JP6709198B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrange ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, and a slot, and more particularly to a game machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

As a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, a gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is known. This gaming machine is capable of performing various displays.

JP 2008-200302 A

However, in the gaming machine as described above, for example, when a predetermined chance pattern is reached, a highly anticipated exclusive production in which a special game advantageous to the player is performed is started, but this exclusive production is suddenly performed. Since the game is started, the player's uplifting feeling is difficult to increase, and there is a possibility that the player's interest may be reduced.

In view of the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the player.

The above object of the present invention is achieved by the following means. In addition, although the reference numerals of the embodiments described later are given in the parentheses, the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1, the first symbol (for example, the first special symbol SD1 shown in FIGS. 8 to 11) and the second symbol (for example, the second special symbol shown in FIGS. 8 to 11) SD2) and display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2) for displaying the fluctuation of the symbol including at least the third symbol (for example, the third special symbol SD3 shown in FIGS. 8 to 11),
A lottery means (for example, a main control CPU 600 shown in FIG. 7) that performs a lottery at the start of variation of the symbols,
Based on the result of the lottery by the lottery means (for example, the main control CPU 600 shown in FIG. 7), the display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2) has a specific mode in which the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped. A gaming machine comprising: a profit state generating unit (for example, a main control CPU 600 shown in FIG. 7) that generates a profit state when
The display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2) displays a temporary stop of the symbol a plurality of times during the change of the symbol until the stop symbol becomes a specific mode, In the temporary stop and the specific mode, the first symbol (for example, the first special symbol SD1 shown in FIGS. 8 to 11) among the symbols is displayed in the same mode (for example, see FIGS. 8 to 11),
At least one of the plurality of temporary stops, the symbol is enlarged or reduced, or an effect display (for example, FIG. 8(c), FIG. 8(d), FIG. 9(c), FIG. 9( d), FIG. 10(c), FIG. 10(e), FIG. 11(c), and FIG. 11(e)),
The display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2) is different from the first symbol (for example, the first special symbol SD1 shown in FIGS. 8 to 11) at least once in the temporary stop of the plurality of times. When it is displayed in a mode, it is characterized in that it is set so that the degree of expectation that a special game advantageous to the player will be performed is high.

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

It is the perspective view which looked at the appearance of the game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board of the game machine according to the embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows a part of back surface part which looked at the game board from the back surface side in order to explain the operation mechanism of the movable accessory apparatus which concerns on the same embodiment. It is the rear view which looked at the 2nd movable accessory which concerns on the embodiment from the back side. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating operation|movement of the movable accessory device which concerns on the same embodiment, (a) is explanatory drawing which shows that a movable accessory device descend|falls, (b) rotates a movable accessory device. It is explanatory drawing which shows that. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating operation|movement of the movable accessory device which concerns on the same embodiment, (a) is explanatory drawing which shows that a 2nd movable accessory rises among movable accessory devices, (b) is an explanatory view. It is an explanatory view showing the state where the 2 movable accessory has finished rising. It is a block diagram showing a control device of a game machine concerning the embodiment. (A) shows an example of a screen in which the special symbol is changing, (b) shows an example of a screen in which the special symbol is temporarily stopped, and (c) to (d) execute a countdown effect using the special symbol. The example of the screen which is doing, (e) shows the example of the screen which is performing exclusive production, (f) shows the example of the screen which the reach design is displayed, (g) shows the lottery result. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen. 8 shows another screen example different from the screen example shown in FIG. 8, (a) shows a screen example in which the special symbol is changing, (b) shows a screen example in which the special symbol is temporarily stopped, ( c) ~ (d) shows an example of a screen that is performing a countdown effect using a special symbol, (e) shows an example of a screen that is performing an exclusive factor, (f) shows a reach symbol. Shows an example of a screen displayed, and (g) is a diagram showing an example of a screen on which a lottery result is displayed. 8 and 9 show other screen examples different from the screen examples shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, (a) shows a screen example in which the special symbol changes, and (b) shows a screen example in which the special symbol is temporarily stopped. (C) to (e) show a screen example in which a countdown effect in which a predetermined number is subtracted is being executed, (f) shows a screen example in which a dedicated effect is being executed, and (g) is The example of a screen where the reach design is displayed is shown, (h) is the figure which shows the example of the screen where the pulling out selection result is displayed. 10 shows another screen example different from the screen example shown in FIG. 10, (a) shows a screen example in which the special symbol is changing, (b) shows a screen example in which the special symbol is temporarily stopped, ( c) to (e) show an example of a screen that is executing a countdown effect in which a predetermined number is subtracted, (f) shows an example of a screen that is performing an exclusive effect, and (g) shows a reach pattern. The example of the screen currently displayed is shown, (h) is a figure which shows the example of a screen in which the lottery result is displayed. It is a timing chart figure which shows the conventional operation|movement of the movable accessory apparatus which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a timing chart figure which shows operation|movement of the movable accessory apparatus which concerns on the same embodiment. It is the flowchart figure which shows the main processing of production control which relates to the same execution form. It is the flowchart figure which shows the command reception processing of production control which relates to the same execution form. It is the flowchart figure which shows the timer interruption processing of production control which relates to the same execution form.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings, taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example. In the following description, the up, down, left, and right directions indicate the up, down, left, and right as viewed from the front of the figure.

<Description of external structure>
First, the external configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a rectangular front frame 3 attached to the front of a wooden outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable, and a game board storage frame attached to the back surface of the front frame 3 (see FIG. The game board 4 is mounted inside (not shown). The game board 4 is mounted with the game area 40 shown in FIG. 2 facing the front, and as shown in FIG. 1, a glass door frame 5 supporting transparent glass is provided on the front side of the game area 40. .. The game area 40 is an area surrounded by a ball guide rail 6 (see FIG. 2) arranged on the surface of the game board 4.

On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a front operation panel 7 is arranged below the glass door frame 5, and an upper tray unit 8 is provided on the front operation panel 7. Then, the upper tray unit 8 is integrally formed with an upper tray 9 for storing the discharged game balls. Further, a ball lending button 11 and a prepaid card discharge button 12 (card return button 12) are provided on the front operation panel 7, and the upper tray surface portion of the upper tray 9 is lit when a built-in lamp (not shown) is turned on. A push button type effect button device 13 that can change the effect by pressing the button is provided. The upper receiving tray 9 is provided with a ball removing button 14 for pulling out the game balls stored in the upper receiving tray 9 downward, and further provided with a setting button 15 including a substantially cross key capable of various settings. Has been. The setting button 15 includes a circular center button 15a provided in the center, a triangular upper button 15b provided on the upper side of the center button 15a in the figure, and a triangular button provided on the left side of the center button 15a in the figure. It is composed of a left button 15c having a shape, a right button 15d having a triangular shape provided on the right side of the central button 15a in the figure, and a lower button 15e having a triangular shape provided on the lower side of the central button 15a in the figure. ..

On the other hand, a firing handle 16 for operating a firing unit (not shown) is provided on the right end side of the front operation panel 7, and both upper side surfaces of the front frame 3 and the left adjacent position of the firing handle 16 are provided. , BGM (Background music) or a speaker 17 that emits a sound effect is provided. On the peripheral frame of the front frame 3, a decoration lamp such as an LED lamp that produces a presentation effect by decoration of light is arranged.

On the other hand, in the game area 40 of the game board 4, as shown in FIG. 2, a liquid crystal display device 41 made up of an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is arranged at a substantially central portion. The liquid crystal display device 41 divides the display area into three areas of upper, middle, lower, or left, middle, and right, and independently displays numbers, characters, characters (character conversation, lyrics telop, etc.) or patterns. It is possible to perform variable display of (decorative pattern). A movable accessory device 42 that performs a series of operations using a plurality of motors is arranged on the upper surface of the liquid crystal display device 41.

The movable accessory device 42 is disposed on the front side as shown in FIG. 2 and on the back side of the first movable accessory 420 as shown in FIG. The second movable accessory 421 is integrally formed.

By the way, the movable accessory device 42 configured in this way performs a series of operations as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, the movable accessory device 42 first descends in the direction of arrow Y1 and, when reaching a predetermined position, rotates 180 degrees in the direction of arrow Y2 shown in FIG. 5B. .. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 6A, the second movable accessory 421 located on the back side is located on the front side. Then, the second movable accessory 421 rises in the direction of the arrow Y3 as shown in FIG. 6(a), and as shown in FIG. The shape shown) is formed and a series of operations is completed.

Here, in more detail, a mechanism for performing the series of operations will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

A first movable accessory 420 arranged on the front side as shown in FIG. 2, and a second movable accessory 421 arranged on the back side of the first movable accessory 420 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, both side surfaces are rotatably held by a pair of rectangular holding frames 422. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, a motor 423 such as a two-phase stepping motor is provided in a protruding manner at the central portion of the outer peripheral surface of the holding frame 422 located on the right side. However, when the motor 423 is rotationally driven, the first movable accessory 420 and the second movable accessory 421 integrally rotate in the arrow Y2 direction shown in FIG. The first movable accessory 420 that was located was located on the back side (see the double-dotted line in FIG. 3), and the second movable accessory 421 that was located on the back side was located on the front side (see FIG. See a)).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, a slide member 425 is provided on the outer peripheral surface front surface side of each of the holding frames 422, and a rod-shaped guide shaft 424 extending vertically is slidably movable in the vertical direction. .. The slide members 425 are attached to one end portions of the conveyor belts 426 formed in an elliptical shape. A pulley 427 is provided at the upper end of the inner peripheral surface of the conveyor belt 426, and a gear 428 is provided at the lower end of the inner peripheral surface. That is, the conveyor belt 426 is wound around the pulley 427 and the gear 428, and thus has an elliptical shape as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, a gear 429 is provided below the gear 428 so as to mesh with the gear 428, as shown in FIG. The gear 429 is rotatably attached to a motor 430 such as a two-phase stepping motor, and the rotation of the motor 430 causes the gear 429 to rotate. However, when the gear 429 is rotated by the motor 430, the rotating gear 429 and the gear 428 mesh with each other, and the gear 428 also rotates. As a result, the conveyor belt 426 wound around the gear 428 rotates, and as the conveyor belt 426 rotates, the slide member 425 attached to one end of the conveyor belt 426 moves up and down on the guide shaft 424. Will be done. When the slide member 425 moves up and down on the guide shaft 424, the holding frame 422 provided with the slide member 425 also moves up and down. As a result, when the holding frame 422 descends, the first movable accessory 420 and the second movable accessory 421 held by the holding frame 422 also descend, so that the direction of the arrow Y1 shown in FIG. The movable accessory device 42 will descend (see also the movable accessory device 42 shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 3).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the second movable accessory 421 is arranged on the support plate 421a (the lower part of the letter “gold” as shown in FIG. 6B) and on the lower right of the back surface of the support plate 421a. A motor 421b such as a two-phase stepping motor that is provided, a gear 421c that is rotatably attached to the motor 421b, a gear 421d that meshes with the gear 421c, a gear 421e that meshes with the gear 421d, and a gear 421e. A first link member 421f having a long hole 421fa in which a circular protrusion 421ea projecting on the back surface is slidably mounted, and one end 421fb of the first link member 421f (upper right in the figure). Part) rotatably attached to the second link member 421g, a third link member 421h identical to the second link member 421g attached and fixed to one end 421ga of the second link member 421g, and a third link The fourth link member 421i, which is the same as the first link member 421f rotatably attached to the one end 421ha of the member 421h, the one end 421ga of the second link member 421g, and the other end 421hb of the third link member 421h. A rectangular mounting member 421j that is mounted and fixed, and a pair of circular protrusions 421ka slidably mounted in a long hole 421ja formed in the mounting member 421j. The link member 421k and the fifth link member 421k are integrally slidably attached to the left and right upper end portions of the second link member 421g, and slidably mounted in a long hole 421gb formed on the one end portion 421ga side of the second link member 421g. , A pair of sixth link members 421l slidably mounted in an elongated hole 421hc formed on the other end 421hb side of the third link member 421h. A gear mechanism is provided at the other end portion 421fc of the first link member 421f, and a gear mechanism is also provided at the other end portion 421ia of the fourth link member 421i, which mesh with each other.

Thus, in order to bring the second movable accessory 421 configured as described above into the state shown in FIG. 4, that is, the state shown in FIG. 6B, first, the motor 421b is rotationally driven. When the motor 421b is rotationally driven, the gear 421c rotates, the rotating gear 421c and the gear 421d mesh with each other, and the gear 421d also rotates. Then, the rotating gear 421d and the gear 421e mesh with each other, and the gear 421e also rotates. As a result, the first link member 421f moves in the direction of the arrow Y10 by the circular protrusion 421ea protruding from the back surface of the gear 421e. When the first link member 421f moves in the direction of the arrow Y10, the other end portion 421fc of the first link member 421f and the other end portion 421ia of the fourth link member 421i mesh with each other. According to the movement of the 1-link member 421f, it moves in the direction of the arrow Y10. Then, when the first link member 421f moves in the arrow Y10 direction, the second link member 421g rotatably attached to the one end 421fb (upper right portion in the drawing) of the first link member 421f moves in the arrow Y11 direction, Further, when the fourth link member 421i moves in the arrow Y10 direction, the third link member 421h rotatably attached to the fourth link member 421i also moves in the arrow Y11 direction. Further, with the movement of the second link member 421g and the third link member 421h, the pair of sixth link members 421l slides in the elongated holes 421gb of the second link member 421g, and the third link member 421h moves. By sliding in the long hole 421hc, the protrusion 421ka protruding in the fifth link member 421k also slides in the long hole 421ja formed in the mounting member 421j, and thus the fifth link member The 421k moves in the arrow Y12 direction. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6A, the second movable accessory 421 rises in the direction of the arrow Y3, and as shown in FIG. 6B, the second movable accessory 421 has a predetermined shape (in the figure, “gold”). Character form) will be formed. In order to bring the second movable accessory 421 configured as described above into the state shown in FIG. 6A, the motor 421b is rotationally driven so as to rotate in the opposite direction to the above rotation. , The first link member 421f and the fourth link member 421i move in the direction opposite to the arrow Y10 direction, and accordingly, the second link member 421g and the third link member 421h also move in the direction opposite to the arrow Y11 direction, Further, the fifth link member 421k also moves in the direction opposite to the arrow Y12 direction. As a result, the second movable accessory 421 can be brought into a state as shown in FIG.

Thus, the movable accessory device 42 configured as described above uses the plurality of motors 423 shown in FIG. 3, the motor 430 shown in FIG. 3, and the motor 421b shown in FIG. Also, the second movable accessory 421 can be moved, and a series of operations as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 can be performed.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 2, just below the liquid crystal display device 41, a special symbol starting port 43 is arranged, and inside thereof, a special symbol starting port switch 43a (see FIG. 7) for detecting a winning ball is provided. Has been. A special winning opening 44 is arranged on the right side of the special symbol starting opening 43, and a special winning opening switch 44a (see FIG. 7) for detecting a winning ball is provided inside the special winning opening 44.

On the other hand, on the upper right side of the liquid crystal display device 41, a normal symbol starting port 45 composed of a gate is arranged, and inside thereof, a normal symbol starting port switch 45a (FIG. 7) for detecting passage of a game ball. (See) is provided. Further, on the right side of the special winning opening 44 and on the left side of the special symbol starting opening 43, general winning openings 46 are respectively arranged (in the figure, one on the right side and three on the left side), and inside thereof, Each has a general winning opening switch 46a (see FIG. 7) for detecting passage of a game ball.

Further, in the lower right peripheral portion of the game area 40 of the game board 4, a special symbol display device 47 configured by arranging 7 segments in three digits and an ordinary symbol display device 48 composed of two LEDs are provided. There is. Further, although not shown, a plurality of game nails are arranged in the game area 40 of the game board 4, and a windmill 49 is arranged as a falling direction changing member of the game ball.

<Description of control device>
Next, a control device that is provided in the pachinko gaming machine having the above-described external configuration and that performs electronic control according to the progress status of the game will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, this control device receives a main control board 60 that controls overall game operation, and a sub-control that receives an effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 and controls images, lights, and sounds. And a substrate 80. As shown in FIG. 7, the sub control board 80 is composed of an effect control board 90, a liquid crystal control board 120, and a decoration lamp board 100.

The main control board 60 is a single chip composed of a main control CPU 600, a main control ROM 601 that stores a control program that describes a series of game control procedures, and a main control RAM 602 that functions as a work area or a buffer memory. It has a microcomputer. Then, on the main control board 60 thus configured, a payout control board 70 for controlling the payout motor M to pay out the game balls, and a launch control board 71 for launching the game balls in response to the operation of the player. And are connected. And further, the special symbol starting port switch 43a for detecting the winning of the special symbol starting port 43 (see FIG. 2), and the normal symbol starting port switch 45a for detecting the passage of the normal symbol starting port 45 (see FIG. 2). , A general winning opening switch 46a for detecting a winning in the general winning opening 46 (see FIG. 2) and a big winning opening switch 44a for detecting a winning in the big winning opening 44 (see FIG. 2) are connected, and The special symbol display device 47 and the normal symbol display device 48 are connected.

When the main control board 60 configured in this way receives a signal from the special symbol starting port switch 43a or the normal symbol starting port switch 45a, does it generate a special game state advantageous to the player (so-called "big hit")? Or, a lottery of whether to generate a special game state advantageous to the player (so-called "miss") is performed, and the variation pattern of the special symbol or the display content of the stop symbol or the ordinary symbol is determined according to the winning/losing information which is the lottery result. Is determined, and the determined information is transmitted to the special symbol display device 47 or the normal symbol display device 48. As a result, the lottery result is displayed on the special symbol display device 47 or the normal symbol display device 48. Then, the main control board 60 further generates an effect control command DI_CMD including the determined information and transmits the effect control command DI_CMD to the sub control board 80, that is, the effect control board 90. When the main control board 60 receives a signal from the general winning opening switch 46a or the special winning opening switch 44a, it determines how many game balls are to be paid out to the player and the determined information is paid out. By transmitting to the board 70, the game ball is paid out to the player from the payout control board 70.

The effect control board 90 stores an effect control CPU 900 that receives an effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) and controls execution of various effects, a control program that describes effect control procedures, and the like. An effect control ROM 901 composed of a flash memory and an effect control RAM 902 functioning as a work area, a buffer memory, or the like. Furthermore, the effect control board 90 is equipped with a sound LSI 903 that generates a desired BGM or sound effect, and a sound ROM 904 in which sound data such as BGM or sound effect is stored in advance.

The effect control board 90 configured in this way is connected to a decorative lamp board 100 on which a decorative lamp such as an LED lamp that exhibits a lamp effect is mounted, and a built-in lamp (not shown). ) A push button type effect button device 13 capable of changing effect contents by being pressed by a player when the light is turned on is connected, a setting button 15 capable of various settings is connected, and a speaker emitting a BGM, a sound effect or the like. 17 is connected to the movable accessory device 42 which performs a predetermined effect operation as the game progresses. Furthermore, a liquid crystal control board 120 for controlling the liquid crystal display device 41 is connected to the effect control board 90.

Thus, the effect control board 90 configured in this way, the special symbol variation pattern, the current gaming state, the start based on the jackpot lottery result (whether big hit or lost) transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) The effect control CPU 900 receives the effect control command DI_CMD including the basic information required for the decoration pattern to be stopped based on the number of reserved balls and the lottery result. Then, the effect control CPU 900 determines the effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD from a large number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 901 by lottery, and executes the determined effect pattern. The control signal to instruct is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 902.

The effect control CPU 900 transmits, to the sound LSI 903, a control signal relating to a sound among the control signals for executing the effect patterns stored in the effect control RAM 902. In response to this, the sound LSI 903 reads the sound data corresponding to the control signal from the sound ROM 904 and outputs it to the speaker 17. As a result, the BGM or the sound effect corresponding to the effect pattern determined above is emitted from the speaker 17.

In addition, the production control CPU 900 transmits, to the decoration lamp substrate 100, a control signal regarding light among the control signals for instructing the execution of the production pattern stored in the production control RAM 902. As a result, the decorative lamp substrate 100 controls to turn on or off the decorative lamp such as the LED lamp that exhibits the lamp effect, so that the lamp effect corresponding to the above-determined effect pattern is executed. ..

Then, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD related to the image to the liquid crystal control board 120 among the control signals for executing the effect patterns stored in the effect control RAM 902. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to display the image based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, so that an image corresponding to the determined effect pattern is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. The Rukoto. The liquid crystal control board 120 stores various image data for displaying an image in accordance with the contents of the effect, and is further equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor) which controls overall effect output.

Further, the effect control CPU 900 transmits, to the movable accessory device 42, a control signal related to the movable accessory out of the control signals for executing the effect patterns stored in the effect control RAM 902. As a result, the motor 423 shown in FIG. 3, the motor 430 shown in FIG. 3, and the motor 421b shown in FIG. 4 are appropriately driven, and the movable accessory device 42 is movable in accordance with the effect pattern determined above. ..

By the way, the power supply to each of the substrates described above is supplied from the power supply substrate 130 shown in FIG. In the figure, the power supply route is omitted.

<Explanation regarding production>
Here, since the characteristic part of the present invention is a part related to the effect, this point will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 8.

First, when the game ball wins the special symbol starting port 43 (see FIG. 2) (detected by the special symbol starting port switch 43a (see FIG. 7)), the player wins the winning game ball (winning ball). The main control board 60 (main) shown in FIG. 7 is a lottery for determining whether to generate a special game state advantageous to (so-called "big hit") or not to generate a special game state advantageous to the player (so-called "miss"). This is performed by the control CPU 600). Then, the lottery result is transmitted as an effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) shown in FIG. 7 to the effect control board 90 shown in FIG.

Then, the effect control board 90 shown in FIG. 7 receives the effect control command DI_CMD by the effect control CPU 900, and the effect control CPU 900 previously creates an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD in the effect control ROM 901. It is determined by lottery from a large number of stored effect patterns, and the determined effect pattern is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120 as a liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to display an image based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, and causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display an image corresponding to the determined effect pattern. An example of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 is shown in FIG.

In this respect, more specifically, when the game ball wins the special symbol starting port 43 (see FIG. 2) (detected by the special symbol starting port switch 43a (see FIG. 7)), as shown in FIG. 8(a) In addition, the first special symbol SD1 composed of the decorative pattern located on the screen changes at high speed (in the figure, the state of high-speed fluctuation is indicated by an arrow), and it is composed of the decorative pattern located at the center of the screen. The second special symbol SD2 that fluctuates at a high speed (in the figure, the state where it fluctuates at a high speed is indicated by an arrow), and the third special symbol SD3 composed of a decorative symbol located at the bottom of the screen fluctuates at a high speed (illustrated Then, the state of high-speed fluctuation is indicated by an arrow) The content is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the first special symbol SD1, the second special symbol SD2, and the third special symbol SD3 are temporarily stopped. That is, in the first special symbol SD1, the decorative symbol SD1a including the numeral 5 is temporarily stopped at the left corner of the screen, and the decorative symbol SD1b including the numeral 4 is temporarily stopped at the right corner of the screen. Then, in the second special symbol SD2, the decorative symbol SD2a including the numeral 1 is temporarily stopped at the center of the screen. Further, in the third special symbol SD3, the decorative symbol SD3a including the numeral 2 is temporarily stopped at the left corner of the screen, and the decorative symbol SD3b including the numeral 3 is temporarily stopped at the right corner of the screen.

By the way, when a chance of a multiline in which a special game advantageous to a player may be performed is displayed as shown in FIG. 8B, conventionally, after that, a special game advantageous to the player is given. Special productions with high expectations are being suddenly started. However, this raises a problem that the player's uplifting feeling is difficult to increase, which may reduce the player's interest.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, before starting the exclusive effect, after performing a countdown effect using the temporarily stopped first special symbol SD1, second special symbol SD2, and third special symbol SD3, the special effect is generated. I'm trying to get started.

That is, in performing the countdown effect using the temporarily stopped first special symbol SD1, the second special symbol SD2, and the third special symbol SD3, the temporarily stopped first special symbol SD1, the second special symbol SD2, the second Of the three special symbols SD3, first, as shown in FIG. 8C, the decorative symbol SD1a including the largest number 5, is enlarged and displayed as compared with the other decorative symbols SD1b, SD2a, SD3a, SD3b. Next, although not shown, the decorative pattern SD1b including the next largest numeral 4 is displayed in a larger scale than the other decorative patterns SD1a, SD2a, SD3a, SD3b. Next, although not shown, the decorative pattern SD3b including the next larger numeral 3 is displayed in a larger scale than the other decorative patterns SD1a, SD1b, SD2a, SD3a. Next, although not shown, the decorative pattern SD3a including the next-highest numeral 2 is displayed in a larger scale than the other decorative patterns SD1a, SD1b, SD2a, SD3b. Then, finally, as shown in FIG. 8D, the decorative design SD2a including the smallest number 1 is displayed in a larger scale than the other decorative designs SD1a, SD1b, SD3a, SD3b. Thereby, the countdown effect can be executed using the temporarily stopped first special symbol SD1, second special symbol SD2, and third special symbol SD3. When the decorative design is enlarged, the voices of the numbers of the decorative design to be enlarged may be output from the speaker 17 in accordance with the enlarged display. By doing so, the player can further recognize that the countdown effect is being executed.

Next, after finishing the countdown effect as described above, the character string "Challenge!" (see image P1) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 as shown in FIG. 8E, which is advantageous for the player. A special production with a high expectation that a special game will be played is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8(f), the first special symbol SD1 that has been temporarily stopped is displayed in the exclusive effect (in the figure, characters such as “Challenge!” (see image P1) are displayed). Using, that is, the decorative pattern SD1a including the numeral 5 is arranged in the upper left corner and the lower right corner of the screen, the decorative pattern SD1b including the numeral 4 is arranged in the upper right corner and the lower left corner of the screen, and the player is in the double reach state. The liquid crystal display device 41 displays a reach pattern having a high degree of expectation that a special game advantageous to the player is performed.

Next, after the reach symbol as described above is displayed, as shown in FIG. 8(g), the result of the lottery performed on the liquid crystal display device 41 by the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) (in the figure, "" "Big hit!!" (see image P2)) is displayed. In addition, the special effect is a liquid crystal until all the symbols of the first special symbol SD1, the second special symbol SD2, and the third special symbol SD3 are aligned (in the present embodiment, the second special symbol SD2 is finally stopped). It will be displayed on the display device 41.

Then, as shown in the present embodiment, before the special effect is started, after performing the countdown effect using the temporarily stopped first special symbol SD1, second special symbol SD2, and third special symbol SD3. If the special effect is started, the meaning that the first special symbol SD1, the second special symbol SD2, and the third special symbol SD3 are temporarily stopped can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. The player's uplifting feeling of being started can be gradually increased. As a result, the interest of the player can be improved.

In addition, in the present embodiment, an example in which the first special symbol SD1, the second special symbol SD2, and the third special symbol SD3 are displayed in an enlarged manner is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be displayed in a reduced manner, and further enlargement. Alternatively, the effect display may be added and displayed instead of the reduced display or the special symbol to which the effect display is added may be enlarged or reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8(f), the temporary stop is performed during the exclusive effect (in the figure, a character such as “Challenge!” (see image P1) is displayed). Using the first special symbol SD1, that is, the decorative symbol SD1a including the numeral 5 is arranged in the upper left corner and the lower right corner of the screen, and the decorative symbol SD1b including the numeral 4 is arranged in the upper right corner and the lower left corner of the screen, and doubled. An example has been shown in which the liquid crystal display device 41 is displayed with a reach symbol with a high degree of expectation that a special game advantageous to the player in the reach state is performed, but the invention is not limited to this, and is different from the temporarily stopped first special symbol SD1. When the special symbol is displayed, it may be set so that the expectation that the special game advantageous to the player is performed is higher than that when the temporarily stopped first special symbol SD1 is displayed. .. By doing so, the interest of the player can be further improved.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, an example in which a multi-line chance item is displayed is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a single-line chance item as shown in FIG.

That is, when the game ball wins the special symbol starting port 43 (see FIG. 2) (detected by the special symbol starting port switch 43a (see FIG. 7)), it is positioned on the screen as shown in FIG. 9(a). The first special symbol SD1 composed of a decorative symbol changes at high speed (in the figure, the state of high-speed variation is indicated by an arrow), and the second special symbol SD2 composed of a decorative symbol located in the center of the screen It changes at high speed (in the figure, the state of changing at high speed is indicated by an arrow), and the third special symbol SD3 composed of a decorative pattern located at the bottom of the screen changes at high speed (in the figure, it changes at high speed). The content is shown on the liquid crystal display device 41.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9(b), the first special symbol SD1, the second special symbol SD2, and the third special symbol SD3 are temporarily stopped. That is, in the first special symbol SD1, the decorative symbol SD10a including the numeral 3 is temporarily stopped at the center of the screen. Then, in the second special symbol SD2, the decorative symbol SD20a including the numeral 2 is temporarily stopped at the center of the screen. Further, as for the third special symbol SD3, the decorative symbol SD30a including the numeral 1 is temporarily stopped at the center of the screen.

Then, a countdown effect is executed using the temporarily stopped first special symbol SD1, second special symbol SD2, and third special symbol SD3.

That is, in performing the countdown effect using the temporarily stopped first special symbol SD1, the second special symbol SD2, and the third special symbol SD3, the temporarily stopped first special symbol SD1, the second special symbol SD2, the second Of the three special symbols SD3, first, as shown in FIG. 9(c), the decorative symbol SD10a including the largest number 3, is displayed in an enlarged manner as compared with the other decorative symbols SD20a and SD30a. Next, although not shown, the decorative pattern SD20a including the next-highest number 2 is displayed in a larger scale than the other decorative patterns SD10a and SD30a. Then, finally, as shown in FIG. 9D, the decorative pattern SD30a including the smallest number 1 is displayed in a larger scale than the other decorative patterns SD10a and SD20a. Thereby, the countdown effect can be executed using the temporarily stopped first special symbol SD1, second special symbol SD2, and third special symbol SD3. It should be noted that when the decorative design is enlarged and displayed, the numbers 17 of the decorative design to be enlarged may be output together from the speaker 17.

Next, after finishing the countdown effect as described above, as shown in FIG. 9(e), characters such as "Challenge!" (see image P1) are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, which is advantageous for the player. A special production with a high expectation that a special game will be played is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9(f), during the exclusive effect (in the figure, characters such as “Challenge!” (see image P1) are displayed), the temporarily stopped first special symbol SD1 is displayed. Using, that is, the decorative pattern SD10a including the numeral 3 is arranged in the upper center and the lower center of the screen, the reach pattern with a high expectation that a special game advantageous to the player in the reach state is performed on the liquid crystal display device 41. Display it.

Next, after the reach symbol as described above is displayed, as shown in FIG. 9(g), the lottery result (in the figure, " "Big hit!!" (see image P2)) is displayed. In addition, the special effect is a liquid crystal until all the symbols of the first special symbol SD1, the second special symbol SD2, and the third special symbol SD3 are aligned (in the present embodiment, the second special symbol SD2 is finally stopped). It will be displayed on the display device 41.

Even in this way, the interest of the player can be improved. In order to encourage the player's uplifting feeling, when the decorative design including the number 3.2.1 as shown in FIG. 9 is temporarily stopped, the number 5/4/3.2.1 as shown in FIG. It may be set such that the expected value that is a certainty change (probability change in which the winning lottery probability is a higher probability state than usual) becomes higher than that in the case where the included decorative design is temporarily stopped. Further, when the decorative pattern including the numbers 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 as shown in FIG. 8 is temporarily stopped, when the decorative pattern including the numbers 3, 2, and 1 as shown in FIG. 9 is temporarily stopped. In comparison, the player may be set to have a higher expectation that a special game advantageous to the player will be played.

By the way, in the countdown effect shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the decorative design including the numbers is enlarged and displayed, but the invention is not limited to this, and the countdown effect as shown in FIG. 10 may be used.

That is, when the game ball wins the special symbol starting port 43 (see FIG. 2) (detected by the special symbol starting port switch 43a (see FIG. 7)), as shown in FIG. 10(a), the position on the screen The first special symbol SD1 composed of the decorative symbol to be changed at high speed (in the figure, the state of high speed variation is indicated by an arrow), and the second special symbol SD2 composed of the decorative symbol located in the center of the screen. Fluctuates at high speed (in the figure, the state of high speed fluctuating is indicated by an arrow), and the third special symbol SD3 composed of a decorative pattern located at the bottom of the screen fluctuates at high speed (in the figure, fluctuates at high speed) The contents are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10(b), the first special symbol SD1, the second special symbol SD2, and the third special symbol SD3 are temporarily stopped. That is, in the first special symbol SD1, the decorative symbol SD1a including the numeral 5 is temporarily stopped at the left corner of the screen, and the decorative symbol SD1b including the numeral 4 is temporarily stopped at the right corner of the screen. Then, in the second special symbol SD2, the decorative symbol SD2a including the numeral 1 is temporarily stopped at the center of the screen. Further, in the third special symbol SD3, the decorative symbol SD3a including the numeral 2 is temporarily stopped at the left corner of the screen, and the decorative symbol SD3b including the numeral 3 is temporarily stopped at the right corner of the screen.

Next, a countdown effect is executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 10C, after displaying the number “5” (see image P10) on the liquid crystal display device 41, as shown in FIG. 10D again, the first special symbol SD1, A state in which the second special symbol SD2 and the third special symbol SD3 are temporarily stopped, that is, the same screen as the screen shown in FIG. 10B is displayed. Next, although not shown, the number "4" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, and the same screen as the screen shown in FIG. 10B is displayed again. Next, although not shown, the liquid crystal display device 41 displays the number "3", and again displays the same screen as the screen shown in FIG. Next, although not shown, the number "2" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, and the same screen as the screen shown in FIG. 10B is displayed again. Finally, as shown in FIG. 10E, the liquid crystal display device 41 is caused to display the number “1” (see image P11).

Next, after finishing the countdown effect as described above, as shown in FIG. 10(f), characters such as “Challenge!” (see image P1) are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, which is advantageous for the player. A special production with a high expectation that a special game will be played is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10(g), during the exclusive effect (in the figure, characters such as “challenge!” (see image P1) are displayed), the temporarily stopped first special symbol SD1 is displayed. Using, that is, the decorative pattern SD1a including the numeral 5 is arranged in the upper left corner and the lower right corner of the screen, the decorative pattern SD1b including the numeral 4 is arranged in the upper right corner and the lower left corner of the screen, and the player is in the double reach state. The liquid crystal display device 41 displays a reach pattern having a high degree of expectation that a special game advantageous to the player is performed.

Next, after the reach symbol as described above is displayed, as shown in FIG. 10(h), the result of the lottery performed by the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) on the liquid crystal display device 41 (in the figure, " "Big hit!!" (see image P2)) is displayed. In addition, the special effect is a liquid crystal until all the symbols of the first special symbol SD1, the second special symbol SD2, and the third special symbol SD3 are aligned (in the present embodiment, the second special symbol SD2 is finally stopped). It will be displayed on the display device 41.

Thus, even if the numbers are simply displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 and the countdown effect is performed in this way, the interest of the player can be improved. However, the person who performed the countdown effect using the first special symbol SD1, the second special symbol SD2, and the third special symbol SD3 temporarily stopped is the first special symbol SD1, the second special symbol SD2, and the third special symbol. It is preferable because the meaning of SD3 being temporarily stopped can be easily understood to the player.

On the other hand, in the countdown effect as shown in FIG. 10, as shown in FIG. 10C, the liquid crystal display device 41 displays the number “5” (see image P10) to start the countdown effect. However, without being limited to this, as shown in FIG. 11C, the number “3” (see image P20) may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 to start the countdown effect. Then, in this way, the state where the first special symbol SD1, the second special symbol SD2, and the third special symbol SD3 are temporarily stopped, that is, shown in FIG. 10(b) (FIG. 11(b)). Since the number of times the same screen as the screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 is reduced, the smaller the number of times the liquid crystal display device 41 is displayed, the higher the degree of expectation that a special game advantageous to the player will be played is set. If so, the interest of the player can be further improved.

The numbers (“5”, “3”, etc.) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 are gradually enlarged or reduced when displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. It may be displayed, an effect display may be additionally displayed, or an effect display may be gradually expanded or reduced to be displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the countdown effect is executed before starting the exclusive effect, but any effect that can enhance the player's uplifting feeling is not limited to the countdown effect. But good. However, it is preferable to execute the countdown effect because the player's uplifting feeling can be gradually increased.

By the way, in the present embodiment, the example in which the exclusive effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 is shown as the exclusive effect, but the invention is not limited to this, and the movable accessory device 42 may be used.

That is, when the exclusive effect is executed, the movable accessory device 42 performs a series of operations as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, the movable accessory device 42 first descends in the direction of arrow Y1 and, when reaching a predetermined position, rotates 180 degrees in the direction of arrow Y2 shown in FIG. 5B. .. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 6A, the second movable accessory 421 located on the back side is located on the front side. Then, the second movable accessory 421 rises in the direction of the arrow Y3 shown in FIG. 6A, and as shown in FIG. 6B, has a predetermined shape (in the figure, the shape of the character “gold” is shown). Is formed and a series of operations is completed.

By the way, in performing such a series of operations, the movable accessory device 42 collides with the transparent glass supported by the glass door frame 5 (see FIG. 1), the liquid crystal display device 41, the structure of the game board 4, or the like. You need to make it work. Therefore, conventionally, as shown in FIG. 12, at timing T10 to timing T11, the motor 430 shown in FIG. 3 is rotationally driven to lower the movable accessory device 42 in the arrow Y1 direction shown in FIG. .. Then, at timing T11, the position sensor detects that the movable accessory device 42 has finished descending. Next, at timing T11, the motor 423 shown in FIG. 3 is rotationally driven, and at timings T11 to T12, the movable accessory device 42 is rotated 180 degrees in the arrow Y2 direction shown in FIG. 5B. Then, at timing T12, the position sensor detects that the movable accessory device 42 has finished rotating. Next, at timing T12, the motor 421b shown in FIG. 4 is driven to rotate, and at timing T12 to timing T13, as shown in FIG. A shape (in the figure, a shape indicating the character “gold”) is formed. Then, at timing T13, the position sensor detects that the second movable accessory 421 has finished forming a predetermined shape. As a result, the movable accessory device 42 performs a series of operations as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.

However, if the motor related to the next operation is driven after completing one operation using the position sensor as in the conventional case, it takes a considerable time to complete the series of operations. However, there is a problem that it may reduce the interest of the player.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to improve the interest of the player, instead of detecting the position of the movable accessory device 42 by the position sensor, the effect control CPU 900 (see FIG. 7) uses the number of motor steps. I am trying to monitor. That is, as shown in FIG. 13, at timing T1, the motor 430 shown in FIG. 3 is rotationally driven to lower the movable accessory device 42 in the arrow Y1 direction shown in FIG. At this time, the effect control CPU 900 (see FIG. 7) monitors the number of steps of the motor 430, and when the number of steps of the motor 430 reaches, for example, 154 steps at timing T2, the effect control CPU 900 causes the motor 423 shown in FIG. Instruct to drive. Accordingly, at timing T3, the motor 423 is rotationally driven, and while the movable accessory device 42 is descending in the arrow Y1 direction shown in FIG. 5A, the movable accessory device is moved in the arrow Y2 direction shown in FIG. 5B. 42 will rotate 180 degrees. Furthermore, the production control CPU 900 also monitors the number of steps of the motor 423, and at timing T4, when the number of steps of the motor 423 shown in FIG. 3 reaches, for example, 80 steps, the production control CPU 900 rotates the motor 421b shown in FIG. Instruct to drive. As a result, at timing T5, the motor 421b is rotationally driven, the movable accessory device 42 is descending in the direction of the arrow Y1 shown in FIG. 5A, and the movable accessory is moved in the direction of the arrow Y2 shown in FIG. 5B. While the device 42 is rotating 180 degrees, as shown in FIG. 6( a ), the second movable accessory 421 rises in the direction of the arrow Y<b>3 and has a predetermined shape (in the figure, the character “gold” is shown). Form) is formed.

Thus, when the number of steps of the motor 430 shown in FIG. 3 reaches, for example, 540 steps at timing T6, the effect control CPU 900 determines that the movable accessory device 42 has reached the maximum lowered position, and stops the rotation of the motor 430. Instruct them to do so. As a result, the descent of the movable accessory device 42 is stopped. On the other hand, when the number of steps of the motor 423 shown in FIG. 3 reaches, for example, 202 steps at timing T7, the effect control CPU 900 determines that the movable accessory device 42 has rotated 180 degrees, and stops the rotation of the motor 423. Instruct. As a result, the rotation of the movable accessory device 42 is stopped. Further, when the effect control CPU 900 receives the position sensor (not shown) that the second movable accessory 421 has a predetermined shape (in the figure, the shape indicates the letter "gold"), the rotation of the motor 421b is controlled. Instruct them to stop. As a result, the rise of the second movable accessory 421 is stopped.

Thus, if the number of steps of the motor is monitored and the next operation is started before one operation of the movable accessory device 42 is completed, a series of operations of the movable accessory device 42 can be performed. The time required to complete the game can be greatly shortened, and thus the interest of the player can be improved. The number of steps of the motor that triggers the driving of the next motor is the same as that of the transparent glass or the liquid crystal display device that is supported by the glass door frame 5 (see FIG. 1) even when the movable accessory device 42 is operated next. The movable accessory device 42 is set on the assumption that the movable accessory device 42 has reached a position where it does not collide with the structure 41 or the structure of the game board 4. That is, when the movable accessory device 42 is rotated 180 degrees at the timing T1 to the timing T2, the transparent glass supported by the glass door frame 5 (see FIG. 1), the liquid crystal display device 41, and the game board 4 are displayed. Since there is a possibility of colliding with a structure or the like, the movable accessory device 42 is not rotated 180 degrees, and when the second movable accessory 421 is raised at timing T3 to timing T4, the glass door frame 5 (Fig. The second movable accessory 421 is prevented from being lifted because it may collide with the transparent glass supported by (1), the liquid crystal display device 41, the structure of the game board 4, or the like. Therefore, when the motor 430 (see FIG. 3), the motor 423 (see FIG. 3), and the motor 421b (see FIG. 4) are driven to rotate, the motor 430 shown in FIG. At timing T1, the motor 430 is rotationally driven after confirming whether it is at the origin position. At timing T3 when the motor 423 shown in FIG. 3 is rotationally driven, it is confirmed whether the motor 423 is at the origin position and then rotationally driven. At timing T5 when the motor 421b shown in FIG. 4 is rotationally driven, it is confirmed that the motor 421b is at the origin position and then the motor 421b is rotationally driven.

As described above, the method of monitoring the number of steps of the motor and starting the next operation before the completion of one operation of the movable accessory device 42 is not limited to the dedicated effect, but various effects are possible. Is applicable to.

<Explanation of production control board processing>
Here, a specific processing method of the above-mentioned effect will be specifically described with reference to the processing contents (outline of the program) of the effect control board 90 shown in FIGS. 14 to 16.

<Production control board: Main processing>
First, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, a power-on signal indicating that the power is turned on is sent to each control board from the power board 130 (see FIG. 7), and in response to the signal, the production control CPU 900 (See FIG. 7) performs the effect control main process shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 900 first initializes the register provided therein and sets the input/output direction of the input/output port. Then, the data transmitted from the output port set in the output direction is set to be serially transferred (step S1).

After the setting, the effect control CPU 900 initializes the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 (see FIG. 7) that stores the effect control command DI_CMD received from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) (step S2). Then, the effect control CPU 900 performs the interrupt permission setting process of the input port that receives the interrupt signal from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) (step S3).

Next, the effect control CPU 900 initializes a memory area in the effect control RAM 902 used as a work area and a stack area (step S4), and issues an initialization command to the sound LSI 903 (see FIG. 7). As a result, the sound LSI 903 initializes the register provided therein (step S5).

Next, the effect control CPU 900 determines whether an abnormality has occurred in the motor 430 (see FIG. 3), the motor 423 (see FIG. 3), or the motor 421b (see FIG. 4) that operates the movable accessory device 42 (see FIG. 2). Whether or not, the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 in which the motor data for operating the motor 430 (see FIG. 3), the motor 423 (see FIG. 3), and the motor 421b (see FIG. 4) is stored is confirmed. If the abnormal data is stored, the effect control CPU 900 issues a command to return these motors to the origin position. As a result, the movable accessory device 42 returns to the initial position (step S6).

Next, the effect control CPU 900 sets a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) having a function of creating a pulse output of a constant cycle and a function of time measurement, which are provided therein. That is, the effect control CPU 900 sets the time constant register of the CTC so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every 1 ms (step S7).

After finishing the above processing, the effect control CPU 900 confirms whether or not it is the main loop update cycle. Specifically, the remainder when the main loop counter ML_CNT that counts in a loop from 0 to 31 is divided by 16 (that is, divided by 16) is confirmed, and if the remainder is 0 (step S8: YES). Then, the process proceeds to step S10, and if it is other than 0 (step S8: NO), a process of updating the random number value of the announcement effect random number counter and the like is performed (step S9). The increment (+1) method of the main loop counter ML_CNT will be described later.

Next, the effect control CPU 900 effects the control signals necessary for turning on or off the decorative lamps such as the LED lamps mounted on the decorative lamp substrate 100 (see FIG. 7) generated in step S12 described later. A process of writing to the memory area in the control RAM 902 is performed (step S10).

Next, the effect control CPU 900 reads the effect control command DI_CMD received from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) stored in the memory area of the effect control RAM 902, and creates the effect pattern according to the content thereof. It is determined by lottery from a large number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 901. The determined effect pattern is stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 as the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD (step S11). As a result, the screens shown in FIGS. 8 to 11 are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. That is, a multi-line chance item in which a special game advantageous to the player as shown in FIGS. 8(b), 10(b), and 11(b) may be performed, or FIG. 9(b). After a single-line chance at which there is a possibility that a special game that is advantageous to the player may be played, as shown in FIG. 5, the countdown effect is executed (FIGS. 8C to 8D). ), FIG. 10(c) to FIG. 10(e), FIG. 11(c) to FIG. 11(e), or FIG. 9(c) to FIG. 9(d)), exclusive production (FIG. 8(e)). , FIG. 9(f), FIG. 10(f) are started, and using the temporarily stopped first special symbol SD1, a highly anticipated reach symbol (a special game advantageous to the player is performed) 8(f), FIG. 9(f), FIG. 10(g), and FIG. 11(g) are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, and finally the main control board 60 (main control circuit) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. The lottery result performed by the CPU 600) will be displayed (see FIG. 8(g), FIG. 9(g), FIG. 10(h), and FIG. 11(h)).

Thus, if the countdown effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 before the exclusive effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 and the exclusive effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, the exclusive effect is displayed. It is possible to enhance the uplifting feeling of the player that is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, and thus to increase the interest of the player.

Next, after finishing the process of step S11, the effect control CPU 900 determines a sound such as BGM or a sound effect corresponding to the determined effect pattern, and operates the movable accessory device 42 (see FIG. 2). The operation contents of the motor 430 (see FIG. 3), the motor 423 (see FIG. 3), and the motor 421b (see FIG. 4) to be operated are determined. Then, it is also determined whether or not there is an effect that causes the player to press the effect button device 13 (see FIG. 1) in the determined effect pattern (step S12).

Next, the production control CPU 900 transmits a control signal regarding the determined sound to the sound LSI 903. Then, the sound LSI 903 reads the BGM or the sound effect corresponding to the control signal from the sound ROM 904. As a result, the sound LSI 903 performs processing based on the read sound data and outputs it as sound source data to the speaker 17 (step S13). In addition, countdown effect (FIG. 8(c) to FIG. 8(d), FIG. 10(c) to FIG. 10(e), FIG. 11(c) to FIG. 11(e), or FIG. 9(c) to FIG. 9(d)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, when a numerical voice is emitted, the output of this voice is processed in step S13.

Next, the effect control CPU 900 accesses the sound LSI 903 and confirms whether or not any error occurs due to noise or the like when the sound LSI 903 decodes sound data and the like regarding the processing of step S13 (step S14). ).

Thus, the effect control CPU 900 returns to the process of step S8 again after finishing the process of step S14, and repeats the processes of steps S8 to S14.

<Production control board: Explanation of command reception interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, a process when the production control command DI_CMD and the interrupt signal are transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) during the execution of the production control main process will be described. ..

As shown in FIG. 15, when the effect control CPU 900 receives the interrupt signal, the effect control CPU 900 executes a save process of saving the contents of each register to the stack area in the effect control RAM 902 (step S100). After that, the production control CPU 900 reads the register of the input port that has received the production control command DI_CMD (step S101), and calculates the pointer indicating the address address of the command transmission/reception memory area in the production control RAM 902 (step S102).

After that, the effect control CPU 900 again reads the register of the input port that has received the effect control command DI_CMD (step S103), and whether the value read in step S101 and the value read in step S103 match. Is confirmed (step S104). If they do not match (step S104: NO), the process proceeds to step S107, and if they match (step S104: YES), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) sets the address address corresponding to the pointer calculated above. The received effect control command DI_CMD is stored (step S105). The stored effect control command DI_CMD is read by the effect control CPU 900 during the process of step S11 shown in FIG.

Next, the effect control CPU 900 updates the pointer indicating the address address of the command transmission/reception memory area in the effect control RAM 902 (step S106), and restores the register saved in the process of step S100 (step S107). As a result, the process returns to the effect control main process shown in FIG.

<Explanation of production control board: timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, a description will be given of a process when the timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms, which is set in the process of step S7 (see FIG. 14) of the effect control main process.

As shown in FIG. 16, when a timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms, the effect control CPU 900 executes save processing for saving the contents of each register to the stack area in the effect control RAM 902 (step S200). After that, the effect control CPU 900 refreshes the register of the input/output port provided in the effect control CPU 900 (step S201).

Next, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the motor data stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 by serial transfer (outputs a pulse) from the output port. As a result, the movable accessory device 42 (see FIG. 2) operates based on the motor data (step S202). That is, at the timing T1 shown in FIG. 13, the motor 430 shown in FIG. 3 is rotationally driven, and the movable accessory device 42 descends in the direction of the arrow Y1 shown in FIG. Then, at timing T3 shown in FIG. 13, the motor 423 shown in FIG. 3 is rotationally driven, and while the movable accessory device 42 is descending in the direction of the arrow Y1 shown in FIG. 5A, the arrow shown in FIG. The movable accessory device 42 rotates in the Y2 direction. Further, at timing T5 shown in FIG. 13, the motor 421b shown in FIG. 4 is rotationally driven, the movable accessory device 42 is descending in the direction of the arrow Y1 shown in FIG. 5(a), and as shown in FIG. 5(b). While the movable accessory device 42 is rotating in the direction indicated by the arrow Y2, the second movable accessory 421 rises in the direction of the arrow Y3 as shown in FIG. As shown, a predetermined shape (in the figure, a shape indicating the character "gold") is formed. Thus, by starting the next operation before one operation of the movable accessory device 42 is completed, it is possible to significantly reduce the time until the series of operations of the movable accessory device 42 is completed. Become. At timing T6 shown in FIG. 13, the rotational drive of the motor 430 shown in FIG. 3 is stopped, at timing T7 shown in FIG. 13, the rotational drive of the motor 423 shown in FIG. 3 is stopped, and further shown in FIG. The rotation drive of the motor 421b is stopped.

Next, the production control CPU 900 receives signals from the production button device 13 and the setting button 15 (step S203). When the effect button device 13 is pressed by the player, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern in consideration of the effect button device 13 being pressed when performing the process of step S12 shown in FIG. It will be.

Next, the effect control CPU 900 determines the position of the motor based on the data from the motor sensors of the motor 430 (see FIG. 3), the motor 423 (see FIG. 3), and the motor 421b (see FIG. 4) that operate the movable accessory device 42. The number of steps is confirmed (step S204). That is, at timing T1 shown in FIG. 13, it is confirmed whether or not the motor 430 shown in FIG. 3 is at the origin position, and at timing T2 shown in FIG. 13, the number of steps of the motor 430 shown in FIG. It is confirmed whether or not the number of steps has reached the timing T6 shown in FIG. 13, and whether or not the number of steps of the motor 430 shown in FIG. 3 has reached 540 steps, for example. At timing T3 shown in FIG. 13, it is confirmed whether or not the motor 423 shown in FIG. 3 is at the origin position. At timing T4 shown in FIG. 13, the number of steps of the motor 423 shown in FIG. It is confirmed whether or not the number has been reached, and at timing T7 shown in FIG. 13, it is confirmed whether or not the number of steps of the motor 423 shown in FIG. 3 has reached, for example, 202 steps. Further, at timing T5 shown in FIG. 13, it is confirmed whether the motor 421b shown in FIG. 4 is at the origin position.

Next, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 to the liquid crystal control board 120 (see FIG. 3) in the process of step S11 shown in FIG. 14 (step S205). As a result, the screens shown in FIGS. 8 to 11 are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41.

Next, the effect control CPU 900 operates the motor 430 (which operates the movable accessory device 42 (see FIG. 2) determined in step S12 shown in FIG. 14 based on the position and the number of steps of the motor confirmed in step S204. 3), the motor 423 (see FIG. 3), and the motor 421b (see FIG. 4) according to the operation contents are generated, and then stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 (step S206). The motor data stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 will be transmitted by serial transfer from the output port in the process of step S202 at the next timer interruption of 1 ms. As a result, the movable accessory device 42 (see FIG. 2) operates at the timing shown in FIG. When the position sensor (not shown) receives the fact that the second movable accessory 421 has a predetermined shape (in the figure, the shape indicates the character "gold"), it generates motor data for stopping the rotation of the motor 421b. Will be done.

Next, the effect control CPU 900 turns on or off the decorative lamps such as the LED lamps mounted on the decorative lamp substrate 100 (see FIG. 7) stored in the effect control RAM 902 in the process of step S10 shown in FIG. The control signal necessary for the above is transmitted to the decorative lamp substrate 100 (step S207).

Next, the production control CPU 900 increments (+1) the main loop counter ML_CNT that counts in a loop from 0 to 31 used in the process of step S8 shown in FIG. 14, and divides the incremented value by 16 (that is, 16). (Division by) is performed (step S208). After that, the effect control CPU 900 restores the register saved in the process of step S200 (step S209). As a result, the process returns to the effect control main process shown in FIG.

Therefore, according to the embodiment described above, the interest of the player can be improved.

In this embodiment, FIGS. 8(a), 9(a), 10(a), and 11(a) show an example in which the special symbols are changed in the horizontal direction of the screen. However, of course, it may be changed in the vertical direction of the screen.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 41 Liquid crystal display device (display means)
600 Main control CPU (lottery means, profit status generation means)
901 Production control ROM (production display mode storage means)
SD1 1st special design (1st design)
SD2 2nd special design (2nd design)
SD3 3rd special design (3rd design)

Claims (1)

Display means for displaying a variation of a symbol including at least a first symbol, a second symbol and a third symbol including numbers,
A lottery means for performing a lottery at the start of fluctuation of the symbol,
Based on a lottery result by the lottery means, the display means, when a stop symbol after the fluctuation of the symbol is in a specific mode is displayed, a profit state generating means for generating a profit state, and A gaming machine,
The display means displays a temporary stop of the symbol a plurality of times during the change of the symbol until the stop symbol becomes a specific mode, and in the temporary stop of the multiple times and the specific mode, among the symbols. The first symbol is displayed in the same manner ,
At least one of the temporary stop of the plurality of times, the symbol is enlarged or reduced, or the effect is displayed,
When the first symbol is displayed on the display means at least once in the temporary stop of the plurality of times in a different mode, the expectation that a special game advantageous to the player is performed is set to be high. Amusement machine.

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