JP6706243B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a luminous body for performance.

Gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines perform a lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the starting opening or the player's operation of the start lever, and the lottery results are displayed in a variable manner on the screen. Is informed.

If the lottery result is a win, the winning game is played after the variable display result has become the specific display mode (the display mode of the winning). In this hit game, since a large amount of game media such as game balls and medals can be obtained, the player is playing the game for the purpose of carrying out the hit game.

For this reason, a gaming machine is generally used in which an effect or a notice that suggests that the variable display result may be a specific display mode is displayed on the screen to give the player an expectation for a hit (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2016-154682, A

The gaming machine of Patent Document 1 is characterized by the light emission color of the LED (light emitting body), the color and pattern of the character appearing on the screen, and the effect associated with the degree of expectation of hitting, but the effect image changes on the screen. However, the light emitting area of the LED was always constant, and the interest in the game was low.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game by the light emitting mode.

The gaming machine of the first invention is a lottery means capable of executing a lottery for winning or failing when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols based on a lottery result by the lottery means, and a plurality of A plurality of decorative members having a light emitting body, and a light emission control means capable of controlling the light emission of the plurality of light emitting bodies, the plurality of symbols when the reach effect is executed in a predetermined variation pattern. substantially central portion is capable of displaying an emission image extending as a substantially straight line in the display area of said display means, said light emission control means, before symbol plurality of decorative members of at least two symbols which constitute the reach state of have a predetermined width of the inner first decorative portions substantially straight being provided to be continuous with the light-emitting image emits light, the plurality of such other decorative portion other than the first decorative part does not emit light It is characterized by performing effect light emission control for controlling light emission of the light emitter.

A fourth invention is, in the gaming machine of the second invention or the third invention, preferably, the first decorative portion is provided in a pair in a peripheral portion of the display means.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

The front side perspective view showing the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. The perspective view of the back side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine of FIG. The front view of the game board of the pachinko game machine of FIG. The front view which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine of FIG. The front view which shows the pachinko game machine in the state which removed the frame decoration part. Sectional drawing which shows a 1st frame decoration LED, a left frame decoration board, a diffusion cover, and a light-diffusion part. The block diagram which shows the structure of the control apparatus of the pachinko game machine of FIG. The block diagram which shows an effect control board and a decoration LED. The figure explaining various flags set at the time of the end of a special game. The flowchart which shows the game management process performed by the main control side. The flowchart which shows the special symbol management process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special design fluctuation start processing in Figure 11 (the first half). Flowchart showing the special symbol variation start processing in FIG. 11 (second half). The front view which shows the main part of the pachinko game machine in the state which displayed the production which a ninja and a dragon push. The flowchart (first half) which shows the process during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. The flowchart (the latter half) which shows the process during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special electric auditors product management processing in FIG. The flowchart which shows the jackpot start process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special electric auditors product operation start process in FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a process during operation of the special electric auditors product in FIG. 15. The flowchart which shows the special electric auditors product operation continuation determination process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the jackpot completion process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the main process performed by the sub-control side. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by the subcontrol side. The front view which shows the principal part of the pachinko game machine in the state which notified right-handedness of 2nd Embodiment. The front view which shows the principal part of the pachinko game machine in the state which instructed the button operation of 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the 1st rainbow light emission pattern of 3rd Embodiment. The figure which shows the 2nd rainbow light emission pattern of 3rd Embodiment. The figure which shows the 3rd rainbow light emission pattern of 3rd Embodiment. The figure which shows the 1st-4th center decoration part in the state light-emitted by the 3rd rainbow light emission pattern of 3rd Embodiment. The figure which shows the 4th rainbow light emission pattern of 3rd Embodiment. The figure which shows the 1st-4th center decoration part in the state light-emitted by the 4th rainbow light emission pattern of 3rd Embodiment. The front view which shows the pachinko game machine in the state which displayed the red light emission image extended in the horizontal direction of 5th Embodiment. The front view which shows the pachinko game machine in the state which displayed the red light emission image extended in the longitudinal direction of 5th Embodiment.

First, an outline of the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.

The gaming machine of the present embodiment, a lottery means capable of executing a lottery with or without winning the establishment of a predetermined condition, a display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols based on a lottery result by the lottery means, and a plurality of A plurality of decorative members having a light-emitting body, and a light-emission control means capable of controlling light emission of the plurality of light-emitting bodies, the light-emission control means, when a predetermined effect is performed, Performing production light emission control for controlling the light emission of the plurality of light emitters so that the substantially linear first decoration portion having a predetermined width emits light and the decoration portions other than the first decoration portion do not emit light. It is characterized by

According to this configuration, when the predetermined effect is performed, the substantially linear first decorative portion is caused to emit light, and the other decorative portions are not allowed to emit light. Therefore, all the decorative portions including the first decorative portion It is possible to provide a more entertaining effect as compared with the one that emits light in some form. In addition, since the light emission of the plurality of light emitters of the first decoration section can be controlled to make the predetermined effect stand out without particularly intense lighting or blinking, the player does not feel the light emission control annoying. .. The first decorative portion is a concept including a slightly curved shape.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is preferable that the predetermined effect is performed in a display area of the display means, and the first decoration section is provided so as to be integrated with the predetermined effect. ..

According to this configuration, since the first decoration portion is provided integrally with the display area of the display unit, the first decoration portion that is emitting light and the predetermined effect are integrated, and a more effective effect is provided. can do. It should be noted that the term “continuous” is a concept that includes a gap.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is preferable that the predetermined effect is a luminescent image continuous with the luminescence of the first decoration section.

According to this configuration, by displaying the luminescent image on the display unit so as to be continuous with the luminescence of the first decoration portion, it is possible to further enhance the predetermined effect. For example, if the color of the luminescent image displayed on the display unit is matched with the luminescent color of the first decoration portion, the predetermined effect can be made more prominent.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is preferable that the first decorative portion is provided in a pair in the peripheral portion of the display means.

According to this configuration, when the predetermined effect is performed, for example, the pair of first decorative portions provided in the peripheral portion emit light so as to sandwich the display unit, so that the predetermined effect is more prominent. be able to.

[First Embodiment]
First, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, a front frame 3 pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable, and a front door 5. The front frame 3 has a frame shape, and the game board 4 (see FIG. 3) can be attached to the opening. A glass plate 6 is fitted in the center of the front door 5 so that the game board 4 can be visually recognized from the outside.

Two speakers 7 are provided above the front door 5. The speaker 7 is a sound output unit that outputs effect sound effects associated with the game to the outside. In addition, on the left and right sides and the upper part of the front door 5, a frame decoration portion 8a made of an inverted U-shaped transparent resin is provided, and a frame decoration LED 8b (not shown) is provided inside the frame decoration portion 8a. There is.

Although details will be described with reference to FIG. 5, the frame decoration LED 8b includes first frame decoration LED8b-1 to 30th frame decoration LED8b-30 as a light emitting body, and first frame decoration LED8b-1 to 30th frame decoration LED8b-. 30 is light-emitted and blinked by the effect control board side CPU 251 (see FIG. 7) which will be described later, and makes the frame decoration portion 8a emit and blink.

A front plate 9 is provided below the front door 5, and its left end is pivotally attached to the front frame 3 so as to be openable. The front plate 9 is provided with a firing handle 10 for operating the firing mechanism, an upper storage tray 11 for storing game balls, a lower storage tray 12, and the like.

An operation button 13 is provided on the surface of the upper storage tray 11 so that the operation is enabled when the built-in lamp is turned on. The operation button 13 can change the effect mode by the player pressing the button down when the operation is valid. The operation button 13 is also used when switching from the game screen to the menu screen for making various settings.

Further, a direction key portion 14 is provided on the surface portion of the upper storage tray 11. The direction key unit 14 is used when selecting any setting item from the menu screen or when selecting the volume or BGM during the game.

Further, the front door 5 may be provided with a fan for blowing air. This fan can blow air to the player as a preliminary announcement effect for a big hit.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a frame-like back mechanism board 16 that holds the game board 4 from the back side is attached. A game ball storage tank 17 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball supply device (not shown) of the pachinko hall side island facility is provided on the upper part of the back mechanism board 16.

Further, a game ball payout device 19 for paying out the game balls is provided at the lower inclined end of the tank rail 18 for guiding the balls from the game ball storage tank 17. Further, at a corner of the back mechanism board 16, an external terminal board 21 for electrically connecting to a hall computer (see FIG. 7) that collectively manages all the gaming machines in the pachinko hall, a terminal board case 22. It is stored and provided in.

In addition, a transparent back cover 23 mounted on the back side of the game board 4 is provided substantially in the center of the back mechanism board 16, and a transparent performance control in which a performance control board 25 is housed in the back cover 23. A substrate case 25a and a transparent liquid crystal control substrate case 26a accommodating the liquid crystal control substrate 26 are provided.

A volume switch 31 is provided in an intermediate portion between the effect control board 25 and the liquid crystal control board 26. By rotating the knob part, the volume can be set in 10 steps.

A transparent main control board case 24a housing the main control board 24 is provided below the liquid crystal control board case 26a. The main control board 24 centrally controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Since the main control board 24 is connected to various switches and sensors, it receives these detection signals and performs various processes.

A RAM clear switch 27 is provided on the main control board 24. By turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 27, the stored contents of the RAM area are erased, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial state.

The effect control board 25 receives various control commands transmitted from the main control board 24, and controls the effect, for example, by the liquid crystal display device 36, which will be described later, based on the control commands.

Below the main control board case 24a, a transparent power supply board case 28a containing a power supply board 28 and a transparent payout control board case 29a containing a payout control board 29 are arranged.

Further, at a position corresponding to the launch handle 10, a launch control board 30 is provided on the rear side of a game ball launching device (not shown) including a hitting mallet for hitting the game ball and a launching motor for driving the hitting mallet. ..

Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the game board 4 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 4 is formed of a substantially square panel, and the game area 4a on the board surface is a center ornament 34a fixed to the front surface of the decorative plate 4b with screws or the like, a left corner ornament. It is partitioned and formed by members such as the body 34b and the right corner decoration body 34c. The ornaments 34a to 34c are integrally formed by injection molding using a hard resin material such as polycarbonate.

An opening is formed in the center of the game board 4, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is arranged in this opening. The liquid crystal display device 36 is a display device that displays various effects such as a design in which various numbers and characters are drawn, a background image, and reach according to a game.

Below the liquid crystal display device 36 of the game board 4, a first special symbol starting port 38a is arranged. The game ball flowing down the game area 4a is drawn by winning the first special symbol start opening 38a, and the special symbol display device 43a, which will be described later, displays a variation of the special symbol. Further, the liquid crystal display device 36 also displays the effect including the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol.

Further, on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 36, a normal symbol starting gate 40a is arranged. The normal symbol starting gate 40a is a winning device that triggers the starting of the normal symbol. A lottery is performed by the game ball passing through the normal symbol starting gate 40a, and the normal symbol changes on the normal symbol display device 43b described later.

Below the first special symbol starting port 38a of the game board 4, the second special symbol starting port 38b is arranged. The second special symbol starting port 38b is provided with a guide plate 38c, and when the guide plate 38c protrudes forward, the game ball easily wins. The guide plate 38c protrudes a predetermined number of times and a predetermined time when the normal symbol lottery is won. Below, the device which combined the 2nd special symbol starting port 38b and the guide plate 38c may be called an ordinary electric accessory (electric tulip or abbreviated as "Den Chu").

On the right side of the second special symbol starting port 38b, the special winning device 39 is arranged. The big winning device 39 has an opening/closing door through which a game ball can enter when it falls to the front side. At the time of a big hit, a so-called right hit is performed, in which the game ball is hit to the right side of the game area 4a.

As will be described later in detail, the big winning device 39 is a winning device that is opened for a predetermined time in a special game that occurs when a special symbol lottery is won, that is, a big hit. By winning a game ball at a special winning opening (not shown) inside the special winning device 39, it is possible to obtain a large number of prize balls.

Above the right side of the game area 4a, a special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are arranged. The special symbol display device 43a is composed of a 7-segment LED, changes the special symbol triggered by the winning of the special symbol starting ports 38a, 38b, and displays the lottery result. In addition, the remaining one (right) displays the number of reserved balls of the special symbol and the normal symbol, and the time saving state.

The normal symbol display device 43b is a display device composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the normal symbol is started upon the winning of the normal symbol starting gate 40a, and the lottery result is displayed by lighting the LED.

On the left side of the game area 4a, a windmill 41 for changing the flow direction of the game balls and a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. In addition, a general winning opening 42 is arranged below the game area 4a. When the game balls enter the general winning opening 42, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

On the leftmost side of the game area 4a, a guide rail 44 extending in a substantially vertical direction is arranged to guide the game ball shot by the shooting mechanism to the game area 4a. The guide rail 44 is composed of two metal-belt-shaped outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b.

A space extending vertically between the two outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b forms a launch passage 45 through which a game ball launched from the launch mechanism passes. At the upper end of the inner guide rail 44b, a return ball prevention piece 46 that allows passage of the launch ball in the launch direction (game area 4a side) and blocks passage in the return direction (launch passage 45 side) is provided. ing. Further, an out-ball collecting port 47 and a ball pulling portion 48 for introducing the out-ball into the out-ball collecting port 47 are formed at the lowermost part of the inner guide rail 44b.

The center ornament body 34a is provided with first to fourth center ornament parts 51a to 54a made of colored transparent resin that form the characters of "ninja legend". The first to fourth center decoration parts 51a to 54a are individually provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction.

The first center decoration part 51a forms the character "nin", and the second center decoration part 52a forms the character "person." In addition, the third center decoration portion 53a forms the character of "transmission", and the fourth center decoration portion 54a forms the character of "theory."

Behind the first center decoration part 51a, a first center decoration LED 51b, a first center middle decoration LED 51c, and a first center lower decoration LED 51d (see FIG. 8) are attached to a first center decoration substrate (not shown). ing. Hereinafter, the first center upper decoration LED 51b, the first center middle decoration LED 51c, and the first center lower decoration LED 51d are collectively referred to as first center decoration LEDs 51b to 51d.

The 1st center decoration LED 51b irradiates light and makes the upper 1/3 range of the 1st center decoration part 51a emit light. The first center decoration LED 51c irradiates light to emit light in the middle 1/3 range of the first center decoration portion 51a. The first under-center decoration LED 51d emits light to cause the lower 1/3 range of the first center decoration portion 51a to emit light.

The first center decoration LEDs 51b to 51d are composed of full-color LEDs and can be individually controlled (emission color or emission mode). For example, it is possible to control the first upper center decoration LED 51b to emit red light, the first center middle decoration LED 51c to emit orange color, and the first lower center decoration LED 51d to emit yellow color.

Similarly, behind the second center decoration portion 52a, a second center upper decoration LED 52b, a second center middle decoration LED 52c, and a second center lower decoration LED 52d that cause the upper portion, the middle portion, and the lower portion of the second center decoration portion 52a to emit light. (See FIG. 8) is attached to a second center decoration substrate (not shown). Below, 2nd center decoration LED52b, 2nd center decoration LED52c, and 2nd center decoration LED52d are collectively called 2nd center decoration LED52b-52d.

Behind the third center decoration part 53a, a third center decoration LED53b, a third center decoration LED53c, and a third center decoration LED53d (FIG. 8) that cause the upper part, the middle part, and the lower part of the third center decoration part 53a to emit light. (See) is attached to the third center decorative substrate (not shown). Below, 3rd center decoration LED53b, 3rd center decoration LED53c, and 3rd center decoration LED53d are collectively called 3rd center decoration LED53b-53d.

Behind the fourth center decoration portion 54a, a fourth center upper decoration LED 54b, a fourth center middle decoration LED 54c, and a fourth center lower decoration LED 54d (FIG. 8) that cause the upper, middle and lower parts of the fourth center decoration portion 54a to emit light. Is attached to the fourth center decorative substrate (not shown). Hereinafter, the fourth center upper decoration LED 54b, the fourth center middle decoration LED 54c, and the fourth center lower decoration LED 54d are collectively referred to as fourth center decoration LEDs 54b to 54d.

In addition, the 1st-4th center decoration boards are attached to the 1st-4th center decoration parts 51a-54a, and when the 1st-4th center decoration parts 51a-54a move up and down, they move together.

In addition, a diffusing section for diffusing light is provided in front of the first center decoration LEDs 51b to 51d, the second center decoration LEDs 52b to 52d, the third center decoration LEDs 53b to 53d, and the fourth center decoration LEDs 54b to 54d. May be.

1st center decoration LED51b-51d, 2nd center decoration LED52b-52d, 3rd center decoration LED53b-53d, and 4th center decoration LED54b-54d, production control with the fluctuation indication and advance notice indication of the design in each game The substrate side CPU 251 (see FIG. 7) controls the emission color and emission mode. By this control, it is possible to excite the production.

On the left side of the liquid crystal display device 36 of the game board 4, a left decorative portion 56a made of colored transparent resin and first to fourth left decorative LEDs 56b to 56e for irradiating light to cause the left decorative portion 56a to emit light are provided. ing. The left decoration portion 56a is provided on the front side of the first to fourth left decoration LEDs 56b to 56e so as not to project from the front surface of the game board 4. Further, as will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5, the left decorative portion 56a extends in the left-right direction at a substantially central position in the up-down direction of the variable display symbols.

On the right side of the liquid crystal display device 36 of the game board 4, a right decorative portion 57a made of colored transparent resin and first to fourth right decorative LEDs 57b to 57e that emit light to illuminate the right decorative portion 57a are provided. ing. The right decoration portion 57a is provided in front of the first to fourth right decoration LEDs 57b to 57e so as not to project from the front surface of the game board 4. The right decorative portion 57a also extends in the left-right direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction of the variable display pattern.

Below the liquid crystal display device 36 of the game board 4, a lower decorative portion 58a made of colored transparent resin and first to fifth lower decorative LEDs 58b to 58f for irradiating light to cause the lower decorative portion 58a to emit light are provided. Has been. The lower decorative portion 58a is provided on the front side of the first to fifth lower decorative LEDs 58b to 58f so as not to project from the front surface of the game board 4. The lower decorative portion 58a extends in the up-down direction at a substantially central position in the left-right direction of the right-side symbol among the three columns of variable-display symbols.

The center ornament 34a is provided with an upper decorative portion 59a made of a colored transparent resin, and first to fifth upper decorative LEDs 59b to 59f that emit light to cause the upper decorative portion 59a to emit light. The upper decorative portion 59a is provided on the front side of the first to fifth upper decorative LEDs 59b to 59f. The upper decorative portion 59a also extends in the up-down direction at a substantially central position in the left-right direction of the symbol on the right side of the three columns of the variable display symbols.

The first to fourth left decoration LEDs 56b to 56e, the first to fourth right decoration LEDs 57b to 57e, the first to fifth lower decoration LEDs 58b to 58f, and the first to fifth upper decoration LEDs 59b to 59f are composed of full-color LEDs. Then, it is attached to an upper decorative substrate (not shown) and individually controlled (emission color and emission mode) by the effect control substrate CPU 251.

In addition, in front of the first to fourth left decoration LEDs 56b to 56e, the first to fourth right decoration LEDs 57b to 57e, the first to fifth lower decoration LEDs 58b to 58f, and the first to fifth upper decoration LEDs 59b to 59, A diffusing unit for diffusing light may be provided.

3 and 4, the above-described first to fourth left decoration LEDs 56b to 56e, first to fourth right decoration LEDs 57b to 57e, first to fifth lower decoration LEDs 58b to 58f, and first to fifth upper decorations. The LEDs 59b to 59f are shown by solid lines.

As shown in FIG. 5, the left frame decoration unit 61 and the upper frame are provided inside the inverted U-shaped transparent resin frame decoration portion 8a (see FIG. 4) provided on the left and right sides and the upper portion of the front door 5. A frame decoration unit 62 and a right frame decoration unit 63 are provided.

The left frame decoration unit 61 emits and blinks the left side portion of the frame decoration portion 8a, and includes a left frame decoration substrate 61a and a diffusion cover 61b that covers the left frame decoration substrate 61a. The first frame decoration LED 8b-1 to the eleventh frame decoration LED 8b-11 are mounted on the left frame decoration substrate 61a.

As shown in FIG. 6, the diffusion cover 61b diffuses the light emitted from the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the eleventh frame decoration LED8b-11 and transmits the light forward, and the first frame decoration LED8b- A light diffusion portion 61c is formed at each position corresponding to the 1st to 11th frame decoration LEDs 8b-11. The light diffusing unit 61c diffuses the light from the corresponding LEDs.

The upper frame decoration unit 62 emits light and blinks the upper part of the frame decoration portion 8a, and includes an upper frame decoration substrate 62a and a diffusion cover 62b that covers the upper frame decoration substrate 62a. The 12th frame decoration LED8b-12 to the 21st frame decoration LED8b-21 are mounted on the upper frame decoration board 62a.

The diffusion cover 62b diffuses the light emitted from the twelfth frame decoration LED8b-12 to the twenty-first frame decoration LED8b-21 and transmits the light forward, and the twelfth frame decoration LED8b-12 to the twenty-first frame decoration LED8b. A light diffusion portion 62c is formed at each position corresponding to -21. The diffusion cover 62b and the light diffusion portion 62c are configured similarly to the diffusion cover 61b and the light diffusion portion 61c, and the light diffusion portion 62c diffuses the light from the corresponding LEDs.

The right frame decoration unit 63 emits light and blinks the right side portion of the frame decoration portion 8a, and includes a right frame decoration substrate 63a and a diffusion cover 63b that covers the right frame decoration substrate 63a. The 22nd frame decoration LED8b-22 to the 30th frame decoration LED8b-30 are mounted on the right frame decoration substrate 63a.

The diffusion cover 63b diffuses the light emitted from the 22nd frame decoration LED8b-22 to the 30th frame decoration LED8b-30 and transmits the light forward, and the 22nd frame decoration LED8b-22 to the 30th frame decoration LED8b. A light diffusion portion 63c is formed at each position corresponding to -30. The diffusion cover 63b and the light diffusion portion 63c are configured similarly to the diffusion cover 61b and the light diffusion portion 61c, and the light diffusion portion 63c diffuses the light from the corresponding LEDs.

In addition, in FIG. 5, the above-mentioned 1st frame decoration LED8b-1~30th frame decoration LED8b-30 and each frame decoration board 61a-63a are shown with the solid line.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Note that, in FIG. 7, a relay board for relaying a signal and a part of members not related to the present invention are omitted.

This control device is mainly composed of a main control board 24 that controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a centralized manner, and an effect control board 25 that receives a command from the main control board 24 and controls an effect. The power supply board 28 is connected to each board including the main control board 24, receives an AC voltage 24V from an external power supply, converts the AC voltage into a DC voltage, and supplies the DC voltage to each board.

The main control board 24 includes a main control board side CPU 241, a ROM 242, and a RAM 243 therein. The main control board side CPU 241 is a so-called processor unit, and performs a lottery process of whether or not to generate a big hit, creates a control command from the information of the determined fluctuation pattern and stop pattern, and transmits the control command to the effect control board 25. Perform processing.

The ROM 242 is a storage unit that stores a control program that describes a series of gaming machine control procedures, control data, and the like. The RAM 243 is a storage unit having a work area for temporarily storing the data set by the processing of the main control board CPU 241.

A RAM clear switch 27, a first starting winning opening sensor 38d, a second starting winning opening sensor 38e, a special winning opening sensor 39a, a starting gate passage sensor 40b, and a general winning opening sensor 42a are connected to the main control board 24. The detection signal of the sensor can be received.

In addition, when a magnet or the like is brought close to the pachinko gaming machine 1, a magnetic sensor for detecting magnetism, a radio wave sensor for detecting a strong electric wave emitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 are given. A vibration sensor or the like for detecting strong vibration may be provided.

Further, the special symbol display device 43a and the normal symbol display device 43b are connected to the main control board 24, and the random number information acquired by the lottery process by the main control board side CPU 241 is transmitted to each of the symbol display devices 43a and 43b. ..

Further, to the main control board 24, an external terminal board 21 having terminals for connecting to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is connected. Various information such as a big hit in the game, the number of winnings, the number of games, etc. are transmitted from the main control board 24 to the hall computer via the external terminal board 21.

Further, a payout control board 29 is connected to the main control board 24. Since the lower storage tray full sensor 12c and the door opening sensor 20 are connected to the dispensing control board 29, when these sensors detect an abnormality, a detection signal is transmitted from the dispensing control board 29 to the main control board 24. .. In addition, to the payout control board 29, the game ball payout device 19 and the launch control board 30 (further connected to the launch device 10a) are connected.

Next, the effect control board 25 includes an effect control board side CPU 251, a ROM 252, and a RAM 253 inside. The effect control board side CPU 251 is a so-called processor unit, receives the control command transmitted from the main control board 24, and performs processing for controlling various effects based on the control command.

The ROM 252 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of effect control procedures, effect data, and the like. Further, the RAM 253 is a storage unit having a work area for temporarily storing the data set by the processing of the effect control board side CPU 251.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, on the effect control board 25, the speaker 7, the frame decoration LED 8b including the first frame decoration LED 8b-1 to the 30th frame decoration LED 8b-30, the first center decoration LED 51b to 51d, Second center decoration LEDs 52b to 52d, third center decoration LEDs 53b to 53d, fourth center decoration LEDs 54b to 54d, first to fourth left decoration LEDs 56b to 56e, first to fourth right decoration LEDs 57b to 57e, first to first The fifth lower decoration LEDs 58b to 58f and the first to fifth upper decoration LEDs 59b to 59f are connected. The effect control board side CPU 251 of the effect control board 25 controls the sound effect of the speaker 7 and the light emitting operation of each LED to enhance the effect. The effect control board side CPU 251 corresponds to the “light emission control means” of the present invention.

Moreover, the operation button 13 and the direction key unit 14 are connected to the effect control board 25. The production control board 25 transmits a signal for lighting the built-in lamp to the operation button 13 during the effective period of the operation button 13. Then, when the player presses the operation button 13 during the effective period, the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25, and the effect or the like displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 is changed.

The direction key unit 14 is composed of an up key, a right key, a down key and a left key (see FIG. 1). When the direction key unit 14 is also operated, a detection signal thereof is transmitted to the effect control board 25.

Further, a liquid crystal control board 26 is connected to the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control board 26 receives commands from the effect control board 25 and controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 36.

The liquid crystal control board 26 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 261, a liquid crystal control ROM 262, a liquid crystal control RAM 263, a video display processor VDP 264, an image data ROM 265, and a VRAM 266 inside.

The liquid crystal control CPU 261 is a so-called processor unit, and generates liquid crystal control data necessary for display control based on the liquid crystal control command received from the effect control board 25. The data is also output to the video display processor VDP264.

The liquid crystal control ROM 262 is a storage unit that stores a program that describes the operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU 261, and the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is a storage unit that functions as a work area or a buffer memory.

The video display processor VDP 264 is a processor that performs image processing of image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The image data ROM 265 is a storage unit that stores the image data necessary for the video display processor VDP 264 to perform image processing, and the VRAM 266 is a storage unit that temporarily stores the image data that is image-processed by the video display processor VDP 264. is there.

With the above configuration, the liquid crystal control board 26 performs image processing based on the liquid crystal control command transmitted from the effect control board 25, and displays the effect image and the moving image on the liquid crystal display device 36.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the jackpot type of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and various flags set at the end of the special game (big hit game) will be described.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, among the decorative patterns of “1” to “9”, a jackpot by a probability variation pattern (for example, a decoration pattern of “3” and “7”) and a non-probability variation pattern (for example, “3”) , There are two types of big hits by decorative patterns other than "7". Each symbol is variably displayed in three columns (left column, center column, right column), and when the same symbols are aligned in three columns (for example, "777"), it becomes a big hit. The three columns that are variably displayed stop in the order of the left column, the right column, and the central column, and the left and right columns stop at the same symbol, and the state in which the symbols in the central column are variably displayed is reach.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played in the normal mode, the time saving mode, and the probability variation mode. The normal mode is a lottery with a low probability (eg, 1/100 "big hit"). The time saving mode has the same lottery probability as the normal mode, but it is a gaming state in which the time for variable display of the symbols is shortened, and the opening/closing member of the ordinary electric auditors is frequently released from the normal mode (with the electric chew support). , The game ball is easy to start winning. The probability variation mode is a lottery with a higher probability (for example, 1/10 is a “big hit”) than the normal mode and the time saving mode, and is in a state with electric chew support.

The special game by the probability variation pattern big hit is composed of, for example, all 15 rounds, and the special game by the non-probability variation pattern big hit may be all 15 rounds, but is basically composed of fewer rounds. After the probability variation pattern big hit ends, the game state becomes the probability variation mode. The probability variation mode ends when 50 games have been played. The probability variation mode may be a mode that continues until the next big hit.

Next, the non-probability variation pattern big hit will be described focusing on the part different from the probability variation pattern big hit. The special game by the non-probability variation big hit consists of, for example, all 10 rounds. Further, after the end, the game state becomes the time saving mode. The time saving mode of the present embodiment ends when 30 games have been played.

Next, various flags that are set after the completion of any special game of probability variation symbol big hit, non-probability variation symbol big hit. As shown in FIG. 9, "5AH" is set in the universal power transmission extension state flag, the universal figure time saving transition state flag, the universal figure probability variation transition state flag, and the special figure time saving transition state flag. “5AH” means that the flag is on.

In the case of the probability variation symbol big hit, "5AH" is set to the special figure probability variation transition state flag. On the other hand, in the case of non-probability variation symbol big hit, since it does not shift to the probability variation mode after the end of the special game, "00H" is set to the special figure probability variation transition state flag. "00H" means that the flag is off.

Even in the case of a non-probable variation big hit, it will be in a state where there is electric chu support. Therefore, the above-mentioned general figure probability variation transition state flag is set to "5AH" regardless of the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol.

Further, in the case of the probability variation symbol big hit, "50" is set to the special figure time reduction number counter and the special figure probability fluctuation number counter, and in the case of non-probability variation symbol big hit, "30" is set to the special figure time reduction number counter, “0” is set to the special figure probability variation counter. Here, "50" and "30" mean a game of 50 times and 30 times, and "0" means that the game in the special figure probability variation is 0 times, that is, not played.

The values of the special figure time saving counter and the special figure probability variation counter can be changed. For example, in the case of a probability variation symbol big hit, if "100" is set to the special figure time reduction number counter and the special figure probability variation number counter, after the special game ends, the mode shifts to the probability variation mode of 100 times.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10, a game management process performed on the main control side will be described. The game management process described below is a timer interrupt process executed for the main loop on the main control side when the power-on process ends normally.

First, the main control board 24 performs a timer management process (step S10). The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of timers such as a special symbol auditors product operation timer, and measures the time relating to each game.

The main control board 24 manages a large number of timers by updating various timers (subtracting timers) according to the processing state. Then, it progresses to step S20.

In step S20, the main control board 24 performs prize ball management processing. This is a process performed when the game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first and second special symbol starting ports 37a, 37b and the general winning port 42. For example, the general winning opening sensor 42a inside the general winning opening 42 detects a game ball and sends a ball detection signal to the main control board 24.

When the main control board 24 receives the above-mentioned signal, it sends a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls toward the payout control board 29 (further, the game ball payout device 19). After receiving the control signal, the game ball payout device 19 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to the upper storage tray 11 (the lower storage tray 12 when the upper storage tray 11 is full). Then, it progresses to step S30.

In step S30, the main control board 24 normally performs a symbol management process. This is a process performed when the game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 passes through the normal symbol starting gate 40a. Specifically, the starting gate passage sensor 40b inside the normal design starting gate 40a detects a game ball that has passed through the gate, and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24.

When the main control board 24 receives the above-mentioned signal, it normally acquires a random value of the symbol. A maximum of four random numbers can be stored in the lottery, and the random numbers can be selected in the stored order.

Further, the main control board 24 normally transmits a control signal to the symbol display device 43b. In the normal symbol display device 43b, the normal symbol is changed by blinking the LED, and the normal symbol stops after displaying a winning or losing mode according to the lottery result after a lapse of a predetermined time. Then, it progresses to step S40.

In step S40, the main control board 24 performs an ordinary electric accessory management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of the ordinary electric accessory according to the lottery result of the ordinary symbol. In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol is stopped in a hit mode, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal to the solenoid for the normal electric accessory, and the second special symbol is started for a predetermined time. The opening/closing member of the mouth 37b is opened.

The main control board 24 closes the opening/closing member when the predetermined time has elapsed, or when the predetermined upper limit number of game balls has been won in the second special symbol starting opening 37b before the predetermined time has elapsed. The control signal of is transmitted to the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory. As a result, the opening/closing member is closed. Then, it progresses to step S50.

In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol is stopped in a detached state, the opening/closing member is not opened, the main control board 24 does nothing, and the normal electric auditors game process is performed. To finish.

In step S50, the main control board 24 performs a special symbol management process. This is a process performed when the game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol starting port 37a or the second special symbol starting port 37b.

Although details will be described later, when the start winning hole sensors 37c and 37d detect a game ball, the starting winning hole sensors 37c and 37d transmit a ball detection signal to the main control board 24, and the main control board 24 receives the ball detection signal. In response to this, for example, one random number value is acquired from 600 random number values (lottery for special symbols), and an effect mode for the acquired random number value is determined.

The main control board 24 transmits an effect command to the special symbol display device 43a. In the special symbol display device 43a, the change of the special symbol by the 7-segment LED is performed, and the special symbol is stopped in a manner of hitting or falling according to the lottery result after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the variation of the special symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 as a decorative symbol which can be surely recognized by the player. Then, it progresses to step S60.

Finally, in step S60, the main control board 24 performs a special electric auditors product management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of the special winning device 39 (hereinafter also referred to as a special electric auditors product) based on the result of the special symbol lottery.

Although details will be described later, when the special symbol is stopped in a hit mode, a so-called big hit is given, and a special game of a predetermined number of rounds is given to the player. In the special symbol management process (step S50), if the special symbol is stopped in the disengagement mode, the special electric auditors product management process is immediately ended. When the special electric auditors product management process ends, the game management process also ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a special symbol management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special symbol management process (FIG. 10: step S50), the main control board 24 determines a special symbol operation status (while waiting for fluctuation, during fluctuation) to be described later, and manages each process.

First, the main control board 24 performs a starting opening check process 1 (step S51). This determines whether or not the game ball has won the first special symbol starting port 37a. When there is a winning of the game ball to the first special symbol starting port 37a, the main control board side CPU 241 is based on the ball detection signal sent from the first starting winning port sensor 38d Get one random number from the inside.

A performance information table is stored in the ROM 242. This effect information table has first to 600th effect modes associated with each of the 600 random number values. The main control board side CPU 241 reads the effect mode corresponding to the acquired random number value from the effect information table. Further, the main control board side CPU 241 also performs a process of acquiring the big hit determination flag based on the random number value and storing it in the work area.

When the game ball wins the first special symbol starting opening 37a during the variable display of the special symbol, the main control board side CPU 241 causes the random number value (lottery result) and the effect command including the effect mode to be stored in the reserved storage area of the RAM 243. Remember. In addition, the main control board side CPU 241 sends an effect command to the liquid crystal control CPU 261 of the liquid crystal control board 26 via the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control CPU 261 stores this effect command in the liquid crystal control RAM 263 as hold information. The maximum number of pieces of pending information stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is, for example.

In step S52, the main control board 24 performs a starting opening check process 2. Whether or not the game ball is won to the second special symbol starting port 37b is determined, and the same process as the starting port checking process 1 is performed. Then, it progresses to step S53.

Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is 5AH (step S53). The condition device is a device that operates when a condition for continuing the big hit is satisfied when a big hit occurs, and determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is turned on. If the condition device operation flag is on, the determination is "YES" and the process proceeds to step S58.

On the other hand, when the condition device operation flag is not turned on, the determination is "NO", and the process proceeds to step S54. That is, steps S54 to S57 are processing in the case of the normal game mode in which no big hit has occurred.

When the determination in step S53 is "NO", the main control board 24 performs a special symbol operation status determination (step S54). If the special symbol operation status (hereinafter, also referred to as special symbol operation status) is set to "00H", "01H", since the special symbol is "waiting for fluctuation", the process proceeds to step S55.

When the special figure operation status is set to "02H", the special symbol is "changing", and thus the process proceeds to step S56. Furthermore, when the special figure operation status is set to "03H", since it is "during confirmation time" of the special symbol, the process proceeds to step S57. The processing in each special figure operation status will be described below.

First, with reference to FIG. 12A, FIG. 12B, the special symbol variation start process (step S55) performed in the special symbol management process will be described.

First, in FIG. 12A, the main control board side CPU 241 determines whether or not the number of special figure holding balls is 0 (step S71). When the number of reserved balls in the special map is 0, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S72. On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S76 (see FIG. 12B).

In step S72, it is determined whether or not there is a winning of a game ball to the first special symbol starting port 37a or the second special symbol starting port 37b. If the determination in step S72 is "YES", a random number value is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S79.

When the determination in step S72 is "NO", the main control board 24 determines whether the special figure operation status is 00H (step S73). As will be described later, immediately after the special symbol confirmation time process (FIG. 11: step S57) is executed, “01H” is set as the special symbol operation status.

When the special figure operation status is "00H", it becomes a determination of "YES", and the special symbol variation start processing is ended. On the other hand, if the special figure operation status is not "00H" ("01H"), the determination is "NO", and the process proceeds to step S74.

In step S74, the main control board 24 transmits a customer waiting demo command. The "customer waiting demo command" is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the production control board 25 when the number of reserved balls in the special figure is 0 and the special figure operation status is "01H". Then, it progresses to step S75.

In step S75, the main control board 24 sets 00H to the special figure operation status. The special symbol variation start process is ended by this set, but thereafter, in the special symbol variation start process, the process of "YES" is repeated in the determination of step S73 unless hold information or a starting mouth winning occurs.

When the determination in step S71 is "NO", the main control board 24 subtracts 1 from the number of reserved balls in the special figure (FIG. 12B: step S76). Then, it progresses to step S77.

In step S77, the main control board 24 sends a hold subtraction command to the effect control board 25. As a result, 1 is subtracted from the pending display of the special symbol display device 43a (7-segment LED on the right side) and the pending display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. Then, it progresses to step S78.

In step S78, the main control board 24 shifts the reserved storage area. The reserved storage areas 1 to 4 having the same number as the maximum reserved number are shifted by 1 as the number of reserved balls is subtracted. At this time, 0 is set to the pending storage area 4 in which the latest pending information is stored. Then, it progresses to step S79.

In step S79, the main control board side CPU 241 performs a special electric auditors product activation determination random number determination process. This is a special figure hit determination process based on the acquired random number value. It also performs a process of storing the big hit determination flag in the work area.

In the present embodiment, since the big hit probability is different between the normal mode and the time saving mode and the probability variation mode, the random number value for “big hit” is different. In the normal mode and the time saving mode, among the 600 random number values, the random number values 595 to 600 are “big hits”, the random number values 595 to 597 are uncertain variation pattern big hits, and the random number values 598 to 600 are , A definite variation big hit. The random number values 581 to 600 are reach random number values.

In the probability variation mode, the jackpot probability is 10 times as large as that in the normal mode (1/10 is a jackpot) (1/10 is a jackpot), so the random number values 541 to 600 are the “big hit” random number values 541. ~570 is a non-probability variation symbol jackpot, random number values 571-600 are probability variation symbol jackpot. It should be noted that the number of random number values, the random number value for “big hit”, and the like can be changed as appropriate.

In step S80, the main control board 24 performs a game state transition preparation process. Here, when the big hit determination flag is on, the game state transition table according to the big hit type is selected, and the values are stored in various buffers by referring to this. Then, it progresses to step S81.

In step S81, the main control board 24 sets the changing flag of the special figure to 5AH. Then, it progresses to step S82.

In step S82, the main control board side CPU 241 reads the effect mode corresponding to the acquired random number value from the effect information table 246, sends an effect command including the random number value and effect mode to the special symbol display device 43a, and effects command or The production execution command is sent to the production control board 25. The main control board side CPU 241 sends an effect command to the effect control board 25 when the hold information is not stored and an effect execution command when the hold information is stored. Then, it progresses to step S83.

Finally, the main control board 24 makes various settings at the start of fluctuation (step S83). Specifically, "00H" (erasure) is set in the random number storage area 0. Further, since the special symbol operation status is set to "02H" (during fluctuation), in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol motion status determination (FIG. 11: step S54) will be described later in the special symbol fluctuation process ( FIG. 11: The process branches to step S56). After that, the special symbol variation start process ends. Returning to FIG. 11, thereafter, the process proceeds to step S58 described later.

Next, the variable display process of the special symbol will be described. The special symbol display device 43a performs variable display of the special symbol based on the effect mode of the effect command sent from the main control board side CPU 241. Further, the effect image also includes a decorative pattern that is displayed in a variable manner.

When the hold information is not stored, the effect control board side CPU 251 controls the effect sound of the speaker 7 and the operation of each LED based on the effect command sent from the main control board side CPU 241 to perform the effect. When the hold information is stored and the effect execution command is received, the effect is performed based on the hold information (effect command) stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263. Further, the effect control board side CPU 251 sends the effect command to the liquid crystal control board 26 when the hold information is not stored, and sends the effect execution command to the liquid crystal control board 26 when the hold information is stored. send.

The video display processor VDP264 of the liquid crystal control board 26, when receiving the production command, based on the production mode of the received production command, when receiving the production execution command, production of the hold information stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263. Based on the aspect, image processing of the image data of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 is performed. By displaying the image-processed image data on the liquid crystal display device 36, the liquid crystal control CPU 261 performs the effect in the effect mode determined by the main control board side CPU 241. The liquid crystal control CPU 261 erases the hold information at the same time when the effect based on the hold information is started.

Next, referring to FIGS. 13A to 13F, the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the thirtieth frame decoration LED8b when performing the effect in accordance with the variable display of the symbols on the liquid crystal display device 36 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The control of -30 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 13A, on the display screen, a predetermined effect is performed according to the random number value acquired in the above process. In the normal mode, if the random number acquired when the game ball wins the first and second special symbol starting openings 38a, 38b is a predetermined value, the decorative pattern is variably displayed and then the reach mode is set. (For example, the left symbol and the right symbol stop at "5").

Here, the ninja 71 (red), which is the main character, is displayed on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 36, and the dragon 72 (green), which is the enemy, is displayed on the right side part of the liquid crystal display device 36. Then, a pressing effect is performed in which the two press each other.

Further, on the liquid crystal display device 36, for example, a lightning bolt 73 (blue) is displayed between the ninja 71 and the dragon 72.

The color of the lightning 73 may be changed according to the effect to be executed. For example, when the ninja 71 pushes the dragon 72 in the pressing effect, the lightning bolt 73 is displayed in red, and conversely, when the dragon 72 pushes the ninja 71, the lightning bolt 73 is displayed in green. The variable display of the decorative pattern is displayed, for example, at the upper left of the liquid crystal display device 36 so as not to overlap the ninja 71, the dragon 72, and the lightning bolt 73.

After the pressing effect is performed, the process shifts to a combat effect (not shown) in which the ninja 71 and the dragon 72 fight. Then, as shown in FIG. 13F, when the main character ninja 71 defeats the enemy dragon 72 in the battle production, a big hit occurs. In the present embodiment, it is set such that one side pushed in by the pressing effect is more likely to win the battle effect, and the more the pushed amount is, the more likely it is to win the battle effect. ..

Next, the light emission modes of the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the sixteenth frame decoration LED8b-16 and the seventeenth frame decoration LED8b-17 to the thirtieth frame decoration LED8b-30 in the pressing effect will be described.

[Initial state: first light emission pattern control]
As shown in FIG. 13A, in the initial state in which the ninja 71, the dragon 72, and the lightning bolt 73 are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, the lightning bolt 73 is displayed in the horizontal center of the liquid crystal display device 36, and the ninja 71 and the dragon 72 are displayed. , Are displayed at positions approximately equidistant from the lightning 73.

In the initial state, the control board side CPU 251 causes the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the sixteenth frame decoration LED8b-16 to emit the same red color as the ninja 71, and the seventeenth frame decoration LED8b-17 to the thirtieth frame decoration LED8b-. The first light emission pattern control for making 30 emit light in the same green color as the dragon 72 is performed.

That is, by the first light emission pattern control, the left side half of the frame decoration portion 8a of the frame decoration unit 8 emits red light and the right side half emits green light. 13A to 13F, in the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the thirtieth frame decoration LED8b-30, the colored portion shows the state in which the LED emits red light, and the shaded portion shows the LED emits green light. Shows the state.

[First ninja dominance state: Second light emission pattern control]
In the case of a variable display with a predetermined random number value, for example, a big hit random number value, as shown in FIG. 13B, the ninja 71 moves to the right side and pushes the dragon 72 to the right side, resulting in a first ninja dominant state. The lightning 73 also moves in accordance with the movements of the ninja 71 and the dragon 72.

In the first ninja dominant state, the effect control board side CPU 251 causes the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the nineteenth frame decoration LED8b-19 to emit the same red color as the ninja 71, and the twentieth frame decoration LED8b-20 to the thirtieth frame. The second light emission pattern control for causing the decorative LED 8b-30 to emit the same green color as the dragon 72 is performed.

By the second light emission pattern control, the frame decoration portion 8a of the frame decoration unit 8 is in a state where about 2/3 is emitted in red and about 1/3 is emitted in green, and the red emission range is the moving direction of the ninja 71. Magnify to the same right as.

When shifting from the initial state to the first ninja dominant state, the right end of the LED that emits red light moves (16th frame decoration LED8b-16→19th frame decoration LED8b-19). The effect control board side CPU 251 has a first frame decoration LED 8b-1, a second frame decoration LED 8b-2, a third frame decoration LED 8b-3,... In order to form a light emission pattern in which light flows along the movement direction. The 17-frame decoration LED 8b-17, the 18th-frame decoration LED 8b-18, and the 19th-frame decoration LED 8b-19 may be controlled to emit light in this order.

In the first ninja dominant state, in addition to the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 36 (the ninja 71 pushes the dragon 72 to the right side), the light emission mode (the red light emission range spreads to the right side) in the frame decoration part 8a The player understands that the jackpot is highly likely.

[Second ninja dominance state: third light emission pattern control]
After the first ninja-dominant state, as shown in FIG. 13C, the ninja 71 moves further to the right and pushes the dragon 72 further to the right, resulting in the second ninja-dominant state.

In the second ninja dominant state, the effect control board side CPU 251 causes the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the twenty-fourth frame decoration LED8b-24 to emit the same red color as the ninja 71, and the twenty-fifth frame decoration LED8b-25 to the thirtieth frame. The third light emission pattern control for causing the frame decoration LED 8b-30 to emit the same green color as the dragon 72 is performed.

By the third light emission pattern control, the frame decoration portion 8a of the frame decoration unit 8 is in a state where about 4/5 is emitted in red and about 1/5 is emitted in green, and the red emission range is the moving direction of the ninja 71. Further expand to the same right side as.

When shifting from the first ninja dominant state to the second ninja dominant state, the effect control board side CPU 251 moves the right end portion of the LED that emits red light (19th frame decoration LED8b-19→24th frame decoration LED8b-24). .. The effect control board side CPU 251 has a first frame decoration LED 8b-1, a second frame decoration LED 8b-2, a third frame decoration LED 8b-3,... In order to form a light emission pattern in which light flows along the movement direction. The 22nd frame decoration LED8b-22, the 23rd frame decoration LED8b-23, and the 24th frame decoration LED8b-24 may be controlled to emit light in this order.

In the second ninja-dominant state, in addition to the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 36 (the ninja 71 pushes the dragon 72 further to the right side), the light emission mode (the red light emission range further extends to the right side) in the frame decoration portion 8a. ), the player understands that the chance of a big hit is higher than in the first ninja-dominant state.

After the second ninja predominant state shown in FIG. 13C, the effect control board side CPU 251 makes at least a part (or all) of the first frame decoration LED 8b-1 to the 30th frame decoration LED 8b-30 the same red color as the ninja 71. After the light is emitted, a battle production in which a ninja 71 and a dragon 72 fight is performed. The light emission control may not be performed after the second ninja dominant state.

Further, in the case of a variable display with another random number value, the transition to the battle effect may be performed immediately after the first ninja dominant state without shifting from the first ninja dominant state to the second ninja dominant state.

[1st dragon dominant state: 4th light emission pattern control]
On the other hand, in the case of variable display with a random number value that does not result in a big hit, as shown in FIG. 13D, the dragon 72 moves to the left side and pushes the ninja 71 to the left side, resulting in the first dragon dominant state.

In the first dragon dominant state, the effect control board side CPU 251 causes the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the thirteenth frame decoration LED8b-13 to emit light in the same red color as the ninja 71, and the fourteenth frame decoration LED8b-14 to the thirtieth frame. The fourth light emission pattern control for causing the frame decoration LED 8b-30 to emit the same green color as the dragon 72 is performed.

By the fourth light emission pattern control, the frame decoration portion 8a of the frame decoration unit 8 is in a state where about 1/3 is emitted in red and about 2/3 is emitted in green, and the green emission range is the moving direction of the dragon 72. Magnify to the same left as.

In the first dragon dominant state, in addition to the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 36 (the dragon 72 pushes the ninja 71 to the left side), the light emission mode (the green light emission range spreads to the left side) on the frame decoration portion 8a The player understands that the chance of a big hit is low.

[Second dragon dominant state: Fifth light emission pattern control]
After the first dragon dominant state, as shown in FIG. 13E, the dragon 72 enters the second dragon dominant state in which the ninja 71 is pushed further to the left.

In the second dragon dominant state, the effect control board side CPU 251 causes the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the eighth frame decoration LED8b-8 to emit light in the same red color as the ninja 71, and the ninth frame decoration LED8b-9 to the thirtieth frame. A fifth light emission pattern control is performed to cause the frame decoration LED 8b-30 to emit the same green color as that of the dragon 72.

By the fifth light emission pattern control, the frame decoration portion 8a of the frame decoration unit 8 is in a state where about 4/5 is emitted in red and about 1/5 is emitted in green, and the green emission range is the moving direction of the dragon 72. Further expand to the same left side as.

In the second dragon dominant state, in addition to the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 36 (the dragon 72 pushes the ninja 71 further to the left side), the light emission mode in the frame decoration portion 8a (the green light emission range further expands to the left side). ), the player understands that the chance of a big hit is lower than in the first dragon dominant state.

The effect control board side CPU 251 may control the LEDs in the green emission range to sequentially emit light from right to left in the first dragon dominant state and the second dragon dominant state.

After the second dragon dominant state shown in FIG. 13E, the effect control board side CPU 251 makes at least a part (or all) of the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the thirtieth frame decoration LED8b-30 the same green as the dragon 72. After the light is emitted, the effect display in which the ninja 71 and the dragon 72 fight is performed. The light emission control after the second dragon dominant state may not be performed.

Further, in the case of a variable display with another random value, the battle effect may be immediately shifted to after the first dragon dominant state without shifting from the first dragon dominant state to the second dragon dominant state.

In the battle production after the state of FIG. 13C and FIG. 13E, when the random number is a big hit, the ninja 71 becomes the production display that wins over the dragon 72, and the first frame decoration LED 8b-1 to the 30th frame decoration LED 8b-30 are displayed. All of them emit the same red color as the ninja 71 (see FIG. 13F). On the other hand, if it is not a big hit random number value, the ninja 71 will be defeated by the dragon 72, and all of the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the thirtieth frame decoration LED8b-30 emit the same green color as the dragon 72 (illustration). Omitted).

Note that the first ninja dominance state of FIG. 13B may be changed to the first dragon dominance state of FIG. 13D or the second dragon dominance state of FIG. 13E. Furthermore, from the first dragon dominance state of FIG. 13D, The state may be shifted to the first ninja superior state of FIG. 13B or the second ninja superior state of FIG. 13C.

The character movement timing at which the ninja 71 or the dragon 72 moves and the light emission edge movement timing at which the right end portion of the red light emission range or the left end portion of the green light emission range moves are the same, and the light emission end movement timing precedes the character movement timing. The light emitting end portion movement timing may be after the character movement timing.

Furthermore, in addition to or instead of the light emission pattern control of the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the thirtieth frame decoration LED8b-30, the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the thirtieth frame decoration LED8b-30 of FIGS. 13A to 13F. The first center decoration LEDs 51b to 51d, the second center decoration LEDs 52b to 52d, the third center decoration LEDs 53b to 53d, and the first center decoration LEDs 51b to 51d, and the third center decoration LEDs 53b to 53d, and the first center decoration LEDs 51b to 51d. You may make it control the light emission of 4 center decoration LED54b-54d.

When controlling the light emission of the first to fourth center decoration LEDs 51b to 54d, in the initial state, the first and second center decoration parts 51a and 52a emit red light and the third and fourth center decoration parts 53a and 54a are emitted. Control to emit green light. Then, in the first ninja dominant state, the first to third center decoration portions 51a to 53a are controlled to emit red light, and the fourth center decoration portion 54a is controlled to emit green light. Further, in the second ninja dominant state, the first to fourth center decoration parts 51a to 54a are controlled to emit red light. Similar control is performed in the first dragon dominant state and the second dragon dominant state.

Alternatively, only the LED corresponding to the one of the ninja 71 and the dragon 72 that is pushed in may emit light. In this case, in the first ninja dominant state, the effect control board side CPU 251 causes the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the nineteenth frame decoration LED8b-19 to emit light in the same red color as the ninja 71, and the twentieth frame decoration LED8b-20. -The 30th frame decoration LED8b-30 is turned off.

Furthermore, when shifting from the initial state to the first ninja-dominant state or when shifting from the first ninja-dominant state to the second ninja-dominant state, the entire red light-emitting range is moved to the right without expanding the red light-emitting range. You may move. In this case, the effect control board side CPU 251 causes the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the sixteenth frame decoration LED8b-16 to emit red light in the initial state, and the fourth frame decoration LED8b-4 to the first ninja dominant state. The 19th frame decoration LED 8b-19 is made to emit light in red.

In addition, a moving accessory that can move in the left and right direction is provided, and the moving accessory is moved in addition to or in addition to the ninja 71 and the dragon 72, and the moving direction of the moving accessory and the right end portion of the red emission range or the green color. You may make it the same direction as the moving direction of the left end part of a light emission range.

Further, the above-mentioned effect may be performed not only during one time of variable display of symbols but also during demonstration, for example.

Next, the special symbol changing process (FIG. 11: step S56) performed in the special symbol management process will be briefly described. When the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 11: step S54) determines that the special symbol operation status is “02H” (changing), the main control board 24 performs this process.

The main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol auditors product operation timer, which is a timer relating to the variation time of the special figure, is 0, and when this timer becomes 0, the "variation stop command" is transmitted. .. In addition, although various settings are made at the time of fluctuation stop, since the special symbol operation status is set to "03H" (during confirmation time), in the next special symbol management process, special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 7: step S54) Then, the process branches to the special symbol confirmation time process (FIG. 7: step S57) described later. Then, the special symbol changing process is ended.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 14A and 14B, the special symbol confirmation time process (step S57) performed in the special symbol management process will be described.

First, in FIG. 14A, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol auditors product operation timer is 0 (step S111). Here, it is determined whether or not the time for finalizing and displaying the special figure has elapsed. When the special symbol auditors product operation timer becomes 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, if the special symbol auditors product operation timer is not 0 yet, it becomes a judgment of "NO", and the process during the special symbol confirmation time ends (see FIG. 14B).

When the determination in step S111 is "YES", the main control board 24 sets the special figure operation status to "01H" (step S112). Since the special symbol operation status is set to "01H" (while waiting for fluctuation), in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol motion status determination will cause the special symbol fluctuation start process (FIG. 11: step S55) to branch. become. Then, it progresses to step S113.

Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is 5AH (step S113). This is a determination as to whether or not the jackpot flag is on. If the big hit flag is on, the determination is "YES" and the process proceeds to step S114. On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not turned on, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S115.

If the determination in step S113 is "YES", the main control board 24 performs various settings when the big hit symbol is stopped (step S114). For example, the big hit determination flag is returned to "00H" and the condition device operation flag is set to "5AH". After that, the processing during the special symbol confirmation time ends.

When the determination in step S113 is "NO", the main control board 24 determines whether the special figure time saving counter is 0 (step S115). The special figure time saving counter is a counter that counts the number of times in the time saving mode, and is set to 0 during the normal mode, for example.

If the special drawing time saving counter is 0, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S119 (see FIG. 14B). On the other hand, when the special drawing time saving counter is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S116.

If the determination in step S115 is "NO", the main control board 24 decrements the special drawing time reduction counter by 1 (step S116). The following steps S116 to S118 are processing relating to the reduction of the number of time reductions.

Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special drawing time saving counter is 0 (step S117). If the special figure time saving counter is 0, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S118. On the other hand, when the special drawing time saving counter is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S119 (see FIG. 14B).

When the determination in step S117 is "YES", the main control board 24 performs various settings at the end of time saving (step S118). For example, the universal figure time saving state flag and the special figure time saving state flag are each set to "00H". Then, it progresses to step S119 (refer FIG. 14B).

Next, in FIG. 14B, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure probability variation counter is 0 (step S119). The probability variation mode of the present embodiment is limited in number of times, and the special figure probability variation counter counts the remaining number of probability variation modes.

If the special symbol probability variation counter is 0, it becomes a determination of "YES", the process during the special symbol confirmation time is ended. On the other hand, if the special figure probability variation counter is not 0, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S120.

If the determination in step S119 is "NO", the main control board 24 decrements the special figure probability variation counter by 1 (step S120). The following steps S120 to S122 are processes relating to the subtraction of the number of probability changes.

Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure probability variation counter is 0 (step S121). If the special figure probability variation counter is 0, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S122. On the other hand, if the special figure probability variation counter is not 0, it becomes a "NO" determination, the process during the special symbol confirmation time is ended.

If the determination in step S121 is "YES", the main control board 24 performs various settings at the time of the end of the probability variation (step S122). For example, the normal figure probability variation state flag and the special figure probability variation state flag are set to "00H", respectively, and the process during the special symbol confirmation time ends. After that, the processing during the special symbol confirmation time ends. After the processing during the special symbol confirmation time, the process proceeds to step S58 in FIG.

Finally, the main control board 24 updates the special symbol display data (step S58). Specifically, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 43a is updated. After that, the special symbol management process ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the special electric auditors product management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special electric auditors product management process (FIG. 10: step S60), the main control board 24 causes the special electric auditors product operation status (big hit start process, special electric auditors product operation start process, special electric auditors product in-operation process, which will be described later). The special electric auditors product continuation determination process and the jackpot end process) are determined and each process is managed.

First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is 5AH (ON) (step S61). If the condition device operation flag is 5AH, the determination is "YES" and the process proceeds to step S62. On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not on, the determination is "NO", and this process ends. That is, the process after step S62 is a process when a big hit occurs.

If the determination in step S61 is "YES", the main control board 24 determines the special electric auditors product operation status (step S62). When the special electric auditors product operation status (hereinafter, also referred to as special electric operation status) is set to "00H", it means "beginning of big hit", and thus the process proceeds to step S63.

If the special power operation status is set to "01H", it means "starting special power operation", and thus the process proceeds to step S64. Similarly, when the special electric power operation status is set to "02H", it means that "special electric power is operating", and thus the process proceeds to step S65.

Further, when the special power operation status is set to "03H", it is "during special power operation continuation determination", so the process proceeds to step S66, and when the special power operation status is set to "04H", "big hit" “Ending”, so the process proceeds to step S67.

The details of the processing in steps S63 to S67 will be described below. In addition, after these processes are completed, the main control board 24 ends the special electric auditors product management process.

Next, with reference to FIG. 16, a jackpot start process (step S63) performed in the special electric auditors product management process will be described.

First, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the start of the big hit (step S131). Specifically, the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is turned on, and "01H" is set in the continuous number counter. The continuous number counter is used to count the number of rounds in the special electric auditors product continuation determination process described later (see FIG. 19 ), and “01H” means the first round.

Further, since the special electric auditors product operation status is set to "01H" (starting special electric actuator operation), in the next special electric auditors product operation status determination (Fig. 15: step S62), the special electric auditors product operation start process (Fig. 15: Go to step S64). After the various settings at the start of the big hit are completed, the process proceeds to step S132.

In step S132, the main control board 24 sets various data according to the big hit type. Specifically, the maximum number of rounds and the round display LED number are stored in the RAM 23, and the big hit start interval time is stored in the special symbol accessory timer. The big hit start interval time is used in a special electric auditors product operation start process described later (see FIG. 17). Then, it progresses to step S133.

Finally, the main control board 24 transmits a big hit start interval command (step S133). Specifically, the main control board 24 sends a "big hit start interval (fanfare) command" to the effect control board 25. Then, the jackpot start process is terminated.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the special electric auditors product operation start processing (step S64) performed in the special electric auditors product management processing will be described.

First, the main control board 24 determines whether the special symbol auditors product operation timer is 0 (step S141). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the big hit start interval time has elapsed, or whether or not an interval time between rounds, which will be described later, has elapsed.

If the special symbol auditors product operation timer is 0, it becomes a determination of "YES", the process proceeds to step S142. On the other hand, if the special symbol auditors product operation timer has not become 0 yet, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric auditors product operation start processing ends.

When the determination in step S141 is "YES", the main control board 24 transmits a special winning opening opening command (step S142). Specifically, the main control board 24 sends a "special winning opening opening command" to the effect control board 25. Then, it progresses to step S143.

In step S143, the main control board 24 stores the special electric auditors product operating time corresponding to the jackpot type and the number of rounds in the special symbol auditors product operation timer. For example, when the probability variation symbol big hit is won this time, the special electric auditors product operating time of each round of 10 is set in the special symbol auditors product operation timer. Then, it progresses to step S144.

In step S144, the main control board 24 makes various settings at the start of the opening operation. Specifically, the special winning opening winning number counter is set to "00H". "00H" means that the number of winnings is "0".

Further, since the special electric auditors product operation status is set to "02H" (special electric actuator is operating), in the next special electric auditors product operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62), the special electric auditors product operating state process (FIG. 15) is performed. : Go to step S65). Then, it progresses to step S145.

Finally, the main control board 24 performs a special winning opening/closing operation setting process (step S145). In this special winning opening/closing operation setting process, the main control board 24 sets ON/OFF of the solenoid based on the big hit type, the number of rounds, the special symbol auditors product operation timer, and the solenoid operation pattern. The solenoid here is a solenoid that drives the opening/closing door of the attacker. After that, the special winning opening/closing operation setting process is ended. As a result, the special electric auditors product operation start processing ends.

Next, the special electric auditors product operating process (step S65) performed in the special electric auditors product management process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not there is a winning in the special winning opening (step S151). The prize is detected by the special winning opening sensor of the special winning opening. If there is a winning in the special winning opening, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S152. On the other hand, if there is no winning, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S155.

If the determination in step S151 is "YES", the main control board 24 adds 1 to the winning number (step S152). In other words, this is a process in which the special winning opening sensor counts the prescribed number of winnings in the special winning opening. Then, it progresses to step S153.

Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the maximum winning number has been reached (step S153). If the maximum number of winnings has been reached, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S154. On the other hand, if the maximum number of winnings has not yet been reached, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S155. The maximum number of prizes may be different depending on the type of jackpot.

When the determination in step S153 is "YES", the main control board 24 clears the special symbol auditors product operation timer (step S154). By clearing the special symbol auditors product operation timer, it will proceed to the process when one round game is completed (step S156/YES). Then, it progresses to step S155.

In step S155, the main control board 24 performs a special winning opening/closing operation setting process. The details of the special winning opening opening/closing operation setting process have been described in step S145 of FIG. 17, and thus description thereof will be omitted here. Then, it progresses to step S156.

Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol auditors product operation timer is 0 (step S156). Here, it is determined whether or not the special electric auditors product operating time has elapsed. When the special symbol auditors product operation timer is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S157. On the other hand, if the special symbol auditors product operation timer is not 0 yet, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric auditors product operating process is ended.

If the determination in step S156 is "YES", the main control board 24 transmits an inter-round interval command (step S157). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits the "inter-round interval command" to the effect control board 25. The “inter-round interval command” is, for example, a command informing that transition to the interval between the first round and the second round. Then, it progresses to step S158.

In step S158, the main control board 24 performs various settings 1 at the end of the opening operation. Specifically, the special electric auditors product operation status is set to "03H" (during special electricity operation continuation determination). As a result, in the next special electric auditors product operation status determination process (FIG. 15: step S62), the process proceeds to the special electric auditors product operation continuation determination process (FIG. 15: step S66). The main control board 24 performs various settings 2 at the end of the opening operation (step S159). Here, the special symbol auditors product operation timer is set to 1980 ms. This corresponds to the remaining ball discharge time of a normal round. Then, the process during operation of the special electric auditors product is ended.

Next, the special electric auditors product operation continuation determination processing (step S66) performed in the special electric auditors product management processing will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the main control board 24 performs a special winning opening winning number check process (step S161). The details of the big winning opening prize number checking process are the same as the processes described in steps S151 to S154 of FIG. 18, and thus the description thereof is omitted here. Then, it progresses to step S162.

In step S162, the main control board 24 performs a special winning opening/closing operation setting process. The details of the special winning opening/closing operation setting process are the same as those described in step S145 of FIG. 17, and thus the description thereof is omitted here. Then, it progresses to step S163.

Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol auditors product operation timer is 0 (step S163). Here, it is determined whether the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed. When the special symbol auditors product operation timer is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S164. On the other hand, if the special symbol auditors product operation timer has not become 0 yet, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric auditors product operation continuation determination processing ends.

When the determination in step S163 is “YES”, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the maximum number of rounds has been reached (step S164). In the present embodiment, when the maximum 10th round (probability variation symbol big hit) or the fifth round (non-probability variation symbol big hit) is reached, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S168. On the other hand, until the ninth round (probability variation pattern jackpot) or the fourth round (non-probability variation symbol jackpot), the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S165.

If the determination in step S164 is "NO", the main control board 24 increments the continuous counter by 1 (step S165). That is, this is a process of counting the number of rounds of the special game. Then, it progresses to step S166.

In step S166, the main control board 24 stores the inter-round interval time in the special symbol auditors product operation timer. The interval time between rounds is used in the process of returning to the special electric auditors product operation start process (see FIG. 17). Then, it progresses to step S167.

In step S167, the main control board 24 performs various settings during continuation. Specifically, the special electric auditors product operation flag is set to "00H". The special electric auditors product operating flag is set to "00H" in any of "start", "between rounds" or "end" of the big hit round, but here it is "between rounds".

Further, since the special electric auditors product operation status is set to "01H" (starting special electric actuator operation), in the next special electric auditors product operation status determination (Fig. 15: step S62), the special electric auditors product operation start process (Fig. 15: Go to step S64). After that, the special electric auditors product operation continuation determination processing ends.

Next, if the determination in step S164 is "YES", the main control board 24 performs various settings at the time of termination (step S168). Specifically, the special electric auditors product operation flag is set to "00H". The special electric auditors product operating flag is set to "00H" because the big hit round is "finished".

Further, since the special power operation status is set to "04H" (during the big hit end), in the next special electric auditors product operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62), the big hit end processing (FIG. 15: step S67) is performed. become. Then, it progresses to step S169.

In step S169, the main control board 24 stores the end interval time in the special symbol auditors product operation timer. The end interval time is used in the jackpot end process described later (see FIG. 20). Then, it progresses to step S170.

Finally, the main control board 24 transmits a big hit end interval command (step S170). Specifically, the main control board 24 sends a "big hit end interval (fanfare) command" to the effect control board 25. After that, the special electric auditors product operation continuation determination processing ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 20, a jackpot end process (step S67) performed in the special electric auditors product management process will be described.

First, the main control board 24 determines whether the special symbol auditors product operation timer is 0 (step S171). Here, it is determined whether or not the end interval time has elapsed. When the special symbol auditors product operation timer becomes 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S172. On the other hand, if the special symbol auditors product operation timer is not yet 0, it becomes a determination of "NO", and ends the jackpot end process.

If the determination in step S171 is "YES", the main control board 24 performs various settings 1 at the end of the big hit (step S172). Specifically, the condition device operation flag, the consecutive number counter, the maximum consecutive number buffer, and the like used in each step during the special electric auditors product management process are all cleared. Then, it progresses to step S173.

In step S173, the main control board 24 performs various settings 2 at the end of the big hit. The details of the setting are as described in FIG. Then, it progresses to step S174.

In step S174, the main control board 24 performs various settings 3 at the end of the big hit. Specifically, since the special electric power operation status is set to "00H" (big hit start), in the next special electric auditors product operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62), the big hit start processing (FIG. 15: step S63) is performed. I will proceed. Then, it progresses to step S175.

Finally, the main control board 24 updates the game state notification information (step S175). For example, when shifting to the time saving game state after this, the time saving notification lamp is turned on. After that, the big hit ending process is ended. The processing performed by the main control board 24 has been described above.

Hereinafter, the main processing performed on the sub control side will be described with reference to FIG. This main process includes an initialization process performed when the effect control board 25 is activated.

First, the production control board 25 performs an initialization process (step S181). This is mainly for performing various initial settings of the effect control board 25, and is performed only once at startup. Then, it progresses to step S182.

Next, the production control board 25 determines whether or not it is the main loop update period (step S182). The main loop is a process of steps S184 to S189 to be described later, and its update cycle is 16 ms.

When the update period of 16 ms has elapsed when the operation proceeds to step S182, the determination is “YES”, and the operation proceeds to step S184. On the other hand, in the state before 16 ms has elapsed, since the update cycle has not been set, the determination is “NO”. In this case, the process proceeds to step S183.

When the determination in step S182 is "NO", the effect control board 25 performs the update process of various software random numbers (step S183). After that, the processes of steps S182 and S183 are repeated until the update cycle is reached. During the period of this loop, a timer interruption process of 1 ms cycle (see FIG. 22) is executed, but the effect control board 25 counts the number of times of this interruption process to determine whether the above 16 ms has elapsed. judge.

If the determination in step S182 is "YES", the effect control board 25 performs the LED data update process (step S184). As described above, steps S184 to S189 are the processing of the main loop, but here, by updating the data of the frame decoration LED 8b and the board decoration LED 35, the light emission mode of the decoration LED is changed. Then, it progresses to step S185.

In step S185, the effect control board 25 performs a received command analysis process. This is to analyze the type of the received control command and make various settings according to it. For example, when the "big hit start interval command" transmitted in the big hit start process (see FIG. 16) is received, the effect control board 25 sets the start interval. Then, it progresses to step S186.

In step S186, the effect control board 25 performs a main scenario update process. Specifically, the effect is updated according to the received control command. Then, it progresses to step S187.

In step S187, the effect control board 25 performs a sound output process. Specifically, the sound is output from the speaker 7 according to the scenario. Then, it progresses to step S188.

In step S188, the effect control board 25 performs a solenoid update process. Specifically, the detailed operation of the solenoid used for the movable accessory is set. Then, it progresses to step S189.

Finally, the effect control board 25 performs a noise countermeasure process (step S189). Specifically, it is checked whether or not the peripheral LSI is affected by noise. When this process ends, the process returns to step S182, and the subsequent processes are continuously executed.

Next, the timer interrupt process on the sub-control side will be described with reference to FIG. This is an interrupt process that is executed at a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the sub-control side main process (see FIG. 21) described above.

First, the effect control board 25 initializes the CPU register (step S191). Specifically, the refresh initial value of the port is set. Then, it progresses to step S192.

In step S192, the effect control board 25 performs an output process. Specifically, the output processing of the solenoid and the motor used for the movable accessory is performed. Then, it progresses to step S193.

In step S193, the effect control board 25 performs an operation button input state update process. The production control board 25 updates the input state when the operation button 13 is operated. Then, it progresses to step S194.

In step S194, the effect control board 25 performs a switch input state update process. Specifically, the input information of the volume switch 31 and the like is confirmed, and the processing according to the information is performed. Then, it progresses to step S195.

In step S195, the effect control board 25 performs a liquid crystal control command transmission process. The effect control board 25 transmits, for example, the effect command selected by the effect counter to the liquid crystal control board 26. Then, it progresses to step S196.

In step S196, the effect control board 25 performs a motor update process. Specifically, detailed operation settings of the motor used for the movable accessory are performed. Then, it progresses to step S197.

In step S197, the effect control board 25 performs an LED data output process. Specifically, the LED data output for lighting and blinking the frame decoration LED 8b and the board decoration LED 35 is performed at a necessary timing. Then, it progresses to step S198.

Finally, the production control board 25 increments the main loop update cycle work by 1 (step S198). This is a process of incrementing the work for the main loop update period by 1 in order to count 16 ms which is the update period of the main loop process (FIG. 21: Steps S184 to S189). After that, the timer interrupt process ends. The series of operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment have been described above.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 23A to 23F. In the second embodiment, the effect control board side CPU 251 indicates that the player needs to make a right hit at the start of the big hit, that the first frame decoration LED 8b-1 to the 30th frame decoration LED 8b-30 emit light, and the liquid crystal. This is notified by displaying an image on the display device 36.

As shown in FIG. 23A, in the variable display of the decorative pattern with a big hit random number value, the three decorative patterns stop at the same number (for example, 555), and the big hit start process (FIG. 16: step S63) is performed. Be seen.

Specifically, after the three decorative symbols stop at the same number, the main control board 24 sends a "big hit start interval (fanfare) command" to the effect control board 25, and the effect control board CPU 251 A fanfare sound is output from the speaker 7.

[Sixth light emission pattern control]
Production control board side CPU251, the first frame decoration LED8b-1, the second frame decoration LED8b-2, the third frame decoration LED8b-3 ... 28th frame decoration at the same time as before or after the output of the fanfare sound output. The sixth light emission pattern control for causing the LED 8b-28, the 29th frame decoration LED 8b-29, and the 30th frame decoration LED 8b-30 to emit light in a predetermined color (for example, red) is performed in this order. The effect control board side CPU 251 performs the sixth light emission pattern control once for a predetermined time (for example, one second), and repeatedly performs the sixth light emission pattern control for a predetermined number of times (for example, five times).

When the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the thirtieth frame decoration LED8b-30 are sequentially made to emit red light, the next LED may be turned off when it is made to emit red light. For example, when the third frame decoration LED 8b-3 emits red light, the second frame decoration LED 8b-2 is turned off.

For example, the effect control board side CPU 251 controls the liquid crystal display device 36 as shown in FIG. 23B at the same time as before or after the start of the sixth light emission pattern control for the third time after performing the sixth light emission pattern control twice. The comment image 101 “Please hit right” and the right arrow image 102 that indicates the right direction are displayed for one second.

[Right arrow image display control]
Next, as shown in FIG. 23C, the effect control board side CPU 251 performs right arrow image display control so that the right arrow image 102 gradually extends to the right end portion of the liquid crystal display device 36 in a predetermined time. When the right arrow image display control is performed, the sixth light emission pattern control is performed. That is, the sixth light emission pattern control and the right arrow image display control are partially performed at the same time.

In addition, by making the light emission change in the right direction by the sixth light emission pattern control and the moving speed of the right arrow image 102 the same, it is possible to reliably notify the player of the right-handing operation. The light emission change by the sixth light emission pattern control may be faster or slower than the moving speed of the right arrow image 102.

For example, after the movement of the right arrow image 102 starts, the light emission change by the sixth light emission pattern control starts, but the speed of the light emission change is faster, and as an effect to be overtaken before the movement of the right arrow image 102 is completed. Good.

The sixth light-emission pattern control and the right arrow image display control are different from each other in movement target (light emission position, right arrow image display range), but both move from left to right. In addition, since the sixth light emission pattern control is performed first, it is possible to notify the player that the player will hit the right side with light. Although it may be difficult for a beginner to understand the right-handed hitting by light, since the right arrow image display control is performed after the sixth light emission pattern control, the player is sure to be notified of the right-handed hitting by the image display. You can

Further, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot is over, the game shifts to the probability variation mode (50 times) or the time saving mode (30 times). Then, in the probability variation mode game and the time saving mode game, the player needs to continuously perform a right-handed operation.

After that, as shown in FIG. 23D, for example, the game in the probability variation mode (“XX time”) ends. In addition, "50/50" in the screen means that the 50th game of 50 times in total is performed, and "418" indicates three symbols.

When the game in the probability variation mode ends, the game returns to the normal game mode. Here, in the game in the normal game mode, right-handed operation is not performed, so it is necessary to return to left-handed operation.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 23E, the effect control board side CPU 251 causes the 30th frame decoration LED 8b-30, the 29th frame decoration LED 8b-29, the 28th frame decoration LED 8b-28,..., The 3rd frame decoration LED 8b-3, The light emission pattern control for causing the second frame decoration LED 8b-2 and the first frame decoration LED 8b-1 to emit light in a predetermined color is performed in this order. The effect control board side CPU 251 performs one light emission pattern control for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and repeatedly performs this light emission pattern control for a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times).

For example, as shown in FIG. 23E, the effect control board side CPU 251 causes the liquid crystal display device 36 to “left-handed” at the same time as or after the start of the third light emission pattern control after performing this light emission pattern control twice. Please return the comment image 104” and the left arrow image 103 that indicates the left direction for one second.

Finally, as shown in FIG. 23F, the effect control board side CPU 251 performs left arrow image display control such that the left arrow image 103 gradually extends to the left end portion of the liquid crystal display device 36 in a predetermined time. The above-described light emission pattern control at the time of left-handed striking and the left arrow image display control are simultaneously performed.

The light emission pattern control at the time of left striking and the right arrow image display control have different targets to move (light emission position, left arrow image display range), but they both move from right to left. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player that the player is left-handed by light. As a result, the player can be surely informed about the return to the left.

In addition, in the second embodiment, in addition to or in addition to the sixth light emission pattern control and the right arrow image display control, as shown in FIGS. 24A to 24E, the effect control board side CPU 251 has three decorative symbols. After stopping at the same number (for example, 555), the operation instruction of the operation button 13 is performed by the light emission of the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the thirtieth frame decoration LED8b-30 and the image display on the liquid crystal display device 36. You can

As shown in FIG. 24A, in the variable display of the decorative design with the random number value of the big hit, the three decorative designs stop at the same number (for example, 555). After that, when three non-probable-variable symbols (decorative symbols other than "3" and "7") are prepared, before the jackpot start process (FIG. 16: step S63), from the non-probable-variable symbol jackpot, The promotion effect of whether to be promoted to the big hit of the probability variation pattern (decorative pattern of "3", "7") is performed.

[Seventh emission pattern control]
In the promotion effect, first, as shown in FIG. 24A, after the three decorative symbols stop at the same number, the effect control board side CPU 251 causes the 16th frame decoration LED 8b-16, the 15th frame decoration LED 8b-15, and the 14th frame decoration LED8b-14... The third frame decoration LED8b-3, the second frame decoration LED8b-2, and the first frame decoration LED8b-1 are made to emit light in a predetermined color (for example, red), and the 17th frame decoration LED8b-17, 18th frame decoration LED8b-18, 19th frame decoration LED8b-19... 28th frame decoration LED8b-28, 29th frame decoration LED8b-29, 30th frame decoration LED8b-30 The seventh light emission pattern control for emitting a predetermined color is performed.

The effect control board side CPU 251 performs the seventh light emission pattern control once for a predetermined time (for example, one second), and repeatedly performs the seventh light emission pattern control for a predetermined number of times (for example, five times).

When the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the thirtieth frame decoration LED8b-30 are sequentially made to emit red light, the next LED may be turned off when it is made to emit red light. For example, when the third frame decoration LED 8b-3 emits red light, the fourth frame decoration LED 8b-4 is turned off.

For example, the effect control board side CPU 251 controls the liquid crystal display device 36 as shown in FIG. 24B at the same time as or after the start of the seventh light emission pattern control for the third time after performing the seventh light emission pattern control twice. A comment image 111 of “button”, a button image 112 simulating the operation button 13, and a down arrow image 113 for instructing a downward direction are displayed for one second.

[Down arrow image display control]
Next, as shown in FIG. 24C, the effect control board side CPU 251 displays the comment image 114 “press the button!”, the button image 112, and the down arrow image 113 that has moved downward from the state of FIG. 24B. Down arrow image display control for displaying for 2 seconds is performed. When the down arrow image display control is performed, the seventh light emission pattern control is performed. That is, the seventh light emission pattern control and the down arrow image display control are simultaneously performed.

When the player presses the operation button 13 in accordance with the display of the down arrow image, if a random number that is a big hit with the probability variation pattern is acquired, the big hit of the probability variation pattern (“777” from the big hit of the non-probability variation pattern (“555”)). )), "777" is displayed in large size on the liquid crystal display device 36 (not shown), and the variable display of symbols ends.

On the other hand, when the random number for the big hit with the non-probability variation pattern is acquired, "555" of the big hit with the non-probability variation design is largely displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and the variable display of the design ends.

The seventh light emission pattern control and the down arrow image display control have different moving targets (light emission position, down arrow image), but both move from top to bottom. Since this is done, the player can be informed by light that the operation button 13 is pressed downward. Although it may be difficult for a beginner to understand the button down operation notification by light, since the down arrow image display control is performed after the seventh light emission pattern control, the operation button 13 is pressed down by the image display. Can be surely notified to the player.

From the state in which the three decorative symbols are stopped (see FIG. 24A), the decorative portion (first to fourth center decorative portions 51a to 54a) of the "ninja legend" above the liquid crystal display device 36 suddenly drops and is promoted. There may be direction.

In this effect, as shown in FIG. 24D, the decorative portion of "Ninja Legend" moves to the front side of the decorative pattern (555), and the effect control board side CPU 251 causes the 16th frame decorative LED 8b-16 and the 15th frame. Decoration LED8b-15, 14th frame decoration LED8b-14... third frame decoration LED8b-3, second frame decoration LED8b-2, first frame decoration LED8b-1 in a predetermined color (for example, red) The 17th frame decoration LED8b-17, the 18th frame decoration LED8b-18, the 19th frame decoration LED8b-19... 28th frame decoration LED8b-28, the 29th frame decoration LED8b-29, the 30th frame The decorative LEDs 8b-30 are made to emit light in a predetermined color in this order.

After that, as shown in FIG. 24E, when the decorative portion of "Ninja Legend" rises, the fact that the decorative pattern has changed to "777" is greatly displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and the big hit with the probability variation pattern is confirmed.

At this time, light emission is performed in the direction opposite to that in FIG. 24D. That is, the effect control board side CPU 251 has the first frame decoration LED8b-1, the second frame decoration LED8b-2, the third frame decoration LED8b-3... The fourteenth frame decoration LED8b-14, and the fifteenth frame decoration LED8b-15. , The 16th frame decoration LED8b-16 is made to emit light in a predetermined color (for example, red), and the 30th frame decoration LED8b-30, the 29th frame decoration LED8b-29, the 28th frame decoration LED8b-28... -The 17th frame decoration LED8b-17, the 18th frame decoration LED8b-18, and the 17th frame decoration LED8b-17 are made to emit light in a predetermined color in this order.

The promotion effect in which the decorative portion of "Ninja Legend" drops may be performed when the player presses the operation button 13 in the state of FIG. 24C. Of course, the player may press the operation button 13, but the decorative portion may not drop and the player may not be promoted to the probability variation pattern.

The arrow movement timing at which the right arrow image 102, the left arrow image 103, or the down arrow image 113 moves and the light emission timing of the LED are the same, the arrow movement timing is before the light emission timing, and the arrow movement timing is after the light emission timing. But it's okay.

Further, a movable accessory that can move in the left-right direction is provided, and the movable accessory is moved in addition to or in addition to the movement of the right arrow image 102 or the left arrow image 103. The red light emission direction may be the same direction.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the player's operation method is suggested by the red light emitting direction of the LED and the moving direction of the right arrow image 102 or the left arrow image 103, but the operation method is not limited to this suggestion. For example, during the demonstration, the red light emission of the LED is controlled to move in a predetermined direction, and a moving image in which the ninja 71 moves in the same direction as the predetermined direction is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. In the third embodiment, the CPU 251 for production control board side, in the variable display of the symbol with the random number value of the big hit, at the start of the variable display, the first rainbow decoration pattern 8b-1 to the 30th frame decoration LED8b-in the first rainbow emission pattern. 30 is emitted, and immediately before or after the three decorative symbols stop at the same number (for example, 555), or immediately after the stop, the first rainbow decoration LED8b-1 to the thirtieth frame decoration LED8b-in the second rainbow emission pattern. Let 30 emit light.

[First rainbow emission pattern]
As shown in FIG. 25, the effect control board side CPU 251 sets the first frame decoration LED 8b-1 to the 30th frame decoration LED 8b-30 to red, orange, yellow, green, respectively, in the control in the first rainbow emission pattern. The blue, indigo, and purple rainbow emission sequences (return to red after purple) are used to repeatedly emit light.

Specifically, the effect control board side CPU 251 repeatedly emits the first frame decoration LED 8b-1 in the order of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and purple from the start in the control in the first rainbow emission pattern. Then, the second frame decoration LED 8b-2 is made to repeatedly emit light in the order of orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, purple, and red from the start, and the third frame decoration LED 8b-3 is started from the start, yellow, green, blue, The light is repeatedly emitted in the order of indigo, purple, red, and orange.

Similarly, 4th frame decoration LED8b-4, 5th frame decoration LED8b-5, 6th frame decoration LED8b-6... 28th frame decoration LED8b-28, 29th frame decoration LED8b-29, 30th frame decoration LED8b In the order of -30, one emission color is shifted at the start, and the frame decoration portion 8a is caused to emit light repeatedly in the above-described rainbow emission order.

By this control, the first rainbow emission pattern is the first frame decoration LED8b-1, the second frame decoration LED8b-2, the third frame decoration LED8b-3... The 28th frame decoration LED8b-28, the 29th frame decoration LED8b. The light emitting pattern is such that rainbow light flows through the frame decoration portion 8a in the order of -29 and 30th frame decoration LED 8b-30.

The first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the fifth frame decoration LED8b-5 are the first block, the sixth frame decoration LED8b-6 to the tenth frame decoration LED8b-10 are the second block, and the eleventh frame decoration LED8b-. The 11th to 15th frame decoration LEDs 8b-15 may be defined as the third block and controlled to emit predetermined rainbow light for each block.

[Second rainbow emission pattern]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26, the effect control board side CPU 251 causes the first frame decoration LED 8b-1 to the 30th frame decoration LED 8b-30 to simultaneously emit light in the same color in the control in the second rainbow emission pattern. Further, from the start, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and purple are repeatedly emitted in the order of rainbow emission (returns to red after purple), and the frame decoration portion 8a is emitted.

By this control, the second rainbow emission pattern becomes a luminescence pattern in which the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the thirtieth frame decoration LED8b-30 (the entire frame decoration part 8a) emit rainbow light.

In this way, the rainbow emission pattern is changed when the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the thirtieth frame decoration LED8b-30 are caused to emit rainbow light at different timings. Therefore, the player can see the light emission in different rainbow light emission patterns, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, in addition to or in addition to the control of the first frame decoration LED8b-1 to the thirtieth frame decoration LED8b-3 by the first and second rainbow emission patterns, the third and fourth rainbow emission patterns described later (Fig. 27 to FIG. 30), the first center decoration LEDs 51b to 51d, the second center decoration LEDs 52b to 52d, the third center decoration LEDs 53b to 53d, and the fourth center decoration LEDs 54b to 54d may emit rainbow light.

The frame decoration LED 8b of the frame decoration portion 8 and the first to fourth center decoration portions 51a to 54a are provided at positions separated from each other (see FIGS. 1 and 3). By emitting rainbow light in different modes, it is possible to produce a more decorative effect.

Production control board side CPU251, in the variable display of the decorative pattern by the big hit random number value, at the start of the variable display, the first center decoration LEDs 51b to 51d, the second center decoration LEDs 52b to 52d, and the third center decoration LED in the third rainbow emission pattern. The decoration LEDs 53b to 53d and the fourth center decoration LEDs 54b to 54d are made to emit light, and immediately before or after the three decorative symbols stop at the same number (for example, 555), or immediately after the stop, the first rainbow emission pattern is used. The center decoration LEDs 51b to 51d, the second center decoration LEDs 52b to 52d, the third center decoration LEDs 53b to 53d, and the fourth center decoration LEDs 54b to 54d are caused to emit light.

When the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, a notice effect or the like is performed on the liquid crystal display device 36, in addition to the light emission effect of the decorative LED. Immediately before or immediately after the three decorative symbols are stopped, a big hit confirmation effect and a blessing effect are performed in addition to the light emission effect of the decorative LED.

[3rd rainbow emission pattern]
As shown in FIG. 27, the effect control board side CPU 251 controls the first rainbow LED 51 b to 51 d, the second center Decorative LED 52 b to 52 d, the third center Decorative LED 53 b to 53 d, and the third center Decorative LED 53 b to 53 d in the control in the third rainbow emission pattern. The four center decoration LEDs 54b to 54d are made to repeatedly emit light in the order of rainbow emission of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and purple (returns to red after purple).

Specifically, in the control with the third rainbow emission pattern, the effect control board side CPU 251 causes the first center decoration LED 51b to repeatedly emit light from the start in the order of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and purple. , The first center middle decoration LED 51c is made to repeatedly emit light in the order of orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, purple and red from the start, and the first center under decoration LED 51d is made to start from yellow, green, blue, indigo, purple. Flashes in the order of red, orange.

Similarly, the second center decoration LEDs 52b to 52d, the third center decoration LEDs 53b to 53d, and the fourth center decoration LEDs 54b to 54d are repeatedly emitted in the above-described rainbow emission order so that one emission color is shifted in the order. ..

With this control, at the start, the first center upper decoration LED 51b is red, the first center middle decoration LED 51c is orange, the first center lower decoration LED 51d is yellow, the second center upper decoration LED 52b is green, and the second center middle decoration LED 52c is Blue, second center lower decoration LED 52d is indigo, third center upper decoration LED 53b is purple, third center middle decoration LED 53c is red, third center lower decoration LED 53d is orange, fourth center upper decoration LED 54b is yellow, fourth The center center decoration LED 54c is in a green color, and the fourth bottom center decoration LED 54d is in a blue color.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 28, at the start, the upper part, the middle part, and the lower part of each of the first to fourth center decoration parts 51a to 54a emit light in the corresponding emission colors of the LEDs. 28 and 30, different emission colors are shown depending on the hatching angle and the pattern.

The third rainbow light emission pattern is a light emission pattern in which the first to fourth center decoration LEDs 51b to 54d as a whole (first to fourth center decoration parts 51a to 54a forming the "ninja legend") emit rainbow light in a flowing manner. ..

[4th rainbow emission pattern]
As shown in FIG. 29, the effect control board side CPU 251 controls the first rainbow decoration pattern 51b, the second center decoration LED 52b, the third center decoration LED 53b, and the fourth center decoration control in the fourth rainbow emission pattern. The decorative LEDs 54b are made to emit the same color at the same time, and are repeatedly made to emit light in the order of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and purple from the start.

In addition, in the control with the fourth rainbow emission pattern, the effect control board side CPU 251 simultaneously controls the first center decoration LED 51c, the second center decoration LED 52c, the third center decoration LED 53c, and the fourth center decoration LED 54c. The light is emitted in the same color, and from the start, it is repeatedly emitted in the order of orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, purple, and red.

Further, the effect control board side CPU 251 causes the first lower center decoration LED 51d, the second lower center decoration LED 52d, the third lower center decoration LED 53d, and the fourth lower center decoration LED 54d to simultaneously emit the same color, and from the start. Flashes yellow, green, blue, indigo, purple, red, and orange in sequence.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 30, at the start, the upper portions of the first to fourth center decoration portions 51a to 54a are red, the middle portion is orange, and the lower portion is yellow.

In addition, the fourth rainbow emission pattern includes first center decoration LEDs 51b to 51d, second center decoration LEDs 52b to 52d, third center decoration LEDs 53b to 53d, and fourth center decoration LEDs 54b to 54d (first to fourth center decorations). The decorative portions 51a to 54a) independently form a rainbow emission pattern.

In this way, when the first to fourth center decoration LEDs 51b to 54d are caused to emit rainbow light at different timings, the rainbow light emission pattern is changed. Therefore, the player can see the light emission in different rainbow light emission patterns, and the interest of the game is improved.

The rainbow emission pattern can be changed as appropriate, and the rainbow emission pattern may be changed during the production. For example, the first to fourth center decorations 51a emit light in red, the second center decoration 52a in orange, the third center decoration 53a in yellow, and the fourth center decoration 54a in green. There may be a light emission pattern in which the LEDs 51b to 54d are controlled, and thereafter, light is emitted in seven colors while shifting one color.

In addition, in the third embodiment, the first rainbow emission control and the second rainbow emission control, and the third rainbow emission control and the fourth rainbow emission control are performed during one variable display of the symbol. It may be done during the demonstration.

Further, in the third embodiment, the first rainbow emission control and the second rainbow emission control, and the third rainbow emission control and the fourth rainbow emission control are performed during one variable display of the decorative pattern. The execution timing of the first rainbow emission control and the second rainbow emission control, and the execution timing of the third rainbow emission control and the fourth rainbow emission control may be different, and may be performed during different variable displays.

Further, when performing the third rainbow emission control and the fourth rainbow emission control, the first to fourth center decoration parts 51a to 54a may be moved downward. This makes it possible to produce an impactful effect by combining the rainbow emission and the movement of the first to fourth center decoration parts 51a to 54a.

Further, in the third embodiment, the rainbow emission control is performed during one time of variable display of the symbol with the random number value of the big hit, but is performed during the variable display of the symbol with the random number value other than the big hit. May be.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the fourth embodiment, when the effect control board side CPU 251 stops the three decorative symbols with the same number (for example, 555) in the variable display of the decorative symbols with the big hit random number value, the first rainbow emission pattern. The first frame decoration LEDs 8b-1 to 30th frame decoration LEDs 8b-30 are caused to emit light, and the first center decoration LEDs 51b to 51d, the second center decoration LEDs 52b to 52d, and the third center decoration LED 53b are arranged in the fourth rainbow emission pattern. ˜53d and fourth center decoration LEDs 54b to 54d are caused to emit light.

In the fourth embodiment, when the frame decoration portion 8a and the first to fourth center decoration portions 51a to 54a, which are different decoration members, are made to emit rainbow light at the same time, the light emission patterns are made to be different from each other. As a result, the player can see the light emission in different rainbow light emission patterns, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

It should be noted that when different decorative members are made to emit light at the same time, the light emitting patterns may be made different, and the light emitting mode of each rainbow can be changed as appropriate, and the member that emits rainbow light can also be appropriately changed.

Further, in the above-described fourth embodiment, the first to fourth rainbow emission controls are performed during one symbol variable display, but may be performed during the demonstration.

Further, in the above-described fourth embodiment, the rainbow emission control is performed during one variation display of the symbol with the random number value of the big hit, but is performed during the variation display of the symbol with the random value that is not the big hit. May be.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. In the fifth embodiment, the effect control board side CPU 251 performs the reach effect when the reach (for example, “5↓5”) is reached.

As shown in FIG. 31, in the reach effect, the effect control board side CPU 251 has a predetermined color (eg, a predetermined color) extending in the left-right direction at the center in the up-down direction of the decorative pattern (“5”) that has reached the liquid crystal display device 36. , And a red light emission image 201 (corresponding to the “light emission image” of the present invention) is displayed. At this time, the effect control board side CPU 251 displays the red light emission image 201 in the same width (vertical direction) as the left decoration portion 56a and the right decoration portion 57a so that, for example, light flows from left to right.

In the reach effect, the effect control board side CPU 251 controls the first to fourth left decoration LEDs 56b to 56e and the first to fourth right decoration LEDs 57b to 57e (corresponding to the "first decoration portion" of the present invention). For example, the reach light emission control is performed repeatedly by sequentially emitting light in a predetermined color (for example, red) from left to right and causing the left decorative portion 56a and the right decorative portion 57a to emit light from left to right.

In the reach light emission control, the effect control board-side CPU 251 causes the first to fourth left decoration LEDs 56b to 56e, the red light emission image 201, and the first to fourth right decoration LEDs 57b to 57e to flow from left to right in this order. To control. Note that the first to fourth left decoration LEDs 56b to 56e, the red light emission image 201, and the first to fourth right decoration LEDs 57b to 57e may all be simultaneously emitted, and the state may be maintained.

Due to the red light emission of the first to fourth left decoration LEDs 56b to 56e and the first to fourth right decoration LEDs 57b to 57e, the left decoration portion 56a and the right decoration portion 57a emit red light that flows from left to right.

In addition, in the reach light emission control, the effect control board side CPU 251 has other LEDs, that is, the first frame decoration LEDs 8b-1 to 30th frame decoration LEDs 8b-30, the first center decoration LEDs 51b to 51d, and the second center decoration LEDs 52b to 52d. The third center decoration LEDs 53b to 53d, the fourth center decoration LEDs 54b to 54d, the first to fifth lower decoration LEDs 58b to 58f, and the first to fifth upper decoration LEDs 59b to 59f are turned off.

In this way, when the reach is reached, the red light emitting image 201 is displayed in the vertical center of the decorative pattern (“5↓5”) of the liquid crystal display device 36, and further, the first to fourth left decorative LEDs 56b to 56e. Since the first to fourth right decoration LEDs 57b to 57e emit red light and the other LEDs are turned off, the reachable decorative pattern (“5↓5”) can be made conspicuous. As a result, the player comes to pay attention to the fact that the player has reached the reach, and also pays attention to the effect after the reach, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

A portion other than the decorative pattern (“5↓5”) and the red light emitting image 201 of the liquid crystal display device 36 may be darkened. Further, the frame decoration portion 8a may light only the LEDs on the line configured by the red light emission image 201, the first to fourth left decoration LEDs 56b to 56e, and the first to fourth right decoration LEDs 57b to 57e. ..

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the reach is reached with the decorative pattern “7” (“7↓7”), the profit is large if the player hits big. Therefore, it is beneficial for the player to reach with the decorative pattern "7".

As shown in FIG. 32, when the production control board side CPU 251 performs pre-reach production of whether or not "7" is stopped as the left decorative design and the right decorative design is stopped at "7", the liquid crystal is displayed. A red light emitting image 301 (corresponding to the “light emitting image” of the present invention) that emits light in a predetermined color (for example, red) extending in the up and down direction in the center portion in the left and right direction of the right decorative pattern displayed in a variable manner on the display device Is displayed. At this time, the effect control board side CPU 251 displays the red light emission image 301 in the same width (horizontal direction) as the lower decoration part 58a and the upper decoration part 59a, for example, so that the light flows from top to right.

In the production before reach, the effect control board side CPU 251 sets the first to fifth lower decorative LEDs 58b to 58f and the first to fifth upper decorative LEDs 59b to 59f (corresponding to the "first decorative portion" of the present invention). For example, the pre-reach light emission control for repeatedly emitting light in a predetermined color (for example, red) from top to bottom and causing the top decoration part 59a and the bottom decoration part 58a to emit light from top to bottom is repeatedly performed.

The red light emission of the first to fifth lower decoration LEDs 58b to 58f and the first to fifth upper decoration LEDs 59b to 59f causes the lower decoration portion 58a and the upper decoration portion 59a to emit red light.

In the pre-reach light emission control, the effect control board side CPU 251 becomes light that flows from top to bottom in the order of the first to fifth upper decoration LEDs 59b to 59f, the red light emission image 301, and the first to fifth lower decoration LEDs 58b to 58f. To control. Note that the first to fifth upper decoration LEDs 59b to 59f, the red light emission image 301, and the first to fifth lower decoration LEDs 58b to 58f may all emit light at the same time and the state may be maintained.

In the pre-reach light emission control, the effect control board side CPU 251 has other LEDs, namely, the first frame decoration LED 8b-1 to the 30th frame decoration LED 8b-30, the first center decoration LED 51b to 51d, the second center decoration LED 52b to 52d, The third center decoration LEDs 53b to 53d, the fourth center decoration LEDs 54b to 54d, the first to fourth left decoration LEDs 56b to 56e, and the first to fourth right decoration LEDs 57b to 57e are turned off.

In this way, in the pre-reach effect, the red light emission image 301 is displayed at the center portion in the left-right direction of the right decorative design which is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and the first to fifth lower decorative LEDs 58b to 58f are displayed. Since the first to fifth upper decorative LEDs 59b to 59f emit red light and the other LEDs are turned off, the pre-reach effect can be made conspicuous. As a result, the player comes to pay attention to the pre-reach effect, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Regardless of the type of symbol, the display control of the red light emission image 301 and the light emission/extinguishment control of the LED may be performed during the reach effect. Further, the frame decoration portion 8a may light only the LEDs on the line configured by the red light emission image 301, the first to fifth lower decoration LEDs 58b to 58f, and the first to fifth upper decoration LEDs 59b to 59f. ..

Further, in the fifth embodiment, when the reach effect and the pre-reach effect are performed, the light emission/extinguishing control of the LED is performed. However, the LED effect is not limited to the reach effect and the pre-reach effect, and the LED is used when performing various effects. The light emission/extinguishing control may be performed. In this case, the LED of the part related to the effect to be performed is caused to emit light, and the other LEDs are turned off.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, the reach effect and the pre-reach effect are performed by the liquid crystal display device 36, but they may be performed by a device other than the liquid crystal display device 36.

In the fifth embodiment, both the left decorative portion 56a and the right decorative portion 57a emit light in the reach effect, and both the lower decorative portion 58a and the upper decorative portion 59a emit light in the reach before effect. Either one may emit light. The first to fourth left decoration LEDs 56b to 56e, the first to fourth right decoration LEDs 57b to 57e, the first to fifth lower decoration LEDs 58b to 58f, and the first to fifth upper decoration LEDs 59b to 59f are all straight lines. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, a slightly curved shape or a shape including a curve may be used, and when combined with the red light emission images 201 and 301, one shape may be formed.

Furthermore, in the fifth embodiment described above, each effect is performed during one time of variable display of symbols, but it may be performed during the demonstration.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine has been described as the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is also applicable to a rotating body gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, an arrangement ball machine, an enclosed gaming machine, and the like. .

1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Outer frame 3 Front frame 4 Game board 4a Game area 4b Decorative plate 5 Front door 6 Glass plate 7 Speaker 8 Frame decoration unit 8a Frame decoration part 8b Frame decoration LED
8b-1 to 8b-30 1st to 30th frame decorative LED
9 Front plate 10 Firing handle 24 Main control board 25 Production control board 26 Liquid crystal control board 28 Power supply board 33 Stage member 34a Center decoration 34b Left corner decoration 34c Right corner decoration 36 Liquid crystal display 37 Start prize winning device 37a 1 special symbol starting port 37b 2nd special symbol starting port 37c 1st starting winning a prize sensor 37d 2nd starting winning a prize sensor 39 big winning a prize device 39a big winning a prize sensor 42 general winning a prize 42a general winning a prize sensor 43a special design indicator 43b Ordinary symbol display device 45 Launching passage 47 Out ball collection port 48 Ball gathering portion 51a First center decoration portion 51b First center decoration LED
51c 1st center decoration LED
51d First decorative LED under the center
52a Second center decoration part 52b Second center decoration LED
52c Second center center decoration LED
52d Second center under decoration LED
53a Third center decoration part 53b Third center decoration LED
53c 3rd center decoration LED
53d Third decorative LED under the center
54a Fourth center decoration part 54b Fourth center decoration LED
54c Fourth center decoration LED
54d Fourth center under decoration LED
56a Left decoration parts 56b to 56d First to fourth left decoration LEDs
57a Right decoration part 57b-57d 1st-4th right decoration LED
58a Lower decoration parts 58b to 58e First to fifth lower decoration LEDs
59a Top decoration parts 59b to 59e First to fifth top decoration LEDs
61 left frame decorative unit 61a left frame decorative substrates 61b, 62b, 63b diffusion cover 62 upper frame decorative unit 62a upper frame decorative substrate 63 right frame decorative unit 63a right frame decorative substrate 71 ninja 72 dragon 73 lightning 102 right arrow image 113 down arrow Images 201, 301 Red light emission image 241 Main control board side CPU
251 Production control board side CPU

Claims (2)

A lottery means capable of executing a lottery of success or failure upon the establishment of a predetermined condition,
Based on the lottery result by the lottery means, display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols,
A plurality of decorative members having a plurality of luminous bodies,
A light emission control means capable of controlling light emission of the plurality of light emitters;
Equipped with
When the reach effect is executed in a predetermined variation pattern of the plurality of symbols, a luminescent image extending substantially linearly through the substantially central portion of at least two symbols constituting the reach state among the plurality of symbols is displayed on the display means. Can be displayed in the display area,
It said light emission control means includes first decorative portions substantially straight which have a predetermined width is provided to be continuous with the light-emitting image emits light of the previous SL plurality of decorative members, other than the first escutcheon A gaming machine characterized by performing effect light emission control for controlling light emission of the plurality of light emitters so that the other decorative portion does not emit light. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
A game machine characterized in that the first decoration portion is provided in a pair in the peripheral portion of the display means.