JP6516498B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  Conventionally, there is a gaming machine provided with a screen (projected portion) on a game board and capable of executing a screen preview effect for projecting an image from a projector (projecting means) disposed on the back side of the screen. In such a game machine, the screen is elastically deformable, and the projector can project an image on the screen on which the unevenness (bent portion) is formed by the elastic deformation (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2013-248029, A

  However, according to Patent Document 1, in the image projected from the projector (projection means), the specific image for giving the information on the game to the player like the effect pattern or the hold display is uneven due to elastic deformation There is a problem that it becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize the specific image if the unit is projected on the formed screen (projected unit).

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a specific image from being difficult to visually recognize.

In order to solve the above-mentioned subject, a game machine according to claim 1 of the present invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) having a first transparent plate that covers the gaming area from the front ,
Projection means (for example, the projection device 400) capable of projecting an image (for example, an image of an effect pattern relating to a game or an image relating to various effects);
A projection portion (for example, a screen unit 300 having a substantially box-like first screen 301) which is a portion onto which an image is projected by the projection means and which has at least one bent portion;
A second transparent plate covering the first transparent plate from the front;
Equipped with
The projection means is provided at a position where the projection light passes through the first transparent plate without passing through the second transparent plate, and a specific image (for example, hold storage display (hold storage, (Including the display frame)) so as not to straddle the bent portion (as shown in FIG. 29, the suspended storage display and the suspended storage display so as not to straddle the bent portion of the first screen 301) For projecting and displaying on the first screen 301)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the specific image is not projected across the bending portion, it is possible to prevent the specific image from being difficult to visually recognize.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein
An advantageous state (eg, a jackpot gaming state or high probability) advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived as a display result of the variable display (eg, special symbol variation display) Gaming machine (eg, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to
The projection unit can project a special image (for example, an image of a window projected in a preview effect as shown in FIGS. 24D to 24F) so as to straddle the bending portion.
When the special image is projected, the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state is different according to the number of the bending portions that the special image straddles (for example, as shown in FIG. There is a lot of bending parts where the image of the window straddles by the effect that each image of FIG. 24 (D)-(F) is projected according to the window classification determined by the window classification determination table is performed Part where the expectation of becoming a big hit is high)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the player can be made to pay attention to the number of bending portions straddling the special image, it is possible to improve the game interest.

A gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The projection target has a first shape (e.g., a shape on which the planar second screen 302 is a projection target) and a second shape (e.g., a substantially box-shaped first screen 301) different from the first shape. Can be changed to the target shape)
The demonstration effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 25) is satisfied when a demonstration effect execution condition (for example, there is no fluctuation display for a predetermined time after the fluctuation display is not executed and the demonstration display enable command is transmitted). A demonstration effect execution unit (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the demonstration effect process of S58) for executing the demonstration effect shown in
In the demonstration effect, the demonstration effect execution means causes the projection means (for example, the projection device 400) to project an image according to the shape of the projection portion, thereby performing an effect according to the shape of the projection portion (For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), the image of the tire mapped so as to correspond to the third screen 303 in the form of a curved plate whose central portion protrudes forward, and FIG. 25 (C) As shown, a portion to be rendered by the image of the driver's seat mapped to correspond to the substantially box shape of the first screen 301)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the demonstration effect corresponding to the shape of the projection target portion is performed, the interest of the demonstration effect can be improved.

A gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
An illumination unit (for example, a backlight in a modified example shown in FIG. 33) provided on the back of the projection part and illuminating the projection from the back is provided.
According to this feature, it is possible to illuminate not only the light from the image projected on the projection part but also the projection part from the back, so that the projection part can be made more noticeable. I can improve the game interest.

  The present invention may have only the invention specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has the configuration other than the invention specific matters together with the invention specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

It is a front view showing a pachinko game machine in an example. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of a pachinko game machine. It is a rear view showing a pachinko game machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opens an opening-closing door frame and attaches a game board to the frame for game machines. It is a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the internal structure of a pachinko game machine. (A) is a screen unit in which the second screen is in the second retracted position, the third screen is in the third retracted position, (B) is in the state where the second screen is in the second projection position, and the third screen is in the third retracted position FIG. (A) is a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the positional relationship of a projection apparatus and a screen unit, (B) is a schematic cross-sectional view which shows the positional relationship of a projection apparatus and a screen unit. (A) when the second screen is at the second projection position, (B) when the third screen is at the third projection position, (C) when the second screen is at the second retraction position, and the third screen is at the third retraction position It is explanatory drawing which shows the projection light and projection image of. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates a production control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a big hit classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various big hits. It is a flow chart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of simultaneous production processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production design fluctuation start processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of notice setting processing. (A) is a figure which shows the table for prior notice production classification determination, (b) is a figure which shows the table for screen change timing determination, (c) is a figure which shows the table for window classification determination, (D) is a figure which shows the table for the protrusion determination for determining the presence or absence of the protrusion to the screen outside. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during production design variation. It is an explanatory view showing the mode of execution of advance production. It is an explanatory view showing the mode of execution of demonstration effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display condition of an interval image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the starting condition of each presentation apparatus by a presentation apparatus starting setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the starting condition of each presentation apparatus by the presentation apparatus starting setting process of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the pending | holding memory display in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation display form of the production | presentation symbol in a modification. It is an explanatory view showing a display form of a vibration picture in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the united screen of a modification. (A) is sectional drawing which shows the back-illuminated screen of a modification, (B) and (C) is a figure which shows the example of a display of the back-illuminated screen of a modification.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on an embodiment.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main substrate. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the vertical and horizontal directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side It explains as a standard. Note that the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface facing a player who plays a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the description of each step of the flowchart in the present embodiment, for example, a portion described as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”. In the present embodiment, "execution" and "execution" are synonymous.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing a layout of main members. A pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine It is comprised from the outer frame 200 (refer FIG. 3, FIG. 4) which supports the frame 3 so that rotation is possible. On the front of the game board 2, a game area 10 surrounded by the guide rails 2b is formed. In the game area 10, a game ball as a game medium is fired from a launch device (not shown) and struck. Further, in the gaming machine frame 3, an opening and closing door frame 50 having a first transparent plate 50a and a second transparent plate 50b, which will be described later, is rotatably provided centering on the left side. The front of the gaming machine frame 3 including 10 can be opened and closed, and when the front of the gaming machine frame 3 is closed by the open / close door frame 50, the perspective formed of the first transparent plate 50a and the second transparent plate 50b. The game area 10 can be seen through the unit.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is formed in a substantially square shape in a front view as shown in FIG. 1 by a non-light-transmissive member such as a veneer board, and an obstacle nail (not shown) and guide rails 2b etc. Is provided. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the game board 2 is made non-transparent in order to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the character apparatus 310A, 310B is provided behind the game board 2. Although the form formed in the member is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and these game boards 2 are made of a synthetic resin material having translucency such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, methacrylic resin, etc. It may be formed of a board (not shown) and a spacer member (not shown) integrally attached to the back side of the board.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right position of the game area 10), a first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided. The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are each composed of, for example, 7 segments or LEDs (light emitting diodes) of dot matrix, etc. Special symbols (also referred to as “special figures”) that are plural types of possible identification information (special identification information) are variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B respectively variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. . The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" or symbols indicating "-", etc. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols, in which combinations of what are turned on and turned off in the 7-segment LED are different.

  In the following, the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "the first special view", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display 4B is also referred to as the "second special view" .

  An opening 2c penetrating in the front-rear direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is formed near the center of the game area 10 in the game board 2, and an annular stage decoration frame 51 is fitted in the opening 2c (see FIG. 5). In addition, a screen unit provided with a pair of character devices 310A and 310B having a sword-shaped model tiltably behind the game board 2 and three screens for projecting an image projected from a projection device 400 described later. 300 and the effect display device 5 are provided so that the screen unit 300 and the effect display device 5 can be viewed through the opening 2c. The character products 310A and 310B are provided at a position slightly out of the opening 2c, which is a position which is difficult to visually recognize through the opening 2c, and the sword-shaped model is tilted to make the sword-shaped from the opening 2c. The model is now visible.

  The effect display device 5 is configured of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display Device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, corresponding to the fluctuation display of the first special drawing by the first special symbol display 4A in the special drawing game and the fluctuation display of the second special drawing by the second special symbol display 4B. An effect pattern (also referred to as a decorative pattern), which is a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each, is variably displayed. The variable display of this effect pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  The variable display of the effect pattern is executed in any of the screen unit 300 and the effect display device 5. When fluctuation display of the production design is executed in production display 5, production design fluctuation area 5L, 5C, of “left”, “middle”, “right” which is set to the display area of production display 5 When the fluctuation display of the production design is executed individually in 5R and the fluctuation display is finished, in the production design fluctuation areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" The fixed effect design (final stop design) to be the variable display result is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, also when the fluctuation display of the production design is executed in the screen unit 300, in the same way as the production display device 5, three of the production design fluctuation area of "left", "middle" and "right" The variable display is executed, and when the variable display is ended, the finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed in three effect symbol fluctuation areas of “left”, “middle” and “right”.

  As described above, in the screen unit 300 and the effect display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is used. In synchronization with the special drawing game, the variation display of the rendering symbol is performed, and the determined rendering symbol as the variation display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "derivation"). The finalized design symbol (finally stopped symbol) may be displayed on only one of the screen unit 300 or the effect display device 5. In addition, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols means to stop display (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) identification information such as effect symbols and to end variable display.

  The effect symbols variably displayed on the screen unit 300 and the effect display device 5 include, for example, eight kinds of symbols (eight alphanumeric The character image may be, for example, a character image, a number or a character, or a combination of a symbol and a character image, and the character image indicates, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure. It may be a decorative image). Corresponding symbol numbers are attached to each of the rendering symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are attached to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The effect design is not limited to eight types, but may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as it can constitute an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that becomes out of place.

  A reserve storage display area is set in the lower area of a flat second screen 302 which will be described later that configures the screen unit 300 and the upper area of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the pending storage display area, a pending storage display is performed to display the number of pending storages of the variable display (the number of first special view pending storage, the number of second special view pending storage) corresponding to the special view game in a specific manner.

  In the present embodiment, the upper portion of the effect display device 5 is displayed when the screen unit 300 changes or the effect image is largely projected and displayed on the screen unit 300 when a notice effect, a reach effect, etc. to be described later are executed. Although the pending storage display area is displayed in the pending storage display area of the area, the pending storage display area is mainly displayed in the pending storage display area of the lower area of the second screen 302 in the normal time.

  Here, the game ball passes the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, with the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special view game. It occurs based on the start-up winning by (entering). That is, although the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display game such as the special drawing game and the variable display of the production symbol is satisfied, the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed. If the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, etc., suspension of the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is To be done. In this embodiment, the holding storage display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening is displayed in the left side area of the holding storage display area in a round white display, Similarly, the holding storage display generated based on the starting winning combination due to the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening is similarly displayed in the right side region of the holding storage display area in a circular blue display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold for displaying the number of special view hold memories in an identifiable manner at the upper position of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B. A display 25B is provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special view hold memories in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner.

  Under the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The regular winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is provided with an ordinary electric symbol having a movable plate which changes between a closed position to be a closed position and an open position to be an open position by a solenoid 81 for ordinary electric symbol shown in FIG. , And form a second start winning opening as a start area (second start area).

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through (enters) the second start winning opening by the movable plate being in the closing position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is off. It becomes hard closed state. On the other hand, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the opening control in which the movable plate is in the opening position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is on. ) Is easy to open.

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first special view reserve memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " If it is less than 4 "), the first start condition is satisfied. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B, and the second special view reserve memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " If it is less than 4 "), the second start condition is satisfied. The number of winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the number of the winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. The numbers may be the same or different from each other.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided on the right of the normally variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning prize ball device 7 includes a special winning mouth door (not shown) which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning mouth door shown in FIG. A large winning opening (not shown) is formed as a specific area that changes to the closed state.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for big winning mouth door is in the OFF state, the big winning mouth door (not shown) closes the big winning mouth (not shown), and the gaming ball You will not be able to pass (enter) the special winning opening (not shown). On the other hand, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for big winning mouth door is in the on state, the big winning mouth door (not shown) opens the big winning mouth (not shown), and the gaming ball is open. Makes it easy to pass (enter) the big winning opening (not shown). In this manner, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter). Do. In addition to the closed state where the game ball can not pass (enter) the big winning opening (not shown), or in addition to the closed state, a part where the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) the big winning opening (not shown) An open state may be provided.

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the special winning opening (not shown) is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as winning balls based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) a special winning opening (not shown) that has been opened in the special variable winning winning ball device 7, other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More balls are paid out than when the game ball passes (enters). Therefore, if the special winning prize opening is opened in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, the gaming ball can enter into the special winning prize opening (not shown), and the first state is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening (not shown) is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it is impossible to pass (enter) the gaming ball to the big winning opening (not shown) to obtain a winning ball Or it becomes difficult, and it becomes a second state disadvantageous to the player.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided on the right side of the second hold display 25B. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of LEDs or the like of 7 segments or dot matrix similarly to the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and plural kinds of identification information different from the special symbol The symbol which is a normal symbol (also referred to as "common figure" or "ordinary figure") is variably displayed (variation display). Such a variation display of an ordinary symbol is referred to as a common-play game (also referred to as a "normal-figure game").

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a general drawing reserve display 25C is provided. The general drawing retention indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general drawing retention memory number as the number of effective passing balls passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above configuration, the front face (game board face) of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game balls. Also, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings can be provided which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. It may be done. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a game ball entering one of the general winning openings is detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. At the lowermost position of the game area 10, an out port is provided where game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are captured.

  An upper projecting portion 210A projecting forward is provided at an upper position of the open / close door frame 50, and speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like adjacent to both sides of the upper projecting portion 210A. Is provided. Furthermore, in the peripheral part of the game area 10, an effect LED 9 is provided. In the present embodiment, the effect LED 9 is also provided in the peripheral portion of the screen unit 300 in the game area 10. Even if the LED for effect is arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7 etc.) in the gaming area 10 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Good. At the lower right position of the opening / closing door frame 50, a bat operating handle (operation knob) 52 is provided which is operated by a player or the like in order to shoot the game ball toward the game area 10. For example, the hit ball operation handle 52 adjusts the resilience of the gaming ball in accordance with the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) by the player or the like. The hitting control handle 52 may be provided with a single-shot firing switch for stopping the drive of the firing motor provided in the launching device (not shown) or a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the opening / closing door frame 50 below the gaming area 10, there is a hitting ball supply tray which holds (stores) a game ball paid out as a winning ball or a rental ball so as to be able to be supplied to a launcher (not shown). It is provided.

  At the lower front of the open / close door frame 50, a stick controller 31A which can be held and tilted by the player is attached. The stick controller 31A includes an operating rod held by the player. At the lower part of the stick controller 31A, a controller sensor unit 35A for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod is provided.

  Above the stick controller 31A, a push button 31B is provided, which allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The push button 31B may be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B may be provided inside the main body of the bat supply tray at the installation position of the push button 31B, or the like, for detecting a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B.

  Further, at the lower part of the outer frame 200, a curtain plate 214 (see FIG. 3) is provided, and inside the curtain plate 214, a speaker 8U for bass output is incorporated.

  FIG. 3 is a rear view showing the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the open / close door frame 50 is opened and the game board 2 is attached to the game machine frame 3. As shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a schematic vertical sectional view showing the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1. 6A shows the second screen 302 at the second retraction position, the third screen 303 at the third retraction position, FIG. 6B shows the second screen 302 at the second projection position, and the third screen 303 at the third retraction. It is a perspective view of screen unit 300 which shows the state in a position. FIGS. 7A and 7B are schematic vertical cross-sectional views showing the positional relationship between the projection apparatus 400 and the screen unit 300. FIG. 8A shows the second screen 302 at the second projection position, FIG. 8B shows the third screen 303 at the third projection position, and FIG. 8C shows the second screen 302 at the second retraction position, the third screen 303. It is explanatory drawing which shows projection light and a projection image when it exists in a 3rd retraction | saving position.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, that is, on the upper surface of the back of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball tank for receiving gaming balls supplied from a gaming island (not shown) installed in the gaming arcade. 150 are provided. The game balls supplied to the ball tank 150 flow down the supply passage 151 and are supplied to the payout device 152 on the left side. The gaming balls paid out from the payout device 152 flow down the winning ball passage 153 and are guided to a striking ball supply tray provided on the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, a terminal board 154 provided with terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed above the supply passage 151 on the back surface of the gaming machine frame 3.

  The outer frame 200 is formed in a square frame shape, and a curtain plate 214 is provided at the lower part of the outer frame 200. In the outer frame 200, the gaming machine frame 3 is rotatably supported at a left side between a closed position where the outer frame 200 is closed and an open position where the outer frame 200 is opened (see FIG. 4). When the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed position, the opening is closed by the gaming machine frame 3 and the shutter plate 214.

  As shown in FIG. 4, an opening / closing door frame 50 having a frame 50c formed in substantially the same shape as the gaming machine frame 3, and a first transparent plate 50a and a second transparent plate 50b in the gaming machine frame 3. Is provided so as to be rotatable around the left side, so that the front of the gaming machine frame 3 including the gaming area 10 can be opened and closed. When the open / close door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be seen through the first transparent plate 50a and the second transparent plate 50b. Further, the opening / closing door frame 50 is formed in a size that can cover the entire front surface of the gaming machine frame 3.

  Further, the gaming machine frame 3 is formed with an opening 160 having a square shape in a front view, and the gaming board 2 is detachably attached from the front so as to close the opening 160. The game board 2 is a structure including various members, electronic components and the like provided on the front and back surfaces of the game board 2. Further, on the back of the game board 2, a cover body 220 on which the effect display device 5, the screen unit 300, the character object devices 310A, 310B, etc. are attached is integrally mounted. The cover body 220 is formed in a substantially box shape whose front face is opened by a black opaque synthetic resin material so as to block the incidence of light from the outside, and the game is carried out so as to cover substantially the entire back face of the game board 2 It is attached to the back of board 2. As described above, when the game board 2 to which the cover body 220 is integrally attached is attached to the game machine frame 3, the cover body 220 is projected to the back side of the game machine frame 3 through the opening 160. (See FIG. 5).

  A game control board case 11A in which the main board 11 is accommodated is provided on an inclined surface 220a formed on the lower part of the outer peripheral surface of the cover 220 which bulges rearward of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, a payout control board case 91A in which a payout control board 91 for performing control related to the payout of gaming balls is stored under the cover body 220 at the back of the gaming machine frame 3 and the pachinko gaming machine 1 are supplied with power. A power supply substrate case 92A in which a power supply substrate 92 for storing the power supply substrate 92 is accommodated is provided so as to overlap in the front and back. By doing this, since the substrate is not disposed on the back surface of the cover body 220, the distance between the screen unit 300 and the projection apparatus 400 can be increased by increasing the projecting dimension of the cover body 220 in the depth direction. It is like that.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, on the front surface of the opening / closing door frame 50, an upper protruding portion 210A above the second transparent plate 50b, left and right side protruding portions 210B of the second transparent plate 50b, and a second A cover member including a lower projecting portion 210C below the transparent plate 50b is provided so as to project forward with respect to the second transparent plate 50b.

  The upper protruding portion 210A is formed in a bowl shape along the upper side of the opening / closing door frame 50, and a housing portion 211 capable of housing the projection device 400 is provided at the center position in the left-right direction. In addition, speakers 8L and 8R are accommodated on the left and right of the accommodation portion 211. The portion of the upper protruding portion 210A corresponding to the housing portion 211 protrudes slightly more forward than the left and right sides thereof. The side protrusions 210B are vertically extended along the left side and the right side of the opening / closing door frame 50, and are formed in a strip shape in a front view. The lower projecting portion 210C is formed along the lower side of the open / close door frame 50, and provided with a hitting ball supply tray, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B, a hitting operation handle 52 and the like. In addition, the part corresponding to the accommodating part 211 in the upper protrusion part 210A protrudes in the front rather than the side protrusion part 210B.

  As described above, since the distance between the player and the speakers 8L and 8R can be shortened by arranging the speakers 8L and 8R in the sideward projecting portion 210B, the sounds of other pachinko machines 1 It is less likely to be affected, and the effect of sound effects can be enhanced.

  The speakers 8L and 8R are fixed to the housing portion 211 via anti-vibration rubber (not shown) which is an elastic member, and the vibration of the speakers 8L and 8R propagates to the projection device 400, and the projected image is unclear. To prevent it from becoming

  As shown in FIG. 1, the upper protruding portion 210A is integrally formed with the lower protruding portion 210C via an elongated strip-like side protruding portion 210B. Therefore, when vibration is generated in the lower protruding portion 210C by operating the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, the hitting operation handle 52 and the like, the vibration is transmitted to the upper protruding portion 210A via the side protruding portion 210B. However, the side projection 210B has a surface area smaller than that of the upper projection 210A or the lower projection 210C, and the projection length is also smaller, so that the vibration is less likely to be transmitted to the upper projection 210A. Therefore, it is suppressed that the image projected from the projection apparatus 400 shakes with the vibration which arises by operation of stick controller 31A, push button 31B, hitting operation handle 52 grade | etc.,.

  The first transparent plate 50a and the second transparent plate 50b are provided to close the opening of the frame 50c. In the present embodiment, the first transparent plate 50a is formed of a transparent glass plate, and the second transparent plate 50b is a translucent acrylic resin plate (so-called smoked acrylic plate) in order to prevent the incidence of light from the front side. The first transparent plate 50a and the second transparent plate 50b are arranged in the order of the second transparent plate 50b and the first transparent plate 50a as viewed from the player side, that is, from the player side.

  The first transparent plate 50a is formed of a flat plate (glass plate) having a thickness smaller than that of the second transparent plate 50b.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the presence of the second transparent plate 50b prevents the first transparent plate 50a from being beaten or the like by the player, and the light of the image projected from the projection device 400 Since the projection light must be transmitted through the first transparent plate 50a, it is preferable to suppress refraction, absorption of light, etc. by the first transparent plate 50a as much as possible. And a minimum thickness having a strength that does not break due to a collision or the like.

  Further, by using an acrylic resin plate as the second transparent plate 50b, it is possible to prevent fragments from being scattered even if the second transparent plate 50b is damaged, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead of the second transparent plate 50b, a glass plate to which a smoked film is attached as in the first transparent plate 50a may be used. Also, conversely, both of the first transparent plate 50a and the second transparent plate 50b may be made of an acrylic resin plate.

  In addition, in order to suppress reflection of light, a silver thin film is formed on the surface of the first transparent plate 50a (glass plate) of the present embodiment by vapor deposition.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the light (projected light) of the image projected from the projection device 400 is the second transparent plate 50b because the silver thin film is formed on the surface only on the first transparent plate 50a. Although it must not transmit through the first transparent plate 50a, the projection light is incident on the first transparent plate 50a from diagonally above, so the projection light is likely to be reflected by the first transparent plate 50a Thus, the projection light is prevented from being reflected by the first transparent plate 50a by forming a silver thin film on the surface.

  In the present embodiment, although the embodiment using a silver thin film as the antireflective film is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and an antireflective film other than these silver thin films may be used.

  Moreover, although the form which used the flat plate for the 1st transparent plate 50a and the 2nd transparent plate 50b is illustrated in a present Example, this invention is not limited to this, The curved plate which curves, You may be comprised by the bending board etc.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the first transparent plate 50a is formed of a transparent glass plate, and the second transparent plate 50b is formed of a translucent acrylic resin plate. At least one of the first transparent plate 50a and the second transparent plate 50b may be made of a transparent material other than a glass plate or an acrylic resin plate, such as polycarbonate resin. As described above, the first transparent plate 50a and the second transparent plate 50b may be made of different materials, or may be made of the same material.

  The first transparent plate 50a is erected substantially in the vertical direction, and when the open / close door frame 50 is in the closed position, the first transparent plate 50a is substantially parallel at a position away from the game board 2 A game area 10 in which game balls can flow is formed between the two.

  The second transparent plate 50b is provided to be inclined at a position away from the first transparent plate 50a. Specifically, the longitudinal dimension D1 between the upper ends of the first transparent plate 50a and the second transparent plate 50b is longer than the longitudinal dimension D2 between the lower ends of the first transparent plate 50a and the second transparent plate 50b. (D1> D2). That is, the second transparent plate 50b is provided to be inclined so that the distance to the first transparent plate 50a gradually increases from the lower side to the upper side.

  In addition, the side peripheral surface of the space formed between the first transparent plate 50a and the second transparent plate 50b is covered by the closing frame 212, and between the first transparent plate 50a and the second transparent plate 50b. You can not insert your fingers. In addition, a projection port 213 is formed in a portion (upper part) corresponding to the housing portion 211 in the closing frame 212, and the projection device 400 is provided so that the projection section 401 (lens) faces the projection port 213. .

  The projection apparatus 400 is accommodated in the accommodation unit 211 in a state where the projection unit 401 is directed obliquely downward. Further, in the projection unit 401, a diffusion preventing cylinder 402 for preventing diffusion of the projection light from the projection unit 401 (determining the projection range) is provided so as to surround the projection unit 401.

  As described above, in the projection apparatus 400, the projection portion 401 and the diffusion preventing cylinder 402 are provided in the projection port 213 which communicates the space surrounded by the first transparent plate 50a, the second transparent plate 50b and the closing frame 212 and the accommodation portion 211. The image can be projected through the first transparent plate 50 a to the screen unit 300 disposed behind the accommodation unit 211 by being provided in the accommodation unit 211 so as to face. Specifically, the projection light projected from the projection unit 401 obliquely penetrates the first transparent plate 50 a from the front of the first transparent plate 50 a, passes through the opening 2 c of the game board 2, and reaches the screen unit 300. It is supposed to be. That is, the projection device 400 is provided at a position where the light projected from the projection unit 401 passes through the first transparent plate 50 a without passing through the second transparent plate 50 b.

  In addition, the projection unit 401 and the diffusion preventing cylinder 402 are provided so as to face the space surrounded by the first transparent plate 50 a, the second transparent plate 50 b, and the closing frame 212 through the projection port 213. Since the front of the projection unit 401 and the diffusion preventing cylinder 402 is covered by the second transparent plate 50b, fingers and foreign matter are contained in the space surrounded by the first transparent plate 50a, the second transparent plate 50b, and the closing frame 212. Since the light can not enter, it is possible to prevent the projection light projected from the projection unit 401 from being interrupted by fingers, touching the projection unit 401 (lens or the like) or the first transparent plate 50a and causing fingerprints to be attached, etc. .

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the effect control board case 12 </ b> A in which the effect control board 12 is accommodated is attached to the lower portion of the back surface of the open / close door frame 50. One end of the wiring 230 is connected to the effect control board 12. The wiring 230 is extended to the back side of the gaming machine frame 3 through the insertion opening 215 formed in the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3. The other end of the wiring 230 is the main substrate 11 or the screen motor. They are respectively connected to various substrates including 304A, 304B and the like and electronic components for effect. In addition, although the form which provided the presentation control board 12 in the back surface lower part of the opening / closing door frame 50 was illustrated in the present Example, this invention is not limited to this, The effect control board 12 may be disposed in the other part.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the screen unit 300 includes a first screen 301 formed in a substantially box shape that opens forward and upward, a second screen 302 and a third screen 303, and a second screen. A screen motor 304A, 304B for individually moving the second screen 302 and the third screen 303, and a mechanism unit 305 for transmitting the driving force of the screen motor 304A, 304B to the second screen 302, the third screen 303. And is fixed to the cover 220.

  The first screen 301 is formed in a substantially box shape, that is, a three-dimensional shape opened forward and upward by the left side plate 301A, the right side plate 301B, the lower plate 301C, and the back plate 301D. The left side plate 301A and the right side plate 301B can be viewed from the front by being disposed in a substantially C shape in plan view such that the separation dimension gradually increases toward the front. The lower plate 301C is arranged to be inclined downward toward the front, so that it can be viewed from the front. The back plate 301D is disposed so as to be substantially parallel to the game board 2 in the substantially vertical direction.

  The second screen 302 is a base plate 302A formed of a flat plate formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape in a front view, and is attached so as to cover each side along the left side, the right side and the lower side of the base plate 302A. And a buffer member 302B made of an elastic material (for example, a rubber material or the like). Further, the upper side of the base plate 302A is attached to a connecting rod 305A that is bridged between a pair of left and right arms pivotally supported by a pivot shaft (not shown) provided inside the left and right mechanism units 305. Therefore, the second screen 302 is driven by the screen motor 304A to engage the second projection position (the position shown by the solid line in FIG. 6B) fitted to the front of the first screen 301, and the second screen 302 Between a second retraction position (a position shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 6B) for retracting upward, it is possible to pivot around a pivot axis that faces in the left-right direction.

  In the second screen 302, at the second projection position, the buffer member 302B constituting the left side, the right side and the lower side of the second screen 302 is the left side plate 301A, the right side plate 301B and the lower plate of the first screen 301. It is arranged to be close to the front part of each 301C and inclined upward toward the back side (see FIG. 6C, illustration of the proximity between the buffer member 302B and the left side plate 301A and the right side plate 301B is omitted) ). That is, the second screen 302 is adapted to be fitted to the front of the first screen 301 at the second projection position, and the buffer member 302B is provided in a portion close to the first screen 301 in the fitted state. It is done. Therefore, since the gap between the first screen 301 and the second screen 302 is blocked by the buffer member 302B, a portion of the first screen 301 behind the second screen 302 may be viewed from the gap. It can prevent.

  In the present embodiment, in a state in which the second screen 302 is fitted to the front of the first screen 301 at the second projection position, the buffer member 302B is a left side plate 301A, a right side plate 301B, and the like of the first screen 301. The buffer member 302B may be in contact with the front portions of the left side plate 301A, the right side plate 301B and the lower plate 301C of the first screen 301, though they are arranged to be close to the front portions of the lower plate 301C.

  In addition, when the first screen 301 and the second screen 302 fit and abut on each other because the buffer member 302B is formed of an elastic material, the first screen 301 and the second screen 302 may be impacted by a collision. Can be prevented from being greatly deformed, and also the first screen 301 and the second screen 302 can be prevented from being wrinkled when fitted and abutted.

  In the present embodiment, the buffer member 302B is formed of an elastic material, but the buffer member 302B may be formed of a metal member such as an aluminum material or a stainless steel material. By doing so, When the first screen 301 and the second screen 302 are fitted, it is possible to prevent the first screen 301 and the second screen 302 from being largely deformed due to a collision.

  Further, the second screen 302 is also moved to the second projection position, fitted to the first screen 301, and the corner portion in a portion close to the first screen 301 has a notch shape or a curved shape (a rounded shape). By doing this, when the first screen 301 and the second screen 302 fit and abut on each other, a corner of a portion of the second screen 302 in contact with the first screen 301 is broken. You can prevent that.

  The third screen 303 has a substantially rectangular shape in a front view, and is a curved plate whose substantially central position in the vertical direction is curved to the front side. Further, on the left and right sides of the third screen 303, arms pivotally supported by a pivot shaft (not shown) provided inside the mechanism unit 305 are attached. Therefore, the third screen 303 is arranged to cover the front of the first screen 301 by driving the screen motor 304B (the position shown by the solid line in FIG. 8B), and the first screen A third retracting position (represented by a solid line in FIGS. 8A and 8C) which retracts to the back side of the cover 301 is pivotable about a pivoting axis facing in the left-right direction. The third screen 303 may be fitted to the first screen 301 when the third screen 303 is disposed at the third projection position. In this case, the first screen 301 and the third screen 303 are close to each other. It is preferable to provide the buffer member 302B in the portion.

  As described above, the first screen 301 is fixed to the cover 220, and the second screen 302 and the third screen 303 are provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the first screen 301. In the present embodiment, the second screen 302 and the third screen 303 are not arranged at the second projection position and the third projection position together, but are alternately arranged. Alternatively, both may be disposed together at the second projection position and the third projection position.

  That is, the screen unit 300 as a projection target on which an image is projected by the projection device 400 is provided so that the second screen 302 and the third screen 303 can be selectively disposed at the second projection position and the third projection position. It is possible to change the shape by being done. Specifically, a first shape in which the second screen 302 is disposed at the second projection position to be a projection portion, and a second shape in which the third screen 303 is disposed at the third projection position and is a projection portion The second screen 302 and the third screen 303 can be retracted to the second projection position and the third projection position, and the first screen 301 can be changed to a third shape to be a projection target.

  As indicated by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 7, the projection device 400 is provided so that the projection light projected from the projection unit 401 reaches the first screen 301 disposed diagonally below the projection device 400. There is. Specifically, the upper limit of the projection range of the projection light projected from the projection unit 401 is slightly above the upper end of the back plate 301D, the lower limit is slightly below the front end of the lower plate 301C, and the left limit is the front end of the left side plate 301A, The right limit is a range which becomes the front end of the right side plate 301B.

  Further, in the projection device 400, projection light projected from the projection unit 401 is fitted to the game board surface which is the front of the game board 2 and the opening 2c, and is projected from the game board side toward the game area It is provided so as not to be blocked by the stage decoration frame 51, the effect display device 5, and the like.

  In the projection apparatus 400 and the screen unit 300 configured in this way, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the second screen 302 is in the second projection position, it is on the front surface of the second screen 302, An image projected from the projection device 400 (e.g., a variation display of the effect pattern, etc.) is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the third screen 303 is in the third projection position, an image (for example, a rendering image or the like) projected from the projection device 400 is on the front of the third screen 303. Is displayed. In addition, the image according to the curved surface of the 3rd screen 303 may be projected as an image.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the second screen 302 is in the second retracted position and the third screen 303 is in the third retracted position, the projection device 400 projects the light onto the front surface of the first screen 301. The displayed image (for example, effect image etc.) is displayed. The image may be projected according to the left side plate 301A, the right side plate 301B, the lower plate 301C, and the back plate 301D facing in different directions.

  The distances from the projection unit 401 of the projection apparatus 400 to the first screen 301, the second screen 302, and the third screen 303 as projected portions are different from one another. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, a distance L1 from the projection unit 401 to a substantially central position in the front-rear and left-right directions of the second screen 302 disposed at the second projection position is shown in FIG. Thus, as shown in FIG. 8C, the distance L2 from the projection unit 401 to the approximate center position of the third screen 303 disposed at the third projection position in the front-rear and left-right direction, the first screen from the projection unit 401. The distance L3 to the approximate center position in the front, rear, left, and right directions of the back plate 301D disposed at the rearmost position in 301 is different from each other.

  Further, the relationship between the distances L1, L2, and L3 is set to L3> L1> L2. That is, the distance L2 from the projection unit 401 to the third screen 303 at the third projection position is the shortest, and the distance L3 from the projection unit 401 to the back plate 301D of the first screen 301 is the longest. The distance L1 from the second screen 302 to the second projection position is a length between the distance L2 and the distance L3 (L3> L1> L2). That is, the projection target unit on which an image is displayed by the projection device 400 is the third projection as the near region, in which the distance between the back plate 301D as the far region with the longest distance to the projection unit 401 is the longest and the projection unit 401 is the shortest. And a second screen 302 in a second projection position as an intermediate region between the back plate 301D and the third screen 303.

  Thus, when projecting an image on the back plate 301D of the first screen 301, projecting an image on the second screen 302, and projecting an image on the third screen 303, the image from the projection unit 401 is used. Since the distances are different, for example, when the focus of the projection unit 401 is focused on the third screen 303 closest to the projection unit 401, the focus shift when projecting on the back plate 301D located at the rearmost position becomes large. Further, when the focus of the projection unit 401 is focused on the back plate 301D farthest from the projection unit 401, the shift of the focus when projecting on the third screen 303 located at the front becomes large, and the image becomes difficult to see.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second screen 302 disposed at the second projection position between the back plate 301D and the third screen 303 is adjusted in advance by focusing on the second screen 302. In the case of projecting an image on the back plate 301D, since the shift of the focus in the case of projecting the image on the second screen 302 and the case of projecting the image on the third screen 303 can be suppressed small, the image projected on each screen You can prevent it from becoming difficult to see.

  In the present embodiment, the second projection position is slightly forward of the intermediate position between the back plate 301D on the rear and the third screen 303 on the front, but as described above, the second projection 302 is the second projection position. Is placed in the drive initial state of the screen unit 300, and it takes a long time to project the variation display image etc. of the effect pattern, so the focal point F is placed at the second projection position as shown in FIG. The second screen 302 may be aligned with the middle area between the back plate 301D and the third screen 303, and may be slightly behind the middle position or the middle position between the back plate 301D and the third screen 303. The position may be adjusted.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various control boards such as a main board 11, a presentation control board 12, a voice control board 13 and an LED control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Besides, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, a launch control substrate, an interface substrate, the above-mentioned terminal substrate 154 and the like are arranged on the back of the gaming board 2 etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control substrate consisting of a setting function of random numbers used in the special view game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. Also, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the first special figure or the second special figure Of the predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and performing the on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 to control the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 It also has a function to control.

  The main circuit board 11 includes, for example, a microcomputer 100 for game control, a switch circuit 110 for capturing detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls, and transmitting the detection signals to the microcomputer 100 for game control, and the microcomputer 100 for game control A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the projection device 400, the effect display device 5, Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electric components for presentation such as the speakers 8L, 8R, 8U, the LED 9 for presentation, the screen unit 300, and the character apparatus 310A, 310B are mounted. That is, the display projection operation in the projection device 400, the display operation in the effect display device 5, all or part of the audio output operation from the speakers 8L, 8R, 8U, all or one of the lighting / extinguishing operations in the effect LED 9 or the like A function to determine the control content for causing the electrical component for presentation to execute a predetermined rendering operation, such as all or a part of the operation control of the screen unit 300 or all or a part of the operation control of the bonus device 310A, 310B Is equipped.

  The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the voice is transmitted from the speakers 8L, 8R, 8U. A processing circuit or the like that executes audio signal processing for output is mounted. The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the on / off drive in the effect LED 9 etc. LED driver circuits and the like are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to a wire for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first start opening switch 22A, the second start opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 may have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as one called a sensor. It is sufficient if it has. In addition, the main board 11 has a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a common view hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 is relayed by the relay substrate 15. The control command transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 via the relay substrate 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used to control a projection operation in the projection device 400 and an image display operation in the effect display device 5, and an audio output from the speakers 8L, 8R, 8U. The voice control command used and the LED control command used to control the lighting operation of the effect LED 9 are included.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form illustrated in FIG. 9A is an example, and another command form may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is configured by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for specifying a change start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for specifying the start of change in the special figure game using the second special view in the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a production symbol to be variably displayed corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol in the special figure game. Here, XXH represents an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set in accordance with the content of an instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set in accordance with the designated variation pattern or the like.

  The command 8CXXH is a change display result notification command, and is an effect control command for specifying a change display result such as a special symbol or an effect pattern. In the fluctuation display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the judgment result (predetermined result) of whether the fluctuation display result is “off” or “big hit” or the fluctuation display result is “big hit” Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plural types the big hit type in the case of “1” is to be set.

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result specification command indicating a result of a prior determination that the variable display result is “off”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result specification command for notifying of the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probably big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result specification command for notifying of the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable big hit B", and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result specification command for notifying of the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable change big hit" and the big hit type determination result.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command for designating the change stop (determination) of the effect pattern. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set in accordance with, for example, the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, command 9500H is set as the first gaming state designating command corresponding to the gaming state (low probability low base state; normal state) in which neither time reduction control nor probability change control is performed, and time reduction control The second game state designating command corresponding to the gaming state (low probability high base state; time saving state) in which the probability change control is not performed while being recognized. In addition, command 9502H is designated as the third game state specification command corresponding to gaming state in which probability change control is performed but time reduction control is not performed (high probability low base state; time reduction none probability change state), command 9503H is time reduction control and probability change The fourth game state specification command corresponds to the game state (high probability high base state; time reduction with probability change state) in which control is performed together.

  The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (demo display enable command) for notifying that the demonstration screen (demo screen) can be displayed. The demo display enable command in the present embodiment is a command for permitting the display of the demo screen, that is, the execution of the demonstration effect, and the effect control board 12 which has received the demo display enable command receives the demo screen immediately after reception. The demonstration effect is started (the demonstration screen is displayed) when it is established that there is no fluctuation display over a predetermined time which is the start condition of the demonstration effect, instead of the display (the demonstration effect is started). There is. Note that the demonstration display enable command may not be transmitted from the main board 11, and the demonstration control is started when there is no fluctuation display for a predetermined period in the effect control board 12 and no operation by the player. It may be determined to display (display).

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") for designating the display of the effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is in an open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the opening of the special winning opening for notifying that it is a period in which the special winning opening has changed from the opening state to the closing state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a big hit end designation command for specifying the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command or the jackpot end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-decision result or the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or the jackpot end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-decision result and the jackpot classification determination result and the EXT data to be set may be made different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command . In the special winning opening open notification command and the special winning opening after open notification command, different EXT data, for example, corresponding to the number of rounds executed (for example, “1” to “16”) in the normal opening big hit state or short open end big hit state Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. It is a first starting opening winning combination designating command notifying that a first starting condition for executing a special drawing game using a first special drawing in first special symbol display 4A is established. The command ball 200H is that the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred It is a 2nd starting opening winning a prize specified command which notifies that the 2nd starting condition for performing the special figure game using the 2nd special figure in the 2nd special symbol indicator 4B was satisfied based on it. By outputting the first starting opening winning combination designation command and the second starting opening winning combination designation command, in the effect control board 12, the first special view storage area and the second special area set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 122 are obtained. Of the storage areas (entries) corresponding to the first special view pending storage number or the second special view pending storage number, in the top pending storage area (entry) of the figure pending storage area, the start winning flag is not set. The start winning flag is set.

  The command C1XXH is a first pending storage number notification command for reporting the first special view pending storage number. The command C2XXH is a second pending storage number notification command for reporting the second special view pending storage number. For example, when the first start opening winning combination designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied, the first hold storage number notification command is transmitted. , And is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted when, for example, the second starting opening winning combination designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , And is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. In the first reserve memory number notification command and the second reserve memory number notification command, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserve memory decreases), It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution or the like.

  Instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for reporting the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command may be used to notify the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) storing a program for game control, fixed data, etc., and a work area for game control (Random Access Memory 102) for providing the CPU, a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) for executing control operations by executing a program for game control, and a random number circuit for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the CPU 103 And an I / O 105 (Input / Output port 105).

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores it, and various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103 Data reading operation to read out the data, reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, to the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 Also, a transmission operation for outputting various signals is performed.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory view illustrating random number values counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, a random number MR1 for special display display determination, a random number MR2 for big hit classification determination, a random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, Numerical data representing each of the random value MR4 for display result determination is controlled to be able to be counted. Note that other random values may be used to enhance the gaming effect. The random numbers used to control the progress of such a game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 updates the various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit of the RAM 102, for example, for random number values MR1 to MR4. Numerical data indicating a part may be counted.

  The random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result such as the special symbol in the special figure game as the "big hit". It takes a value in the range of "1" to "65536". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is used to determine the jackpot type in the case where the variable display result is "big hit" as any of the "probably variable big hit A", "probably variable big hit B" and "non-probable change" It is a random value, and takes, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is a random number value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display of the special symbol or the rendering symbol to any one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, "1" to " It takes a value in the range of 997 ".

  The random number value MR4 for determining the common drawing display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the common drawing game by the normal symbol display 20 is to be “per common drawing” or “to be out of common drawing”. It is a random number value, and takes, for example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 11 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases in which the variation display result is “off”, the variation display is also corresponding to each of the case where the variation display mode of the rendering symbol is “non reach” and the case where the variation display mode is “reach”. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the case where the result is a "big hit". In addition, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "off" and the fluctuation display mode of the rendering pattern is "non-reach" is called non-reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern"), The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "off" and the variation display mode of the rendering pattern is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach variation pattern"). In addition, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the outlier fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “off”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "big hit" is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... You may provide the normal reach fluctuation pattern of. In addition to the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in this embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach fluctuation patterns super reach α and super reach β. . In addition, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as the super reach α and the super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach β is executed However, the special figure fluctuation time is set to be longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the fluctuation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set to be high. In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the jackpot expectation. In addition, during the reach effect of super reach β and super reach α, the effect that the screen unit 300 changes may be executed, but the ratio (probability that the effect that the screen unit 300 changes is executed (probability) ) Is set so that super reach β is higher than super reach α.

  In this embodiment, as described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined in advance, for example, the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, etc. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, random number values for variation pattern type determination are provided, and these variation pattern types are determined. A fluctuation pattern executed from the fluctuation pattern belonging to the fluctuation pattern belonging to the decided classification since the type of fluctuation pattern is first determined from the random value It may be determined.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 of the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data, table data, etc. used to control the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Also, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main substrate 11 and a plurality of variation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data etc. which constitute a fluctuation pattern table are stored.

  FIG. 12 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, the display result determination table common to the first and second special views is used as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. And the second special view may use individual display result determination tables.

  The display result determination table is determined as a variation display result in the special drawing game using the first special drawing by the first special symbol display 4A and the special drawing game using the second special drawing by the second special symbol display 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the variation display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state based on the random value MR1 for the special view display result determination It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, the special view display result according to whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state) or the probability changing state (high probability state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determination is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" or "out".

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for the special view display result determination is the determination result whether to control the special view display result to the big hit gaming state as the "big hit". It is the judgment data to be allocated. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability state), more determination values are “big hit” than in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) It is assigned to the special view display result. As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special view display result is controlled as the "big hit" when in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state) Then, compared with the probability (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability that it is determined that the special image display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the "big hit" is higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability change state (high probability state), there is a probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state as compared with the normal state or time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state to be higher.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the big hit classification determination table of this embodiment, when it is determined that the special view display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state as "big hit", the big hit classification may be any of plural types based on the random number MR2 for big hit classification determination. Is a table that is referenced to determine the In the big hit classification determination table, the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special figure game is the first special figure (the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A) or the second special figure (the second special figure The numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type judgment according to whether it is a special figure game by the symbol display 4B is “non-probability change” or “probability change big hit A” It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as.

  Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described using FIG. 13B. In the present embodiment, high probability control and time saving control are executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state as the jackpot type. There are set a definite variation big hit A or a definite variation big hit B to shift to the high definite base state, and a non-probable variation big hit to execute only the time reduction control to shift to the low certainty high base status after the big hit gaming state ends.

  In the big hit gaming state due to "probable big hit A" and the big hit gaming state due to "non-probable big hit", as described above, 16 rounds of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to a first state advantageous to the player 16 rounds), is a regular open jackpot repeatedly executed. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state by "probable big hit B", as described above, five times (so-called five rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated. It is a short-term open jackpot. Therefore, "probably big hit A" may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R), and "probably big hit B" may be referred to as 5 rounds (5R).

  The high probability control and the time saving control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the definite variation big hit A or the definite variation big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that occurred again is the definite variation big hit A or the definite variation big hit B, the high probability control and the time saving control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state It is a so-called continuous state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time reduction control to be executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to "non-deterministic big hit" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) or the predetermined number of special figure games It ends by becoming a big hit game state before is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit classification determination table shown in FIG. 13 (A), depending on whether the variation special drawing is the first special drawing or the second special drawing, “certainly variable big hit A” and “certainly changed big hit B” Allocation of judgment value to jackpot type is different. That is, when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the judgment value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is assigned to the big hit type of "probable big hit B" with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the variation special figure is the second special figure, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probable variation big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be any one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special drawing game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A. And if the jackpot type is determined to be any of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. And, it is possible to make the proportion of determining the jackpot type “a certainty big hit B” with a small number of rounds different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is controlled to the short open jackpot state with a small number of rounds as "probably variable big hit B". In the gaming state in which the game ball is easy to enter the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, avoiding frequent occurrences of short-term opening big hit state with few winning balls obtained and lowering the game entertaining Can be prevented.

  In the setting example of the big hit classification determination table shown in FIG. 13A, the allocation of the determination value to the big hit classification of “non-probability change” is whether the variation special drawing is the first special drawing or the second special drawing Therefore, the probability of becoming a non-probability big hit and the probability of becoming a big hit are the same regardless of whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. ing.

  Therefore, as described above, the assignment of the determination value to the “probable variation big hit B” differs depending on whether the variation feature is the first special view or the second special view, “certainly variation big hit A The assignment of the judgment value to “” also differs depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, and the variation special figure is the second special figure for “probable variation big hit A” with a large number of rounds. Is set to be easier to determine than the case of the first special view.

  In addition, even when the fluctuation special drawing is the second special drawing, the judgment value of the predetermined range different from the case where the fluctuation special drawing is the first special drawing is assigned to the big hit type of “probably variable big hit B” May be For example, when the variation special figure is the second special figure, a smaller judgment value may be assigned to the jackpot type “probable variation big hit B” as compared to the case where the variation special figure is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variation special drawing is the first special drawing or the second special drawing, determination of the jackpot type may be performed with reference to common table data.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the types of jackpots are exemplified as “probably variable big hit A”, “probably variable big hit B”, and “non-probable variable big hit”, but the present invention is not limited to this. The type of the big hit of may be set.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, and the variation pattern is one of the plurality of types described above according to the result of the prior determination. Decide on one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is previously determined that the special figure display result is "big hit", and the special figure display result is "off" A deviation change pattern determination table to be used when it is determined in advance is prepared in advance.

  In the fluctuation pattern determination table for the big hit, each fluctuation pattern of normal reach big hit fluctuation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α big fluctuation fluctuation pattern (PB1-2), super reach β big fluctuation fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment. In the present embodiment, when the type of the big hit is “probability big hit A” or “probable big hit B”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the type of big hit is “non-prone big hit”. In this case, the super reach α is assigned so that it is easy to be determined, and when the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it does not become “positively variable big hit A” or “positively variable big hit B” This can increase the player's sense of expectation.

  In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for loss, it is used when the variation pattern determination table A for loss is used when the number of pending storages is 1 or less and when the total number of pending storages is 2 to 4. If the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the variation pattern determination table C for loss used when the total number of pending storages is 5 to 8, and the gaming state is a high base state in which time saving control is performed And the outlier fluctuation pattern determination table D used in advance.

  In the outlier fluctuation pattern determination table A, the non-reach outlier fluctuation pattern without shortening (PA1-1), the normal reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α deviation fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), the super reach With respect to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the reach β deviation, a predetermined random value is allocated as a judgment value within the range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment. Further, in the fluctuation pattern determination table B for loss, a shortening non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2) corresponding to a total of 2 to 4 pending storages, a fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), and a super A predetermined random value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment can take on the fluctuation pattern of reach α (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β (PA2-3). It is done. Also, in the fluctuation pattern determination table C for loss, the shortening non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to the total reserved memory number of 5 to 8, the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), super A predetermined random value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment can take on the fluctuation pattern of reach α (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β (PA2-3). It is done. Moreover, in the fluctuation pattern determination table D for loss, the fluctuation pattern (PA 1-4) of shortening, non-reach loss, corresponding fluctuation pattern (PA 2-1) of normal reach, fluctuation pattern of super reach α deviation during time-saving control (PA2-2) The super reach β is assigned a predetermined random number value as a determination value within the range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of deviation.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the variation time of the non-reach-out variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than the non-reach-out variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the variation pattern (PA1) is further reduced. The fluctuation time is shorter in the non-reach-out fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) than in -2). Therefore, when the number of pending storages increases, the non-reach out of bounds variation pattern is determined so that the variation time is short, so that the pending storage is easily digested and the number of pending storages reaches the upper limit number of 4 In addition to making a start-up winning when not being held, it becomes difficult to generate a useless start-up that is not made pending storage, and when the number of pending storages is reduced, the fluctuation time is not long and the non-reach is not shifted By determining the pattern (PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fluctuation display not being executed by lengthening the time of the fluctuation display.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source which is partially or entirely produced on a predetermined power supply substrate. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply discharges and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). Ru. In particular, at least data according to the gaming state, that is, the control state of the gaming control means (eg, a special map process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like on the basis of the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with, for example, a game control data holding area as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. In this game control data holding area, a first special view reserve storage unit, a second special view reserve storage unit, a general drawing reserve storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game A control counter setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit are provided.

  In the first special view reserve storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the start winning (first start winning) occurs although it has not been started yet The reserve data of the figure game (special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special view reserve storage unit is associated with the reserve number in the winning sequence (the order of detecting the gaming balls) to the first starting winning opening, and the establishment of the first starting condition in passing (entering) the gaming balls The random number value MR1 for special view display result determination extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, etc. , Until the number of memories reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the first special view reserve storage unit indicates that the execution of the special view game using the first special view is suspended, and the variation display result in this special view game (special view display result It becomes reservation information which makes it possible to determine whether or not to be a big hit based on.

  In the second special view reserve storage unit, although the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs, it has not been started yet The reserve data of the special drawing game (special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special view reserve storage unit is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the detection order of the game balls) to the second start winning opening, and establishment of the second start condition in passing (enter) the game balls The random number value MR1 for special view display result determination extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, etc. , Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the second special view reserve storage unit indicates that the execution of the special view game using the second special view is suspended, and the variation display result in this special view game (special view display result It becomes reservation information which makes it possible to determine whether or not to be a big hit based on.

  The game ball has passed (entered) the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition by the game ball having passed (entered) the first start winning opening, and the second start winning port. The common hold storage unit may store the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning combination in association with the hold number. In this case, the start information may be included in the hold information indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening has passed (entered) in the hold information, and may be stored in association with the hold number. .

  The common drawing reservation storage unit stores holding information of the common drawing game which has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20, although the gaming ball having passed the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common drawing reservation storage unit is associated with the holding number in the order in which the game balls passed through the passage gate 41, and is used for judging the common drawing display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like The numerical value data indicating the random number value MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

  The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags capable of updating the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state.

  The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progression of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating count values of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit may be provided with a random counter for causing the CPU 103 to update a part or all of the game random numbers by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, random number values not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and periodically according to execution of software by CPU 103 Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 includes an input port for capturing various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  In the effect control board 12 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a CPU 120 for effect control that performs control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 for storing a program for effect control, fixed data, etc. A RAM 122 for providing a work area, a display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining control content of display operation in the effect display device 5 and processing for determining control content of projection operation in the projection device 400; A random number circuit 124 for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the effect control CPU 120, an I / O 125, and an RTC 126 capable of outputting date / time data at that time are mounted.

  As an example, the effect control board 12 executes a program for effect control read out from the ROM 121 by the effect control CPU 120 to execute a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the effect control CPU 120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 121, a change data write operation in which the effect control CPU 120 writes various change data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 in the RAM 122 Fluctuation data read operation to read out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, reception operation to receive various signal input from outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, the effect control CPU 120 to I / O for effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The display control unit 123 according to the present embodiment performs various types of character image data and the like stored in the ROM 121 according to an instruction output from the CPU 120 for effect control based on the reception of the display control command described above from the main substrate 11. The image data is read out, and image data of an image projected by the projection device 400 and an image displayed on the effect display device 5 are generated and output to the projection device 400 and the effect display device 5.

  As described above, since the screen unit 300 of the present embodiment is provided with the box-shaped first screen 301, the planar second screen 302, and the curved plate-shaped third screen 303, these boxes Image data created in advance according to the shapes of the first screen 301, the second screen 302, and the third screen 303 are stored in the ROM 121. The display control unit 123 generates (reads) an image using the acquired image and outputs the image to the projection device 400, whereby the image according to each screen shape is projected by the projection device 400.

  In the present embodiment, as the image stored in the ROM 121, in each screen shape, an image associated with each portion to be a projection target, that is, an image created by the projection mapping technique is used.

  More specifically, if the images are projected onto the substantially box-like first screen 301, the left side plate 301A, the right side plate 301B, and the lower plate 301C that constitute the first screen 301 can be used as the images fitted to these screen shapes. As an image projected on each of the back plates 301D, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 8C, an image in which a substantially box-like first screen 301 is regarded as a room is exemplified. The image shown in FIG. 8C, which looks like this room, is an image of a floor surface in which the image of the area projected on the lower plate 301C conforms to the shape of the surface formed on the lower plate 301C when the back side becomes narrower. The image of the area projected on the left side plate 301A is an image of the wall surface matched to the shape corresponding to the surface formed by the left side plate 301A, and the right side plate 301B forms the image of the area projected on the right side plate 301B. An image of a wall surface matched to a shape corresponding to a surface, and an image of a region projected on the back plate 301D previously created as an image of a wall surface matched to a shape corresponding to a surface formed by the back plate 301D That is, an image (so-called projection mapping image) mapped to project an image matched to each area of each surface constituting the substantially box-shaped first screen 301 is used.

  If the image is projected onto the curved third screen 303, the image projected onto the curved surface of the third screen 303 is, as shown in FIG. 8B, for example, an operation. The image assumed to be a tire of a car is illustrated. The image shown in FIG. 8B, which looks like a tire of this work vehicle, is the upper and lower end portions of the tire as an image projected on the upper and lower end region portions of the third screen 303 so that the tire is at the back. An image to which a visible image is assigned (mapping) and which is an image of a central portion of the tire as an image projected on a central region in the vertical direction of the third screen 303 and to which a tire appears to be on the front side (mapping) It is done.

  If the image is projected onto the flat second screen 302, the second screen 302 may be an image aligned with the inclination of the second screen 302 and the plane of the second screen 302, for example, as shown in FIG. The image of the effect pattern moving up and down (fluctuating) is illustrated regardless of the inclination of the screen 302. The image shown in FIG. 8A which does not depend on the inclination of the second screen 302 has a width dimension greater than that of the image projected on the upper end area as the image projected on the lower end area of the second screen 302. It is considered as an image to which an image to be narrowed is assigned (mapping).

  In the present embodiment, an image is created by mapping in advance according to the shape of each screen 301, 302, 303, the image data is stored in the ROM 121, and the display control unit 123 stores the image in the ROM 121. Although the stored image data is read out and output to the projection device 400, the present invention is not limited to this, and the mapped data corresponding to the respective shapes of the respective screens 301, 302, and 303 are provided. It is not necessary to create an image in advance. For example, mapping data in which image data that does not correspond to the shape of each screen 301, 302, 303, and an area (coordinates) for mapping the image to match the shape of each screen 301, 302, 303 are described Is stored in the ROM 121, and the display control unit 123 reads the image data stored in the ROM 121 and the mapping data according to the screen, and the read image data corresponds to the shape of each screen 301, 302, 303. It may be mapped in real time, and the mapped image may be projected on the screen 301, 302, 303 using the projection device 400.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the projection device 400 and the effect display device 5, and a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13 are transmitted. , Wiring for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating LED data to the LED control board 14, driving signals for movable role motors 311A, 311B provided in the character apparatus 310A, 310B. , And wiring for outputting driving signals to the screen motors 304A and 304B provided in the screen unit 300.

  In addition, also on the side of the effect control board 12, similarly to the main board 11, for example, random number values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining types of various effects such as advance notice effects are set.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used to control the rendering operation, in addition to the program for effect control. For example, in the ROM 121, table data that configures a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 120 for effect control to make various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data that configures various effect control patterns (process table data Etc. are stored.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, various effect devices (for example, the projection device 400, effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, 8U, LED 9 for effect, character object devices 310A, 310B, screen unit 300, etc.) The effect control pattern data storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used to control the effect operation according to is stored. The effect control pattern is made up of time-series data indicating the control content corresponding to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern data includes, for example, various effect control patterns such as a special pattern change effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, a simultaneous effect control pattern for performing simultaneous effect, and a demonstration effect control pattern for performing demonstration effect. , As long as it is stored.

  The special figure fluctuation time effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns, in the period from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the time when the definite special symbol as the special figure display result is derived and displayed Composed of data indicating the control content of various rendering operations such as variable display operation of production pattern, reach production, effect display operation in re-lottery production, etc. or various production display operations without variable display of production pattern It is done. The notice effect control pattern is composed of, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation to be the notice effect to be executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The simultaneous effect control pattern and the demonstration effect control pattern are made up of data indicating control contents corresponding to various effect operations in the simultaneous effect and the demonstration effect.

  In addition, a plurality of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is made different may be included in the special figure change time effect control pattern, for example, for each change pattern for executing the reach effect.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used to control the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  In the effect control flag setting unit, for example, an effect operation state such as an effect image projected by the projection device 400 or a display state of an effect image displayed on the effect display device 5 or an effect control command transmitted from the main substrate 11 There are provided a plurality of types of flags that can update the state in accordance with the like. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state.

  The effect control timer setting unit includes, for example, a plurality of types used to control the progress of various effect operations such as the operation of displaying an effect image projected by the shadow device 400 and the effect image displayed on the effect display device 5 Timer is provided. For example, the effect control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count value of each of the plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, a first special view reserve storage area and a second special view reserve storage area are set in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. Storage areas (storage numbers “1” to “1”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of reserved storages of the first special view reserve storage in the first special view reserve storage area and the second special view reserve storage area An area corresponding to "4" is provided, and in each storage area, flag data indicating presence or absence of start winning (specifically, "0" indicating no start winning and "1" indicating starting winning) And are stored. The data of the first special view reserve storage area and the second special view reserve storage area are the reception of the first starting opening winning combination designation command and the second starting opening winning combination designation command, the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation. While being updated in response to the reception of the start command, the pending storage display in the pending storage display area is updated based on the updated data of the first special view pending storage area and the second special view pending storage area.

  Specifically, when the first starting opening winning combination designation command is received based on the fact that there is a starting winning to the first starting winning opening, a round white display corresponding to the first starting winning is displayed in the holding storage display area Is newly added, and when the first change start command is received based on the start of the change display of the first special drawing anew, the top of the holding display of the round white display is selected. Hold storage display so that the round white display of the (previous start-up winning storage) is erased and the other round white display shifts (moves) in a predetermined direction (for example, left direction). Update Similarly, when the second starting opening winning combination designation command is received based on the start winning to the second starting winning opening, a circular blue display corresponding to the second starting winning is added to the hold storage display area. When the second change start command is received based on the fact that the second special view variable display is newly started, the topmost (most Update the pending storage display so that the round blue display of the previously saved start storage) is erased and the other blue displays shift (move) in a predetermined direction (for example, left direction) Do.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the variation display of the normal symbol is executed by the normal symbol display 20 such that the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, based on the fact that the normal drawing start condition for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, that the previous normal drawing game has ended, after the normal drawing start condition for the normal drawing is satisfied, the normal symbol display 20 The popular figure game by is started.

  In this common-play game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time as the common-pattern fluctuation time elapses, the determined normal symbol as the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per common figure) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variation display result of the normal symbol becomes "per common figure". On the other hand, if an ordinary symbol other than the symbol per symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a number or symbol other than the number indicating "7" as the determined normal symbol, the variation display result of the ordinary symbol is "generally out of alignment". Become. In response to the variation display result of the normal symbol being "per common figure", the enlargement and release control (tilting control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip forming the variable winning prize ball device 6B is tilted is performed The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  For example, after the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, by detecting the gaming ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed in the regular winning ball device 6A by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A special drawing game by the first special symbol display 4A is started based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the previous special drawing game or the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, the second starting condition is established because the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, by the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, after starting the variation display of the special symbol, when the variation display time as the special figure variation time elapses, the variation display of the special symbol The finalized special symbol (special drawing display result) to be the result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit" as a specific display result, and a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol. It becomes "off". In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed, and when a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. The small hit game state may be controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit", it is controlled to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as a "round game") is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are used as a big hit symbol, and special symbols indicating the symbol “-” are removed from the symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol or an outset symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol indicator 4B. Also, the special symbol common to both of the special figure games may be a big hit symbol or an off symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game and becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, in the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7, predetermined upper limit time In the period until (e.g., 29 seconds) elapses or the period until a predetermined number (e.g., nine) of winning balls are generated, the big winning opening is opened. As a result, a round is performed in which the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is put into the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

  The special winning opening door with the big winning opening opened during execution of the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then the special winning opening is closed, thereby the special variable winning winning ball device 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16” or the like). In addition, even before the number of times of execution of the round reaches the upper limit number of times, execution of the round may be ended by establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the game ball did not win a prize winning opening etc.) .

  Among the rounds in the jackpot gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for making the special variable winning prize ball device 7 the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally open It is also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for making the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in the first state (open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers of "3", "5" and "7" that become the big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the number of "7" become the big hit symbols corresponding to the probability variation big hit A described later, and "5" The special symbol indicating a number is the jackpot symbol corresponding to the probability variation big hit B described later. In the big hit gaming state (normally open big hit state) controlled after the big hit symbol of "3" or "7" is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning winning ball device 7 The special variable winning is achieved by opening the big winning opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. The round of changing the ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed a first number of times (for example, 16 times). In addition, the normally open jackpot state is also referred to as a first specified gaming state.

  In addition, among the special symbols showing the numbers of "3", "5" and "7" which become the big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the number of "3" become the big hit symbols corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit described later The special winning opening door of the winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. By changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player by opening the state, the same round as the probability variation big hit A is repeated the first number of times (for example, 16 times) .

  Among the special symbols showing the numbers of "3", "5" and "7" that will be the big hit symbols as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game, it is controlled after the special symbol showing the number of "5" is derived In the jackpot gaming state (short-term opening jackpot state), the upper limit time to change the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (during the period when the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) The upper limit is the same as the predetermined period in the normally open big hit state, but the round for changing the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is the first number of times in the normally open big hit state For example, it is repeatedly executed a second number of times (e.g., 5 times) less than 16 times). In addition, the short-term opening big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In these short-term open big hit states, although the form which made the number of rounds 5 times which is the 2nd number is illustrated, the number of rounds is made the same as the 1st number (for example, 16 times) in a normal open big hit state. On the other hand, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round after a predetermined number (for example 6) (upper limit of the period for making the big winning opening open by the big winning opening door) The number of rounds substantially may be made smaller than that of the normally open big hit state by setting the) as a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normally open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, since the number of rounds is smaller than that of the normal open big hit state, it is only necessary to be a big hit state where the expected value of the winning balls (prize balls) obtainable is smaller than that of the normal open big hit state. In addition, in these short-term opening big-hit states, it is not possible to substantially get out balls (prize balls) by setting the opening period of the big winning opening to the second period (0.1 second etc.) for all rounds. It is good also as a big hit game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short opening round specified gaming state, the period for changing the big winning opening to the first state in which the gaming ball easily passes (enters) in each round is the first period in the normal opening round specified gaming state Also, it is normally open by at least one of the short second period and the fact that the number of round executions is the second round number less than the first round number in the special opening round specific gaming state. It is sufficient if there are fewer available balls (prize balls) than the jackpot state.

  In the screen unit 300 and the effect display device 5 projected by the projection device 400, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B are displayed. In response to the start of any of the special drawing games among the special drawing games used, the variable display of the effect symbols is started. And in a period from the start of the fluctuation display of the production design to the end of the fluctuation display, the fluctuation display state of the production design may be in a predetermined reach state.

  Here, with the reach state, when the effect pattern stopped and displayed on the screen unit 300 or the area on the effect display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination, the effect pattern is not displayed yet (( The display state in which the fluctuation continues, or the display state in which all or part of the production symbols fluctuate in synchronization while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. It is. Specifically, for example, a part (for example, "left" and "right" effect symbol fluctuation areas in the effect symbol fluctuation areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the "left", "middle" and "right" of the effect display device 5) In 5L, 5R, etc.), when the rendering design (for example, the rendering design showing the alphanumeric characters of "7") constituting the predetermined big hit combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining rendering design fluctuation area not yet displayed for stopping (For example, in the "inside" effect pattern variation area 5C, etc.) The display state in which the effect pattern is changing, or all or in the "left", "in", and "right" effect pattern change areas 5L, 5C, 5R It is a display state which is fluctuating in synchronization while forming part or all of the jackpot combination in part. These reach states also occur in the variable display on the screen unit 300.

  In addition, in response to the reaching state, the variation speed of the production design is reduced, or a character image (a production image imitating a person or the like) different from the production design is displayed on the screen unit 300 or the production display device 5 Reach, by changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the rendering pattern, changing the variation pattern of the rendering pattern, or changing the shape of the screen unit 300. A rendering operation different from that before becoming the state may be executed. Such a rendering operation such as display of character images, change in display mode of background image, reproduction display of moving images, and change in change mode of effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect display). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the screen unit 300 and the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L, 8R, 8U, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the LED 9 for effect The operation mode different from the operation mode before reaching the reach state may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. And each reach mode differs in the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability"). That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" can be differentiated depending on which of the plurality of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in the present embodiment, as described above, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance (see FIG. 11). And, when the reach mode of the super reach such as the super reach α and the super reach β appears, the fluctuation display result may become “big hit” compared to the case where the reach mode of the normal reach appears (big hit expectation) Becomes higher. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the reach mode of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when super reach β appears, the variable display result is “big hit” than when super reach α appears. The big hit expectation is high (big hit expectation: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

  In the present embodiment, as described later, in the reach, the fluctuation time is set so that super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 11), and as the fluctuation time becomes longer, the big hit Expectations are getting higher.

  Unlike the reach effect, the fluctuation display state of the production symbol may reach the reach state, and the fluctuation display result may become the "big hit", etc. A variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo series” may be executed to notify the player by the variable display mode of the effect pattern or the like. It may be determined whether or not to execute the “slip” and “pseudo-link” variation display effects in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main substrate 11 side. In addition, regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main substrate 11 side, whether or not to execute the variation display effect of “slip” may be determined on the side of the effect control substrate 12 or not.

  Unlike the variable display effects such as reach effects during the variable display of the effect pattern, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image or sound output as a message, lighting an LED, etc., of the effect pattern It is possible that the fluctuation display state of the production design may reach the reach state by the rendering operation different from the fluctuation display operation, that the reach effect by the super reach may be executed, and the fluctuation display result is "big hit" An advance notice effect may be executed to inform the player in advance that there is a possibility of becoming The production operation to be the advance production is after the fluctuation display of the production design is started in all of the production design fluctuation areas of "left", "middle" and "right" on the screen unit 300 and the production display device 5, If it is executed (started) before the fluctuation display state of the production design becomes the reach state (before the production design is temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” production design fluctuation area) Good. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the rendering symbol is in the reach state.

  Among the advance notice effects, the one to be the hold display advance notice effect may be included. The on-hold display notice effect is based on the change in display mode such as the on-hold storage display of the special view game before the start of the on-target variable display, etc. It is a notice effect that is suggested. In particular, the effect of continuously notifying the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" is continuously notified over a continuous notice effect (continuous Also referred to as production). In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, after temporarily displaying the effect pattern temporarily, the effect display is again performed a predetermined number of times to cause the effect pattern to change again (simulated continuous change, re-fluctuating), and artificially In a game machine that performs "pseudo-reed" variable display effects that appear as if multiple variable displays are being performed, the variable display result is "big hit" over the pseudo multiple variable displays. An advance notice effect for continuously giving notice of possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  When a special symbol to be the out symbol is displayed as a stop (derived) as a final special symbol in the special figure game, the variation display state of the representation symbol does not reach the reach state after the variation display of the representation symbol is started. In some cases, a fixed effect design that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect pattern is referred to as a "non-reach" (usually referred to as "normally off") variation display mode when the variation display result is "off".

  When a special symbol to be the out symbol is displayed as a stop (derived) as a final special symbol in the special figure game, after the variable display of the effect symbol is started, the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state Depending on the situation, after the reach effect is performed or the reach effect is not performed, the predetermined effect pattern which is a combination of the predetermined reach may be stopped and displayed. Such a fluctuation display result of the effect pattern is referred to as a fluctuation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach failure”) when the fluctuation display result is “off”.

  If the big hit symbol indicating the number "3" is displayed as a special symbol in the special figure game as the special symbol to be the big hit symbol, the variation display state of the production symbol corresponds to the reach state. Then, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed effect pattern to be a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as "non-probable variation big hit combination") is displayed in a stopped state among a plurality of types of big hit combinations. The reach effect may not be executed, and the non-probable variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect pattern.

  For example, the determined effect design that is usually a big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is a symbol among the effect symbols of symbol numbers “1” to “8” that are variably displayed on the screen unit 300 or the effect display device 5 Any one of the rendering symbols having the numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” is a predetermined effective in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” rendering symbol variation areas What is necessary is just the one displayed on the line and stopped. The effect symbols having symbol numbers of "2", "4", "6" and "8" which usually constitute a big hit combination are usually referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as "non-probable variation symbols").

  In response to the determined special symbol in the special figure game becoming a big hit symbol normally, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed effect symbol of the big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “usually big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. In addition, you may stop-display the big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) normally as a fixed production pattern, without a reach production being performed. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "non-deterministic change", it is controlled to a normally open big hit state, and after that, time shortening control (time saving control) is performed. By performing the time saving control, the variation display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving control, as described later, so-called electric Chu support is implemented in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normally variable winning ball device 6B is increased. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, etc., and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, as in the case where a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state where the initialization process is performed is performed. In the time-saving control, either of the special figure game being executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state and the variation display result being a "big hit", either condition is established first When it is done, you should finish.

  Among the special symbols that will be the big hit symbols as a final symbol in the special figure game, when the probability change big hit symbols such as the special symbols showing the number “7” are stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the effect symbols is in the reach state In response to becoming, after the same reach effect as when the variation display mode of the production design is "normal" execution is executed, among the big hit combination of plural types, the definite production design which becomes the certain probability variation big hit combination May be stopped. Note that the reach effect may not be executed, and the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect pattern. For example, among the effect symbols of symbol numbers “1” to “8” displayed on the screen unit 300 or the effect display device 5, the determined effect symbols to be the probability variation big hit combination are symbol number “7”. It is sufficient that certain rendering symbols be arranged on a predetermined effective line in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” rendering symbol variation areas and be stopped and displayed. A production symbol whose symbol number "7" constitutes a combination of a probability variation big hit is called a probability variation symbol. When a probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a determined special symbol in a special figure game, a fixed effect symbol that is usually a big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the created symbol.

  Among the special symbols that will be short-term opening round big hit symbols as special symbols determined in the special drawing game, when the probability variation big hit symbols such as the special symbols showing the number “5” are stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the production symbols is In response to reaching the reach state, after the same reach effect as when the variation display mode of the effect design is "normal" is executed, it becomes a certain probability variation big hit combination among multiple types of big hit combinations The fixed effect design may be stopped and displayed. Note that the reach effect may not be executed, and the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect pattern. For example, among the effect symbols having symbol numbers “1” to “8” displayed on the screen unit 300 or the effect display device 5 as a final effect symbol that is a probability variation big hit combination, symbol numbers other than “7” The odd ones of "1", "3" and "5" are aligned on the predetermined effective line in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" effect design areas It is sufficient that the display is stopped. The effect symbols having symbol numbers “1”, “3”, and “5” that constitute the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols in the same manner as the effect symbols having “7” described above. It should be noted that, when a definite variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in a special figure game, a fixed effect symbol that is usually a big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the created symbol. Good.

  The variation display mode in which the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the final special symbol in the special figure game is the variation display result is "big hit" regardless of whether the finalization design is usually a big hit combination or a positive variation big hit combination. It is referred to as a variation display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “certain change” in a case. In the present embodiment, among the jackpot types of "probability", based on the "big hit" in the variable display result of "7" as the determined special symbol, it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and the end thereof Later, probability fluctuation control (probability change control) is performed together with time-saving control. On the other hand, it is controlled to the short-term open jackpot state based on the "big hit" in the variable display result of "5" as the confirmed special symbol among the big hit type of "certain change", and after that end, the time saving control Stochastic change control (probability change control) is performed.

  The probability variation control result (special figure display result) becoming "big hit" in the special figure game of each time is improved to be higher than that in the normal state by performing these probability change control. The probability change control may be ended when the condition that the variation display result becomes “big hit” after the end of the big hit gaming state and the big hit gaming state is controlled again is satisfied. As with the time saving control, when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times same as the time shortening or 90 times different from the time shortening) after the end of the big hit gaming state, the probability change control ends May be In addition, even if the probability change control is ended when it is determined that the probability change control is to be ended in the probability change fall lottery executed each time the special figure game is started after the end of the big hit gaming state, even if the probability change control is ended. Good.

  When time saving control is performed, control to make the variation time (general figure variation time) of the normal symbol in the regular drawing game by the regular symbol display 20 shorter than that in the normal state, or the variation of the normal symbol in each regular drawing game Control to improve the probability that the display result will be "per common view" than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable wing in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per common view" The game ball is likely to pass through (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to make the tilt control time to perform longer than in the normal state, and control to increase the number of tilts more than in the normal state. By increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied, control (power-chute support control) that is advantageous to the player is performed. As described above, the control that facilitates the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening with the time saving control and is advantageous for the player is also referred to as high open control. As high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

  By performing the high open control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening is in the wide open state is increased more than when the high open control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the special drawing game can be executed frequently, so that The time until the variable display result is a "big hit" is shortened. The period during which the high release control can be performed is also referred to as a high release control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both time saving control and high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. Further, the gaming state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a high probability state. The gaming state in which time-saving control or high opening control is performed along with the probability variation control is also referred to as high-probability high-base state. In the present embodiment, although the game state to be controlled is not set, the probability change state in which only the probability change control is performed and the time saving control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which time saving control and high open control are performed together with probability variation control may be referred to as a "probability state", and in order to distinguish it from the high probability low base status, it may be referred to as a time reduction probability variation state. On the other hand, in order to distinguish from the high probability high base state, the positive variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and short time control or high open control is not performed may be referred to as time short non definite variable state. The short time state in which time saving control or high open control is performed without performing the probability change control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability change control nor the time saving control nor the high open control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time reduction control and probability change control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special figure game can be executed frequently, and the probability that the variation display result in the special figure game of each time will be a "big hit" Is enhanced for the player. A game state advantageous to a player different from the big hit game state is also referred to as a special game state.

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the change display of the effect pattern in which the determined effect pattern is a non-probable variation big hit combination or a probability variation big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after making the screen unit 300 and the effect display device 5 temporarily stop displaying the effect pattern that is usually a big hit combination, for example, it is the same in each of the effect pattern fluctuation areas of "left", "middle" and "right" In the state where the production design of the uniform is re-arranged, any one of the production design (probable variation design) which becomes a probability variation big hit combination and the production symbol (usually design) which usually becomes a big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a finalized production design (final Stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, the effect pattern which is temporarily stopped and displayed is temporarily changed as the re-lottery effect. It is sufficient if the re-lottery defeat presentation effect is derived and displayed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “certain change”, the re-variation effect pattern that is temporarily stopped is re-varied as the re-lottery effect. The re-lottery winning effect for stopping and displaying the symbol may be performed, or the re-lottery losing effect may be performed.

  After the fixed effect pattern that is usually a big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is derived and displayed, during the execution of the round at the start of the big hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state, any round ends in the big hit gaming state The period between the start of the next round and the period between the end of the last round in the jackpot gaming state and the start of the next variable display game, etc. A big hit during the jackpot promotion effect to be a notification effect may be executed. Note that the same notification effect as the jackpot promotion promotion may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state or the like. The jackpot promotion promotion that is executed after the final round in the jackpot gaming state may be referred to in particular as "ending promotion promotion".

  In the jackpot promotion promotion, there is no jackpot promotion promotion production that announces that there is a promotion in which the gaming state becomes a definite change state despite the confirmed production symbol being usually a big hit combination, and that there is no promotion in a definite change state There is a jackpot promotion failure production to notify. For example, in the jackpot promotion promotion effect, the production symbol is variably displayed on the screen unit 300 or the effect display device 5 and either one of the normal symbol and the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the demonstration display result, or the fluctuation display of the production symbol It is sufficient to notify the player of the presence or absence of the promotion to be the probability change state by displaying the effect image different from the above.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the main substrate 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply substrate is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing to be gaming control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt prohibition and then performs necessary initialization. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, the register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When initialization is complete, after enabling the interrupt, it enters loop processing. In the game control main process, the loop process may be entered after executing the process for restoring the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, and the second starting opening via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13 ).

  Following the information output process, the game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the gaming random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main substrate 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special drawing process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the vessel 4B, opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 and the like in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing is executed (S16). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing to control the display operation (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED, etc.) in the normal symbol display 20, and the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Allows setting of tilting movement of winglet etc.

  After executing the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S17). As an example of these, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the settings in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit, effects After control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the control board 12, predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By setting the switch to the off state, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is ended after setting to the interrupt enabled state.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S15 shown in FIG. 14 as the special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning process (S21). After executing the start winning process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special view process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there is a first start winning or a second start winning by the first starting opening switch 22A or the second starting opening switch 22B, and if there is a winning, the special view display result The random number value MR1 for determination, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination are extracted, and in the case of the first start winning combination, the free entry in the first special drawing storage unit In the case of the second start winning combination, it is stored in the top of the free entry in the second special view reservation storage unit.

  The special symbol normal processing of S22 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "0". FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal processing. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether the number of second special view reservations is "0" (S141). The second special figure reservation storage number is the number of pending storages of the special drawing game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. For example, in the process of S141, the second hold storage count value stored in the game control counter setting unit may be read, and it may be determined whether the read value is "0".

  When the number of second special view reservations is other than “0” at S 141 (S 141; N), the second special view suspension storage unit stores the data as the corresponding hold number “1”. Numerical data representing a random number value MR1 for special view display result determination, a random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and a random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination are read out (S142). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of S142, the second special view pending storage count and the total pending storage count are decremented by 1, for example, by subtracting the second special view pending storage count count value or the total pending storage count count value and updating it. As well as updating, the data of the second special view reservation storage unit is updated. Specifically, random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in entries lower than the pending number "1" (for example, entries corresponding to pending numbers "2" to "4") in the second special view pending storage unit are shown. The pending data is shifted upward by one entry (S143).

  Thereafter, the variation special drawing designation buffer value which is the storage value of the variation special drawing designation buffer is updated to "2" (S144), and then the process proceeds to S149.

  On the other hand, when the number of second Tokushu storages is "0" at S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether or not the number of first special maps storage is "0" (S145). The first special view reservation storage number is the number of suspension storages of the special view game using the first special view by the first special symbol display 4A. For example, in the process of S145, the game control counter setting unit may read the first hold storage count value stored in the first hold storage count counter and determine whether the read value is "0". . Thus, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the number of second special view reservations is “0”, and the number of first special views suspension storage is “0”. Determine if As a result, the special view game using the second special view starts being executed with priority over the special view game using the first special view.

  In addition, the special drawing game using the second special drawing is not limited to the one to be executed prior to the special drawing game using the first special drawing, for example, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game ball enters (passes) and the start winning occurs. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winning is generated is provided, and from the stored data, execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started. It is good if you can decide

  When the number of first special figure holding storages is other than "0" at S145 (S145; N), as holding data stored corresponding to holding number "1" in the first special drawing holding storage unit, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination are read out (S146). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of S146, the first special view pending storage count and the total pending storage count are decremented by 1, etc. As well as updating, the data of the first special view reservation storage unit is updated. Specifically, random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries under the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to hold numbers "2" to "4") in the first special view hold storage unit are shown. The pending data is shifted upward by one entry (S147).

  Thereafter, the variation special drawing designation buffer value which is the storage value of the variation special drawing designation buffer is updated to “1” (S 148), and then the process proceeds to S 149.

  In S149, the display result judgment table shown in FIG. 12 is selected as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol is "big hit" or "off". set. Subsequently, the numerical data representing the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination stored in the random number buffer for variation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special view display result of "big hit" or "off". Then, it is determined whether the special view display result is to be "big hit" or "off" (S150). In S150, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state in which the probability change flag is set, if the random number value MR1 for the special view display result determination falls within the range of 10000 to 12180, the "big hit" If it does not correspond, it is determined as "detachment". In the low probability state in which the probability change flag is not set, if the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined as "big hit", and if not falls off, "off" It is determined that

  As described above, in the special view display result determination table selected in S149, since different determination values are assigned to the "big hit" corresponding to the gaming state (high probability, low probability) at that time, S150 In the processing of the special figure display result “big hit using different judgment data (judgment value) depending on whether or not the gaming state when the variable display such as the special figure game is started is in high probability state If the gaming state is in the high certainty state, it is determined that the "big hit" is more likely than in the low certainty state.

  After the special view display result is determined in S150, it is determined whether the special view display result is a "big hit" (S151). When it is determined that the "big hit" (S151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the on state (S152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 13A is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as any of a plurality of types (S153). By referring to the jackpot type judgment table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type judgment stored in the random number buffer for variation, and "non-probability" and "probability variable A" in the jackpot type judgment table In accordance with which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of “probable variation B”, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (S154).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of S154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state in any of the gaming state among the time saving state and the probability changing state having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the time saving state. Whether to control is determined before the finalized special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the storage value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (S155), the determined jackpot type is stored Do. As an example, the big hit type buffer value is set to “0” if the big hit type is “non-probable change” corresponding to the non-probable change big hit, “0” for the positive change big hit A, “1”, the positive change big hit B If it is a "probable variation B" corresponding to, it may be "2".

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the "big hit" is not made in S151 (S151; N), the process proceeds to S156.

  In S156, according to the determination result of whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state (whether or not the big hit flag is set), further, according to the decision result of the big hit type in the case of the big hit gaming state Set a special symbol. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol of "-" which becomes an out symbol is set as a finalized special symbol corresponding to a preliminary determination result indicating that the special image display result is "off". In addition, if it is determined in S151 that the special view display result is "big hit", the big hit symbol is "3", "5", or "7" according to the big hit type determination result in S154. Set one of the special symbols that show numbers to the finalized special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number of "3" is set as the determined special symbol according to the determination result of making the jackpot type "non-probable variation". In addition, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "probable variation A", a special symbol indicating a number of "7" is set as a confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number of "5" is set as the finalized special symbol according to the determination result of making the jackpot type "probable variation B".

  After setting the finalized special symbol in S156, the special symbol process processing is updated to "1" which is the value corresponding to the variation pattern setting processing (S157), and the special symbol normal processing is ended.

  If the number of reserved memories of the special drawing game using the first special drawing is "0" at S145 (S145; Y), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (S158), the special symbol normal is set. End the process. In this demonstration display setting, for example, as shown in FIG. 25, a demonstration control command (demo) for specifying a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the screen unit 300 by projection by the projection device 400, etc. It is determined whether or not the displayable command has been transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. At this time, if the demonstration display enable command has already been sent, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the demonstration display enable command is made, and then the demonstration display setting is ended.

  Referring back to FIG. 15, the variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special process process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, it is executed using numerical data indicating random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the variation display result is "big hit" in the special symbol normal processing. A process of determining which one of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 11 the fluctuation pattern is to be, a fluctuation pattern specification command of notifying the determined fluctuation pattern, a process of transmitting and setting a fluctuation display result specification command, and the fluctuation pattern determined The process of setting for starting the fluctuation display of the special symbol by the determined fluctuation pattern such as setting the fluctuation time timer of fluctuation time corresponding to is included. In addition, the determination of the variation pattern is executed using different determination tables depending on whether the pre-decision result is "big hit" or "out of place", and as described above, the degree of expectation of each variation pattern Is set to be different, and is executed using the variation pattern determination tables A to D for loss depending on whether or not the total number of pending storages and the time saving flag are set, the total number of pending storages If the time-shortening flag is set, the number of fluctuation display performed per unit time increases by determining many fluctuation patterns of short fluctuation time, and generation of useless start winnings occurs Is set to reduce the When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

  As described above, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the determined special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which is the variation symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined by the special symbol normal processing of S22 and the variation pattern setting processing of S23. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing use the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. Processing for determining the variable display mode of

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process to make settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol indicator 4A and the second special symbol indicator 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol Processing etc. is included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special figure variation timer value which is the storage value in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit is decremented by 1 or added with 1 Regardless of whether it is a special drawing game using the first special drawing in the symbol display 4A or a special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display 4B, the elapsed time is determined by the common timer. Measurement is performed. Further, it is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Thus, the special symbol variation process of S24 is the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol indicator 4A, and the second special figure in the second special symbol indicator 4B. It is sufficient that the process of controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special drawing game using the symbol is controlled by the common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special figure variation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3".

  The special symbol stopping process of S25 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the finalized special symbol as the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) A process to make settings for sending, a process to send and set a symbol determination command, a process to clear and update the time reduction counter when the time reduction counter after the subtraction update is performed while subtracting and updating the time reduction counter, a big hit flag is set A process of transmitting and setting a big hit start designated command when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed in the variable display, the big hit display time in the big hit display time timer (for example, projection of the screen unit 300 The process etc. which set the value corresponded to time to alert | report in an image or the effect display apparatus 5 are included. Then, it is determined whether the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is on or not, and if the big hit flag is on, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "4". Ru. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special process process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, on the basis of the fluctuation indication result becoming “big hit” and the like, the processing etc which does the setting in order to start execution of the round in big hit game state and open the big winning opening include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set according to whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, “positively big hit A”, or “positively big hit B”. May be As an example, regardless of the big hit type, while setting the upper limit of the period which makes the big winning a prize opening state to "29 seconds", the opening frequency of the big winning a prize opening which becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round In the case of “or“ probable variation big hit A ”, setting to“ 16 times ”may be performed to set the normally open big hit state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probable big hit B,” setting the number of open big wins, which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round, to “five times” sets the short open jackpot state You should be At this time, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit open processing of S27 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "5". The big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, the elapsed time measured, the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes a process of determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the processing of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, and then the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "6". .

  The big hit opening post process of S28 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6". In this big hit opening post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round with the big winning opening opened reached the large winning opening opening frequency maximum value, the winning opening opening frequency maximum value was reached In this case, the process of setting for transmitting the big hit end designation command is included. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the maximum winning opening open number maximum value, while the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "5", when the maximum winning opening opening number maximum value is reached, the special drawing The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". In this big hit end processing, ending effect as a rendering operation to notify the end of the big hit gaming state by a rendering device such as the projection device 400 and the screen unit 300, the rendering display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, 8U, and the LED 9 for rendering. Set the period for which is to be executed, start processing for waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the set period (big hit end display time), and start the probability change control or time saving control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state Processing for performing various settings (clearing of the big hit flag, transmission setting of the big hit end designation command, setting of the definite change flag and the time saving flag, and setting of the time saving counter) is included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "0".

  In the big hit end process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit is read out, and the big hit type was either “non-probable big hit”, “probably big hit A”, or “progably big hit B” Identify Then, if it is determined that the identified jackpot type is not "non-probable variation big hit", setting (setting of a probability variation flag) for starting the probability variation control is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variation big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (preset corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game executable during the setting of the time reduction flag and time reduction control) A predetermined count initial value ("100" in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing effect control main processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts execution of the main processing. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control (S50). Then, rendering device activation setting processing is performed to set the activation timings of the rendering devices such as the character object devices 310A and 310B, the projection device 400, and the screen unit 300 (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the main processing, when the timer interrupt flag is set (on), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53), and executes the following processing.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs processing such as setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis processing: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main substrate 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received in an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 9) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs simultaneous effect processing (S55). In the simultaneous rendering process, when the date and time specified from the date and time data acquired from the RTC 126 becomes the start time of the simultaneous rendering, the simultaneous rendering interlocked (synchronized) with the other adjacent pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed Execute various control processes for

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S56). In the effect control process, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected to control the projection device 400 and the effect display device 5, and the speakers 8L and 8R. , 8U, the lighting control of the effect LED 9, the control of the screen unit 300 and the character object devices 310A, 310B, and the like.

  Subsequently, a demonstration random number updating process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a random number for effect such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S57), and a demonstration effect including various control processes for executing a demonstration effect After executing the process (S58), the process proceeds to S52.

  Here, the rendering device activation setting process (S51) of the present embodiment will be described below using FIG.

  In the rendering device activation setting process of the present embodiment, the CPU 120 for rendering control is the projection device 400 which is each rendering device, the screen unit 300 (screen motors 304A and 304B), and the role devices 310A and 310B (the movable role motor 311A). , 311B) are set to be different from each other.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, before the projection device 400 and the screen unit 300 (screen motors 304A and 304B) are activated (operation start), the movable role motor 311A of the character article devices 310A and 310B , 311B to perform the setting for performing the initial operation for operation confirmation, and as the activation timing for activating the projection device 400 to start the warm-up operation, the initial operation for operation confirmation of the bonus device 310A, 310B The timing immediately after the completion of the process is set, and the screen motors 304A and 304B of the screen unit 300 are activated to start the initial operation for operation check, immediately after the projector 400 is activated and the warm-up operation is completed. Set the timing.

  In other words, each start timing is set so that the period of the initial operation for operation check of the character apparatus 310A, 310B, the warm-up operation period of the projection device 400, and the period of the initial operation for operation check of the screen unit 300 do not overlap. By setting, the period of the initial operation for operation confirmation of these character article devices 310A and 310B, the warm-up operation period of the projection device 400, and the period of the initial operation for operation confirmation of the screen unit 300 overlap. The power consumption temporarily becomes extremely large, and the power consumption is prevented from exceeding the power supply capacity of the power supply substrate 92, and the maximum power amount of the power supply capacity required of the power supply substrate 92 is suppressed low. It is possible to suppress an increase in the cost of the power supply substrate 92.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the projection device 400 is started and the warm-up operation is completed as the timing for starting the screen motors 304A and 304B of the screen unit 300 and starting the initial operation for operation check. Although the form which performs initial operation of operation check of screen unit 300 after warm-up operation of projection device 400 is completed is illustrated by setting the timing immediately after, the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 28, immediately after the completion of the operation confirmation initial operation of the bonus apparatus 310A, 310B as the timing for starting the screen motor 304A, 304B of the screen unit 300 and starting the operation confirmation initial operation. A start tie for setting the timing and starting the projector 400 to start the warm-up operation As ring, it may be set the timing immediately after the operation check for the initial operation of the screen unit 300 is completed. In this way, the projection of the image from the projection device 400 is started after the completion of the warm-up operation after the completion of the operation check initial operation of the screen unit 300, so that the screen unit 300 is initially It is possible to prevent an image from being projected from the projection device 400 at a stage where the shape is changed by performing an operation and an inappropriate projection is performed.

  The completion of the warm-up operation may be determined by the period after the start of the power supply, or may be determined by the actual temperature of the projection apparatus 400 or the current or voltage depending on the temperature. Even if it is within the period after the start of power supply, it will be judged whether the completion is judged by the state of current or voltage depending on temperature (it will be shortened at the time of recovery from power failure, etc.) good.

  Moreover, although the form which performs initially the operation confirmation initial operation | movement of character article apparatus 310A, 310B is illustrated in a present Example, this invention is not limited to this, The warm-up driving | operation of the projection apparatus 400 is carried out. Alternatively, the initial operation for operation check of the screen unit 300 may be performed first.

  In the warm-up operation according to the present invention, not only the state in which the temperature of the projection device 400 is made the projectionable temperature, but also the state in which processing for making the projection device 400 into the projection possible state is performed. This includes the state in which the initial setting of the time (including the time of power restoration) and operation check are performed. For example, when it is not necessary to set the projection apparatus 400 to the projectable temperature, these projectable temperatures are set. The warm-up operation of the present invention also includes a state for making the projection apparatus 400 capable of performing the initial setting, the operation check, and the like projectable without involving the operation state.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the simultaneous effect processing in the effect control main processing shown in FIG. In the simultaneous effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether a simultaneous effect in progress flag indicating that simultaneous effect is being executed is set (S200). If the simultaneous rendering in progress flag is not set (S200; N), the time at that point is specified from the date and time data acquired from the RTC 126 (S200a).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the specified time coincides with the set start time of the simultaneous effect, that is, whether it is the start time of the simultaneous effect (S201).

  If it is not the start timing of the simultaneous rendering (S201; N), the simultaneous rendering processing is ended. On the other hand, if it is the start timing of simultaneous rendering (S201; Y), it is further determined whether or not demonstration rendering is in progress (S201a). If the demonstration effect is not being performed (S201a; N), the process proceeds to S202. On the other hand, if the demonstration effect is being performed (S201a; Y), the process proceeds to S202 after canceling the demonstration effect under execution.

  In S202, a simultaneous effect execution flag is set. Then, a value corresponding to the simultaneous rendering period is set to the simultaneous rendering period timer (S203). Thereafter, a simultaneous effect control pattern (simultaneous effect process table) is set (S204). The simultaneous effect control pattern (simultaneous effect process table) controls various effect devices to be executed when the corresponding timer value is reached in association with the timer value of the simultaneous effect process timer, similarly to other effect control patterns. Control execution data (display control execution data (including projection control execution data), sound output control execution data, operation unit control execution data, screen unit control execution data, It is control data described in time series.

  In the present embodiment, although a form is exemplified in which the simultaneous effect control pattern (simultaneous effect process table) is only one, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the time to execute these simultaneous effects Depending on time, a plurality of types of simultaneous effect control patterns (simultaneous effect process table) may be provided, and different types of simultaneous effects may be executed according to the time, or a certain period has elapsed since the introduction. The type of simultaneous rendering to be performed may be different (including not only replacement but also addition).

  After the simultaneous effect control pattern is set in S204, the simultaneous effect process timer is started (S205), and the projection from the projection device 400, the display on the effect display device 5, and the effect according to the contents of the first simultaneous effect process data. The control of the light output by the LED 9, the sound output by the speakers 8L, 8R, 8U, the mode of the screen unit 300, the operation of the character apparatus 310A, 310B, etc. is executed (S206), and the simultaneous effect processing is ended.

  On the other hand, if the simultaneous rendering in progress flag is set in S200 (S200; Y), the simultaneous rendering period timer and the simultaneous rendering process timer are respectively decremented by 1 (S207a, S207b), and the simultaneous rendering period timer has timed out. It is determined whether or not (S208). If the simultaneous rendering period timer has not timed out (S208; N), the screen to be projected is further changed from any of the first screen 301, the second screen 302, and the third screen 303 to another screen It is determined whether it is the screen change timing to be made (S209). Whether or not these screen change timings are determined is determined based on screen unit control data included in the simultaneous rendering process data.

  If it is not the screen change timing (S209; N), the process proceeds to S211. On the other hand, if it is the screen change timing (S209; Y), the screen change control processing for changing the screen to be projected is executed (S210), and then the process proceeds to S211. In the screen change control process of S210, the screen to be projected is changed by executing the screen unit control data associated with the simultaneous rendering process timer value at that time.

  That is, in the simultaneous rendering of the present embodiment, an effect of projecting an image on the screen unit 300 from the projecting device 400 is performed, and a screen of a projection target on which an image is projected from the projecting device 400 is in the simultaneous rendering. By switching the screens to be projected, it is possible to improve the interest of simultaneous rendering.

  In S211, it is determined whether the simultaneous effect process timer has timed out.

  If the simultaneous rendering process timer has not timed out (S211; N), the simultaneous rendering process is ended. On the other hand, when the simultaneous rendering process timer has timed out (S211; Y), the simultaneous rendering process data is switched to the next process data (S212), and the next simultaneous rendering process timer is started (S213). Then, according to the contents of the next simultaneous rendering process data, the projection from the projection device 400, the display on the effect display device 5, the light output by the effect LED 9, the sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R, 8U, the screen unit 300 The control of the mode, the operation of the character object devices 310A, 310B, etc. is executed (S212), and the simultaneous effect processing is ended.

  When the simultaneous effect period timer has timed out in S208 (S208; Y), in addition to the simultaneous effect image being projected from the projection device 400 to the screen unit 300, the effect LED 9 for simultaneous effect is used. The control of the light output and the sound output relating to the simultaneous rendering with the speakers 8L, 8R and 8U is ended (S215), and the simultaneous rendering in progress flag is cleared (S216). Then, the setting for limiting the target display device of the effect control process processing to the effect display device 5 is canceled, and the screen unit 300 is added to the target display device of the effect control process processing, whereby the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is the screen unit 300. After the display is made possible (S217), the simultaneous rendering process is ended. In S217, the setting for limiting the effect display device 5 as an object display device for effect control process processing is canceled as an object display device for effect control process processing during simultaneous effect execution in effect control process processing described later. By setting to limit to the effect display device 5, it is because the variation display of the effect pattern, the suspension storage display, etc. are executed only in the effect display device 5 while the simultaneous effect is being executed.

  In the present embodiment, when the simultaneous effect processing is executed by the timer interrupt, if the simultaneous effect in-progress flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 acquires date and time data from the RTC 126, and the date and time data are obtained. Although it is determined from the date and time indicated by the data whether or not it is the start time of the simultaneous effect, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a clock timer clocked from the start of the business day. From the value, the time at that time may be specified, and it may be determined whether the simultaneous effect start time has come.

  Further, in the demonstration effect process (S58) of the present embodiment, the CPU for effect control 120 performs various control processes for executing the demonstration effect (demonstration effect) shown in FIG. 25 in response to the execution condition of the demonstration effect being satisfied. More specifically, the effect control by executing the demonstration effect process table in which the demonstration effect control pattern of the demonstration effect shown in FIG. 25 is described is executed.

  Here, the demonstration effect of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 25. When the demonstration effect is started, first, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the second screen 302 of the screen unit 300 receives a character. The image (video) being chased by the work vehicle is projected from the projection device 400.

  After that, the screen to be projected in the screen unit 300 changes from the second screen 302 to the third screen 303, and as shown in FIG. 25B, the image viewed from the traveling direction side of the character and the work vehicle is projected It is projected from the device 400 onto the third screen 303. As described above, the tire of the work vehicle is projected and displayed in accordance with the shape of the third screen 303 on the third screen 303, so that a powerful image may be displayed that the character may be crushed by the worker. Can be displayed on the third screen 303.

  Furthermore, the screen to be projected in the screen unit 300 changes from the third screen 303 to the first screen 301, and as shown in FIG. 25C, the image viewed from the driver's seat of the work vehicle It is projected on the first screen 301. In this case, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), the respective bending portions formed by the left side plate 301A, the right side plate 301B, the lower plate 301C, and the back plate 301D which constitute the first screen 301, respectively. The image of the emphasis frame for making it easy to understand that it is the driver's seat is projected, and the back plate 301D is an image (video) of a form in which the character escapes, and an image (video) in which the character gradually approaches is projected. Be done.

  After that, the screen to be projected in the screen unit 300 changes from the first screen 301 to the second screen 302, and as shown in FIG. 25D, the image (video) of the character fighting off the work vehicle is projected Projecting from the device 400 to the second screen 302 ends the demonstration effect.

  As described above, in the demonstration effect of the present embodiment, effects accompanied by changes in the screen unit 300 are performed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and changes in the screen unit 300 are performed as demonstration effects. You may make it perform without the accompanying effect. Specifically, for example, the screen unit 300 form is changed to the planar second screen 302 in the low probability state, and the screen unit 300 form is changed to the box-shaped first screen 301 in the high probability state. In the case where the form of the screen unit 300 is changed according to the gaming state, the demonstration effect corresponding to the screen unit 300 form at the time of executing the demonstration effect, that is, the screen unit 300 form is the second screen If the state is changed to 302, the demonstration effect pattern (projection image) corresponding to the second screen 302 is stored, and the demonstration effect by the demonstration effect pattern (projection image) corresponding to the second screen 302 is executed. , The screen unit 300 form is changed to the first screen 301 In stores the demonstration effect pattern corresponding to the first screen 301 (projection image), demonstration effect pattern corresponding to the first screen 301 may perform demonstration effect by (projected image).

  Also, as described above, even when performing the above-described simultaneous rendering when changing the form of the screen unit 300 according to the gaming state, the time specified by the RTC 126 is the start time of the simultaneous rendering When the screen unit 300 form is changed to the second screen 302, simultaneous rendering by a simultaneous rendering pattern (projected image) corresponding to the second screen 302 stored in advance is executed, and the simultaneous rendering start time is set. If the form of the screen unit 300 in is changed to the first screen 301, simultaneous rendering by a simultaneous rendering pattern (projected image) corresponding to the first screen 301 stored in advance may be performed.

  In addition, although the form which makes the screen corresponding to a game state into the 1st screen 301 and the 2nd screen 302 is illustrated above, the form of the screen unit 300 is 1st screen 301, the 1st screen according to a game state, for example When changing to the second screen 302 and the third screen 303, three demonstration effect patterns (projected images) and simultaneous effect patterns (projected images) corresponding to the first screen 301, the second screen 302 and the third screen 303 are displayed. Store in advance, select a demonstration effect pattern (projected image) or simultaneous effect pattern (projected image) corresponding to the screen to be projected at the start of the demonstration effect or simultaneous effect, and execute the demonstration effect or simultaneous effect You should do it. If the screen to be projected changes due to a change in the game state during execution of the demonstration effect or simultaneous effect, the demonstration effect pattern (projected image) corresponding to the screen of the projection object after change or the simultaneous effect pattern (Projected image) may be selected and executed.

  As the demonstration effect pattern (projected image) or simultaneous effect pattern (projected image) corresponding to the first screen 301, the second screen 302, and the third screen 303 described above, the same projected image is adjusted to the shape of each screen For example, the demonstration effect may be partially different from other gaming states such as, for example, including an image of a special character, etc., only in the case of a specific gaming state (for example, high probability state). A pattern (projected image) or a simultaneous effect pattern (projected image) may be executed, and in particular, a simultaneous effect pattern (a projection (partly different from other game states) such as including an image of a special character, etc. By using an image, different simultaneous effects are executed in the game state at the start of simultaneous effect, so that the game interest due to simultaneous effects can be improved. It made.

  Note that, as described above, in the case of using a simultaneous effect pattern (projected image) that is partially different from the other gaming states, such as including the image of the special character, etc., in the specific gaming state, for example, Execute a mission effect that presents the player a mission such as "Make special character appear" or "Make a special character appear" on a server (site) that allows the player to manage the game history in the pachinko gaming machine 1 By setting a mission such as, etc., it may be possible to give the player a motivation to execute simultaneous effects in a specific gaming state.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S56) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process processing, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process, that is, is the fluctuation display of the effect design being performed It is determined whether or not.

  If the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S 790; Y), that is, if it is not in the fluctuation display of the effect symbol or in the big hit game, the process proceeds to S 799.

  If the value of the effect control process flag is not a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designating command reception waiting process (S 790; N), that is, if it is in the fluctuation display of the effect pattern or in the big hit game, furthermore, simultaneous effect It is determined whether the in-execution flag is set (S791).

  If the simultaneous effect execution in-progress flag is not set (S791; N), the process proceeds to S799. On the other hand, if the simultaneous rendering in-progress flag is set (S 790; Y), only the effect display device 5 is limited as the target display device of the effect control process (S 792), and yet, the effect control for simultaneous rendering If the process table has not been executed, the effect control process table for simultaneous effect is specified as an execution target instead of the effect control process table being executed (S793). That is, in order to execute the simultaneous effect in the screen unit 300, the variable display of the effect pattern, the reach effect, and the like are performed on the effect display device 5.

  The effect control CPU 120 updates the pending storage display in the pending storage display area in S799 based on the storage contents of the first special view pending storage area and the second special view pending storage area (not shown). Run. In addition, although the area under the 2nd screen 302 of screen unit 300 is usually set up as reservation storage display area as mentioned above, productions, such as advance notice production and reach production, are performed in screen unit 300 The upper region of the effect display device 5 is set in the period in which the game is performed (see FIG. 24).

  After that, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the processes in S800 to S806 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S800): It is checked whether a fluctuation pattern designation command has been received from the game control microcomputer 100 or not. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern designation command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the fluctuation pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation start process (S801).

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 19, interval image processing is included in the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting processing of the present embodiment.

  In the interval image processing of the present embodiment, every time the state of non-variation display continues for a predetermined period, the effect control CPU 120 causes the value of the effect control process flag to be a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process. Control is performed to project the interval image on the second screen 302 of the screen unit 300 by the projection device 400 for a certain period of time each time a predetermined period has elapsed.

  In this way, by executing the interval image processing, as shown in FIG. 26, a frame for a pending storage display for displaying the pending storage display area in an easy-to-understand manner is displayed on the second screen 302 or the projection device 400. It is designed to prevent burn-in by displaying interval images.

  That is, if the non-variation state etc. continues for a long time, the screen including the storage storage display frame will be projected long on the second screen 302 of the screen unit 300 in the non-variation state. By displaying the interval image which does not include the control frame, it is possible to prevent the retention storage display frame from being burnt in the second screen 302 or the projection device 400.

  Although the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which interval images are displayed, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of displaying these interval images, a demonstration effect is executed. Alternatively, the retention storage display frame may be prevented from being burned in the second screen 302 or the projection device 400. In this case, the image of the demonstration effect corresponds to the interval image.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the demonstration effect is executed, the form is exemplified in which the frame for holding storage display is deleted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the frame for holding storage display is described In the demonstration effect, it may not be deleted, and in such a case, the effect of the burn-in prevention by displaying the above-described interval image is further enhanced.

  In this embodiment, the interval image is displayed on the condition that the non-variable display state continues for a predetermined period, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the frame for holding storage display is The displayed time is integrated, and every time the integrated time reaches the specified time, an interval image is displayed during non-variation display, or deletion of the pending storage display frame during fluctuation display. The accompanying effect image may be displayed as an interval image.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a frame for holding storage display which is a specific image is illustrated as a portion to be burned in, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a portion to be burned in is a pachinko gaming machine In the operation of, the part where the same image is continuously displayed than other parts corresponds, for example, not the pending storage display, but the pending storage display (consumption pending display) corresponding to the variable display under execution It may be a display area in which an area display for display (consumption suspension display area), a level of a character or the like used for effect, and the like are displayed.

  Effect pattern fluctuation start process (S801): Control is performed so that the change of effect pattern is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (S802).

  Process during effect symbol variation (S802): Control the switching timing and the like of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern, and monitor the end of the variation time. Then, when the fluctuation time is over, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803).

  Effect pattern fluctuation stop process (S803): Based on the fact that the effect control command (pattern confirmation command) instructing all symbol stop is received, the change of the effect pattern is stopped and the control to derive and display the display result (stop pattern) Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804) or the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display process (S804): After the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of a big hit on the screen unit 300 or the effect display device 5. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing during the big hit game (S805).

  During the big hit game processing (S805): Control during the big hit game. For example, when a special winning opening open designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control or the like of the number of rounds on the screen unit 300 or the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect processing (S806).

  Big hit end effect processing (S806): In the screen unit 300 or the effect display device 5, control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S800).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the first change start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). When the first change start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), it corresponds to the first special figure hold storage numbers "1-0" to "1-4" in the first special figure hold storage area (not shown). The start winning combination flag that has been added and stored is shifted upward by one pending storage number (S272). The contents of the first special view reservation storage number “1-0” are erased because they can not be shifted because there is no shift destination.

  When the first change start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether the second change start command reception flag is set (S273). If the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S 273; N), the effect symbol variation start process is ended, and if the second variation start command reception flag is set (S 273; Y), The start winning combination flag stored in association with the second special view reserve storage numbers “2-0” to “2-4” in the second special view reserve storage area is shifted upward by one reserve storage number (S274). The contents of the second special view reservation storage number "2-0" are erased because they can not be shifted because there is no shift destination.

  After S272 or S274, the effect control CPU 120 reads out the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect pattern is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (ie, the received display result specification command) (S276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result designated by the display result designation command, and stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area Do.

  In the present embodiment, when the received variable display result specification command is the second variable display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, has three symbols “7” as a stop symbol. Determine the combination (big hit design) of the production design that was aligned with. In addition, when the received variable display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, as a stop symbol, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than "7" (for example, "111", It is determined from "combinations of rendering symbols such as" 333 "," 555 ", and" 999 ". In addition, when the received variable display result specification command is the fourth variable display result specification command corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, as a stop design, the 3 design symbols of even production Determine the combination (big hit design). In addition, when the received variable display result specification command is a first variable display result specification command corresponding to a release, a combination (deletion design) of a production design in which 3 symbols become irregular as a stop design is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, random numbers for determining the stop symbols, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating combinations of the effect symbols are associated with numerical values. It is sufficient to decide the stop symbol of the effect symbol. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the advance notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 21 to determine whether to execute the advance notice effect in the variable display (S277). In the present embodiment, in the notice effect determination process, the screen unit 300 does not change the screen unit 300 with a precursor effect of the change of the screen unit 300, and the screen unit 300 with the precursor effect does not change. Although the notice effect related to the change of the screen unit 300 such as the change notice or the screen non-change notice or the like in which the screen unit 300 does not change without leading effects is determined, the present invention is limited thereto It is not something of these, and it is decided to carry out such notices as other notices such as step-up notice in which the notice image changes stepwise, group notice of a group of predetermined characters, etc. If you decide on the preview effects of these different aspects, you may Since the timing of starting varies depending on the mode of advance notification effect, the announcement attraction start wait timer to be described later, may be set to different time periods in accordance with aspects of the announcement attraction.

  In the advance notice effect determination process of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies a fluctuation display result and a fluctuation pattern as shown in FIG. 21 (S291). The fluctuation display result is a fluctuation for storing the fluctuation display result specification command for specifying the fluctuation display result (displacement, probability change big hit A, probability change big hit B, non-certain change big hit) transmitted from the main substrate 11 at the start of the change It can be specified by the variable display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. Further, as described above, the fluctuation pattern can be identified by the fluctuation pattern designation command stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, the target of the notice effect is the big hit (probable big hit A, definite big hit B, non-prone big hit), super reach, and normal reach, so specifically, the fluctuation display Specify whether or not the result is a big hit (probably big hit A, truely big hit B, non-probable big hit) by the variable display result specification command, and change whether the change pattern is super reach or normal reach It may be specified by a pattern specification command.

  And while extracting the random number for preliminary production determination, the presence or absence of execution of preliminary production and the type of preliminary production for execution are determined using the preliminary production type determination table shown in FIG. 22 (a) (S292) ).

  In the present embodiment, the random number for determining the preview effect is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. That is, although it is 100 in the range of 1 to 100 of the judgment value numbers of the random numbers for preliminary announcement effect determination, the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of the random numbers for preliminary announcement effect determination etc. You should decide. Further, a random number counter for preliminary announcement effect determination for generating these random numbers for preliminary announcement effect determination is set in the RAM 122, and the random number counter for preliminary announcement effect determination is updated for each timer interrupt in the random number update process.

  In this embodiment, as notice effects, as shown in FIG. 22A, it is possible to determine screen change notice, screen non-change notice (presence), and screen non-change notice (preceding). .

  In the notice effect type determination table, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), "screen change notice", "screen no change notice (presence)", "screen no change notice (no notice)", "notice effect" For each of “none”, when the variation display result is a big hit, when the variation pattern is out of the super reach, and when the variation pattern is out of the normal reach, different judgment values are respectively shown in FIG. It is allocated so that it may become the judgment value number shown.

  Specifically, in the case where the variation display result is a big hit, 75 judgment values are assigned to the "screen change advance notice", and 10 judgments for the "screen non-change notice (presence)". A value is assigned, 10 judgment values are assigned to "not notice of non-change of screen (no warning)", and 5 judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect of advance". Also, in the case where the variation pattern is out of the super reach, 30 judgment values are assigned to the "screen change notice", and 25 judgment values are given for the "screen non-change notice (predicted)". Allocated, 25 judgment values are allocated to "screen non-change notice (without precursor)" and 20 judgment values are allocated to "no notice effect". Also, in the case where the variation pattern is out of normal reach, 10 judgment values are assigned to "screen change notice", and 15 judgment values are assigned to "screen non-change notice (predictive)". In addition, 15 judgment values are assigned to the "screen non-change notice (without precursor)", and 60 judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect".

  By assigning the judgment value in this manner, when a big hit is made in the variable display, the advance effect is more easily performed than in the case of the super reach loss or the normal reach loss, and “screen change notice” or It has become easier to decide "prediction". In addition, in the case of the super reach deviation, “screen non-change notice” in which the screen unit 300 does not change is easily determined. In the case of normal reach loss, "no advance notice effect" is easier to be determined than in the case of a big hit or super reach loss.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree is higher when the advance notice effect is executed than when the advance notice effect is not executed. Furthermore, in the notice effect, the “screen non-change notice” is performed when “screen change notice” in which the screen unit 300 changes or “precursor effect” that suggests in advance that the screen unit 300 changes is performed. The big hit expectation is higher than when is performed or when "prediction effect" is not performed.

  In addition, although the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the aura effect is always performed when "screen change advance notice" is performed, the present invention is not limited to this, and these "screen change advance notice" Also in the case of performing the above, it is possible to determine either "with a sign" or "without a sign", and to execute a notice effect that the screen changes even if a sign effect is not performed.

  In addition, with the big hit expectation degree (reliability) of each preliminary announcement production, the probability of each preliminary announcement presentation being executed and becoming a "big hit", the probability of each preliminary announcement presentation being carried out, and each preliminary announcement presentation are carried out It is a numerical value divided by the sum of the probabilities of being “off”.

  Referring back to FIG. 21, in S293, it is determined whether or not execution of one of the preview effects has been determined in S292, that is, "Screen change notice", "Screen no change notice (presence)", "Screen no change notice ( It is determined whether or not any one of “a precursor” has been determined. Here, in the case where no notice effect of "screen change notice", "screen no change notice (presence)", and "screen no change notice (preceding no notice)" is determined, that is, "no notice effect" When it is determined, the preliminary announcement effect determination process is ended. On the other hand, if one of "screen change notice", "screen no change notice (presence)", and "screen no change notice (preceding no)" is determined, the process proceeds to S294, and "screen change notice" It is determined whether "" has been determined.

  If the "screen change advance notice" has not been determined, the process proceeds to S296. On the other hand, when "screen change advance notice" is determined, the process proceeds to S295, and at what number of times of the premonition effect change the screen unit 300, that is, the timing of changing the screen unit 300 is shown in FIG. Using the screen change timing determination table shown and the screen change timing determination random number, it is determined to be "precursor 1st", "precursor 2nd", or "precursor 3rd", and screen change notice for the first screen Using the window type determination table shown in FIG. 22C and the window type determination random number shown in FIG. 22C, the display mode of the window displayed in 301 is "one side only", "two sides", "three sides" While deciding on any of them, it is shown in FIG. 22 (d) whether or not the character has been pushed out of the first screen 301 at the notice of screen change. "Yes" by using the determination random number squeeze-out and determined for the table, it is determined to be one of the "no".

  In addition, since the screen unit 300 does not change when "screen non-change notice (predictive)" is determined, it is not necessary to determine the change timing of the screen unit 300, "precursor 1st", "precursor 2" In all of the "second time", "precursor 3rd time" failure, the screen unit 300 does not change, and a prophetic rendition is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when “screen change advance notice” is determined, as described later, in the screen unit 300, the screen to be projected on which the image is projected from the projection device 400 is a planar second In order to change from the screen 302 to the box-shaped first screen 301, the window type crossing the bending portion in the first screen 301 is determined, and when "screen non-change notice" is determined, the screen unit 300 Since the projection target screen on which the image is projected from the projection device 400 remains the planar second screen 302, the window type is not determined since it is not necessary to determine the window type crossing the bending portion. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, even when "screen non-change notice" is determined, The number of windows in the background image included in the image projected onto the second screen 302 in the preview effect is determined to be any of “1” to “3” similarly to the window type, and “screen non-change notice” is executed. You may do so.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the presence or absence of the character's protrusion is determined only when the "screen change advance notice" is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the case where the notice (presence of notice) or the "not notice of non-change of screen (presence of notice)" is determined, the character is determined in the same manner if the presence or absence of the character is determined. It is also possible to execute “screen non-change notice (presence)” and “screen non-change notice (preceding no notice)” in a mode of projecting the second screen 302.

  In the screen change timing determination table of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22 (b), the fluctuation display result is shown for each of the “first sign”, the “second sign”, and the “third sign”. In the case of a big hit, in the case where the variation pattern is out of the super reach, or in the case where the variation pattern is out of the normal reach, different determination values are respectively assigned to the number of determination values shown in FIG. There is.

  Specifically, in the case where the variable display result is a big hit, 10 judgment values are allocated to the "first precursor", and 25 judgment values are allocated to the "second precursor", Sixty-five judgment values are assigned to the "precursor 3rd time". In addition, when the variation pattern is out of the super reach, 25 judgment values are assigned to the "first precursor", 50 judgment values are assigned to the "second precursor", and For the third time, 25 judgment values are assigned. Also, in the case where the fluctuation pattern is not normal reach, 65 judgment values are assigned to the “first precursor”, and 25 judgment values are assigned to the “second precursor,” “ear 3 Ten judgment values are assigned to the second time.

  By assigning the determination value in this manner, the “front end third time” is likely to be determined when a big hit is made in the variable display, and when the change pattern of the variable display is the super reach deviation, The "precursor 2nd time" is easily determined, and the "precursor 1st time" is easily determined when the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is out of the normal reach.

  That is, when the screen unit 300 changes at a later timing (switching of the screen to be projected), the expectation of becoming a big hit in the variable display is higher than when changing at a earlier timing (switching of the screen to be projected). Since it is set to become, it is possible to pay attention to the timing of these changes (switching of the screen to be projected), and it is possible to improve the game interest.

  Although the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the expectation for becoming a big hit is higher when the change timing of the screen unit 300 is later, the present invention is not limited to this, conversely, the screen unit If the change timing of 300 is earlier, the expectation for becoming a big hit may be higher, or if the screen unit 300 changes at a specific timing (for example, second precursor), a timing other than the specific (for example, The expectation for a big hit may be made higher than when the screen unit 300 is changed in the first and the third times.

  In the window type determination table of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22C, the variation display result is a big hit for each of “one side only”, “two sides”, and “three sides”. In the case where the variation pattern is a super reach loss, and in the case where the variation pattern is a normal reach loss, different determination values are assigned to the number of determination values shown in FIG. 22C.

  When “only one surface” is determined, as shown in FIG. 24 (D), only one surface of the back plate 301D constituting the first screen 301 after the change in “screen change advance notice”. When the image of the window is projected, and "two faces" is determined, as shown in FIG. 24E, in "screen change advance notice", the left side plate 301A which constitutes the first screen 301 after the change and When the image of the window is projected straddling two planes with the back plate 301D and "3 planes" is determined, as shown in FIG. The image of the window is projected across the three surfaces of the left side plate 301A, the back plate 301D and the right side plate 301B which constitute the later first screen 301.

  Specifically, in the case where the variation display result is a big hit, 15 judgment values are assigned to "one side only", 30 judgment values are assigned to "two sides", " 55 judgment values are assigned to “3 planes”. Further, in the case where the variation pattern is a super reach loss, 30 judgment values are assigned to “1 side only”, 55 judgment values are assigned to “2 side”, “3 side” 15 judgment values are assigned to ". Further, in the case where the variation pattern is not normal reach, 55 judgment values are assigned to "one side only", 30 judgment values are assigned to "two sides", and "three sides" 15 judgment values are assigned to.

  By assigning the determination values in this manner, "three sides" are easily determined when a big hit occurs in the variable display, and when the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a super reach failure, "3 In the case where it is easy to determine “two planes” and the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a deviation from the normal reach, “one plane” is likely to be determined.

  That is, the larger the number of planes across which the projected window image spans, that is, the larger the number of windows over which the image of the window spans the bends formed by the adjacent planes, the greater the impact on the variable display. Expectations are set to be high.

  Although the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the expectation is high when the number of bent portions straddling the window image is large, the present invention is not limited to this. Conversely, the smaller the number of bends across the image of the window, the higher the expectation that the big hit will be. Alternatively, the number of bends across the image of the window may be a specific number (for example, In 1), the degree of expectation of the most hit may be increased.

  Further, although the present embodiment exemplifies a form showing the degree of expectation of becoming a big hit depending on the number of bent portions across which the image of the window spans, that is, the number of planes across which the image of the window spans. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, without making the bent portion straddle, the number of faces on which the image of the window is displayed may indicate the degree of expectation of becoming a big hit.

  In the protrusion determination table of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22D, when the variation display result is a probability variation big hit for each of “Available” and “None”, the variation display result is non-probability variation In the case of a big hit, and in the case where the fluctuation display result is a loss, different judgment values are assigned to the judgment value numbers shown in FIG. 22 (d).

  When "presence" is determined, as shown in FIG. 24 (D ') to FIG. 24 (F'), in "previous screen change notice", the character protrudes from the first screen 301 after the change. If it is projected and "none" is determined, as shown in FIG. 24D to FIG. 24F, the character is projected without protruding from the first screen 301 after change.

  Specifically, in the case where the variable display result is a probability variation big hit, 65 judgment values are assigned to "present" and 35 judgment values are assigned to "absent". Further, in the case where the variable display result is the non-probable variation big hit, 35 judgment values are assigned to "present" and 65 judgment values are assigned to "absent". In addition, when the variation display result is out of reach (super reach out and normal reach out), 10 judgment values are assigned to "present" and 90 judgment values are assigned to "absent". It is done.

  By assigning the determination value in this manner, “Yes” is easily determined when the variable display is a probability change jackpot, and the variable display is a non-probability change jackpot and is dislocated. , "None" is easy to determine.

  That is, when the character is projected to protrude from the first screen 301 after change, the probability of becoming a probability variation jackpot in the variable display is set to be higher than in the case where the character is projected without being projected. In this way, by projecting the character by projecting from the first screen 301 after the change, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game by giving the player unexpectedness, and it is possible that the player is likely to be a big change big hit Can also increase the sense of expectation of the game, and can further improve the game interest.

  In the present embodiment, the expectation for becoming the probability variation big hit is changed depending on the presence or absence of the protrusion, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation big hit and the size or degree of the protrusion etc. May be changed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the target suggested by the presence or absence of the protrusion is the jackpot type of “probability change” and “non-probability change”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the change timing and window type described above As in the above, it may be suggested to indicate whether or not it will be a big hit in the relevant variable display, and the contents other than whether or not these big hits will be made, for example The number of times may be indicated. Also, conversely, the content suggested in the change timing and the window type described above may be a big hit type of “probable change” and “non-probable change” instead of whether or not it becomes a big hit in the relevant variable display, or these “probable change” ", Non-probability variation" content other than the jackpot type, for example, may indicate the number of rounds of the jackpot, the number of time reductions after the jackpot, the number of probability variations, and the like.

  The contents of the change timing, the window type, the presence or absence of the protrusion, and the type of the notice effect determined in S292 described above are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 in S296 of FIG.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to S 297 and sets the advance effect execution determination flag, and then ends the advance effect determination process.

  Referring back to FIG. 20, after the advance notice effect determination process of S277, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the advance notice effect execution determination flag is set in S278, that is, any advance notice effect in the advance notice effect determination process of S277. It is determined whether it has been decided to execute.

  If the notice effect execution determination flag is set, the process proceeds to S279, and the notice effect start waiting timer corresponds to the type of the notice effect as the period until the notice effect start, specifically, the presence or absence of the sign effect A period (a short period when there is an indication effect, a long period when there is no indication effect) is set (S279), the announcement effect execution determination flag is cleared (S280), and the process proceeds to S281. On the other hand, when the advance notice effect execution determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to S281 without passing through S279 and S280.

  In S281, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling the projection and display of the effect display device 5 by the projection device 400, LED control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and the speakers 8L, 8R, and 8U. Sound control execution data for controlling the sound to be output, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, screen unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the screen unit 300 The character article device control execution data and the like for controlling the operation of the character article devices 310A and 310B are sequentially arranged in chronological order in association with each process data n (from 1 to N).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, screen unit control execution data 1, role device control According to the execution data 1), the rendering device (the projecting device 400 as the rendering component and the rendering display device 5, the various rendering LEDs as the rendering component and the speakers 8L, 8R, 8U as the rendering component, the operation unit (push button 31B The control of the stick controller 31A), the screen unit 300 as a part for effect, the character object devices 310A and 310B as parts for effect, etc. is executed (S283). For example, in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern on the screen unit 300 or the effect display device 5, an instruction is output to the display control unit 123. Moreover, in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of various production LED, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output with respect to the LED control board 14. FIG. Further, in order to perform audio output from the speakers 8L, 8R, 8U, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13. Further, in order to operate the screen unit 300, drive signals are output to the screen motors 304A and 304B. Further, in order to operate the accessory device 310A, 310B, a drive signal is output to the movable accessory motor 311A, 311B.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variable pattern of the effect pattern according to the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern designation command to be displayed, but the effect control CPU 120 specifies the change pattern. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the fluctuation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left middle right effect pattern to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes the information to the VRAM. The signal according to the image data is output to the projection device 400 or the effect display device 5, and the projection device 400 projects the image according to the signal and the effect display device 5 displays the image according to the signal, thereby producing the effect pattern Variable display is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol processing (S802) (S286).

  FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing a process (S802) during effect design variation in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 120 first decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (S301, S302, S303). In addition, the CPU 120 for production control has a timer for waiting for the start of the announcement effect set (it is decided to perform the announcement effect) or the flag under the execution of the announcement effect is set (the announcement effect is being executed) In the case of (S304; Y), the notice effect processing is executed (S305). If neither the advance notice production start waiting timer nor the notice effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S306 without performing the advance notice process of step S305. In addition, although not illustrated in particular, the flag during the advance effect production execution is a flag which is set when the advance effect production start waiting timer is up and the advance notice effect is started.

  In S306, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is newly started by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table to the process timer (S308).

  In addition, based on the display control execution data, the LED control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data, the screen unit control execution data, the role apparatus control execution data, etc. Control state) is changed (S309).

  Next, it is determined whether it is the projection start timing (S310). Whether or not it is the projection start timing can be specified from display control execution data of process data being executed.

  If it is not the projection start timing, the process proceeds to step S314. If it is the projection start timing, the process proceeds to S311, and it is determined whether the accessory device 310A, 310B is in operation. In the present embodiment, when the projection from the projection device 400 is started in the process data, the character object device control execution data is described in advance so that the character object devices 310A and 310B do not operate. The case where it is determined that the object devices 310A and 310B are in operation is a case in which the character object devices 310A and 310B continue the operation without stopping the operation due to some trouble, such as noise. .

  Therefore, in order to prevent the projection light from the projection device 400 from being blocked by the sword-shaped model provided in the character device 310A, 310B when the character device 310A, 310B is operating, the character operation Setting to move the sword-shaped model to the storage position (S312). When the character product devices 310A and 310B are not in operation, that is, when the sword-shaped model is stored in the storage position in a standing state, the process proceeds to S313 without passing through S312. In S313, projection by the projection apparatus 400 is started based on the display control execution data.

  Next, it is determined whether it is a bonus feature operation timing (S314). Whether or not it is the accessory operation timing can be specified from the accessory device control execution data or the like of the process data being executed.

  If it is not the bonus feature operation timing, the process proceeds to S317. If it is the gift feature operation timing, the process proceeds to S315, and it is further determined whether the projection by the projection device 400 is in progress.

  If the projection by the projection device 400 is not being executed, the process proceeds to S316, and based on the character object device control execution data, the drive signal is output to the movable role motor 311A, 311B to operate the character object devices 310A, 310B. Start.

  Thus, by executing the processing of S310 to S316, the projection light projected by the projection device 400 is a sword type provided on the character object devices 310A and 310B by the character object devices 310A and 310B operating. It is possible to prevent being blocked by the model of.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the fluctuation control timer has timed out (S317). If the fluctuation control timer has timed out (S317; Y), the image data of the next display screen of the left middle right display pattern (the screen to be displayed 30 ms after the display switching time of the previous display pattern) Are written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S318). As such, in the projection device 400 and the effect display device 5, variable display control of the effect pattern is realized. The display control unit 123 generates a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a background image set and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table. Output to the display device 5. As such, in the projection device 400 and the effect display device 5, the background image, the character image and the effect pattern in the variable display of the effect pattern are projected or displayed. Further, a predetermined value is reset to the fluctuation control timer (S319).

  If the fluctuation control timer has not timed out (S317; N), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the fluctuation time timer has timed out (S320). If the fluctuation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) (S322). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the determination command reception flag indicating that the symbol determination designation command has been received is set (S 321; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the effect symbol variation stop processing ( It updates to the value according to S803) (S322). Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the control shifts to control to stop the fluctuation when the symbol determination designation command is received. For example, the fluctuation pattern designation command showing a long fluctuation time due to noise etc. between boards Even when it is received, it is possible to end the fluctuation of the effect pattern when the normal fluctuation time elapses (when the fluctuation of the special symbol is ended).

  In the process table used for the variation control of the production symbol, the process data during the variation display of the production symbol is set. That is, the sum of the process timer set values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the fluctuation time of the effect pattern. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n has timed out in the process of S306, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound output control execution data, etc.), and effects based on the process table The effect control of the symbol ends.

  In the notice effect processing, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the notice effect has already been started, and if the notice effect has not been started, the value of the notice effect start waiting timer is set. -1. If the preview production start waiting timer has not timed out, the preview production process ends. When the preview production start waiting timer has timed out, the preview production to be executed is specified based on the type and contents of the preview production stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the preview production period corresponding to the specified preview production The value corresponding to is set in the notice period timer.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads out and selects an advance notice control pattern corresponding to the type and content of the notice effect to be executed from the notice effect control pattern table (not shown), and then selects the notice effect control pattern (notice process) The notification process timer in process data 1 of the table) is started.

  The effect control CPU 120 then displays the contents of the first process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data) of the selected advance presentation control pattern (notice process table) 1. Control of each rendering device is started according to screen unit control execution data 1, role-effect device control execution data 1, etc.).

  In addition, when it is in a state where the advance notice effect has already been started, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the notice process timer for changing the notice process. Then, the value of the notice period timer for counting the end of the notice effect period is decremented by one, and it is determined whether the notice period timer has timed out. If the notice period timer has timed out, the notice effect processing is ended. If the notice period timer has not timed out, it is determined whether the notice process timer has timed out.

  When the advance notice process timer has not timed out, the notice effect control pattern (notice process table) is sequentially executed. It is determined whether or not it is the change timing of the screen unit 300 (only screen change notice) based on the notice effect control pattern (notice process table) being executed and the notice process timer.

  When it is the change timing of the screen unit 300, drive signals are output to the screen motors 304A and 304B to change the projection target of the screen unit 300 from the second screen 302 to the first screen 301.

  On the other hand, when the advance notice process timer has timed out, the notice process data is switched. That is, the process timer is re-started by setting the notification process timer setting value set next in the notification process table to the process timer. In addition, for display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, screen unit control execution data, role product control execution data, etc. included in the notice process data set next to it After changing the control state of the rendering device (the components for rendering) based on the implementation, the preliminary rendering processing ends.

  Next, the advance notice effect in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. In the notice effect in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24A, after the variable display is started by the projection display on the second screen 302 of the screen unit 300, the pending storage display area at the start timing of the notice effect Is changed from the lower area of the second screen 302 to the upper area of the effect display device 5, and the hold storage display is displayed above the effect display device 5, and the fluctuation display of the effect pattern is also displayed on the effect display device 5. The variable display is displayed on both the second screen 302 and the effect display device 5.

  As described above, the holding display or the fluctuation display indicating the number of the holding storage which is important for the game is displayed on the effect display device 5 so that the holding storage display or the fluctuation display is caused by the change of the screen unit 300. Can be prevented from being misidentified.

  If the type of the notice effect is a notice effect type having a sign, as shown in FIG. 24 (B1), the character appears in the screen of the variable display, and the second screen 302 is lifted to change it. The image (video) to be displayed is projected and displayed.

  In the case where the change timing of the screen unit 300 is determined to be the first time, when the character appears for the first time and the image (video) to lift and change the second screen 302 is selected, as shown in FIG. As shown in (C), after the projection is stopped and the screen unit 300 is darkened and the screen to be projected changes from the second screen 302 to the first screen 301, a view by projection on the first screen 301 24 (D) to (F) or Fig. 24 (D ') to (F').

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24 (B2), when the change timing other than the first precursor is determined and when the "predictive notice type" of "presence" is determined without the change of the screen unit 300. An image (video) in which the character fails to lift the second screen 302 is projected and displayed on the second screen 302. Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (B1), as in the first time, a character appears in the screen of the variable display, and an image (video) to be lifted and changed from the second screen 302 is projected again. Is displayed.

  When the change timing of the screen unit 300 has been determined for the second time, the character is re-appeared (the second appearance) and an image (video) to lift and change the second screen 302 is displayed. Sometimes, as shown in FIG. 24C, after the projection is stopped and the screen unit 300 is darkened and the screen to be projected is changed from the second screen 302 to the first screen 301, the first screen 301 is displayed. It progresses to the effect | action of either of FIG. 24 (D)-(F) or FIG. 24 (D ')-(F') by the projection to.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24 (B2), when the change timing of the third sign is determined, and when the "predictive notice type" of "with a sign" is determined without the change of the screen unit 300, as shown in FIG. As in the case of the second failure, an image (video) in which the character fails to lift the second screen 302 is projected and displayed on the second screen 302. Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (B1), as in the first and second times, a character appears in the screen of the variable display, and an image (video) to lift and change the second screen 302. Is projected again.

  When the change timing of the screen unit 300 has been determined for the third time, the character is re-appeared (the third appearance), and the second screen 302 is lifted and changed. Sometimes, as shown in FIG. 24C, after the projection is stopped and the screen unit 300 is darkened and the screen to be projected is changed from the second screen 302 to the first screen 301, the first screen 301 is displayed. It progresses to the effect | action of either of FIG. 24 (D)-(F) or FIG. 24 (D ')-(F') by the projection to.

  On the other hand, when the notice effect type of "presence" is determined without the change of the screen unit 300, as shown in FIG. 24 (B2), the character makes the second screen 302 the same as the second failure. After the image (video) that fails to be lifted is projected and displayed on the second screen 302, a notice effect of the screen non-change notice is performed on the second screen 302.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the projection image is displayed on the screen by stopping the projection and making the screen unit 300 dark as shown in FIG. 24C during the period in which the screen unit 300 changes. It is possible to prevent false recognition due to a change of the unit 300.

  In the present embodiment, the projection by the projection apparatus 400 is stopped during the period in which the screen unit 300 changes, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in the period in which the screen unit 300 changes. By projecting the image at the time of change without the projection display being falsely recognized by interlocking with the change, etc., it is possible to prevent the deterioration of the interest due to the image not being projected at the time of these changes. Projects a very low image (image at the time of change), and further, while the screen unit 300 changes, the operation itself of the projection device 400 is stopped to make the projection inactive by disabling the projection. When the shape of the screen unit 300 changes, an incorrect image not corresponding to the change is projected and misidentified by the player. Ukoto may be able to prevent.

  After the period when the screen unit 300 changes to the first screen 301, an image (video) of a room corresponding to the shape of the first screen 301 is projected based on the content determined at the time of determining the execution of the advance effect. The effect shown in any of FIG. 24 (D) to (F) or FIG. 24 (D ′) to (F ′) is executed.

  The image (video) of the room corresponding to the shape of the first screen 301 is the image of the first screen 301 as shown in FIGS. 24 (D) to (F) or 24 (D ′) to (F ′). By projecting and displaying a black frame on the bent portion, it is possible to emphasize the shape of the first screen 301, that is, the box-like three-dimensional shape and improve the interest of the image of the room (specific image) . That is, the image corresponding to a black frame corresponds to an enhanced image that emphasizes that it is a bending portion, and the projection apparatus 400 can project these enhanced images.

  When the window type "only one side" is determined at the time of the execution decision of the advance effect, and the extension "none" is determined, as shown in FIG. 24 (D), it is formed by the back plate 301D. There is a window on only one surface to be projected, and an image of a room in which the window does not straddle any bending portion and the character does not extend over the first screen 301 is projected and displayed.

  In addition, when the window type “only one surface” is determined at the time of the execution decision of the advance effect, and the protrusion “presence” is determined, as shown in FIG. 24 (D ′), the back plate 301D There is a window on only one side formed in the window, and the window does not straddle any bending portion, and the image of the room where the character protrudes from the first screen 301 is projected and displayed.

  When the window type "2" is determined at the time of the execution decision of the advance effect, and the protrusion "no" is determined, as shown in FIG. 24E, the left side plate of the first screen 301 is displayed. There are windows straddling two surfaces 301A and back plate 301D, and an image of a room where the character does not protrude from the first screen 301 is projected and displayed.

  When the window type "2" is determined at the time of the execution decision of the advance effect, and the "presence" is determined, as shown in FIG. 24 (E '), the left side of the first screen 301 There are windows straddling the two surfaces of the plate 301A and the back plate 301D, and the image of the room where the character protrudes from the first screen 301 is projected and displayed.

  When the window type "3" is determined at the time of the execution decision of the advance effect and the protrusion "none" is determined, as shown in FIG. 24F, the left side plate of the first screen 301 is selected. There are windows straddling the three surfaces 301A, the back plate 301D, and the right side plate 301B, and an image of a room in which the character does not protrude from the first screen 301 is projected and displayed.

  When the window type "3" is determined at the time of the execution decision of the advance effect, and the protrusion "presence" is determined, as shown in FIG. 24 (F '), the left side of the first screen 301 There are windows straddling the three surfaces of the plate 301A, the back plate 301D, and the right side plate 301B, and the image of the room where the character protrudes from the first screen 301 is projected and displayed.

  In the notice effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 24 (D ′) to (F ′), the projected image (character image) appears to pop out of the first screen 301, so the player is surprised It can be given to improve the game interest.

  In addition, when projecting the image which pops out of the 1st screen 301, the area which can project an image also about the back surface of the 3rd screen 303 so that the image of the part which pops out of these 1st screen 301 does not become hard to see. (For example, it has the same form as other projection areas and the front surface, is darker than other projection areas and the front surface, and is not noticeable when not projecting, but the projection image is visible form (for example, applying gray paint) It is desirable to

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the shape of the screen unit 300 changes and the screen to be projected is switched, the projection such as the hold storage display as the specific image is stopped, and the hold storage display as the specific image Since etc. are displayed on the effect display device 5, it is possible to prevent misidentification of a specific image such as a pending storage display due to a change in the shape of the screen unit 300.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, in the demonstration effect, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), in the tire mapped so as to correspond to the third screen 303 in the form of a curved plate whose central portion protrudes forward. As shown in the image and the image of the driver's seat mapped so as to correspond to the substantially box shape of the first screen 301 as shown in FIG. 25C, the attraction of the demonstration effect can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the interval image is displayed each time the non-variable display state continues for a predetermined period, whereby the second screen 302 (projected portion) is a specific image such as a frame for pending storage display. It is possible to prevent burn-in.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, in the notice effect, as the number of bent portions straddling the image of the window as the special image increases, the degree of expectation of the big hit increases, so the number of the bent portions straddling the special image Can make the player pay attention to the game, thereby improving the game interest.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, since the screen to be projected is switched from the second screen 302 to the first screen 301 in the screen unit 300, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game, and before the screens to be projected are switched. B1) Since the presentation of the precursor notice shown in FIG. 24 (B2) is performed, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation that the screen to be projected is switched.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, after the warm-up operation of the projection apparatus 400 is completed, the screen unit 300 is initially operated to change the shape. Therefore, before the warm-up operation is completed. The shape of the screen unit 300 is changed, and an image is projected from the projection device 400, so that improper projection can be prevented.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, in the effect device control setting process of S51, the effect control CPU 120 starts the projection device 400 after the character object devices 310A and 310B execute the initial operation, as shown in FIG. Since the start timing is set to start the warm-up operation, it is possible to prevent the power consumption from becoming extremely high when the projection device 400 and the character object devices 310A and 310B are simultaneously started.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of S310 to S316 in the effect symbol variation processing to simultaneously operate the projection by the projection device 400 and the feature devices 310A and 310B. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the power consumption from becoming extremely high due to the projection device 400 and the character devices 310A and 310B operating at the same time.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, since the buffer member 302B is provided on the second screen 302, damage when the first screen 301 and the second screen 302 abut can be prevented.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Be

  For example, in the above embodiment, in the notice effect, the screen unit 300 is changed from the second screen 302 to the first screen 301. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A change pattern for changing from the second screen 302 to the third screen 303 or a change pattern for changing the screen unit 300 from the second screen 302 to the third screen 303 and further from the third screen 303 to the first screen 301 are provided. Depending on the number of times of execution of the change, the big hit expectation or the probability change expectation may be made different.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when changing the screen unit 300, the hold storage display area is changed from the lower area of the second screen 302 to the upper area of the effect display device 5, and the screen unit 300 changes. Although the form which does not display is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, as shown in FIG. 29, for example, the display important for the game such as holding memory display on the first screen 301 after change (A specific image may be displayed). In this case, as shown in FIG. 29, in the case of a screen having a bending portion like the first screen 301, the bending portion should not be straddled. By displaying, it is difficult to make an important display such as a reserved memory display inconspicuous or misidentified by the bent portion or the uneven portion of the screen. It is sufficient. Note that these bent portions are not the portions formed by the respective surfaces as in the first screen 301, and for example, if the screen has a concavo-convex portion, even if it is a bent portion of these concavo-convex portions It may be displayed so as not to straddle the bent portions of these uneven portions.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the same variation in the effect symbol is displayed regardless of whether the variation symbol of the effect symbol is linked to the variation symbol of the first special symbol or linked to the variation symbol of the second special symbol. Although the form which performs change display in an area is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, about change display of the production design interlocked with the first special symbol as shown in FIG. The variation display of the effect pattern performed in one plane formed by the back plate 301D and interlocked with the second special symbol is performed in one plane formed by the lower plate 301C different from the back plate 301D. The player may intuitively recognize whether the interlocking target of the variable display of the effect symbol is the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In this case, the above-described case is described. Pending note As in the display, the fluctuation display of the effect pattern is the bending of these screens by variably displaying the display pattern (displaying a specific image) so as not to straddle the bending portion of the screen (including the bending portion of the uneven portion). It should be done so as not to be misidentified by the department.

  In addition, as the above-mentioned specific image, not only pending storage display (including a pending storage display frame) or variable display of effect symbols, but an image important for the game, for example, a game history of the player, etc. It may be a two-dimensional bar code, a password or the like displayed to allow the player or the like to carry over to a machine or the like, or to allow a player to manage the game on a server or the like.

  Moreover, although the form which displays the image of the room which is not vibrating in advance production or reach production is illustrated to the 1st screen 301 which has a bending part in the said Example, this invention is limited to this It is also possible to project and display an image (video) indicating vibration on the first screen 301 having these bent portions, as shown in FIG. 31, instead of the image shown in FIG. Do not straddle the bends of the screen (including the bends of the asperities) in order to prevent it from becoming difficult to see and to become difficult to understand that it is a vibrating image (video) It should be displayed on the screen. Therefore, as described above, the specific image displayed so as not to cross the bent portion of the screen may include an image (video) indicating that it is vibrating.

  In the above embodiment, the first screen 301, the second screen 302, and the third screen 303 constituting the screen unit 300 are illustrated as a single screen, but the present invention is limited to this. For example, in the case where a screen for hiding a box-like screen is provided at the front, for example, as shown in FIG. 32, the screens provided at these fronts are combined by combining two substantially rectangular screens When projecting on a box-shaped screen, it is preferable that the front screen be unmerged and moved to be stored on both sides of the box-shaped screen. In this way, since the plurality of parts are united to form a horizontally long rectangular screen, the image can be projected largely on a large screen, so the force of the image can be enhanced.

  Although not carried out in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33A, a light emitter such as a backlight capable of planar light emission is provided on the back of the back plate 301D, for example, as described above When the window is displayed in the preview effect, the backlight is made to emit light and the window portion shines very brightly (Fig. 33 (B)), or the window portion does not emit light and the backlight does not emit light. (FIG. 33 (C)) may be used, and the case where the backlight is made to emit light and the case where the backlight is not made to emit light are determined at different ratios depending on whether they are big hit or not. By determining at different rates depending on whether or not the probability change big hit and the probability change big hit, the case of making the backlight emit light and the case of not making the backlight emit big hit expectation Probability variation degree of expectation may be different. As described above, by providing the backlight in the screen unit 300, it is possible to illuminate the screen unit 300 from the back as well by the light from the image projected onto the screen unit 300 which is the projection target. As a result, the screen unit 300 can be made to stand out more, so that the game interest can be improved.

  In the case of providing a backlight in this manner, a material capable of transmitting light and having sufficient mechanical strength, eg, polyethylene, of the entire back plate 301D or only the portion corresponding to the display of the window It may be formed of a terephthalate (PET) resin film or the like.

  In the above embodiment, the embodiment has been described in which the effect display device 5 including the liquid crystal display device whose shape does not change is provided together with the screen unit 300 whose shape changes, but the present invention is not limited thereto. , A fourth screen which does not change the form in the part corresponding to the effect display device 5, and similar to the display content of the effect display device 5, at least in a period when the screen unit 300 changes The display may be projected by the projection device 400 on the fourth screen. The fourth screen may be provided not as the position of the effect display device 5 but as a portion which does not change in the screen unit 300. In other words, the projection device 400 (projection means) has at least the shape of the screen unit 300 for a specific image such as pending storage display that can be projected on the screen unit 300 (projected portion), variable display of effect design, and two-dimensional bar code. When it changes, it may project on the 4th screen which is a non-change part which form does not change. When the fourth screen is provided, the fourth screen and the screen unit 300 constitute a projection target.

  In the embodiment, the change of the shape of the screen unit 300 is performed by switching the screen to be projected, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the screen with one screen unit 300 is used. The shape of the one screen may change to swell or dent.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the mapped image is projected is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these projection images may be unmapped images.

  In the embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine 1 having the first transparent plate 50a covering the gaming board 2 from the front, and the projection device 400 (projection means) capable of projecting an image relating to a game; A projection unit that includes a screen unit 300 (projected portion) on which an image is projected by the above, and a second transparent plate 50b covering the first transparent plate 50a from the front, and the projection device 400 (projection means) outputs projection light Although 401 (light projection part) illustrated the form provided between the 1st transparent board 50a and the 2nd transparent board 50b, the present invention is not limited to this, but projection part 401 (light projection) Part) may not be provided between the first transparent plate 50a and the second transparent plate 50b.

  In the above embodiment, various control boards such as the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 for controlling the game are at positions excluding the front area of the screen unit 300 (projected part) and the screen unit 300 (projected part) It is formed at the lower part of the outer peripheral surface of the cover body 220 which bulges backward, which is a position that is forward of the rear end of the part), that is, a position excluding the back position of the screen unit 300 (projected part). Although the form arrange | positioned in the back surface lower part of the inclined surface 220a or the opening / closing door frame 50 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The arrangement position of various control boards is the screen unit 300 (projected part Any position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be used as long as it is a position excluding the back position of.

  In the embodiment described above, the projection device 400 (projection means) is provided at the upper front position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the upper projecting portion 210A (ridge portion) formed in a bowl shape so as to project forward. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the projection device 400 (projection means) is provided at a portion different from the upper projection 210A (the ridge), for example, at the upper position of the cover 220 Alternatively, only the reflecting mirror may be provided on the upper projecting portion 210A (the ridge portion).

  Although not carried out in the above embodiment, the stage decorative frame 51 and members such as obstacle nails and windmills located around the screen unit 300 (projected portion) are located around the screen unit 300 (projected portion) By setting at least one of a color, a material, and a surface state in which light is less likely to be reflected than a member that does not move, the members positioned around these screen units 300 (projected parts) It may be possible to prevent the projection light and the light from the screen unit 300 (projected portion) from being reflected to reduce the visibility of the image projected on the screen unit 300 (projected portion).

  In addition, not only the members positioned around the screen unit 300 (projected portion) such as the stage decoration frame 51 but also other members not positioned around the screen unit 300 such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are included. The entire pachinko gaming machine 1 is colored carbon such as brown (average reflectance 25%), red (average reflectance 20%), black (average reflectance 4%), etc. You may comprise by the material which light of materials, etc. can not reflect easily.

  Although not implemented in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be provided with an error reporting control means, and the error reporting control means may report the occurrence of an abnormality in the pachinko gaming machine 1, In some cases, even if an attempt is made to notify the screen unit 300 (projected portion) of the opening abnormality of the open / close door frame 50 (open / close door) that covers the main body so as to be openable / closable, In the embodiment described above, since the projection device 400 (projection means) is provided in the opening / closing door frame 50 (opening / closing door), an image notifying an abnormality can not be projected on the screen unit 300 (projected portion). Because it is high, it is provided separately from the screen unit 300 (projected portion) at least while the open / close door frame 50 (open / close door) is open, To effect display device 5 is viewable display unit, it is sufficient to notify the occurrence of abnormality by displaying an error notification image.

  In the embodiment, the passage route through which the game ball (game medium) passes is provided at a position where the game ball passing through the passage route does not block the projection light projected onto the screen unit 300 (projected portion) In this way, it is possible to prevent the projection light from being blocked by the gaming ball passing through the passing route and making it difficult to understand the image, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the passing route is passed The game ball may form a passage path so as to block part of the projection light.

  In the embodiment, the CPU 120 for effect control, which is a projection control means for controlling the projection apparatus 400 (projection means), does not matter whether the openable door frame 50 (openable door) covers the main body so as to open or close. Although the embodiment in which the control of the projection means is performed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least the open / close door frame 50 (open / close door) of the effect control CPU 120 which is the projection control means is opened. During this period, control may be performed to reduce the brightness of the projection light projected from the projection apparatus 400 as compared to the closed period, or to stop the projection by the projection apparatus 400. .

  In the embodiment, the second screen is an intermediate area between the third screen 303 which is a near area near the projection apparatus 400 and the back plate 301D which is a far area far from the projection apparatus 400. Although the form is illustrated according to 302 (the second projection position), the present invention is not limited to this, for example, as the projection apparatus 400, the focus can be automatically corrected on the screen that is automatically projected. You may use a thing.

  In the above embodiment, the warm-up operation of the projection device 400 is executed at the time of start-up, and thereafter, the projection device 400 is continuously put into operation, but the present invention is limited thereto The image relating to the second effect in the screen unit 300 as an operating state in the case where the projection device 400 performs a second effect, for example, in which the degree of expectation in an advantageous state advantageous to the player is higher than the first effect. May be projected by the projection device 400, and in this case, it is provided with determination means for determining whether or not the second effect is performed before the second effect is performed. When it is determined that the second effect is at least performed by the determination means, an operation condition related to the second effect is satisfied, that is, a timing at which an image regarding the second effect is projected. Before that, in advance it is sufficient to start the warm-up operation.

  In the embodiment described above, the projection device 400 is fixedly fixed to the upper projection 210A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the projection device 400 may be, for example, the first screen 301. The movable projection device movably protrudes by a movable unit that moves the first state in which an image can be projected on the (first projected portion) and the second state in which the image can be projected on the second screen 302 (second projected portion) In this case, the projection device 400 may reduce the brightness of the projection light to project an image relating to a game, or at least in a period during which the projection device 400 is moved by the movable means. Do not project the image of.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the projection image projected on the screen unit 300 (projected portion) and the display image displayed on the effect display device 5 do not perform cooperative effects such that they interact with each other. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a linked effect in which a linked effect is executed by the projected image projected by the projection device 400 (projecting means) and the display image displayed by the effect display device 5 (display means). An execution means may be provided, and in this case, control means for performing display control of the effect display device 5 disposed in the vicinity of the screen unit 300 (projected portion) and projection control of the projection device 400 The CPU 120 for effect control, which is the second embodiment, performs, on the effect display device 5 (display means), the brightness of the projected image projected by the projection device 400 (projection means) and the effect display device 5 (display means) when the linked effect is executed. Ri may be performed a control to match the brightness of the image displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the projection device 400 (projection means) is provided on the upper projecting portion 210A formed in a hook shape so as to project forward to the opening and closing door frame 50 (opening and closing door) that covers the main body so as to open and close. Although the form which the projection direction of the projection apparatus 400 (projection means) changes according to opening and closing of the door frame 50 (opening / closing door) is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, These projection apparatuses 400 ( In the projection means, for example, the upper projection 210A capable of projecting the projection device 400 (projection means) is separated and fixed from the opening / closing door frame 50 (opening / closing door) etc., and the opening / closing door frame 50 (opening / closing door) is closed. The image may be provided so as to be able to be projected on the screen unit 300 (projected portion) in either the state or the open state, and not the open / close door frame 50 (open / close door) but the open / close door frame Transfer with the opening and closing of 50 (opening and closing door) By providing the projection device 400 on the game board 2 which does not run, the image is projected onto the screen unit 300 (projected portion) in either the closed or open state of the open / close door frame 50 (open / close door) It may be provided as possible. That is, regardless of whether the projection apparatus 400 is in the closed state or the open state of the opening / closing door frame 50 (opening / closing door), the image can be provided on the screen unit 300 (projected portion) at a position where projection is possible. It is good.

  In the embodiment described above, the projection device 400 is provided on the upper projecting portion 210A of the pachinko gaming machine 1 so as to face the game board 2. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, a reflecting mirror is disposed on the upper projecting portion 210A, and the projection device 400 is provided on the game board 2 side, and the projection light from the projection device 400 is reflected by the reflection mirror to screen unit 300 (projected portion It may be projected on the

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which provided the presentation display apparatus 5 is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, You may make it not provide these presentation display apparatuses 5. FIG.

  Moreover, in the said Example, as shown in FIG. 24, although the form which performs the fluctuation display of a production | presentation pattern in both the screen unit 300 (projected part) and the effect display apparatus 5 was illustrated, this invention is limited to this Instead of this, the variable display of the effect symbols may be performed by only one of the screen unit 300 (projected portion) and the effect display device 5.

  In the above embodiment, the buffer member 302B is provided to cover each side along the left side, the right side and the lower side of the base plate 302A, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, when the base plate 302A abuts on the lower plate 301C of the first screen 301 only at the lower side, the buffer member 302B may be provided only on the abutted lower side.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an effect of giving notice of switching of the projection target part, as shown in FIG. 24 (B1), a character appears and an image (video) to lift and change the second screen 302 Is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the moving direction of the screen moves to the left or right, the character is the moving direction of the screen, right direction or left direction. By moving in the direction, it may be notified that the projection target is switched. In the case where the screen is divided and switched, an effect image (image (video) containing a crack or the like) indicating that the screen is divided may be projected, or an image of the shape of the screen after switching or By projecting an icon or the like, it may be notified that the projection target part will be switched. Furthermore, it is possible to predict that the projection target will be switched by performing a movement such as moving a moving screen a little back and moving a screen a little while not projecting these images etc. Also good.

  In the embodiment, as described above, the period of the initial operation for operation confirmation of the character apparatus 310A, 310B which is a rendering device, the warm-up operation period of the projection device 400, and the initial operation for operation check of the screen unit 300. Although the form which made it not overlap with the period of operation is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is not only these character article devices 310A and 310B, for example, it is other production devices, The period of the initial operation for operation confirmation of the LED 9 for presentation and the speakers 8L, 8R, 8U is also made temporary so as not to overlap the warm-up operation period of the projection device 400 and the period for the initial operation for operation confirmation of the screen unit 300. It may be possible to further prevent the power consumption from becoming extremely high.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the notice effect is illustrated as an example of the effect of changing the screen unit 300, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect of changing the screen unit 300 is a reach For example, by executing as a jackpot promotion promotion described above, it may be executed as a notification for promoting a probability change promotion, or it may be executed during a jackpot during which a variable display is not executed. For example, when it is unclear whether it is a 5-round big hit or a 16-round big hit, it is executed as a round promotion effect informing that it is a 16-round, or a big hit by a variable display executed by a retention memory after a big hit. You may make it perform as a pending inside consecutive house suggestion effect which suggests whether it occurs continuously. Furthermore, in the high probability state, it is a latent state in which it is impossible to determine whether the probability of winning a big hit is high or the normal state (low probability) where the probability of winning a big hit is low (low probability state). It may be executed as an effect that suggests that there is a certain state or a normal state (low probability state).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the embodiment is exemplified in which only the big hit that can obtain many game balls is generated by opening the big winning opening in the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation big hit B is significantly shortened, the opening time of the big winning opening in the round game is remarkably shortened, and the occurrence of the probability variation big hitting B suddenly causes the player not to recognize that the big winning opening is opened. It may be a sudden big hit that appears to have become a definite change state. In addition, when making these definite variation big hit B the high definite probability big hit, the small hit opening the big winning opening with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big hit game of the positive variation big hit B, It is possible to generate a state (so-called latent state) in which it is unclear whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is in the high certainty state or the low certainty state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, although the form in which the starting winning opening is made into two, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the starting winning opening is The number of start winning openings may be three or more.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the special symbol two in 1st special drawing and 2nd special drawing is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Only one special symbol is one It is good also as three or more special symbols.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko game machine is applied as an example of a game machine, but the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using, for example, a game value In addition, the variation display result is derived on the effect display device or the reel capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified respectively, and one game is ended by the variation display result derived on the effect display device. The present invention is also applicable to slot machines in which winning is possible. The game area when the present invention is applied to a slot machine includes a screen unit disposed behind a transparent plate provided on a gaming machine frame for closing the front of the slot machine.

  Further, in the above embodiment, although a mode in which no substrate is disposed in the rear area of the screen unit 300 is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the projection device 400 and the screen unit 300 In the case where a sufficient distance can be secured, the substrate may be disposed in the rear area of the screen unit 300.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B respectively variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol as a variable display result, and then stop the final stop symbol Although the present invention is intended to be displayed, the present invention is not limited to this, and after displaying a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner without including the final stop symbol as a variable display result, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be That is, the final stop symbol to be the variation display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variation display.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 4A 1st special symbol indicator 4B 2nd special symbol indicator 5 effect display device 11 main board 12 effect control board 100 microcomputer for game control 120 CPU for effect control
220 cover body 300 screen unit 301 first screen 302 second screen 303 third screen 400 projection device

Claims (4)

A gaming machine having a first transparent plate that covers the gaming area from the front ,
Projection means capable of projecting an image;
A portion to which an image is projected by the projection means, and a portion to be projected having at least one bending portion;
A second transparent plate covering the first transparent plate from the front;
Equipped with
The projection means is provided at a position where the projection light passes through the first transparent plate without passing through the second transparent plate, and the specific image which can be projected onto the projection portion is straddled over the bending portion. A game machine characterized by projecting so as not to. A gaming machine capable of controlling an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived as a display result of the variable display,
The projection means can project the special image so as to straddle the bending portion,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the special image is projected, the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state is different according to the number of the bending portions that the special image straddles. The projection portion is changeable into a first shape and a second shape different from the first shape, and
A demonstration effect execution means for executing a demonstration effect when the condition for executing the demonstration effect is satisfied;
In the demonstration effect, the demonstration effect execution means performs an effect according to the shape of the projection portion by causing the projection means to project an image according to the shape of the projection portion in the demonstration effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising an illumination unit provided on a back surface of the projection portion to illuminate the projection portion from the back surface.

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