opening / closing control of the door member a predetermined number of times (15 rounds in this embodiment) and ends, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a decorative pattern Information indicating the effect standby period in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set. Further, 6H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command end effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (the timing when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Furthermore, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of the range, the first out flag is turned on. When the first deviation flag is on, the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0). However, the special region 2 inactive is set in the setting area of the RAM 308.

  In step S213, a special figure state update process (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is subsequently performed. In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, the special figure related lottery process (special figure 2 related lottery process) for the special figure 2 is performed first, and then the special figure related lottery process (special figure 1 related lottery process) for the special figure 1 is performed. Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. Further, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is notified. However, it is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230.

  In step S215, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, commands such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command, etc. Information that can specify the type), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command setting transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes information indicating the value of the big hit flag, the value of the special symbol probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special symbol related lottery process, etc. In the case of a stop command, the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. are included, and in the case of the winning effect command and the end effect start command, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. are included. In the case of a round number designation command, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the number of big hit rounds, etc. are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, winning of the variable winning port 234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the general command rotation start setting transmission process described above, the command data stored in the RAM 308 holds the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related process, and holds. Information indicating the number of first special figure variable games or second special figure variable games is set. In the general command rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the above-mentioned general command winning effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the above-described general command end effect setting transmission process, command control data stored in the RAM 308, effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, the various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, special figure probability variation Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the general command big prize opening release transmission process described above, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation held. Information indicating the number of games is set. In the above-mentioned general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation held Information indicating the number of games is set. In step S215, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

  Furthermore, in this command setting transmission process, output schedule information and payout request information are output to the payout control unit 600. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information are composed of 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when turned on) in bit 7, and power-on information (when turned on, indicating that data is set). Indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4 to 5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0 to 3), and bits 0 to 3 indicate the number of payout requests after encryption processing. I am doing so.

  In step S217, external output signal setting processing is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step S219, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal statuses of various sensors stored in the signal status storage area in the input port status update process of step S201 are read, and the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or a lower pan full error is monitored. Device information indicating whether there is a front frame door opening error or a lower plate full error is set in the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 when a front frame door opening error or a lower plate full error is detected. To do. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the normal symbol display device 210 and the first special symbol display via the display circuits 324, 326 and 330. Display data to be output to the device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. In addition, the output schedule information set in the command setting transmission process in step S215 is output to the first sub control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

<Data table of main control unit>
Next, a data table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

<Attack prefetch table>
The success / failure look-ahead table shown in FIG. 7A associates the type of special figure lottery state (special figure probability) stored in the game state storage area provided in the RAM 308, the lottery data, and the result of success / failure prefetch. It is an example of the data table memorize | stored.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the lottery result of the special figure variable game is a win (big hit) based on the success / failure look-ahead table and the special drawing lottery status information (special figure probability). A special figure look-ahead lottery is performed to determine in advance whether or not to be off.

  The special drawing lottery state information includes information indicating a low probability state in which the special figure variable game is determined to be a win with a predetermined low probability (in this example, approximately 1/300 (= 218/65536)), and low probability. Higher information (in this example, about 1/60 (= 1090/65536)) and information indicating a high probability state for determining that the special figure variable game is won, etc. Or may be referred to as high probability (or with certainty).

  The lottery data in the success / failure look-ahead table is lottery data used to determine the success / failure prefetch result of the special figure variable game. For example, when the special figure probability is low and the acquired jackpot determination random number value is 1000 to 1217, it is determined as a big hit as the success / failure look-ahead result. On the other hand, if the special drawing lottery state is in a low probability state and the acquired jackpot determination random number value is a numerical value other than 1000-1217, it is determined that the result of the pre-fetching preemption result is out of place.

  In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and the numerical value range of the big hit lottery data at a low probability is 1000 to 1217 (large numerical value range). Therefore, the probability of determining a big hit at a low probability is about 1/300 (= 218/65536). On the other hand, since the numerical range of the big hit lottery data at a high probability is 1000 to 2089 (the size of the numerical range is 1090), the probability of determining a big hit at the high probability is about 1/60 (= 1090 / 65536).

<Special Figure Failure / Prefetch Results Table>
7B is an example of a data table in which the above-mentioned special figure variation game success / failure prefetch results, lottery data, and special figure prefetch results are stored in association with each other. .

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the special figure prefetching table, the special figure variable game success / failure prefetch result, and the big hit special figure when the above-mentioned special figure variable game success / failure prefetch result is a big hit. A jackpot type prefetch lottery is performed in which the jackpot type (special figure prefetching result) is determined in advance based on the random number value.

  For example, if the success / failure look-ahead result of special figure variation game is a big hit and the special figure determining random number for big hit is a value from 0 to 49, the big hit symbol 1 is selected as the special figure prefetch result and the big hit When the special figure determining random number is a numerical value of 50 to 99, the jackpot symbol 2 is selected as the special figure prefetching result. In the present embodiment, the possible numerical range of the special value for determining special figure for big hit time is 0 to 99 (the size of the numerical range is 100). In addition, when the result of the pre-fetching of the special figure variable game is out of order, the special figure C (out of symbol) is selected as the special figure pre-reading result without using the special figure pre-reading table.

<Win / fail judgment table>
The success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 8A associates the type of special drawing lottery state (special drawing probability) stored in the game state storage area provided in the RAM 308, lottery data, and the determination result. It is an example of the data table memorize | stored.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the lottery result of the special figure variable game is won (big hit) based on the winning / failing determination table and the special drawing lottery status information (special figure probability). A special figure winning / not-seeing lottery is performed to determine whether or not.

  The lottery data in the success / failure determination table is lottery data used to determine the determination result of the special figure variation game. For example, when the special figure probability is low and the acquired big hit determination random number value is 1000 to 1217, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won (big hit), and the big hit flag is set to ON. On the other hand, when the special figure lottery state is in a low probability state and the acquired random number for jackpot determination is a numerical value other than 1000-1217, it is determined that the special figure variable game is lost and the jackpot flag is set to OFF. To do.

  In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and the numerical value range of the big hit lottery data at a low probability is 1000 to 1217 (large numerical value range). Is 218), the winning probability of jackpot of the low probability special figure variable game is about 1/300 (= 218/65536). On the other hand, since the numerical range of the big hit lottery data at a high probability is 1000-2089 (the size of the numerical range is 1090), the winning probability per jackpot of the high probability special figure variable game is about 1/60. (= 1090/65536), and the winning probability of the jackpot of the special figure variable game is set such that the higher probability is higher than the lower probability.

<Special figure determination table>
The special figure determination table shown in FIG. 8B is an example of a data table in which the above-described special figure variable game success / failure determination result, lottery data, and special figure determination result are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the special figure determination table, the special figure variable game success / failure determination result, and the big hit special figure determination when the determination result of the special figure variable game is a big hit. A jackpot type lottery that determines the jackpot type (special figure determination result) is performed based on the random number value.

  For example, if the result of determining whether or not the special figure variation game is successful is a big hit and the random number for determining the special figure for big hit is 0 to 49, select the big hit symbol 1 as the special figure determining result and When the special figure determining random number is a numerical value of 50 to 99, the jackpot symbol 2 is selected as the special figure determining result. In the present embodiment, the possible numerical range of the special value for determining special figure for big hit time is 0 to 99 (the size of the numerical range is 100). Also, if the result of determining whether or not the special figure variation game is correct is out of place, the special figure C (out of symbol) is selected as the special figure determination result without using the special figure determination table.

<Table set selection table>
FIG. 8C shows an example of the table set selection table. This table set selection table is a data table in which the above-mentioned special figure determination result, the special figure fluctuation frequency, and the timer selection table are stored in association with each other.

  When the above-mentioned special figure determination result is selected, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300, based on this table set selection table, the selected special figure determination result, the number of special figure fluctuations, and the timer selection table A table set selection lottery is performed.

  For example, when the selected special figure determination result is the jackpot symbol 1 (special figure A), the variation count is 90 times, the timer selection table is a combination of the table 2, the variation count is 10 times, and the timer selection table is a table. The combination of 3 and the combination of the number of fluctuations of 0 and the timer selection table of table 2 are selected.

<Special figure timer number selection table>
FIG. 9 shows an example of the special figure timer number selection table. This special figure timer number selection table is a special figure determination result based on the above-mentioned special figure determination table, the above-mentioned timer selection table, and the special figure variable game hold stored in the above-mentioned special figure hold number storage area. It is a data table in which lottery data classified by number and timer number determination results are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 includes the special figure timer number selection table, the special figure determination result based on the above special figure determination table, the timer selection table selected in the above table set selection lottery, and the above special figure. A special-purpose timer number lottery for determining the timer number is performed based on the number of holds and the random number value for determining the timer number. For example, the above-mentioned special figure determination result is special figure C (missing symbol), the above-mentioned timer selection table is table 1, the special figure holding number is 0 to 2, and the obtained timer number determination random number value is 0 to 89. If it is within the range, timer 3 (variation time 10 seconds) is selected as the timer number. Also, for example, the above-mentioned special figure determination result is acquired with the jackpot symbol 1 (special symbol A) or jackpot symbol 2 (special symbol B), the above-described timer selection table is the table 1, and the special symbol hold number is 3. When the timer number determination random number value is in the range of 0 to 1, timer 4 (variation time 12 seconds) is selected as the timer number. In the present embodiment, the possible numerical range of the timer number determination random number is 0 to 99 (the numerical range is 100).

<Variation time table>
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the variation time table. This variation time table is a data table in which the above-described timer number determination result and the variation time are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 selects the variation time based on the variation time table and the above timer number determination result. For example, when the timer number determination result is timer 1, 2 seconds is selected as the variation time, and when the timer number determination result is timer 7, 20 seconds is selected as the variation time.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable. In step S307, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300. In step S309, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in S307, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S311, a chance button control process is performed. In this chance button control process, when pressing of the chance button 136 is detected, processing of changing the effect data updated in step S309 to effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button 136 is performed.

  In step S313, an image control process (details will be described later) shown in FIG. In step S315, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416. In step S317, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420. In step S319, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420. In step S321, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle.

  In step S501 of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S503 of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S321, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S313 in the main process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S601, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 434 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S603, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S605. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S605, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S601, the CPU 404 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step S607, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step S609, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S611. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step S611, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Character selection production>
Next, the character selection effect executed by the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a character select effect, and FIG. 13 is a time chart of the character select effect.

  When a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a big win is won in the big hit determination), the main control unit 300 causes the first sub control unit 400 to execute the character selection effect in the command setting transmission process of step S215. Transmits a character select effect start command for instructing. Subsequently, the main control unit 300 detects a winning of a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, 10 balls) in the predetermined opening period (for example, 29 seconds or the variable winning opening 234) in the special figure related processing in step S213. Up to a predetermined closing period (for example, 1 second) at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends after a signal for holding the door member in an open state is output to the solenoid 332 for opening / closing driving of the door member of the variable prize opening 234. ), A signal for holding the door member in a closed state is output to the solenoid 332 for opening and closing the door member of the variable winning opening 234. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the door member opening / closing control (big hit game) a predetermined number of times (for example, 15R (round)). The effect shown in FIG. 12 is an example of a character select effect that is executed on the 10R (round) of the big hit game.

  The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the above-described character select effect start command starts the character select effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a start condition for each round in the jackpot game is satisfied). . Character selection effects according to the present embodiment are the character introduction effects shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, and the character selection effects shown in FIGS. 12D, 12F, 12H, and 12J. It consists of various types of production.

<Character introduction production>
First, the character introduction effect will be described. In the effect control process of step S309, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 has the first character (in this example, the lord) as shown in FIG. An image in which the second character (爺 in this example) is located on the left rear and the third character (princess in this example) is located on the right rear (hereinafter referred to as “introduction image of the first character (dono)”) Image data of an image including the characters “Please select your favorite character!” And an image indicating the current number of rounds (in this example, an image including the characters 10R). Processing such as reading image data from the ROM 406 is performed. Subsequently, after the first sub-control unit 400 sets an instruction to transfer the plurality of image data from the ROM 406 to the drawing area of the VRAM 436 in the attribute register of the VDP 434 in the image transfer instruction in step S601. In the next step S601, the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436 is swapped. As a result, the introduction image of the first character (donor) as shown in FIG. 10A is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Subsequently, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the second character (爺) is located at the first character (donor) as shown in FIG. In the center of the front, the first character (dono) was located at the right rear where the third character (princess) was located, and the third character (princess) was located at the second character (爺) For example, image data of a moving image (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “introduction image of the second character (爺)”) that moves to the left rear is read out from the ROM 406. Subsequently, in the image transfer instruction in step S601, the first sub-control unit 400 sets an instruction to transfer (overwrite) the above-described image data from the ROM 406 to the drawing area of the VRAM 436 in the attribute register of the VDP 434. After that, in the next step S601, the designation of the display area A and the display area B of the VRAM 436 is swapped. As a result, the introduction image of the second character (爺) as shown in FIG. 5B is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Subsequently, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the third character (princess) is positioned as the second character (爺) as shown in FIG. In the center of the front, the second character (爺) was located at the right rear where the first character (dono) was located, and the first character (dono) was located at the third character (princess). For example, image data of a moving image (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “introduction image of a third character (princess)”) that moves to the left rear is read out from the ROM 406. Subsequently, in step S601, the first sub-control unit 400 sets an instruction for transferring (overwriting) the above-described image data from the ROM 406 to the drawing area of the VRAM 436 in the attribute register of the VDP 434, and then the next time. In step S601, the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436 is swapped. As a result, the introduction image of the third character (princess) as shown in FIG.

  Further, during the execution of the character introduction effect, the first sub-control unit 400 performs the effect data updated in the above step S309 (this even if the chance button 136 is detected to be pressed in the chance button control process in the above step S311). In the example, it is configured not to perform the process of changing the character introduction effect data) to effect data in response to pressing of the chance button 136. That is, the execution period of the character introduction effect shown in (a) to (d) of FIG. 13 is set to a button non-acceptance period in which the chance button 136 is not accepted (the operation of pressing the chance button 136 is ignored). .

<Character selection effect>
Next, the character selection effect will be described. The CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 executes the character selection effect after executing the above-described character introduction effect for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). In this character selection effect, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the first character (donor) is located at the front center of the display area, as shown in FIG. The second character (爺) is located at the left rear and the third character (princess) is located at the right rear, and the first character (dono) in the center of the front is conspicuously displayed brightly (hereinafter, “ Image data of an image indicating the current number of rounds, image data of an image imitating the chance button 136, Processing such as reading out image data of the image including the characters “Press to select a character!” From the ROM 406 is performed. Subsequently, in step S601, the first sub control unit 400 sets an instruction to transfer the above-described plurality of image data from the ROM 406 to the drawing area of the VRAM 436 in the attribute register of the VDP 434, and then the next step. In S601, the designation of the drawing areas of the display area A and the display area B of the VRAM 436 is swapped. As a result, a temporarily selected image of the first character (donor) as shown in FIG. 4D is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. Further, when this display is performed, the first sub-control unit 400 stores character identification information (for example, a numerical value of 1) indicating that the temporary selection image of the first character (donor) is being displayed in the RAM 408. Is stored in the character identification information storage area provided in.

  Further, when the first sub-control unit 400 detects that the chance button 136 is pressed during the chance button control process in step S311 during execution of the character selection effect, the effect data updated in step S309 (this In the example, it is configured to perform a process of changing (effect data for character selection effect) to effect data in response to pressing of the chance button 136. That is, the execution period of the character selection effect shown in (d) to (k) of FIG. 13 is set as the button reception period for accepting the chance button 136.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 12E, the first sub-control unit 400 updates in step S309 when it detects that the chance button 136 is pressed in the chance button control process in step S311. In the previous effect data, the second character (爺) is located in the center of the front where the first character (dono) was located, and the first character (dono) is located in the third character (princess). A video in which the third character (princess) has moved to the left rear where the second character (爺) was located, and the second character (爺) moved to the front center is brightened. A process of changing to image data of an image (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “second character (爺) temporarily selected moving image”) is performed. As a result, the temporarily selected moving image of the second character (爺) as shown in FIG. 8F is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, when displaying the moving image, the first sub-control unit 400 displays character identification information (for example, the numerical value 2) indicating that the temporarily selected moving image of the second character (爺) is displayed. ) Is overwritten and stored in the character identification information storage area.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing in detail an example of the temporarily selected moving image (character movement display) of the second character (爺) described above. In addition, the same figure (a), (b), (f) is a figure corresponded to the said FIG.12 (d), (e), (f), The same figure (c)-(e) It is the figure which showed the mode of the change of the moving image between FIG.12 (d)-(f).

  When the first sub-control unit 400 detects that the chance button 136 is pressed during the display of the temporarily selected image of the first character (donor) shown in FIG. As shown in (2), the second character (明 る く) is displayed brightly, and the second character (移動) is displayed so as to gradually move from the left rear to the front center. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 performs a moving display that moves the third character (princess) from the right rear to the left rear in synchronization with the movement display of the second character (キ ャ ラ ク タ). Further, the first sub-control unit 400 displays the first character (donor) darkly in synchronization with the movement display of the second character (爺) and the third character (princess), and the front center To move to the right rear. As a result, the final image of the temporarily selected moving image of the second character (爺) as shown in FIG. 12 (f) and FIG. 12 (f) is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Returning to FIG. 12, subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12G, the first sub-control unit 400 detects the pressing of the chance button 136 in the chance button control process of step S311. The previous effect data updated in S309 is the same as the third character (princess) in the center of the front where the second character (爺) is located, and the second character (爺) is the first character (donor). The third character (princess) moves to the left rear where the first character (dono) was located, and to the left rear where the third character (princess) was located. A process of changing to image data of a brightened moving image (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “a temporarily selected moving image of a third character (princess)”) is performed. As a result, the temporarily selected moving image of the third character (princess) as shown in FIG. 9H is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, when performing the moving image display, the first sub-control unit 400 displays character identification information (for example, numerical value 3) indicating that the temporarily selected moving image of the third character (princess) is being displayed. Is overwritten and stored in the above-described character identification information storage area.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5I, the first sub-control unit 400 detects that the chance button 136 has been pressed in the chance button control process in step S311 and updates the previous time updated in step S309. In the effect data, the first character (dono) is in the center of the front where the third character (princess) is located, and the third character (princess) is in the right rear where the second character (第) is located In addition, the third character (princess) moves to the left rear where the first character (dono) is located, and the first character (dono) moving to the center of the front is brightened. A process of changing to image data of one character (temporarily selected moving image) is performed. As a result, the temporarily selected moving image of the first character (donor) as shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, each time the first sub-control unit 400 detects pressing of the chance button 136, the first sub-control unit 400 displays the temporarily selected moving image of the first character (donor) shown in FIG. Character identification information (1 in this example) indicating that the second character (爺) is temporarily displayed as shown in (f) of the figure, and character identification indicating that the display is being performed. Storage of information (2 in this example) → Display of the temporarily selected moving image of the third character (princess) shown in (h) of the figure, and character identification information (3 in this example) indicating that the display is being performed ) In the order of storage →..., The process of switching the display of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the process of overwriting and storing the character identification information for specifying the temporarily selected character in the character identification information storage area Carried out.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12 (k), the main control unit 300, when the big hit game end condition is satisfied in the special figure related processing of step S213 described above (for example, for a predetermined time (for example, after starting the round) 30 seconds) or when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) have won a prize in the variable prize opening 234 during one round) for opening / closing driving of the door member of the variable prize opening 234 A signal for holding the door member in the closed state is output to the solenoid 332 and the general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process in step S 215, and the first sub-control unit 400 receives the character A character select effect end command for ending execution of the select effect is transmitted.

  The first sub-control unit 400 that has received this character select effect end command is configured to automatically select one character from a plurality of characters according to a predetermined condition at the time when the command is received. In this embodiment, the character identification information stored in the above-described character identification information storage area (in this example, the numerical value 1 indicating the first character (donor)) is used as character confirmation information in the character provided in the RAM 408. Store (copy) in the confirmed information storage area.

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 indicates that the character (donor) has been automatically selected based on the above-described character determination information (in this example, the numerical value 1 indicating the first character (donor)). An image including image data of an image to be represented (hereinafter may be referred to as a “character determination image”) and a character (in this example, a character “determined to!”) Suggesting an automatically selected character (dono) The image data of the next round image and the image data of the image indicating the next round number (in this example, the image including the character 11R) are read out from the ROM 406.

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 sets an instruction to transfer the above-described image data from the ROM 406 to the drawing area of the VRAM 436 in the attribute register of the VDP 434 in the image transfer instruction in step S601, and then In step S601, the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436 is swapped. As a result, a character determination image as shown in FIG. 10L is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 determines the period of time indicated by (k) to (l) in FIG. 13, that is, the period from the end of the character selection effect until the start of the next round (in this example, 11R). The acceptance period is set so that the chance button 136 is not accepted (the press of the chance button 136 is ignored).

<Button operation during character movement display>
Next, a change mode of the movement display when the chance button 136 is pressed during the above-described character movement display will be described.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the character movement display is interrupted when the chance button 136 is pressed during the character movement display.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 detects that the chance button 136 is pressed while the temporarily selected image of the first character (donor) shown in FIG. As shown in d), the movement display of the second character (爺) is started. When the first sub-control unit 400 detects that the chance button 136 is pressed during the movement display of the second character (爺) ((e) in the same figure), the second sub-movement display is being performed. Instead of the character (爺), the third character (princess) is moved and displayed as shown in FIGS.

  More specifically, when the first sub-control unit 400 detects the pressing of the chance button 136 during the movement display of the second character (爺) ((e) in the same figure), the second character (爺) is displayed darkly after being moved from the position shown in FIG. 4 (d) to the center of the front and slightly to the right shown in FIG. ) And moved to the position shown in FIG. Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 moves the third character (princess) from the left rear to the front center as shown in (g) to (i) of FIG. The moving display is performed. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 performs a movement display for moving the first character (dono) from the right rear side to the left rear side in synchronization with the movement display of the third character (princess). Further, the first sub-control unit 400 moves the second character (爺) from the front center to the right rear in synchronization with the movement display of the third character (princess) and the first character (dono). The moving display is performed. As a result, the final image of the temporarily selected moving image of the third character (princess) as shown in (i) of the figure is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, when performing the moving image display, the first sub-control unit 400 displays character identification information (for example, numerical value 3) indicating that the temporarily selected moving image of the third character (princess) is being displayed. Is overwritten and stored in the above-described character identification information storage area.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the character movement display is not interrupted when the chance button 136 is pressed during the character movement display.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 detects that the chance button 136 is pressed while the temporarily selected image of the first character (donor) shown in FIG. As shown in d), the movement display of the second character (爺) is started. Even when the first sub-control unit 400 detects that the chance button 136 is pressed during the movement display of the second character (爺) (FIG. (E)), (f) to (g) in FIG. As shown in (h) to (k), the second character (爺) continues to be moved and displayed in accordance with the above-described character movement display process. A moving display is performed to move the character (princess) from the left rear to the front center. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 performs a movement display for moving the first character (dono) from the right rear side to the left rear side in synchronization with the movement display of the third character (princess). Further, the first sub-control unit 400 moves the second character (爺) from the front center to the right rear in synchronization with the movement display of the third character (princess) and the first character (dono). The moving display is performed. As a result, the final image of the temporarily selected moving image of the third character (princess) as shown in FIG. 10 (k) is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, when performing the moving image display, the first sub-control unit 400 displays character identification information (for example, numerical value 3) indicating that the temporarily selected moving image of the third character (princess) is being displayed. Is overwritten and stored in the above-described character identification information storage area.

<Second example of character selection production>
Next, a second example of character selection effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a second example of the character select effect, and FIG. 18 is a time chart of the second example of the character select effect.

  In the character selection effects shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, an example where the big hit game end condition is satisfied after the player presses the chance button 136 in the character selection effect (button reception period) after the character introduction effect ends. Although shown, in this second example, during the character introduction effect (during the button non-acceptance period effect) shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C, the big hit game end condition (in this example, during one round) This is an example in which a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls are awarded) in the variable winning opening 234, that is, an example in which the big hit game end condition is established without the player pressing the chance button 136 once.

  In the character selection effects shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the first sub-control unit 400 stores the character selection effect end command in the above-described character identification information storage area when receiving the character select effect end command based on the establishment of the big hit game end condition. The stored information is stored (copied) in the character determination information storage area as character determination information (based on the player's chance button 136 operation). In this second example, the character selection effect ends. When the command is received, the character identification information (in this example, the numerical value indicating the second character (爺)) determined under a predetermined condition (for example, a lottery for determining one numerical value from 1 to 3) 2) as the character confirmation information (not based on the player's operation of the chance button 136). It is stored in the information storage area.

  Note that the “predetermined condition” is not limited to lottery, and for example, the character identification information may be determined based on a gaming state (the number of rounds in a big hit game, the number of special figure variable games held, etc.). The character identification information may be determined in advance, may be determined as the character identification information automatically selected last time, or may be determined as the character identification information previously selected by the player.

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 confirms that the character (爺) has been automatically selected based on the character determination information (in this example, the numerical value 2 indicating the second character (爺)). An image including image data of an image to be represented (hereinafter may be referred to as a “character determination image”) and a character (in this example, a character “determined as ！!”) suggesting an automatically selected character (爺) The image data of the current round number and the image data indicating the current round number (in this example, an image including the character 10R) are read out from the ROM 406.

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 sets an instruction to transfer the above-described image data from the ROM 406 to the drawing area of the VRAM 436 in the attribute transfer register of the VDP 434 in the image transfer instruction in the above step S601, and next time In step S601, the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436 is swapped. As a result, a character determination image as shown in FIG. 17E is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 determines the period of time indicated by (a) to (e) in FIG. 18, that is, the period from the start of the character introduction effect until the start of the next round (11R in this example). The acceptance period is set so that the chance button 136 is not accepted (the press of the chance button 136 is ignored).

<Third example of character selection production>
Next, a third example of character selection effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a third example of the character select effect, and FIG. 20 is a time chart of the third example of the character select effect.

  In the character selection effects shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, an example where the big hit game end condition is satisfied after the player presses the chance button 136 in the character selection effect (button reception period) after the character introduction effect ends. Although shown, in this third example, after the character introduction effect (button non-acceptance period) shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C ends, the character selection effect (button reception period) shown in FIG. In this example, the big hit game end condition is established without the player pressing the chance button 136 even once.

  In the character selection effects shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the first sub-control unit 400 stores the character selection effect end command in the above-described character identification information storage area when receiving the character select effect end command based on the establishment of the big hit game end condition. In the third example, the stored information is stored (copied) in the above-described character determination information storage area as character determination information (based on the player's chance button 136 operation). In the third example, When the character selection effect end command is received, the character identification information (in this example, the third character (princess) is determined under a predetermined condition (for example, a lottery that determines one value from 1 to 3). ) As the character confirmation information (not based on the player's operation of the chance button 136). Stored in Rakuta determination information storage area.

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 confirms that the character (princess) has been automatically selected based on the character determination information (in this example, the numerical value 3 indicating the third character (princess)). An image including image data of an image to be represented (hereinafter may be referred to as a “character determination image”) and characters (in this example, a character “determined as a princess!”) Suggesting an automatically selected character (princess) The image data of the next round image and the image data of the image indicating the next round number (in this example, the image including the character 11R) are read out from the ROM 406.

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 sets an instruction to transfer the above-described image data from the ROM 406 to the drawing area of the VRAM 436 in the attribute register of the VDP 434 in the image transfer instruction in step S601, and then In step S601, the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436 is swapped. As a result, a character determination image as shown in FIG. 19 (f) is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 determines the period of time indicated by (e) to (f) in FIG. 20, that is, the period from the end of the character selection effect until the start of the next round (in this example, 11R). The acceptance period is set so that the chance button 136 is not accepted (the press of the chance button 136 is ignored).

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the character selection effect is finished at the timing when the variable winning opening 234 is changed from the open state to the closed state is shown. However, as shown in FIG. 21, the variable winning opening 234 is closed from the open state. After changing to the state, the character selection effect may be ended after holding the closed state for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second).

<Other examples of character selection effects>
Next, another example of the character selection effect will be described with reference to FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 11A, the first sub-control unit 400 surrounds the first character (donor) located at the front center of the display area with an elliptical cursor as shown on the left side of the figure. In addition, a process of displaying an image in which the second character (爺) is located at the left rear and the third character (princess) is located at the right rear in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed. Subsequently, when the first sub-control unit 400 detects pressing of the chance button 136 in the character selection effect (button reception period) described above, the first character (donor) as shown on the right side of FIG. Is the right rear where the third character (princess) was located, the third character (princess) is located behind the left where the second character (爺) was located, and the second character (爺) is the second The second character (殿) at the center of the front is moved to the center of the front where the first character (dono) was located, and the second character (爺) at the center of the front is displayed in the display area of the image decoration symbol display device 208 surrounded by the oval cursor. Processing to be displayed is performed. As in this example, one of a plurality of characters may be specified using a figure such as a cursor instead of the brightness of the character.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5B, the first sub-control unit 400 uses an ellipse cursor as the first character (donor) located at the front center of the display area as shown on the left side of the figure. A process of displaying an image surrounded by the second character (キ ャ ラ ク タ) on the left rear and a third character (princess) on the right rear in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed. Subsequently, when the first sub-control unit 400 detects pressing of the chance button 136 in the character selection effect (button reception period) described above, as shown on the right side of FIG. Without moving the cursor, the cursor located at the location of the first character (dono) is moved to the third character (princess) on the right rear side. As in this example, one of a plurality of characters may be specified by moving a figure such as a cursor without changing the character display position.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10C, the first sub-control unit 400, as shown on the left side of the drawing, is a region located in the center of the display region (in this example, a plurality of rectangular regions). The background color of the area including the characters “M3: Sense or Reality”) is set to a color different from the background color of other images. Subsequently, when the first sub-control unit 400 detects pressing of the chance button 136 in the character selection effect (button reception period) described above, as shown on the right side of FIG. By rotating in order from the bottom to the top, the background color of the region located in the center of the display region (in this example, the region including the characters “M2: Distance”) is different from the background color of other images. Set to. As in this example, the color of a specific area may be configured to specify one of a plurality of pieces of information by making the colors of other areas different.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9D, the character to be selected based on the predetermined condition described with reference to FIG. 19 is surrounded by a cursor, and the automatically selected character is notified in advance. With such a configuration, since the automatically selected character can be grasped in advance, the player who wants to select the character can concentrate on the current game without worrying about the character selection. A player who wants to select another character can change it to a favorite character in advance.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has a predetermined symbol display device (for example, a special symbol 1 display device, When a specific symbol form is stopped and displayed on the special symbol 2 display device or the decorative symbol display device), it is predetermined from a predetermined time (for example, after the symbol variation stop display in which the specific symbol aspect is stopped and displayed as a result). In the first control state (for example, when the door member of the variable prize opening 234 is closed, predetermined). The second advantage that is higher than the first advantage from the control state in which the symbol variation stop display is performed in the symbol display device, the control state with probability change, the control state with electric support, and the like. The second control state ( For example, control state transition means (for example, special figure state update processing in special figure-related processing) that shifts the control state to a big hit game state in which the door member of the variable prize opening 234 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and the game is produced Effect image (for example, a character selection effect image, a plurality of cases when a specific symbol form is stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation stop display during a period during which symbol variation stop display is performed on a predetermined symbol display device. The effect display means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208, the decorative symbol display device) for displaying a predetermined competition image (for example, a competition) in which a specific character image of the character images of the character wins another character. A separate image display device) and a plurality of images (for example, first to third images) during a predetermined image selection effect period (for example, character select effect) Storage means (for example, a character identification information storage area provided in the RAM 408) for storing specific image information (for example, character identification information) that can identify an image selected by the player from among the character images), Effect control means (for example, the first sub-control part 400 and the second sub-control part 500) for causing the effect display means to display an image specified by the specific image information stored in the storage means, and by the player A game machine including an operation receiving unit (for example, a chance button 136) for receiving a selection operation, wherein the image selection effect period is a predetermined first period (for example, a character introduction effect execution period). Including a predetermined second period (for example, an execution period of the character selection effect) that starts after the start of the first period, and the effect control means includes: Based on the selection operation by the player received at the operation receiving unit during the second period, the specific image information for specifying the image to be displayed on the effect display means is stored in the storage means, When the predetermined condition for ending the image selection effect period is satisfied before the start condition for the predetermined second period is satisfied (for example, the character introduction effect that is the button non-acceptance period ends) (for example, One or both of a case where a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed after the start of a round and a case where a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) have won a prize in the variable winning opening 234 during one round In the case of establishment or other predetermined conditions are established), a predetermined image (for example, the central character image in FIG. 17E or FIG. 19F) is selected from the plurality of images on behalf of the player. Selecting a predetermined character image (for example, a character image showing a shrine, a character image selected by the player in the previous character selection effect), and causing the effect display means to display the predetermined image. It is a game stand characterized by.

In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, an image selection effect (character select effect) is canceled by advancing the game quickly for a player who wants to enjoy the game more than the effect surface. In this case, the control means changes to a player and selects an image, so that it is not necessary to force image selection to all players. For this reason, there are cases where it is possible to make progress in games that match the individuality of various players.
Further, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment includes a display unit (for example, a decorative symbol display device) that can at least display an image, and a control unit that can at least control the display unit. (For example, the first sub-control unit 400), a storage means (for example, ROM 406, RAM 408) capable of storing information, and an operation means (for example, a chance button 136) operable by the player. The display means can execute at least a selection effect, the display means can display a first selection state image during the selection effect, and the display means The second selection state image can be displayed during the selection effect, and the display means can display the third selection state image during the selection effect, and the display means The first selection change animation can be displayed during the selection effect, and the display means can display the second selection change animation during the selection effect, and the first selection state image is , At least indicating that the selected image is the first image (for example, the image of the first character (donor) shown in FIG. 15), and the second selected state image is the second selected image. (Eg, the image of the second character (爺) shown in FIG. 15), and the third selection state image is that the selected image is the third image (eg, FIG. 15). At least a third character (princess) image shown in FIG. 15, and the first selection change animation is such that the selection image is changed from the first image to the second image. Few aspects The second selection change animation is at least a mode in which the selected image is changed from the second image to the third image, and the selected image is in a selected state. The control means is capable of executing at least a control for accepting a selection operation, and the selection operation indicates an operation performed by a player using the operation means. The means is capable of at least executing the first control when the selection operation is received during the first period, and the display means is configured to display the first selection state image during the first period. The first control is control for displaying the second selection state image on the display means after the first selection change animation, and the control means of When the selection operation is accepted during the period, the second control can be executed at least, and the display means can display the first selection change animation during the second period. Yes, the second control is a control to stop the display of the first selection change animation and to display the third selection state image on the display means after the second selection change animation, The storage means can store first information when the selection operation is accepted by the control means during the selection effect, and the storage means can be stored by the control means during the selection effect. When the selection operation is not accepted, the second information can be stored, the first information is information corresponding to the selected image, and the second information is the selection effect. To the corresponding information to one of an image of the player-selectable plurality of images, it is the amusement machine according to claim.
According to the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment, it is possible to reflect the player's intention even if there is an operation during the selection change animation, and to increase the awareness of participation in the game and to enhance the game. May be improved. In addition, since the display of the selection change animation at the time of the operation is stopped and the next selection change animation is started, it is possible to enhance the effect to the selection state image while displaying the display reflecting the player's operation. There are cases where it is possible. Further, even when the player mistakenly operates a plurality of times, it may be possible to recognize the plurality of operations by performing the next selection change animation. In addition, when the selection operation is not accepted during the selection effect, the game table can be changed to a player and an image can be selected. In some cases, it is possible to proceed with the game according to the individuality of the person.
In addition, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine provided with display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device) capable of at least displaying images, and the display means. Is capable of executing at least a selection effect, the display means is capable of displaying a first selection state image during the selection effect, and the display means is capable of displaying a second effect during the selection effect. A selection state image can be displayed, the display means can display a first selection change animation during the selection effect, and the display means can perform a second selection change during the selection effect. An animation can be displayed, and the first selection state image at least indicates that the selection image is a first image (for example, an image of a first character (donor) shown in FIG. 15). Yes, The second selection state image at least indicates that the selection image is a second image (for example, the image of the second character (爺) shown in FIG. 15), and the first selection change The animation indicates at least a mode in which the selected image is changed from the first image to the second image, and the second selection change animation has the selected image changed from the second image to the second image. It shows at least a mode in which the second image is changed to an image different from the second image, and the selected image is an image in a selected state, and the display means changes the selection during the first period. The first display can be executed at least when the condition is satisfied, and the display means displays the first selection state image during the first period, One indication is the first The second selection state image is displayed after the selection change animation, and the display means executes at least a second display when the selection change condition is satisfied during the second period. The display means displays the first selection change animation during the second period, and the second display does not display the second selection state image. In addition, the game machine is characterized by displaying at least the second selection / change animation.
According to the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment, it is possible to reflect the player's intention even if there is an operation during the selection change animation, and to increase the awareness of participation in the game and to enhance the game. May be improved. In addition, since the display of the selection change animation at the time of the operation is stopped and the next selection change animation is started, it is possible to enhance the effect to the selection state image while displaying the display reflecting the player's operation. There are cases where it is possible. Further, even when the player mistakenly operates a plurality of times, it may be possible to recognize the plurality of operations by performing the next selection change animation.
In addition, an operation means operable by the player is provided, and the establishment requirement of the selection change condition is a requirement including at least a selection operation, and the selection operation is performed by the player using the operation means. It may be an operation to be performed.
In addition, the second display can display at least the second selection change animation without stopping the display of the first selection change animation and displaying the second selection state image. May be.
Further, the selection effect may be executable during the big hit game.
Further, the first selection state image is one in which at least the first image is displayed at the first display position, and the second selection state image is the second display state at the first display position. These images may be displayed at least.
The first selection change animation includes at least an aspect in which the second image is moved and displayed from a second display position to the first display position. The second selection change animation includes: The image different from the second image may include at least a mode in which the image is moved and displayed at the first display position.
Further, the first selection state image is one in which at least the first image is displayed at a third display position, and the first selection state image is the second display position at the second display position. An image is displayed at least, and the first selection state image includes at least a third image (for example, an image of the third character (princess) shown in FIG. 15) at the fifth display position. The fifth display position is a display position closer to the third display position than the fourth display position, and the second selection state image is at the third display position. The first image is at least displayed, and the second selection state image is at least the second image displayed at the fourth display position, and the second selection state The image has at least the third image at a sixth display position. Are those shown, the fifth display position may be a display position closer to the fourth display position than the third display position.
The first selection change animation includes at least a mode in which the third image is moved and displayed from the fifth display position to the sixth display position. The second selection change animation May include at least an aspect in which the third image is moved and displayed from the sixth display position to a display position different from the sixth display position.
The number of selection state images that can be displayed during the selection effect may be four or more.
The number of selection change animations that can be displayed during the selection effect may be three or more.

  Further, the effect control means is configured to ignore the selection operation by the player accepted by the operation accepting unit during the first period (for example, the character introduction effect execution period (button non-acceptance period)). Also good.

  With such a configuration, by setting the effect period of a specific effect to be surely executed as the first period, the specific effect can be reliably executed regardless of the player's selection operation. There is.

  Further, a variable winning in which the open / close state can be changed from one of a predetermined closed state (for example, a closed state) and a predetermined open state (for example, an open state) in which a game ball can be won more easily than the closed state. The second control state includes a round operation for changing the open / close state of the variable prize opening a predetermined number of times from the closed state to the open state a predetermined number of times (for example, a variable prize opening 234). 15 times), the first control state is a control state in which the round operation is not performed, and the end condition of the image selection effect period is a specific round in the second control state. It may be configured to be established when the number of game balls won in the variable prize opening after starting the operation becomes a specific number or more.

  With such a configuration, image selection effects are performed during small hits, during variable prize opening operations, during variable prize opening opening, or during big hits, etc. In some cases, it may be possible to entertain more games. In addition, for players who enjoy the game more than the production side, that is, for the player who quickly enters the game ball into the variable prize opening, the control means selects the image instead of forcing the image selection. It may be possible to progress through the game.

  In addition, a launching device (e.g., launching device 110) that launches a game ball at every elapse of a predetermined launch period based on the player's operation, and a game ball launched by the launching device flow down and the variable prize opening is A game area (for example, a game area 124) provided, and the first period is shorter than a period (for example, 6 seconds) required for firing a specific number of the game balls. There may be.

  With such a configuration, game balls are accumulated to some extent just above the variable prize opening during non-operation (for example, before the start of a specific round), and game balls are being operated during variable prize opening (for example, start of a round). By setting a difficult time if there is no gaming skill, such as entering a large number of variable prize openings, if the player who wants to select an image is careful, it will not lose the opportunity of image selection. In some cases, it is possible to allow the game progress according to the player.

  Also, a plurality of the variable prize opening, a game nail (for example, a game nail 238) that changes the direction in which the game ball falls, and an entry area for the game ball fired by the launch device to enter, The plurality of variable prize openings provided in the game area include a first variable prize opening (for example, a variable prize opening arranged on the left side of the pachinko machine 100) and a second variable prize opening (for example, a pachinko machine). The game nail is likely to come into contact with the game ball that has entered from the entry area before reaching the second variable prize opening. Is arranged so that the number of game nails that the game ball entering from the entry area may come into contact with before reaching the first variable winning opening, the specific round motion is During the second control state Close state of Oite the first variable winning hole may be a round operation for a predetermined number of times change.

  With such a configuration, a certain amount of game balls are stored immediately above the variable prize opening during non-operation (for example, before the start of a specific round), and the game balls are collected when the variable prize opening is activated (eg, round start). Since a large number of variable winning awards are entered, if a player who wants to select an image pays attention, it may not be possible to lose the opportunity to select an image, and it may be possible to proceed with the game according to the player.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which a character selection effect is performed using an image (a still image or a moving image) has been described. However, a sound effect by the speaker 120, an effect by the operation of the effect movable body 224, and various lamps 418. It is also possible to perform a production by. Moreover, although the 1st sub control part 400 showed the example which performs the production | presentation control of a character selection production | presentation based on the command from the main control part 300, it is not limited to this.

  Further, the game table according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, in addition to the pachinko machine 100 (1 type), it can be applied to a pachinko machine (2 types, 3 types), a sealed pachinko machine, a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, It can also be applied to smart balls and the like.

  Further, for example, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine using medals (coins) as a game medium. Here, as a slot machine to which the present invention is applied, a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of reels, and each of the plurality of reels are provided. Provided by a stop switch that individually stops the rotation of the reels, lottery means for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations is made by lottery, and the plurality of reels when stopped An example includes a determination unit that determines whether or not the winning combination is determined based on whether or not the combination of symbols is a winning combination that has been won internally by the lottery means.

  Further, for example, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that simulates the operation of a real machine such as a pachinko machine for a home game machine.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to things.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to gaming machines represented by slot machines and gaming machines (such as pachinko machines).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 136 Chance button 208 Decorative symbol display device 210 Universal drawing display device 212 1st special figure display device 214 2nd special figure display device 224 Production movable body 226 General winning opening 228 Universal drawing start port 230 1st special drawing start port 232 Second special drawing start port 234 Variable winning port 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control unit

Claims (10)

Display means capable of at least displaying images;
A game machine equipped with
The display means is capable of executing at least a selection effect,
The display means is capable of displaying a first selection state image during the selection effect,
The display means is capable of displaying a second selection state image during the selection effect,
The display means is capable of displaying a first selection change animation during the selection effect,
The display means is capable of displaying a second selection change animation during the selection effect,
The first selection state image at least indicates that the selection image is a first image;
The second selection state image at least indicates that the selection image is a second image,
The first selection change animation indicates at least a mode in which the selected image is changed from the first image to the second image;
The second selection change animation indicates at least a mode in which the selected image is changed from the second image to an image different from the second image,
The selected image is an image in a selected state,
The display means is capable of executing at least a first display when a selection change condition is established during the first period,
The display means displays the first selection state image during the first period,
The first display is to display the second selection state image after the first selection change animation,
The display means is capable of executing at least a second display when the selection change condition is satisfied during a second period,
The display means displays the first selection change animation during the second period,
The second display is to display at least the second selection change animation without displaying the second selection state image.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
It has operating means that can be operated by the player,
The establishment requirement of the selection change condition is a requirement including at least that there was a selection operation,
The selection operation is an operation performed by the player using the operation means.
A game table characterized by The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The second display is capable of stopping the display of the first selection change animation and displaying at least the second selection change animation without displaying the second selection state image.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
The selection effect can be executed during the big hit game,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4,
The first selection state image is one in which at least the first image is displayed at a first display position.
The second selection state image is one in which at least the second image is displayed at the first display position.
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 5,
The first selection change animation includes at least an aspect in which the second image is moved and displayed from a second display position to the first display position.
The second selection change animation includes at least an aspect in which an image different from the second image is moved and displayed at the first display position.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4,
The first selection state image is one in which at least the first image is displayed at a third display position.
In the first selection state image, at least the second image is displayed at a fourth display position,
The first selection state image is one in which at least a third image is displayed at a fifth display position,
The fifth display position is a display position closer to the third display position than the fourth display position,
The second selection state image is one in which at least the first image is displayed at the third display position,
The second selection state image is one in which at least the second image is displayed at the fourth display position,
The second selection state image is one in which at least the third image is displayed at a sixth display position,
The fifth display position is a display position closer to the fourth display position than the third display position.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 7,
The first selection change animation includes at least an aspect in which the third image is moved and displayed from the fifth display position to the sixth display position.
The second selection change animation includes at least a mode in which the third image is moved and displayed from the sixth display position to a display position different from the sixth display position.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 8,
The number of selection state images that can be displayed during the selection effect is 4 or more.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 9, Comprising:
The number of selection change animations that can be displayed during the selection effect is 3 or more.
A game stand characterized by that.