JP6883598B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and rotating cylinder type gaming machines.

Currently, a gaming machine equipped with a small movable sub-liquid crystal display device in addition to a normal liquid crystal display device is known. Such a sub-liquid crystal display device is used to move to the front surface of a normal liquid crystal display device and perform a predetermined effect having a high expectation of a big hit.

For example, in Patent Document 1 below, the sub liquid crystal display device is arranged in front of the main liquid crystal display device, and can be raised and lowered between the storage position and the effect position set above the storage position. (Paragraphs 0044, 0045, Fig. 2).

Then, at a predetermined effect start timing, the sub-liquid crystal display device rises from the storage position to the effect position, and a predetermined effect image (for example, a super-hot effect with high jackpot reliability is performed in the sub-liquid crystal display area). Image) is displayed (paragraph 0066, FIG. 12).

JP 2015-177905

However, in this gaming machine, although an image can be displayed according to the position of the sub liquid crystal display device, the display cannot be controlled without discomfort depending on the type of the image to be displayed, and only a simple image or moving image is displayed. I couldn't.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of controlling so that optimum display is performed according to the position of a moving display means. ..

The gaming machine of the first invention includes a lottery means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display means for displaying variable symbols, a movable body that can move from a first position to a second position, and a game. A plurality of panel-side illuminants provided on the panel side, a plurality of frame-side illuminants provided on the frame side, and a luminescence control means capable of controlling the emission modes of the panel-side illuminant and the frame-side illuminant. The light emitting control means includes an operation means that can be operated by the player and a drive effect means that can execute a drive effect that drives the operation means, and the light emission control means is a lottery result by the lottery means while the symbol is changing. When is a hit, the panel-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body can be controlled in a specific light emitting mode, and when the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the said The panel-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body are controlled by the first specific light emitting mode, the driving effect is executed by the operating means, and then the movable body moves from the second position to the first position. When moving to, the panel-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body are controlled by the second specific light emitting mode different from the first specific light emitting mode, and the driving effect by the operating means is executed. If the lottery result by the lottery means is lost, the panel-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body are not controlled in the specific light emitting mode.
Further, the gaming machine of the second invention includes a lottery means for determining whether or not the game is correct or not when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display means for displaying variable symbols, and a movable body that can move from the first position to the second position. , A plurality of first light emitting bodies provided on the movable body, a plurality of second light emitting bodies provided on the movable body other than the movable body, and the light emitting modes of the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body can be controlled. The light emission control means includes an operation means that can be operated by the player, and a drive effect means that can execute a drive effect that drives the operation means, and the light emission control means is the lottery during the fluctuation of the symbol. When the lottery result by the means is a hit, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body can be controlled in a specific light emitting mode, and the movable body moves from the first position to the second position. In this case, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are controlled by the first specific light emitting mode, the driving effect is executed by the operating means, and then the movable body is moved from the second position. When moving to the first position, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are controlled by the second specific light emitting mode different from the first specific light emitting mode, and the operation means is used. When the driving effect is not executed and the lottery result by the lottery means is lost, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are not controlled in the specific light emitting mode.

The gaming machine of the third invention includes a lottery means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display means for displaying variable symbols, a movable body that can move from a first position to a second position, and a game. A plurality of panel-side illuminants provided on the panel side, a plurality of frame-side illuminants provided on the frame side, and a luminescence control means capable of controlling the emission modes of the panel-side illuminant and the frame-side illuminant. The light emitting control means can control the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body in a specific light emitting mode when the lottery result by the lottery means is a hit during the fluctuation of the symbol. When the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the panel-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body are controlled by the first specific light emitting mode, and then the movable body is moved. When the body moves from the second position to the first position, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are controlled by the second specific light emitting mode different from the first specific light emitting mode. However, when the lottery result by the lottery means is lost, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are not controlled by the specific light emitting mode, and the first specific light emitting mode and the second specific light emitting mode are not controlled. The specific light emitting mode is characterized in that a specific light emitting color pattern is made to emit light by different light emitting patterns .
Further, the gaming machine of the fourth invention includes a lottery means for determining whether or not the game is correct or not when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display means for displaying variable symbols, and a movable body that can move from the first position to the second position. , A plurality of first light emitting bodies provided on the movable body, a plurality of second light emitting bodies provided on the movable body other than the movable body, and the light emitting modes of the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body can be controlled. The light emitting control means includes a light emitting control means, and when the lottery result by the lottery means is a hit during the fluctuation of the symbol, the light emitting control means specifically emits light from the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body. It is controllable in the mode, and when the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are controlled by the first specific light emitting mode. After that, when the movable body moves from the second position to the first position, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are designated as the second specific light emitting mode different from the first specific light emitting mode. Controlled by the light emitting mode, when the lottery result by the lottery means is lost, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are not controlled by the specific light emitting mode, and the first specific light emitting mode and the said The second specific light emitting mode is characterized in that a specific light emitting color pattern is made to emit light by different light emitting patterns.

The gaming machine of the fifth invention includes a lottery means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display means for displaying variable symbols, a movable body that can move from a first position to a second position, and a game. A plurality of panel-side illuminants provided on the panel side, a plurality of frame-side illuminants provided on the frame side, and a luminescence control means capable of controlling the emission modes of the panel-side illuminant and the frame-side illuminant. The light emitting control means is provided with an operating means that can be operated by the player, and when the lottery result by the lottery means is a hit during the fluctuation of the symbol, the light emitting body on the board side and the frame side are provided. The light emitting body can be controlled in a specific light emitting mode, and when the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are first specified. When the movable body moves from the second position to the first position after being controlled by the light emitting mode, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are referred to as the first specific light emitting mode. If the control is performed in a different second specific light emitting mode and the lottery result by the lottery means is lost, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are not controlled in the specific light emitting mode, and the first In the specific light emitting mode of 2, among the frame-side light emitting bodies, the light emitting body provided in the operating means and the other light emitting bodies are made to emit light by different light emitting patterns .
Further, the gaming machine of the sixth invention includes a lottery means for determining whether or not the game is correct or not when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display means for displaying a variable symbol, and a movable body that can move from the first position to the second position. , A plurality of board-side light emitting bodies provided on the game board side, a plurality of frame-side light emitting bodies provided on the frame side, and light emission control capable of controlling the light emitting modes of the board-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body. The light emitting control means includes the means and the operating means that can be operated by the player, and when the lottery result by the lottery means is a hit during the fluctuation of the symbol, the light emitting body and the board side light emitting body are provided. The frame-side light emitting body can be controlled in a specific light emitting mode, and when the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the panel-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body are first. When the movable body moves from the second position to the first position after being controlled by the specific light emitting mode, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are combined with the first specific light emitting mode. When the lottery result by the lottery means is lost, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are not controlled by the specific light emitting mode. The second specific light emitting mode is characterized in that, among the frame-side light emitting bodies, the light emitting body provided in the operating means and the other light emitting bodies are made to emit light in a specific light emitting color pattern at different timings. To do.

According to the present invention, optimum display can be performed according to the position of the moving display means.

The front side perspective view which shows the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. The rear side perspective view which shows the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. The front view of the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. 1 (first embodiment). The block diagram which shows the structure of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. The figure explaining the jackpot type and various flags set at the end of a special game. Time chart (big hit confirmed production) at the time of production of LED and movable body (figure). Time chart at the time of production of LED and movable body (figure) (normal notice production) Time chart at the time of production of LED and movable body (government). (A) The figure explaining the first half of the jackpot confirmation production and the normal advance notice production (FIG. 7). (B) The figure explaining the latter half of the jackpot confirmation production and the normal advance notice production (FIG. 7). (A) The figure explaining the first half of the normal advance notice production (FIG. 8). (B) The figure explaining the latter half of the normal notice production (FIG. 8). A flowchart showing a game management process performed on the main control side. The flowchart which shows the special symbol management process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special symbol variation start processing in FIG. 12 (first half). The flowchart which shows the special symbol variation start processing in FIG. 12 (the latter half). FIG. 2 is a flowchart (first half) showing processing during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. FIG. 2 is a flowchart (second half) showing processing during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special electric accessory management process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit start processing in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special electric accessory operation start processing in FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a process during operation of the special electric accessory in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing in FIG. A flowchart showing the main processing performed on the sub-control side. A flowchart showing a timer interrupt process performed on the sub-control side. The front view of the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. 1 (second embodiment). The figure explaining the 1st display part and the 2nd display part of the liquid crystal display device. The figure explaining 5 states of the 1st display part and the 2nd display part. (A) A display example of a fixed position (state 1) of the movement effect 1. (B) Display example during movement of movement effect 1. (C) A display example of the reverse position (state 2) of the movement effect 1. (A) Display example of a fixed position (state 3) of a movement effect. (B) A display example of the reverse position (state 4) of the movement effect. (A) Display example of a fixed position (state 3) of a movement effect. (B) A display example of overlapping positions (state 5) of the movement effect. The figure explaining the relationship between an image type and a designated coordinate position. The figure explaining the switch necessary for changing a designated coordinate position. (A) A display example of a fixed position (state α) of the movement effect 2. (B) A display example of the moving effect 2 being moved (state β). (C) A display example of the reverse position (state γ) of the movement effect 2. (A) A display example of a fixed position (state α) of the movement effect 3. (B) A display example of the moving effect 3 being moved (state β). (A) The figure explaining the 1st display part of the fixed position (state α) of the movement effect 3. (B) The figure explaining the 2nd display part of the fixed position (state α) of the movement effect 3. (C) The figure explaining the 1st display part during movement (state β) of movement effect 3. FIG. (D) The figure explaining the 2nd display part during movement (state β) of movement effect 3. FIG. (A) A display example of a fixed position (state α) of the movement effect 4. (B) A display example of the moving effect 3 being moved (state β). (C) A display example of the reverse position (state γ, success effect) of the movement effect 4. (A) Display example of the fixed position (state α, failure effect) of the movement effect 4.

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

The gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a lottery means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display means for displaying variable symbols, a movable body that can move from a first position to a second position, and a game. A plurality of panel-side illuminants provided on the panel side, a plurality of frame-side illuminants provided on the frame side, and a luminescence control means capable of controlling the emission modes of the panel-side illuminant and the frame-side illuminant. The light emitting control means includes an operation means that can be operated by the player and a drive effect means that can execute a drive effect that drives the operation means, and the light emission control means is a lottery result by the lottery means while the symbol is changing. When is a hit, the panel-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body can be controlled in a specific light emitting mode, and when the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the said The panel-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body are controlled by the first specific light emitting mode, the driving effect is executed by the operating means, and then the movable body moves from the second position to the first position. When moving to, the panel-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body are controlled by the second specific light emitting mode different from the first specific light emitting mode, and the driving effect by the operating means is executed. If the lottery result by the lottery means is lost, the panel-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body are not controlled in the specific light emitting mode.

This gaming machine includes a plurality of board-side light emitters and a plurality of frame-side light-emitting bodies, and the light-emitting control means controls the light-emitting modes (emission color, lighting, blinking) of the board-side light-emitting body and the frame-side light-emitting body. To do. Further, the movable body of the gaming machine can execute the effect of moving from the first position to the second position, and the operating means can execute the drive effect.

The light emission control means controls the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body in the first specific light emitting mode when the lottery result is a hit and the movable body moves from the first position to the second position. The drive effect by the operating means is executed. After that, when the movable body moves from the second position to the first position, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are controlled by the second specific light emitting mode. As a result, it is possible to control different light emission modes according to the movement of the movable body and enhance the effect of the effect. On the other hand, when the lottery result is lost, the light emitting body is not controlled in the specific light emitting mode, so that the effect can give a strong impression to the player.

The gaming machine of another embodiment includes a lottery means for determining whether or not the game is correct when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display means for displaying variable symbols, a movable body that can move from the first position to the second position, and the above. Light emission control capable of controlling the light emitting modes of the plurality of first light emitting bodies provided on the movable body, the plurality of second light emitting bodies provided other than the movable body, and the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body. The light emitting control means includes means, an operation means that can be operated by a player, and a drive effect means that can execute a drive effect that drives the operation means, and the light emission control means is based on the lottery means while the symbol is changing. When the lottery result is a hit, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body can be controlled in a specific light emitting mode, and when the movable body moves from the first position to the second position. The first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are controlled by the first specific light emitting mode, and the driving effect by the operating means is executed. After that, the movable body moves from the second position to the second light emitting body. When moving to one position, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are controlled by the second specific light emitting mode different from the first specific light emitting mode, and the driving effect by the operating means. If the lottery result by the lottery means is lost, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are not controlled in the specific light emitting mode.

This gaming machine includes a plurality of first light emitting bodies provided on the movable body and a plurality of second light emitting bodies provided on other than the movable body, and the light emitting control means are the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body. Controls the light emission mode (emission color, lighting, blinking) of. Further, the movable body of the gaming machine can execute the effect of moving from the first position to the second position, and the operating means can execute the drive effect.

The light emission control means controls the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body in the first specific light emitting mode when the lottery result is a hit and the movable body moves from the first position to the second position. The drive effect by the operating means is executed. After that, when the movable body moves from the second position to the first position, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are controlled by the second specific light emitting mode. As a result, it is possible to control different light emission modes according to the movement of the movable body and enhance the effect of the effect. On the other hand, when the lottery result is lost, the light emitting body is not controlled in the specific light emitting mode, so that the effect can give a strong impression to the player.

The gaming machine of another embodiment includes a lottery means for determining whether or not the game is correct when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display means for displaying variable symbols, a movable body that can move from the first position to the second position, and a game. A plurality of panel-side illuminants provided on the panel side, a plurality of frame-side illuminants provided on the frame side, and a luminescence control means capable of controlling the emission modes of the panel-side illuminant and the frame-side illuminant. The light emitting control means can control the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body in a specific light emitting mode when the lottery result by the lottery means is a hit during the fluctuation of the symbol. When the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the panel-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body are controlled by the first specific light emitting mode, and then the movable body is moved. When the body moves from the second position to the first position, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are controlled by the second specific light emitting mode different from the first specific light emitting mode. However, when the lottery result by the lottery means is lost, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are not controlled by the specific light emitting mode, and the first specific light emitting mode and the second specific light emitting mode are not controlled. The specific light emitting mode is characterized in that a specific light emitting color pattern is made to emit light by different light emitting patterns.

In this gaming machine, the light emission control means wins the lottery result, and when the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the board side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are set to the first specific light emitting mode. While controlling with, the driving effect by the operating means is executed. After that, when the movable body moves from the second position to the first position, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body have a second light emitting pattern different from that of the first specific light emitting mode. It is controlled by the specific light emitting mode of. As a result, it is possible to control different light emission modes according to the movement of the movable body and enhance the effect of the effect. On the other hand, when the lottery result is lost, the light emitting body is not controlled in the specific light emitting mode, so that the effect can give a strong impression to the player.

The gaming machine of another embodiment includes a lottery means for determining whether or not the game is correct when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display means for displaying variable symbols, a movable body that can move from the first position to the second position, and the above. Light emission control capable of controlling the light emitting modes of the plurality of first light emitting bodies provided on the movable body, the plurality of second light emitting bodies provided other than the movable body, and the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body. The light emitting control means comprises means, and when the lottery result by the lottery means is a hit during the fluctuation of the symbol, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are subjected to a specific light emitting mode. It is controllable, and when the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are controlled by the first specific light emitting mode, and then When the movable body moves from the second position to the first position, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body have a second specific light emitting mode different from the first specific light emitting mode. When the lottery result by the lottery means is lost, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are not controlled by the specific light emitting mode, and the first specific light emitting mode and the second light emitting mode are not controlled. The specific light emitting mode is characterized in that a specific light emitting color pattern is made to emit light by different light emitting patterns.

In this gaming machine, the light emission control means wins the lottery result, and when the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are set to the first specific light emitting mode. While controlling with, the driving effect by the operating means is executed. After that, when the movable body moves from the second position to the first position, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are different from the first specific light emitting mode in the light emitting pattern of the specific light emitting color. It is controlled by the specific light emitting mode of. As a result, it is possible to control different light emission modes according to the movement of the movable body and enhance the effect of the effect. On the other hand, when the lottery result is lost, the light emitting body is not controlled in the specific light emitting mode, so that the effect can give a strong impression to the player.

The gaming machine of another embodiment includes a lottery means for determining whether or not the game is correct when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display means for displaying variable symbols, a movable body that can move from the first position to the second position, and a game. A plurality of panel-side illuminants provided on the panel side, a plurality of frame-side illuminants provided on the frame side, and a luminescence control means capable of controlling the emission modes of the panel-side illuminant and the frame-side illuminant. The light emitting control means is provided with an operating means that can be operated by the player, and when the lottery result by the lottery means is a hit during the fluctuation of the symbol, the light emitting body on the board side and the frame side are provided. The light emitting body can be controlled in a specific light emitting mode, and when the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are first specified. When the movable body moves from the second position to the first position after being controlled by the light emitting mode, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are referred to as the first specific light emitting mode. If the control is performed in a different second specific light emitting mode and the lottery result by the lottery means is lost, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are not controlled in the specific light emitting mode, and the first In the specific light emitting mode of 2, among the frame-side light emitting bodies, the light emitting body provided in the operating means and the other light emitting bodies are made to emit light by different light emitting patterns.
Further, the gaming machine of another embodiment includes a lottery means for determining whether or not the game is correct or not when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display means for displaying variable symbols, and a movable body that can move from the first position to the second position. , A plurality of board-side light emitting bodies provided on the game board side, a plurality of frame-side light emitting bodies provided on the frame side, and light emission control capable of controlling the light emitting modes of the board-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body. The light emitting control means includes the means and the operating means that can be operated by the player, and when the lottery result by the lottery means is a hit during the fluctuation of the symbol, the light emitting body and the board side light emitting body are provided. The frame-side light emitting body can be controlled in a specific light emitting mode, and when the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the panel-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body are first. When the movable body moves from the second position to the first position after being controlled by the specific light emitting mode, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are combined with the first specific light emitting mode. When the lottery result by the lottery means is lost, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are not controlled by the specific light emitting mode. The second specific light emitting mode is characterized in that, among the frame-side light emitting bodies, the light emitting body provided in the operating means and the other light emitting bodies are made to emit light in a specific light emitting color pattern at different timings. To do.

In this gaming machine, the light emission control means wins the lottery result, and when the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the board side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are set to the first specific light emitting mode. While controlling with, the driving effect by the operating means is executed. After that, when the movable body moves from the second position to the first position, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are controlled by the second specific light emitting mode. In particular, in the second specific light emitting mode, the light emitting body provided in the operating means and the other light emitting bodies are made to emit light by different light emitting patterns. As a result, it is possible to control different light emission modes according to the movement of the movable body and enhance the effect of the effect. On the other hand, when the lottery result is lost, the light emitting body is not controlled in the specific light emitting mode, so that the effect can give a strong impression to the player.
In the second specific light emitting mode, the light emitting body provided in the operating means and the other light emitting bodies may be made to emit light in a specific light emitting color pattern at different timings. This light emission control also makes it possible to produce a highly interesting game.

First, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment 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 a game board 4 (see FIG. 3) can be attached to the opening. Further, a glass plate 6 is fitted in the central portion 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 an acoustic output unit that outputs the effect sound effect associated with the game to the outside. Further, frame decoration LEDs 8 are provided on both the left and right sides and the upper part of the front door 5. The frame decoration LED 8 is a decorative portion in which the LED emits light and blinks in conjunction with the effect.

There is a front plate 9 on the lower side of the front door 5, and the left end portion thereof is pivotally attached to the front frame 3 so as to be openable. The front plate 9 is provided with a launch handle 10 for operating the launch mechanism, an upper storage plate 11 for storing game balls, a lower storage plate 12, and the like.

An operation button 13 is provided on the surface portion of the upper storage tray 11 so that the operation is effective when the built-in LED is lit. The operation button 13 can be changed in the effect mode by the player operating (pressing) the button during the operation valid period. The operation button 13 is also used when switching from the game screen to the menu screen for making various settings.

The operation button 13 is provided with three buttons having different shapes rotatably around the rotation axis inside the cover. Normally, the button of the first aspect is set at the position of the first button facing upward. Then, the button is rotated by the motor according to the effect, and the position is switched between the second button position in which the button in the second mode faces upward and the third button position in which the button in the third mode faces upward.

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 music (BGM) during the game.

At the upper right of the front door 5, a fan 15 through which air is blown is provided adjacent to the frame decoration LED 8. The fan 15 can blow air toward the player as a pre-announcement effect of the big hit.

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

As shown in FIG. 2, a frame-shaped back mechanism board 16 that presses the game board 4 from the back side is attached to the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball storage tank 17 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball replenishment device (not shown) of a 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 ball is provided at the lower end of the inclination of the tank rail 18 for drawing out the ball from the game ball storage tank 17. Further, in the corner of the back mechanism board 16, an external terminal board 21 for electrically connecting to a hall computer (see FIG. 4) that collectively manages all the gaming machines in the pachinko hall is provided in the terminal board case 22. It is stored and provided in.

Further, 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 effect control board 25 is housed in the back cover 23. A substrate case 25a and a transparent liquid crystal control substrate case 26a containing the liquid crystal control substrate 26 are provided.

A volume switch 31 is provided between the effect control board 25 and the liquid crystal control board 26. By rotating the knob part, it is possible to set the volume in 10 steps.

Below the liquid crystal control board case 26a, a transparent main control board case 24a containing the main control board 24 is provided. The main control board 24 controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. Since the main control board 24 is connected to various switches and sensors, it receives these detection signals and performs various processes.

Further, the main control board 24 is provided with a RAM clear switch 27. 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 by, for example, the board decoration LED 35 or the liquid crystal display device 36 based on the control commands.

Below the main control board case 24a, a transparent power supply board case 28a containing the power supply board 28 and a transparent payout control board case 29a containing the 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 launcher (not shown) provided with a batting mallet for striking the game ball and a launch motor for driving the hammer. ..

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

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 decorative body 34a fixed to the front surface of the decorative board 4b with screws or the like, and a left corner decorative body. The compartment is formed by members such as 34b and the right corner decorative body 34c. The decorative bodies 34a to 34c are integrally molded by injection molding using a hard resin material such as polycarbonate.

The board surface decoration LED 35 is provided on the center decoration body 34a. The board decoration LED 35 is a decorative portion that excites the effect by changing the light emitting color and the light emitting pattern according to the variation display and the notice display of the design in each game.

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

Further, on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 36, a start gate 40 for a normal symbol is arranged. The start gate 40 for a normal symbol is a winning device that triggers the start of a normal symbol. A lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 40, and the normal symbol changes on the normal symbol display device 43b, which will be described later.

Movable bodies 37a and 37b in the shape of characters are arranged on the upper side of the liquid crystal display device 36. The movable bodies 37a and 37b operate according to the effect in the game and the expectation of a big hit. Further, the movable bodies 37a and 37b are provided with a large number of decorative LEDs that emit light during or before and after the operation.

The game board 4 is provided with a plurality of movable bodies other than the movable bodies 37a and 37b, but is normally hidden behind the center decorative body 34a.

A stage member 33 is arranged below the liquid crystal display device 36. The game ball guided here falls after swinging in the central part of the stage, but the game ball that has passed through the groove in the center has a structure that makes it easy to win a prize in the first special symbol start port 38a, which will be described later. ..

A first special symbol start port 38a and a second special symbol start port 38b are arranged below the stage member 33. A lottery is performed when the game ball flowing down the game area 4a wins the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b, and the special symbol display device 43a, which will be described later, displays the variation of the special symbol. Will be. Further, the liquid crystal display device 36 also performs variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol.

The second special symbol start port 38b is provided with an opening / closing member that tilts to the front side, and when the opening / closing member is opened, the game ball can win a prize. This opening / closing member is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined period when a lottery for ordinary symbols is won. Hereinafter, a device in which the second special symbol start port 38b and the opening / closing member are combined may be referred to as an ordinary electric accessory.

A grand prize device 39 is arranged on the right side of the first special symbol start port 38a. The grand prize device 39 has an opening / closing door through which a game ball can enter when the ball falls forward. The details will be described later, but the big prize device 39 is a prize device that is opened for a predetermined period in a special game generated by a big hit when a special symbol lottery is won. By winning a game ball in the large prize opening (not shown) inside the large prize device 39, it is possible to obtain a large number of prize balls.

A special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are arranged on the upper right side of the game area 4a. The special symbol display device 43a is composed of two 7-segment LEDs (left and middle), changes the special symbol when the special symbol start ports 38a and 38b are won, and displays the lottery result. The remaining one 7-segment LED (right) indicates 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 composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the normal symbol is started when a prize is won in the start gate 40 for the normal symbol, and the lottery result is displayed by lighting the LEDs.

On the left side of the game area 4a, a windmill 41 that changes the flow direction of the game ball and a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 42 are arranged below the game area 4a. When the game ball wins the general prize 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 substantially in the vertical direction is arranged to guide the game ball launched by the launch mechanism to the game area 4a. The guide rail 44 is composed of two metal strip-shaped outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b.

The space extending in the vertical direction between the two guide rails 44a and 44b inside and outside forms a launch passage 45 through which the game ball launched from the launch mechanism passes. At the upper end of the inner guide rail 44b, a return ball prevention piece 46 is arranged to allow the launch ball to pass in the launch direction (game area 4a side) and prevent the launch ball from passing in the return direction (launch passage 45 side). ing. Further, an out ball collection port 47 and a ball gathering portion 48 for introducing an out ball into the out ball collection port 47 are formed at the lowermost portion of the inner guide rail 44b.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control device for the pachinko gaming machine 1. In FIG. 4, the configuration of the relay board for relaying signals and some members not related to the present invention is omitted.

This control device is mainly composed of a main control board 24 that comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and an effect control board 25 that receives commands from the main control board 24 to control the 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 source, converts it into a DC voltage, and supplies the power supply board 28 to each board.

The main control board 24 includes a CPU 241 on the main control board side, a ROM 242, and a RAM 243 inside the main control board 24. The CPU 241 on the main control board side is a so-called processor unit, and performs a lottery process for whether or not to generate a big hit, creates a control command from information on a determined fluctuation pattern and a stop symbol, 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, control data, and the like that describe a series of gaming machine control procedures. Further, the RAM 243 is a storage unit provided with a work area for temporarily storing the data set by the processing of the CPU 241 on the main control board side.

The main control board 24 includes a RAM clear switch 27, a first start winning opening sensor 38c, a second starting winning opening sensor 38d, a large winning opening sensor 39c, a starting gate passing sensor 40c, a general winning opening sensor 42c, and a magnetic sensor 50. The radio wave sensor 51 and the vibration sensor 52 are connected so that the detection signals of each sensor can be received.

The magnetic sensor 50 is a sensor that detects magnetism when a magnet or the like is brought close to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The radio wave sensor 51 is a sensor that detects a strong radio wave emitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the vibration sensor 52 is a sensor that detects a strong vibration given to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

Further, an external terminal board 21 having terminals for connecting to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is connected to the main control board 24. Various information such as big hits, the number of winnings, and the number of games in the game 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 dish full sensor 12c and the front door opening sensor 20 are connected to the payout control board 29, when these sensors detect an abnormality, a detection signal is transmitted from the payout control board 29 to the main control board 24. To. The game ball payout device 19 and the launch control board 30 (further connected to the launch device 10a) are connected to the payout control board 29.

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 a control command transmitted from the main control board 24, and performs a process of controlling various effects based on the control command.

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

A speaker 7, a frame decoration LED 8 and a board decoration LED 35 are connected to the effect control board 25. The effect control board 25 controls the sound effect of the speaker 7 and the light emitting operation of each LED and the like to enhance the effect. The effect control board 25 corresponds to the "effect control means" and the "movement control means" of the present invention.

Further, an operation button 13, a direction key unit 14, and a fan 15 are connected to the effect control board 25. The effect control board 25 transmits a signal for lighting the built-in LED to the operation button 13 during the valid period of the operation button 13. Then, when the player presses the operation button 13 during the valid period, the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25, and the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 changes.

The direction key unit 14 is composed of an up direction key, a right direction key, a down direction key, and a left direction key (see FIG. 1). When the direction key unit 14 is also operated, the detection signal 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 controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 36 by receiving a command from the effect control board 25.

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 performing display control based on the liquid crystal control command received from the effect control board 25. Further, the data is 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 VDP264 is a processor that performs image processing of image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The image data ROM 265 is a storage unit that stores image data necessary for the image display processor VDP264 to perform image processing, and the VRAM 266 is a storage unit that temporarily stores the image data image processed by the video display processor VDP264. 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. 5, 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.

For the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, among the decorative symbols "1" to "9", a jackpot with a probabilistic symbol (for example, a decorative symbol of "3" and "7") and a non-probability symbol (for example, "3") , Decorative designs other than "7") There are two types of jackpots. Each symbol is displayed in a variable manner in three columns (left column, center column, right column), and when the same symbols are aligned in the three columns (for example, "777"), a big hit is obtained. The three columns of symbols that are displayed in a variable manner stop in the order of the left column, right column, and center column, and the left and right columns stop together with the same symbol, and the state in which the symbols in the center column are displayed in a variable manner is the reach variation. ..

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is performed in any of a normal gaming state, a time saving state, and a probability fluctuation state. In the normal game state, a big hit lottery (win / fail judgment) is performed with a low probability (for example, a big hit probability is 1/330).

The time saving state has the same jackpot probability as the normal game state, but the game state in which the time for displaying the fluctuation of the symbol is shortened, and the opening / closing member of the normal electric accessory is opened more frequently than in the normal game state (electric chew support). (With state), the game ball is easy to start and win. In addition, the probability fluctuation state is a state in which a jackpot lottery with a higher probability (for example, a jackpot probability of 1 / 33.1) is performed than in the normal gaming state and the time saving state, and there is electric chew support.

The special game by the probability variation symbol hit is composed of all 16 rounds, and the special game by the non-probability variation symbol hit is composed of all 10 rounds, which is less than this. In the case of a probabilistic symbol hit, the game state shifts to the probability fluctuation state after the end of the special game. The probability fluctuation state ends when 100 games are played.

Next, the non-probability symbol hit will be described focusing on the portion different from the probabilistic symbol hit. The special game by hitting the non-probability symbol is composed of all 10 rounds, and after the end, the game state becomes the time saving state. The time saving state ends when 50 games are played.

Next, various flags that are set after the end of either the probable variation symbol hit or the non-probability variation symbol hit will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, "5AH" is set in the normal power release extension state flag, the normal figure time reduction transition state flag, the normal figure probability fluctuation transition state flag, and the special figure time reduction transition state flag. "5AH" means that the flag is on.

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

Even in the case of a non-probability variation symbol, the electric chew support is provided. Therefore, the above-mentioned normal figure probability fluctuation transition state flag is set to "5AH" regardless of the probability variation symbol or the non-probability variation symbol.

Further, in the case of a probability variation symbol, "100" is set in the special figure time reduction counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter, and in the case of a non-probability variation symbol, "50" is set in the special symbol time reduction counter. "0" is set in the special figure probability fluctuation counter. Here, "100" and "50" mean 100 and 50 games, respectively, and "0" means that the game with the special figure probability fluctuation is 0 times, that is, not played. ..

The values of the special figure time reduction counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter can be changed. For example, in the case of a probability variation symbol, if "75" is set in the special figure time reduction counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter, the state shifts to the probability fluctuation state of 75 times after the end of the special game.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8, a time chart at the time of producing the LED and the movable body provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a frame decoration LED 8, a built-in LED for operation buttons 13, a large number of board decoration LEDs 35, and decoration LEDs provided on a plurality of movable bodies. Further, it is provided with two types of illumination panels (hereinafter referred to as "illumination panels") that illuminate the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 in a specific pattern.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes movable bodies 37a and 37b (referred to as “figures” here), movable bodies 37c and 37d in the shape of a pistol described later, and operation buttons 13 (referred to as “buttons” here). I have. The operation button 13 belongs to a movable body in that the inside thereof rotates to switch the buttons of the first to third aspects.

The light emission pattern and the operation pattern of each of the above-mentioned LEDs and each movable body change according to the effect performed by the liquid crystal display device 36. Since the effect performed by the liquid crystal display device 36 is mainly a moving image, a light emitting pattern and an operation pattern according to the number of frames of the moving image will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 6, the figure starts falling from the standby position from the start of the moving image (0 frame), and the figure reaches the lowest production position at 10 frames. In this period, the button is in the rotated state.

During the period of 0 to 10 frames of the moving image, the LED of the frame (other than the button) emits "white flash (X slash line only)", and the LED of the frame (button) emits "rainbow flash". The flash of the "X slash line" is a light emitting line that slashes two game boards 4 diagonally.

In addition, during the period of 0 to 10 frames of the moving image, the LED on the board (other than the illuminated figure) is off, and the LED on the board (figure) emits "blinking white". As described above, the LED of the frame and the LED of the board emit light in different modes immediately before and during the fall of the figure. The illumination panel A and the illumination panel B of the liquid crystal display device 36 are both turned off.

Next, the period of 10 to 93 frames of the moving image will be described. During this period, the figure has reached the lowest point, but stops after vibrating in small steps. Even during this period, the button is in the rotating state. Further, although the movable bodies 37a and 37b are located on the front surface of the liquid crystal display device 36, the portion where the movable bodies 37a and 37b do not exist can be visually recognized by the player.

During the period of 10 to 93 frames of the moving image, the LED of the frame (other than the button) changes from "blinking white" to "blinking rainbow" and then turns off. Further, the LED of the frame (operation button) changes from "rainbow flash" to "rainbow blinking" and then further changes to "rainbow gradation".

During the period of 10 to 93 frames of the moving image, the LEDs on the board (other than the illuminated figure) and the board (figure) change from "blinking white" to "blinking rainbow" and then turn off. In particular, during the period of 45 to 78 frames of the moving image, the LED of the frame and the LED of the board surface are integrated to emit "rainbow blinking" when the big hit is confirmed.

During the period of 10 to 93 frames of the moving image, the illumination panel A changes from the off state to the “illumination lamp specification pattern 3” and then turns off again. Further, the illumination panel B is turned off from the light emission of the "illumination lamp specification pattern 3". The "illumination lamp specification pattern 3" is a light emission pattern corresponding to "white blinking" and "rainbow blinking".

Next, the period of 93 to 180 frames of the moving image will be described. During this period, the figure stops after the texture pose. Even during this period, the button is in the rotating state.

During the period of 93 to 180 frames of the moving image, the LED of the frame (other than the button) changes from the off state to the "rainbow gradation from bottom to top", and then further changes to the "rainbow ultra-high speed flash". In addition, the LED of the frame (button) changes from "rainbow gradation" to "rainbow ultra-high speed flash".

During the period of 93 to 180 frames of the video, the board surface (other than the Illuminated figure) changes from "high brightness blinking (500 ms or more)" to "rainbow gradation from bottom to top", and further to "rainbow ultra-high speed flash". Change. In addition, the LED on the board (figure) changes from the off state to "white gradation" and further to "rainbow ultra-high-speed flash". In particular, during the period of 138 to 180 frames of the moving image, the LED of the frame and the LED of the board surface are integrated to emit a "rainbow ultra-high-speed flash" when the big hit is confirmed.

During the period of 93 to 180 frames of the moving image, the illumination panel A changes from the off state to the "rainbow gradation from bottom to top", and further changes to the "illumination lamp specification pattern 2". Further, the illumination panel B remains in the extinguished state. Here, the "illumination lamp specification pattern 2" is a light emission pattern corresponding to the "rainbow ultra-high-speed flash".

Finally, the period of 180 to 290 frames of the moving image will be described. During this period, the figure starts climbing from the production position and returns to the original standby position. During this period, the button is in a stopped state.

During the period of 180 to 290 frames of the moving image, the LED of the frame (other than the button) changes from "white blinking" to "pink blinking", and further changes to "rainbow high-speed blinking". In addition, the LED of the frame (button) emits "gradation after blinking at high speed of rainbow".

During the period of 180 to 290 frames of the moving image, the LEDs on the board (other than the illuminated figure) and the board (figure) change from "blinking white" to "blinking pink" and then to "blinking rainbow at high speed".

During the period of 180 to 290 frames of the moving image, the illumination panel A remains in the off state, and the illumination panel B emits "gradation after blinking at high speed of rainbow". In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform a unique light emitting effect by using the frame LED, the board surface LED, and the illumination panel while associating with the operations of the movable bodies 37a and 37b and the operation buttons 13. A predetermined voice may be output while being associated with the movements of the movable bodies 37a and 37b.

FIG. 6 described so far has been a light emitting effect as a jackpot confirmation effect, but an effect similar to this is also executed as a notice effect including a loss in a lottery. Hereinafter, a light emitting effect as a normal advance notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

From the start of the video (0 frame), the figure starts falling from the standby position, and at 10 frames, the figure reaches the lowest production position. In this period, the button is in the rotated state. After this, the operation of the figure and the button is the same as in the case of FIG.

During the period of 0 to 10 frames of the moving image, the LED of the frame (other than the button) emits "white flash (X slash line only)", and the LED of the frame (button) emits "pink flash". Here, the "rainbow flash" in FIG. 6 is a big hit confirmation effect and cannot be used here, so it is changed to "pink flash". Blue or green may be used instead of pink, or the jackpot expectation may be changed depending on the color.

During the period of 0 to 10 frames of the moving image, the LED on the board (other than the illuminated figure) is off, and the LED on the board (figure) emits "blinking white". As described above, the LED of the frame and the LED of the board emit light in different modes immediately before and during the fall of the figure. The illumination panel A and the illumination panel B of the liquid crystal display device 36 are both turned off.

Next, the period after 10 frames of the moving image will be briefly described. During the period of 45 to 78 frames of the moving image, the LED of the frame and the LED of the board are integrated to emit "pink blinking" light. Further, during this period, the illumination panel A emits light in the "illumination lamp specification pattern 1". Here, the "illumination lamp specification pattern 1" is a light emission pattern corresponding to "blinking white" or "blinking pink".

From this point onward, the pachinko gaming machine 1 will continue to turn on, blink, gradation or turn off in various modes other than "rainbow" by using the frame LED, the board LED, and the illumination panel while associating with the movement of each movable body. To execute.

Next, FIG. 8 shows a time chart of the effect notice effect using the movable bodies 37c and 37d as the movable body. The movable bodies 37c and 37d (referred to here as “government”) are normally hidden in a standby position on the back side of the center ornament body 34a.

As shown in the figure, the right government (movable body 37d) starts driving from the start of the moving image (0 frame), and at 30 frames, the right government appears at the effect position on the front surface of the liquid crystal display device 36, and the driving stops. .. Also, from the 27th frame, the left government (movable body 37c) also starts driving.

During the period of 0 to 30 frames of the moving image, the LED of the frame (other than the button) emits light of (1) X cutting line "monochromatic high-speed blinking" and (2) fan 15 "red-purple high-speed blinking". After that, in addition to the above-mentioned (1) and (2), the general-purpose unit "red-purple high-speed blinking" emits light. In addition, the LED on the board (other than the illumination government) changes from the off state to "red-purple high-speed blinking".

During the period of 0 to 30 frames of the moving image, the LED of the left government changes from "red-purple lighting" to "red-purple high-speed blinking". In addition, the LED of the right government is in the state of "red-purple high-speed blinking". In this period, the illumination panel B repeatedly blinks at high speed in the order of 0% → 100% → 0% → 100% → ....

Next, the period of 30 to 111 frames of the moving image will be described. In this period, the left government appears from the driving state at the effect position on the front surface of the liquid crystal display device 36, stops, and then is stored in the standby position. Further, the right government is driven from the stopped state and stored in the standby position. During the period of 45 to 66 frames of the moving image, the movable bodies 37c and 37d are located on the front surface of the liquid crystal display device 36, but the part where the movable bodies 37c and 37d do not exist can be visually recognized by the player. ..

During the period of 30 to 111 frames of the moving image, the LED of the frame (other than the button) is changed from the general-purpose part "red-purple high-speed blinking" to "red-purple gradation from bottom to top" in addition to (1) and (2) above. Changes to. In addition, the LED on the board (other than the illumination government) changes from "red-purple high-speed blinking" to "red-purple gradation from bottom to top".

During the period of 30 to 111 frames of the moving image, the LED of the left government changes from "red-purple high-speed blinking" to "monochromatic lighting", and further changes to "one-action blinking and then lighting". In addition, the LED of the right government changes from "single color lighting" to "lighting after one-action blinking". In this period, the illumination panel B changes from the above-mentioned repetition of high-speed blinking to the setting of high-speed blinking → lighting repeatedly.

Next, the period of 111 to 201 frames of the moving image will be described. During this period, the right government starts driving again and fires at the production position. After that, the right government is stored from the production position to the standby position. Here, the left government is not driven.

During the period of 111 to 201 frames of the video, the LED of the frame (other than the button) and the LED of the board (other than the illumination government) are changed from "bottom to top magenta gradation" to "white flash, then bottom to top". It changes to "red-purple gradation".

During the period of 111 to 201 frames of the moving image, the LED of the left government remains in the state of "lighting after blinking one action". In addition, the LED of the right government changes from "lights after blinking one action" to "lights after blinking one action", and further changes to "lights after blinking one action". In this period, the illumination panel B changes from repeating the set of high-speed blinking → lighting to the extinguished state.

In this way, it is possible to execute a unique light emitting effect by using the LED of the frame, the LED of the board surface, and the illumination panel while associating with the operation of the movable bodies 37c and 37d. The firing sound may be output in association with the firing operation of the movable body 37d (right government).

Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the details of the jackpot confirmation effect corresponding to the above-mentioned FIG. 6 and the normal advance notice effect corresponding to the above-mentioned FIG. 7 will be described.

FIG. 9A shows the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 immediately before the movable bodies 37a and 37b fall (0 to 5 frames of the moving image). As shown in the figure, the frame decoration LED 8 is composed of LED regions 8a to 8h, and the board surface decoration LED 35 is composed of LED regions 35a to 35i. The decorative LEDs of the movable bodies 37a and 37b are composed of LED regions 37a'and 37b' and LED regions 37s to 37v described later.

In the case of the jackpot confirmation effect corresponding to FIG. 6, since the light emitting mode of the frame (other than the button) is "white flash (X slash line only)" in the period of 0 to 5 frames of the moving image, the LED areas 8a at the four corners, 8c, 8e, 8g emit white light. Further, since the light emitting mode of the frame (button) is "rainbow flash", the LED area 8f emits light in seven colors.

Since the board surface (other than the illumination government) is off during the period of 0 to 5 frames of the moving image, the LED regions 35a to 35i do not emit light. Further, since the board surface (figure) is "blinking white", the LED areas 37a'and 37b'blink in white.

Further, during this period, both the illumination panel A and the illumination panel B are in the extinguished state, so that the display area of the liquid crystal display device 36 does not emit light in particular.

Next, FIG. 9B shows the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the movable bodies 37a and 37b have fallen and reached the effect position (45 to 78 frames of the moving image). As shown here, the LED regions 37s to 37v of the movable bodies 37a and 37b are visible to the player.

Since the light emitting mode of the frame LED and the board surface LED is "rainbow blinking" in the period of 45 to 78 frames of the moving image, the LED areas 8a to 8h and the LED areas 35a to 35i blink in seven colors. For example, of the LED areas 8a to 8h, the LED area 8f of the button blinks in seven colors independently, and the remaining seven LED areas 8a to 8e, 8g, 8h blink while the seven colors are sequentially replaced.

Further, during this period, the LED regions 37a', 37b', 37s to 37v of the movable bodies 37a, 37b also emit light in seven colors. Then, the illumination panel A having the same design as the movable bodies 37a and 37b emits light in the “illumination lamp specification pattern 3” (not shown). That is, since the LED of the frame and the LED of the board surface are integrated and emit light in seven colors, it is possible to produce a beautiful appearance and an impact.

In the case of the normal advance notice effect corresponding to FIG. 7, each LED emits light with "pink flash" or "pink flashing" instead of the above-mentioned "rainbow flash" or "rainbow flashing". For example, in the period of 45 to 78 frames of the moving image, the light emitting mode of the LED of the frame and the LED of the board surface is "pink blinking", so that the LED areas 8a to 8h and the LED areas 35a to 35i blink in pink.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the details of the normal advance notice effect corresponding to the above-mentioned FIG. 8 will be described.

FIG. 10A shows the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 immediately after the movable body 37d (right government) starts driving (0 to 15 frames of the moving image). During this period, the light emitting modes of the frame (other than the button) are "X-cut monochromatic high-speed blinking" and "fan part high-speed red-purple blinking", so the LED areas 8a, 8e, and 8g at the four corners blink at high speed in any color. Then, the LED area 8c is magenta and blinks at high speed. Further, since the board surface (other than the illumination government) is in the off state, the LED regions 35a to 35i do not emit light.

Since the left government is "blinking reddish purple" in the period of 0 to 15 frames of the moving image, the LED group 37c'at the storage position blinks reddish purple. Further, since the right government is "red-purple high-speed blinking", the LED group 37d'during is blinking red-purple at high speed. Illumination panel B blinks at high speed in the order of 0%, 100%, 0%, 100%. _{The image pattern IP B} displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is an example of the illumination panel B.

Next, FIG. 10B shows the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the movable bodies 37c and 37d stop at the front side of the liquid crystal display device 36 (45 to 66 frames of the moving image).

During the period of 45 to 66 frames of the video, the light emitting mode of the frame (other than the button) is "X-slashing single color high-speed blinking" and "fan part high-speed red-purple blinking", and "general-purpose part red-purple high-speed blinking". , The LED areas 8a, 8c, 8e, 8g at the four corners blink at high speed, and the LED areas 8b, 8d, 8h blink at high speed in purplish red. Further, since the board surface (other than the illumination government) is "red-purple high-speed blinking", the LED areas 35a to 35i also blink red-purple at high speed.

Further, in this period, since both the left government and the right government are "single color blinking", the LED groups 37c'and 37d' blink at high speed in any color. The illumination panel B blinks at high speed in the order of 0%, 100%, 0%, and 100%, but since the movable bodies 37c and 37d are moved to the production position, the image pattern IP _B is a part thereof. Only visible to the player.

In this way, even in the normal advance notice effect in which the movable bodies 37c and 37d are driven, the LED of the frame, the LED of the board surface, and the light emission of the liquid crystal display (illumination panel) are combined while being associated with the operation of the movable bodies 37c and 37d. It looks beautiful and can perform high-impact production.

Next, the game management process performed on the main control side will be described with reference to FIG. 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 accessory operation timer, and each of them clocks the time related to the game.

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

In step S20, the main control board 24 performs the prize ball management process. 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 start openings 38a and 38b and the general winning opening 42. For example, the general winning opening sensor 42c inside the general winning opening 42 detects a game ball and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24.

Upon receiving the above signal, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the payout control board 29 (furthermore, 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 plate 11 (or the lower storage plate 12 when the upper storage plate 11 is full). Then, the process proceeds to step S30.

In step S30, the main control board 24 normally performs a symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 passes through the normal symbol start gate 40. Specifically, the start gate passage sensor 40c inside the start gate 40 for a normal symbol 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 signal, it acquires a random value of a normal symbol. Up to four random numbers can be stored in the lottery, and the winning / failing lottery of the above random values is performed in the order of storage.

Further, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal to the normal symbol display device 43b. In the normal symbol display device 43b, the normal symbol is changed by blinking the LED, and after a predetermined time elapses, the normal symbol displays a winning or losing mode according to the lottery result and stops. Then, the process proceeds to step S40.

In step S40, the main control board 24 normally performs an electric accessory management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of the ordinary electric accessory based on the lottery result of the ordinary symbol. In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol stops in a hitting manner, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal to the solenoid for the normal electric accessory, and starts the second special symbol for a predetermined time. The opening / closing member of the mouth 38b is opened.

The main control board 24 closes the opening / closing member when the predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins in the second special symbol start port 38b before the elapse of the predetermined time. Control signal is transmitted to the solenoid for ordinary electric accessories. As a result, the opening / closing member is closed. Then, the process proceeds to step S50.

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

In step S50, the main control board 24 performs a special symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins a prize in the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b.

Although the details will be described later, when the start winning opening sensors 38c and 38d detect the game ball, the starting winning opening sensors 38c and 38d transmit the ball detection signal to the main control board 24, and the main control board 24 sends the ball detection signal. In response to this, for example, one random value is acquired from the 600 random values (lottery of a special symbol), and the effect mode for the acquired random 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 special symbol is changed by the 7-segment LED, and the special symbol is stopped in a hit or miss manner according to the lottery result after a lapse of a predetermined time. Further, the variation of the special symbol is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 36 as a decorative symbol that can be reliably recognized by the player. Then, the process proceeds to step S60.

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

Although the details will be described later, when the special symbol stops in the hit mode, it becomes a so-called big hit, and a predetermined number of special games are given to the player. In the special symbol management process (step S50), when the special symbol is stopped in a detached manner, the special electric accessory management process is immediately terminated. When the special electric accessory management process is completed, the game management process is also completed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the special symbol management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special symbol management process (FIG. 11: step S50), the main control board 24 determines the special symbol operation status (during fluctuation standby, during fluctuation, and during confirmation time), which will be described later, and manages each process.

First, the main control board 24 performs the start port check process 1 (step S51). This determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize at the first special symbol start port 38a. When a game ball is won in the first special symbol start opening 38a, the CPU 241 on the main control board side has 600 random values based on the ball detection signal sent from the first start winning opening sensor 38c. Get one random value from the inside.

The effect information table is stored in the ROM 242. The CPU 241 on the main control board side reads the effect mode corresponding to the acquired random number value from the effect information table. Further, the CPU 241 on the main control board side also performs a process of acquiring the jackpot determination flag based on the random number value and storing it in the work area.

When the game ball wins the first special symbol start port 38a during the variable display of the special symbol, the CPU 241 on the main control board side sends an effect command including a random number value (lottery result) and an effect mode to the hold storage area of the RAM 243. Remember. Further, 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 reserved information stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is, for example, four.

In step S52, the main control board 24 performs the start port check process 2. It is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second special symbol start port 38b, and the same process as in the start port check process 1 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S53.

Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is ON (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, if 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 processes in the case of a normal gaming state in which no big hit has occurred.

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

Further, when the special symbol operation status is set to "02H", the special symbol is "changing", so the process proceeds to step S56. Further, when the special symbol operation status is set to "03H", the special symbol is "during the confirmation time", so the process proceeds to step S57. Hereinafter, the processing in each special figure operation status will be described.

First, the special symbol variation start processing (step S55) performed in the special symbol management processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 13A and 13B.

First, in FIG. 13A, the CPU 241 on the main control board side determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in the special figure is 0 (step S71). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure is 0, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S72. On the other hand, if 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. 13B).

In step S72, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first special symbol starting port 38a or the second special symbol starting port 38b. 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 or not the special figure operation status is 00H (step S73). As will be described later, immediately after the special symbol confirmation time process (FIG. 12: step S57) is executed, "01H" is set as the special symbol operation status.

If the special symbol operation status is "00H", the determination is "YES" and the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special figure operation status is not "00H" (when it is "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 effect control board 25 when the number of reserved balls of the special figure is 0 and the special figure operation status is "01H". Then, the process proceeds to step S75.

In step S75, the main control board 24 sets 00H to the special figure operation status. This set ends the special symbol variation start process, but thereafter, in the special symbol variation start process, the process of "YES" in the determination of step S73 is repeated unless the hold information or the start opening winning is generated.

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. 13B: step S76). Then, the process proceeds to step S77.

In step S77, the main control board 24 transmits a hold subtraction command toward the effect control board 25. As a result, the hold display of the special symbol display device 43a (7-segment LED on the right side) and the hold display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 are subtracted by 1. Then, the process proceeds to step S78.

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

In step S79, the main control board side CPU 241 performs a random number determination process for determining the operation of the special electric accessory. This is a hit determination process of the special figure based on the acquired random number value. In addition, the process of storing the jackpot determination flag in the work area is also performed.

In the present embodiment, since the jackpot probability differs between the normal game state and the time saving state and the probability fluctuation state, the number of random numbers that become the "big hit" is different. The number of random numbers, the random values for "big hit", "reach", and the like can be changed as appropriate.

In step S80, the main control board 24 performs the game state transition preparation process. Here, when the jackpot determination flag is on, the game state transition table according to the jackpot type is selected, and the values are stored in various buffers with reference to this. Then, the process proceeds to step S81.

In step S81, the main control board 24 sets the changing flag of the special figure to ON. Then, the process proceeds 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, sends the effect command including the random value and the effect mode to the special symbol display device 43a, and sends the effect command or effect. The execution command is sent to the effect control board 25. The main control board side CPU 241 sends an effect command when the hold information is not stored, and sends an effect execution command to the effect control board 25 when the hold information is stored. Then, the process proceeds 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 change), in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 12: step S54) will be performed in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 12: step S54), which will be described later. FIG. 12: It branches to step S56). After that, the special symbol change start process is terminated. The process returns to FIG. 12, and then proceeds to step S58, which will be described later.

Next, the variable display processing of the special symbol and the display processing of the effect image 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. In addition, the effect image also includes a decorative pattern to be displayed in a variable manner.

When the hold information is not stored, the effect control board side CPU 251 controls the sound effect of the speaker 7 and the operation of each LED and the like 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 an effect command to the liquid crystal control board 26 when the hold information is not stored, and sends an 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 produces the hold information stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263 when the effect execution command is received, based on the effect mode of the received effect command when the effect command is received. Based on the aspect, image processing of the image data of the effect to be 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 an effect in the effect mode determined by the main control board side CPU 241. The liquid crystal control CPU 261 erases the hold information in accordance with the start of the effect of the hold information.

Next, the special symbol changing process (step S56) performed in the special symbol management process will be briefly described. When the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 12: step S54) determines that the special symbol operation status is "02H" (during fluctuation), the main control board 24 performs this process.

The main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer, which is a timer related to the fluctuation time of the special figure, is 0, and when this timer becomes 0, transmits a "fluctuation stop command". .. In addition, although various settings are made when the fluctuation is stopped, the special symbol operation status is set to "03H" (during the confirmation time). Therefore, in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol operation status is determined (FIG. 12: step S54). At, the process branches to the special symbol confirmation time process (FIG. 12: step S57), which will be described later. After that, the processing during the special symbol change is terminated.

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

First, in FIG. 14A, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S111). Here, it is determined whether or not the time for confirming the special figure has elapsed. When the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, the determination is "NO" and the processing is terminated during the special symbol confirmation time (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" (waiting for change), in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol operation status is determined to branch to the special symbol change start process (FIG. 12: step S55). become. Then, the process proceeds to step S113.

Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (step S113). If the jackpot flag is on, the determination is "YES" and the process proceeds to step S114. On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not turned on, the determination is "NO" and the process proceeds to step S115.

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

Further, when the determination in step S113 is "NO", the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure time reduction counter is 0 (step S115). The special figure time reduction counter is a counter that counts the number of times in the time reduction state. For example, 0 is set in the normal gaming state.

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

When the determination in step S115 is "NO", the main control board 24 subtracts 1 from the special figure time reduction counter (step S116). The following steps S116 to S118 are processes related to subtraction of the number of time reductions.

Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure time reduction counter is 0 (step S117). If the special figure time reduction counter is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S118. On the other hand, if the special figure time reduction 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 makes various settings at the end of the time reduction (step S118). For example, the normal figure time reduction state flag and the special figure time reduction state flag are set to "00H", respectively. Then, the process proceeds to step S119 (see 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 state of the present embodiment is limited to the number of times, and the remaining number of times of the probability variation state is counted by the special figure probability variation counter.

If the special symbol probability variation counter is 0, the determination is "YES", and the processing is terminated during the special symbol confirmation time. 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.

When the determination in step S119 is "NO", the main control board 24 subtracts 1 from the special figure probability variation counter (step S120). The following steps S120 to S122 are processes related to subtraction of the probability variation number.

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 symbol probability variation counter is not 0, the determination is "NO", and the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is terminated.

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

Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the special electric accessory management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special electric accessory management process (FIG. 11: step S60), the main control board 24 has a special electric accessory operation status (big hit start process, special electric accessory operation start process, special electric accessory operation process), which will be described later. Special electric accessory operation continuation determination process, jackpot end process) is determined, and each process is managed.

First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is ON (step S61). If the condition device operation flag is ON, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S62. On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not on, a determination of "NO" is made and this process is terminated. That is, from step S62 onward, it is a process when a big hit occurs.

When the determination in step S61 is "YES", the main control board 24 determines the operation status of the special electric accessory (step S62). When the special electric accessory operation status (hereinafter, also referred to as the special electric accessory operation status) is set to "00H", it is the "big hit start" time, so the process proceeds to step S63.

Further, when the special electric power operation status is set to "01H", it means that "special electric power operation is starting", so the process proceeds to step S64. Similarly, when the special electric power operation status is set to "02H", it means that "special electric power operation is in progress", so the process proceeds to step S65.

Further, when the special electric operation status is set to "03H", it means that "the special electric operation continuation is being determined". Therefore, the process proceeds to step S66, and when the special electric operation status is set to "04H", "big hit". Since it is "finishing", the process proceeds to step S67.

The details of the processes of steps S63 to S67 will be described below. Further, after these processes are completed, the main control board 24 ends the special electric accessory management process.

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

First, the main control board 24 makes 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 accessory operation continuation determination process described later (see FIG. 19), and "01H" means the first round.

Further, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to "01H" (special electric accessory operation is being started), the special electric accessory operation start process (FIG. 15: step S62) will be performed in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62). 15: The process proceeds to step S64). After completing various settings at the start of the jackpot, the process proceeds to step S132.

In step S132, the main control board 24 sets various data according to the jackpot type. Specifically, the maximum number of rounds and the round display LED number are stored in the RAM 243, and the jackpot start interval time is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The jackpot start interval time is used in the special electric accessory operation start process described later (see FIG. 17). Then, the process proceeds to step S133.

Finally, the main control board 24 transmits a jackpot start interval command (step S133). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a "big hit start interval command" to the effect control board 25. After that, the jackpot start process is completed.

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

First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S141). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot start interval time has elapsed, or whether or not the inter-round interval time, which will be described later, has elapsed.

When the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S142. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, a determination of "NO" is made and the special electric accessory operation start process is terminated.

If the determination in step S141 is "YES", the main control board 24 transmits a large winning opening opening command (step S142). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a "large winning opening opening command" to the effect control board 25. Then, the process proceeds to step S143.

In step S143, the main control board 24 stores the special electric accessory operation time according to the jackpot type and the number of rounds in the special symbol accessory operation timer. For example, when the probability variation symbol is won this time, the special electric accessory operation time of each of the 16 rounds is set in the special symbol accessory operation timer. After that, the process proceeds to step S144.

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

Further, since the operation status of the special electric accessory is set to "02H" (during the special electric operation), in the next determination of the operation status of the special electric accessory (FIG. 15: step S62), the processing during the operation of the special electric accessory (FIG. 15). : Step S65). Then, the process proceeds to step S145.

Finally, the main control board 24 performs the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process (step S145). In this big winning opening 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 accessory operation timer, and the solenoid operation pattern. The solenoid referred to here is a solenoid that drives the opening / closing door of the prize-winning device 39. After that, the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process is completed. As a result, the special electric accessory operation start process is completed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the special electric accessory operating process (step S65) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not there has been a prize in the large winning opening (step S151). Winning is detected by the large winning opening sensor 39c of the large winning opening. If there is a prize in the big prize opening, the judgment is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S152. On the other hand, if there is no prize, 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 number of winnings (step S152). That is, the process is such that the large winning opening sensor 39c counts the prescribed number of winnings to be won in the large winning opening. Then, the process proceeds to step S153.

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

If the determination in step S153 is "YES", the main control board 24 clears the special symbol accessory operation timer (step S154). By clearing the special symbol accessory operation timer, the process proceeds to the process when one round game is completed (step S156 / YES). Then, the process proceeds to step S155.

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

Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S156). Here, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory operating time has elapsed. When the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S157. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, the determination is "NO" and the processing during operation of the special electric accessory is terminated.

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 an "inter-round interval command" to the effect control board 25. The "inter-round interval command" is, for example, a command for notifying the transition to the interval between the first round and the second round. Then, the process proceeds to step S158.

In step S158, the main control board 24 performs various settings 1 at the end of the opening operation. Specifically, the operation status of the special electric accessory is set to "03H" (during determination of continuation of special electric operation). As a result, in the next special electric accessory operation status determination process (FIG. 15: step S62), the process proceeds to the special electric accessory 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 accessory operation timer is set to 1980 ms. This corresponds to the remaining ball discharge time of the normal round. After that, the processing during operation of the special electric accessory is completed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process (step S66) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

First, the main control board 24 performs a large winning opening winning number check process (step S161). Since the details of the large winning opening winning number check process are the same as the processes described in steps S151 to S154 of FIG. 18, the description thereof will be omitted here. Then, the process proceeds to step S162.

In step S162, the main control board 24 performs the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process. The details of the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process are as described in step S145 of FIG. 17, and thus the description thereof will be omitted here. Then, the process proceeds to step S163.

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

If 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 16th round (per probability variation symbol) or 10th round (per non-probability variation symbol) is reached, a determination of "YES" is made, and the process proceeds to step S168. On the other hand, until the 15th round (per probability variation symbol) or the 9th round (per probability variation symbol), the determination is "NO", and the process proceeds to step S165.

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

In step S166, the main control board 24 stores the interval time between rounds in the special symbol accessory operation timer. When the special electric accessory operation start process is returned, the interval time between rounds is used in the process (see FIG. 17). Then, the process proceeds to step S167.

In step S167, the main control board 24 makes various settings at the time of continuation. Specifically, the special electric accessory operation flag is set to "00H". The special electric accessory operation flag is set to "00H" in any of "start", "between rounds" or "end" of the jackpot round, but here it is "between rounds".

Further, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to "01H" (special electric accessory operation is being started), the special electric accessory operation start process (FIG. 15: step S62) will be performed in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62). 15: The process proceeds to step S64). After that, the operation continuation determination process of the special electric accessory operation is terminated.

Next, when the determination in step S164 is "YES", the main control board 24 makes various settings at the end (step S168). Specifically, the special electric accessory operation flag is set to "00H". The special electric accessory operation flag is set to "00H" because the jackpot round is "finished".

Further, since the special electric operation status is set to "04H" (during the end of the big hit), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62), the process proceeds to the big hit end process (FIG. 15: step S67). become. Then, the process proceeds to step S169.

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

Finally, the main control board 24 transmits a jackpot end interval command (step S170). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a "big hit end interval command" to the effect control board 25. After that, the operation continuation determination process of the special electric accessory operation is terminated.

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

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

When the determination in step S171 is "YES", the main control board 24 performs various settings 1 at the end of the jackpot (step S172). Specifically, the condition device operation flag, the continuous number counter, the maximum continuous number buffer, etc. used in each step during the special electric accessory management process are all cleared. Then, the process proceeds to step S173.

In step S173, the main control board 24 performs various settings 2 at the end of the jackpot. The details of the setting are as described with reference to FIG. Then, the process proceeds to step S174.

In step S174, the main control board 24 performs various settings 3 at the end of the jackpot. Specifically, since the special electric operation status is set to "00H" (big hit start), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62), the big hit start process (FIG. 15: step S63) is performed. I will move forward. Then, the process proceeds to step S175.

Finally, the main control board 24 updates the game state notification information (step S175). For example, when the game shifts to the time saving game state after this, the time saving medium notification lamp is turned on. After that, the jackpot end process is completed. 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. 21. This main process includes an initialization process performed when the effect control board 25 is started.

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

Next, the effect control board 25 determines whether or not the main loop update cycle has been reached (step S182). The main loop is a process from steps S184 to S189 described later, and the update cycle is 16 ms.

When 16 ms of the update cycle elapses when the process proceeds to step S182, a determination of “YES” is made and the process proceeds to step S184. On the other hand, in the state before the elapse of 16 ms, since the update cycle has not been reached, 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 various soft random number update processes (step S183). After that, the processes of steps S182 and S183 are repeated until the update cycle is reached. During this loop period, a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 22) having a 1 ms cycle is executed. The effect control board 25 counts the number of interrupt processes and determines whether or not the above 16 ms have elapsed. judge.

When 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 main loop processes, but here, the light emitting mode of the decorative LED is changed by updating the data of the frame decoration LED 8 and the board decoration LED 35. Then, the process proceeds to step S185.

In step S185, the effect control board 25 performs the reception command analysis process. This analyzes the types of control commands (effect commands, character commands, etc.) received and stored by the effect control board 25, and makes various settings accordingly. 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, the process proceeds to step S186.

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

In step S187, the effect control board 25 performs sound output processing. Specifically, the sound is output from the speaker 7 according to the scenario. Then, the process proceeds 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, the process proceeds to step S189.

Finally, the effect control board 25 performs noise countermeasure processing (step S189). Specifically, it is checked whether the peripheral LSI is affected by noise. When this process is completed, 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 executed at a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the above-mentioned sub-control side main process (see FIG. 21).

First, the effect control board 25 initially sets the CPU register (step S191). Specifically, the initial refresh value of the port is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S192.

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

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

In step S194, the effect control board 25 performs the switch input state update process. Specifically, the input information of the volume switch 31 or the like is confirmed, and processing is performed according to the information. Then, the process proceeds 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, an effect command selected by the effect counter to the liquid crystal control board 26. Then, the process proceeds to step S196.

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

In step S197, the effect control board 25 performs LED data output processing. Specifically, LED data output is performed so that the frame decoration LED 8 and the board decoration LED 35 are turned on and blinked at a required timing. Then, the process proceeds to step S198.

Finally, the effect control board 25 increments the work for the main loop update cycle by 1 (step S198). This is a process of incrementing the work for the main loop update cycle by 1 in order to count 16 ms, which is the update cycle of the main loop process (FIGS. 21: steps S184 to S189). After that, the timer interrupt process is terminated. The series of operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment has been described above.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect control board 25 is a board surface light emitting body (board surface decoration LED 35, movable) when the movable body (movable body 37a, 37b or movable body 37c, 37d) is stored in the standby position. The body decoration LED) and the frame-side light emitting body (frame decoration LED 8) are controlled so as to emit light in different modes. Further, when the movable body is in the effect position, the board surface light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are controlled so as to emit light in the same mode such as rainbow. As a result, effective production can be performed using the entire gaming machine.

Next, with reference to FIG. 23, another gaming board 4'of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. The same components as those of the game board 4 shown in FIG. 3 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

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

The liquid crystal display device 36 includes a first display unit 36a (corresponding to the "first display means" of the present invention) arranged on the front side and a second display unit 36b (corresponding to the "second display means" of the present invention) arranged on the back side. Corresponds to "display means").

The first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b can display different images, or both display units can be used to display one image. Although the details will be described later, it is also possible to switch the positions of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b at a predetermined timing, or to display an image in a state where both display units overlap.

A board decoration LED 35 is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 36'. The board decoration LED 35 is a decorative portion that excites the effect by changing the light emitting color and the light emitting pattern according to the variation display and the notice display of the design in each game.

A movable body 55 is arranged on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 36'. The movable body 55 operates according to the effect in the game and the expectation of a big hit. The game board 4'is provided with a plurality of movable bodies in addition to the movable body 55, but is normally hidden behind the center decorative body 34a.

Next, the details of the liquid crystal display device 36 will be described with reference to FIGS. 24A and 24B.

As shown in FIG. 24A, the first display unit 36a is a liquid crystal display unit on the front side (the side closer to the player), and is located above in a fixed position. In FIG. 23 described above, the first display unit 36a is in a fixed position.

The second display unit 36b is a liquid crystal display unit on the back side (far side from the player) of the first display unit 36a, and is located below at a fixed position. At the fixed position, a part of the upper end of the second display unit 36b overlaps with the first display unit 36a so that the player cannot see it.

FIG. 24B shows five states depending on the positional relationship between the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b.

The state 1 is a state in which the first display unit 36a is in a fixed position above. At this time, the display content of the first display unit 36a is "A image", and the screen size and the actual display size of the screen are both 800 x 600 pixels.

On the other hand, the display content of the second display unit 36b is "B image". The screen size of the second display unit 36b is 800 × 600 pixels, but when the second display unit 36b is bottomed out, a part of the upper end is located on the back side of the first display unit 36a, so that the actual display of the screen is displayed. The size is 800 x 438 pixels.

The state 2 is a state in which the second display unit 36b is in the reverse position above. Also at this time, the display content of the first display unit 36a is the “A image”, and the display content of the second display unit 36b is the “B image”. The screen size of the first display unit 36a and the actual display size of the screen are both 800 × 600 pixels. On the other hand, the screen size of the second display unit 36b is 800 × 600 pixels, but when the second display unit 36b is topped up, a part of the lower end is located on the back side of the first display unit 36a, so that the screen is displayed. The actual display size is 800 x 438 pixels.

The state 3 is a state (fixed position) in which the first display unit 36a is above. The difference from the state 1 is that the display content is a "C image" that is integrally displayed across the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b. When each display unit moves, the display position of the "C image" is controlled to be changed according to the position, so that the "C image" can be held without being destroyed. The "C image" corresponds to the "special image" of the present invention.

At this time, the size of the screen is 800 × 1200 pixels, and the actual display size of the screen is 800 × 1038 pixels, which are larger in the vertical direction as compared with the states 1 and 2. As a result, a more powerful effect can be executed.

The state 4 is a state in which the second display unit 36b is above (reverse position). Also in this case, the "C image" using the two screens of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b can be displayed. The control, screen size, and actual display size of the "C image" are the same as those in the state 3.

The state 5 is a case where the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b are at the same position. The first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b completely overlap each other in the front-rear direction at a substantially central portion of the movement range, but since the first display unit 36a is on the front side, the display content is basically. It is "A image".

At this time, the screen size and the actual display size of the screen are both 800 × 600 pixels. When the state 3 or the state 4 is changed to the state 5, the "C image" may be reduced and displayed as it is, or only a part of the "C image" may be displayed.

Next, an example of the effect display performed in the above-mentioned states 1 to 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25, 26A, and 26B.

First, FIG. 25 shows an example of a movement effect in which the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b move and their positions are exchanged. FIG. 25A is the “state 1” of FIG. 24B because the first display unit 36a is located above and the second display unit is located below (bottom-filled).

At this time, the display content of the first display unit 36a is the "A image". The "A image" is composed of the characters "Geki" displayed in the window 60a and the characters "Right-handed ⇒⇒⇒" displayed in the window 61.

Further, the display content of the second display unit 36b is a "B image". The "B image" is composed of the characters "heat" displayed in the window 60b and the decorative pattern (reach state of "3") displayed in the window 62. Since the windows 60a and the windows 60b are arranged at relatively close positions, the player can read them as "extreme heat", and recognizes that this reach fluctuation is a notice production with a high expectation of a big hit. To do.

FIG. 25B shows a moving state of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b. In this state, the positions of the windows 60a, 60b, 61, and 62 are all unchanged in the display area and remain in their original positions. Then, when the movement of each display unit is completed, the result is as shown in FIG. 25 (c).

FIG. 25C is the “state 2” of FIG. 24B because the first display unit 36a is located below and the second display unit 36b is located above (top-packed). The display content of the first display unit 36a is "A image", but the character "super" displayed in the window 60a changes to "heat", and the position is also within the display area of the first display unit 36a. Is moving above.

Although the details will be described later, a plurality of switches capable of detecting the position of each display unit by contact are provided on the side of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b in the height direction. Then, the positions of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b are switched by the movement, and when it is detected by the switch that each display unit has moved to the end portion, the above-mentioned display change is executed.

On the other hand, the character "Right-handed ⇒⇒⇒" displayed in the window 61 remains above the display area of the first display unit 36a and does not move as before. As described above, since it is difficult for the player to understand the information display related to the game (“information image” of the present invention) when the display position is changed, the display position is not changed before and after the movement of each display unit and during the movement.

Further, although the display content of the second display unit 36b is "B image", the character of "heat" displayed in the window 60b changes to "extreme", and the position is also displayed by the second display unit 36b. Move down in the area. Also in FIG. 25 (c), since the windows 60a and the windows 60b are arranged at relatively close positions, the player can recognize the notice display of "extreme heat".

On the other hand, the decorative symbol (reach state of "3") displayed in the window 62 does not move as it is above the display area of the second display unit 36b as before. This is because the variation of the decorative pattern can be said to be an information display related to the game. The window 62 for displaying the decorative design was displayed on the second display unit 36b, but the information display related to the game is displayed on the first display so as not to be hidden behind the first display unit 36a during the movement effect. It is preferable to display it on the part 36a.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect control board 25 has the coordinates of a part of the windows according to the movement of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b (corresponding to the “image designation coordinates” of the present invention). To control. Even when returning from the state of FIG. 25 (c) to the state of FIG. 25 (a) again, when the switch detects that each display unit has moved to the end portion, the display change is executed.

Next, FIG. 26A shows an example of a movement effect performed in a state where one image using two screens of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b is displayed.

26A (a) is the “state 3” of FIG. 24B because the first display unit 36a is located above and the second display unit is located below and one image is displayed using both display units. ..

The display content of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b is a "C image". The "C image" is composed of an image of a character (girl) and a background (flower), and a decorative pattern (a hitting mode of "6") displayed in the window 62 of the second display unit 36b.

After that, the movement effect is performed, and when completed, the result is as shown in FIG. 26A (b). In FIG. 26A (b), the first display unit 36a is located below and the second display unit 36b is located above, and one image is displayed using both display units. is there.

At this time, the positions of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b are interchanged, but the character and background of the "C image" are kept in the same state. On the other hand, the position of the window 62 does not move while remaining above the display area of the second display unit 36b, but the decorative symbol is "when the second display unit 36b passes the back side of the first display unit 36a. The hit mode of "6" changes to the hit mode of "7". In this way, the movement effect can be used for the re-lottery effect of the winning symbol in which only the decorative symbol changes while retaining the character and the background.

Although the effect period of the movement effect is momentary, another image may be displayed during this period, or a notice effect may be performed to illuminate each display unit with a specific color. Further, a reduced image or a part of the "C image" may be displayed on the first display unit 36a on the front side.

Next, FIG. 26B shows another example of the movement effect performed in a state where one image using the two screens of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b is displayed.

26B (a) is the “state 3” of FIG. 24B because the first display unit 36a is located above and the second display unit is located below and one image is displayed using both display units. ..

The display content of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b is a "C image". The "C image" is composed of an image of a character (girl) and a background (flower), and a decorative pattern (reach mode of "3") displayed in the window 63 of the first display unit 36a.

After that, the movement effect is performed, and when completed, the result is as shown in FIG. 26B (b). FIG. 26B (b) is the “state 5” of FIG. 24B because the first display unit 36a and the second display unit completely overlap each other at substantially the center of the moving range.

Here, in the display area of the first display unit 36a, on the front side of the character (girl) and the background (flower) image (part) of the "C image", a group of cats, which is a notice effect with a high expectation of a big hit, is displayed. It is displayed. The decorative design (reach mode of "3") displayed in the window 63 does not move while remaining above the display area of the first display unit 36a.

In this way, by additionally executing the advance notice effect while holding a part of the character and the background, the player can be made to recognize the movement effect as an action with a high expectation of a big hit. After that, each display unit may be returned to the original fixed position (state 3), or both display units may be moved to the reverse position (state 4) as shown in FIG. 26A (b).

Next, with reference to FIGS. 27A and 27B, the conversion of the designated coordinate position performed at the time of the movement effect will be described.

First, FIG. 27A shows the relationship between the image type and the designated coordinate position. The background image, the preview image, the effect image, which is one of the effect displays, are displayed on the first display unit 36a or the second display unit 36b, and when the movement effect is performed, the designated coordinate positions are set respectively. Change according to the movement of the display unit.

On the other hand, game setting display such as volume and light intensity, game instruction such as right-handed hit, design, mini reel, hold display, error display, game setting display, number of games display, number of acquired balls, effect button mark, etc. The "image") does not change the designated coordinate position according to the movement of each display unit when the movement effect is performed when the image is displayed on the first display unit 36a or the second display unit 36b. This makes it easier for the player to recognize important information about the game.

Next, FIG. 27B shows the on / off relationship of the switch required to change the designated coordinate position. Since the switch is illustrated in the example of the movement effect described with reference to FIG. 28 below, it will be referred to as appropriate.

On the height side of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b, SW1 is located near the upper end of the first display unit 36a in the fixed position, and SW2 is located below the lower end of the first display unit 36a in the fixed position. A SW3 is arranged near the lower end of the second display unit 36b at a fixed position (see FIG. 28A). SW1 to SW3 are arranged so as to come into contact with the side end portion of the first display unit 36a and turn on, but not to come into contact with the second display unit 36b which is slightly smaller than the first display unit 36a.

First, the “state α” is a fixed position in which the first display unit 36a is upward and the second display unit 36b is downward (bottom-filled) (“state 1” in FIG. 24B). At this time, the side end of the first display unit 36a comes into contact with SW1 and turns on, but SW2 and SW3 turn off (see FIG. 28A).

Next, the "state β" is a position where the first display unit 36a is slightly moved away from the upper end. At this time, SW1 is off, SW2 is on, and SW3 is off (see FIG. 28B). Then, this state continues until the first display unit 36a moves to the lower end.

Next, the “state γ” is a reverse position in which the first display unit 36a reaches the lower end and the positions of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b are exchanged (“state 2” in FIG. 24B). "). At this time, SW1 is turned off, and SW2 and SW3 are turned on (see FIG. 28 (c)).

In the above-mentioned production of FIG. 25, when the state changes from "state α" to "state γ", the designated coordinate position is changed and the characters "extreme" and "heat", which are the notice displays, are exchanged. During the period of "β", the designated coordinate position may be changed according to the moving speed of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b.

Next, with reference to FIG. 28, an example of a movement effect in which the designated coordinate position is changed during the period of the “state β” will be described.

FIG. 28A is the “state α” of FIG. 27B because the first display unit 36a is located above and the second display unit 36b is located below. The "A image" of the display content of the first display unit 36a is composed of the characters "Geki" displayed in the window 60a and the characters "Right-handed ⇒⇒⇒" displayed in the window 61. At this time, the left end of the first display unit 36a comes into contact with SW1 and turns on, but SW2 and SW3 do not come into contact with each other and turns off.

Further, the "B image" of the display content of the second display unit 36b is composed of the characters "heat" displayed in the window 60b. Since the windows 60a and the windows 60b are arranged at relatively close positions, the player can read it as "extreme heat" and recognize that it is a warning effect indicating that the expectation for a big hit is high.

FIG. 28B shows the moving state of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b, which is the “state β” of FIG. 27B. In this state, the positions of the window 60a and the window 61 of the first display unit 36a in the display area are not changed and remain in their original positions.

However, the designated coordinate position of the window 60b of the second display unit 36b is changed according to the moving speed, and the window 60b is moved downward in the display area. Thereby, the player can recognize the character of "extreme heat" by the window 60a and the window 60b during the period of the "state β".

After that, since the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b are further overlapped with each other, the characters "extreme heat" are temporarily displayed in the display area of the first display unit 36a. Then, when the second display unit 36b protrudes from the upper side of the first display unit 36a, only a part of the characters "super" is displayed in the window 60b of the second display unit 36b. That is, in the "state β", the designated coordinate position is changed so that the character "extreme heat" is always recognized by the player.

At this time, the left end of the first display unit 36a is turned off without contacting SW1, but is turned on by contacting SW2. Further, the left end of the first display unit 36a does not come into contact with SW3 and is turned off. Then, when the movement of each display unit is completed, the result is as shown in FIG. 28 (c).

FIG. 28C is the “state γ” of FIG. 27B because the first display unit 36a is located below and the second display unit 36b is located above. The display content of the first display unit 36a is "A image", but since the character of "extreme" displayed in the window 60a is changed to "heat", the player is still "extreme heat". Can recognize the characters of.

At this time, the left end of the first display unit 36a does not come into contact with SW1 and turns off, but SW2 and SW3 come into contact with each other and turn on. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the SW3 is turned on, the first display unit 36a and the second display unit are interchanged, and it can be seen that the position is reversed.

Even in this movement effect, the characters "right-handed ⇒⇒⇒" displayed in the window 61 remain above the display area of the first display unit 36a and do not move. However, although the character "super heat" can always be recognized by the player through the movement effect, there is a drawback that the display area is shaken in the vertical direction.

Therefore, in order to solve this point, the designated coordinate position can be changed as in the movement effect shown in FIG. 29A below.

FIG. 29A (a) is the “state α” of FIG. 27B because the first display unit 36a is located above and the second display unit 36b is located below. The "A image" of the display content of the first display unit 36a is composed of the characters "Geki" displayed in the window 60a and the characters "Right-handed ⇒⇒⇒" displayed in the window 61.

Further, the "B image" of the display content of the second display unit 36b is composed of the characters "heat" displayed in the window 60b. Since the windows 60a and the windows 60b are arranged at relatively close positions, the player can read it as "extreme heat" and recognize that it is a warning effect indicating that the expectation for a big hit is high.

FIG. 29A (b) shows the moving state of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b, which is the “state β” of FIG. 27B. In this state, the lower half of the character "super" and the character "heat" are displayed in the window 60a of the first display unit 36a. Further, the position of the window 61 in the display area is not changed and remains in the original position.

In the window 60b of the second display unit 36b, the designated coordinate position is slightly changed according to the moving speed, but the upper half of the character "super" is displayed. Although a part of the character "extreme" is hidden by the frame of the first display unit 36a, the player recognizes the character "extreme heat" by the windows 60a and 60b during the "state β" period. Can be done. In addition, in this movement production, it is possible to suppress the shaking of the characters "super heat" in the vertical direction.

Next, with reference to FIG. 29B, the display control of the movement effect of FIG. 29A described above will be described.

FIG. 29B (a) shows the drawing area R1 and the designated drawing position S1 of the first display unit 36a in the “state α” of the movement effect of FIG. 29A. Here, the drawing area is a wider area than the one shown in the figure, which includes the characters "super heat", and the designated drawing area is a drawing area drawn on each display unit.

In FIG. 29B (a), the designated drawing position S1 is defined so that only the characters “super” are included from the drawing area R1. Further, by arranging the character "right-handed ⇒⇒⇒" at the upper right of the designated drawing position S1, it is possible to generate a display corresponding to the first display unit 36a of the "state α".

Further, in FIG. 29B (b), the designated drawing position S2 is defined so that a part of the lower side of the character "super" and the character "heat" are included from the drawing area R2. As a result, it is possible to generate a display corresponding to the second display unit 36b of the “state α”. In reality, since the upper end portion of the second display unit 36b overlaps with the first display unit 36a, the player cannot visually recognize the lower side of the character "Geki".

In FIG. 29B (c), the designated drawing position S1 is defined so that the lower part of the character “super” and the character “heat” are included from the drawing area R1. Further, by arranging the characters "right-handed ⇒⇒⇒" in the upper right corner of the designated drawing position S1, it is possible to generate a display corresponding to the first display unit 36a of the "state β".

Further, in FIG. 29B (d), the designated drawing position S2 is defined so that both the “super” character and the “heat” character are included from the drawing area R2. As a result, it is possible to generate a display corresponding to the second display unit 36b of the “state β”. In reality, since the lower half of the second display unit 36b overlaps with the first display unit 36a, the player can only see the upper part of the character "Geki".

As described above, in the movement effect of FIG. 29A, by changing the designated coordinate position according to the movement speed, it is possible to perform an effective notice effect that is easy for the player to understand. In FIG. 29B, the drawing area R1 for the first display unit 36a and the drawing area R2 for the second display unit 36b are distinguished from each other. The designated drawing position S1 and the designated drawing position S2 for the second display unit 36b may be defined.

Finally, with reference to FIG. 30, other examples of movement effects will be described.

FIG. 30A is the “state α” of FIG. 27B because the first display unit 36a is located above and the second display unit 36b is located below. The "A image" of the display content of the first display unit 36a is composed of the characters "heat?" Displayed in the window 60a and the characters "right-handed ⇒⇒⇒" displayed in the window 61. .. This "A image" corresponds to the "first image" of the present invention.

Further, the "B image" of the display content of the second display unit 36b is composed of the characters "super" displayed in the window 60b. The window 60a and the window 60b are separated from each other, and although it is unclear even if they are read from above, the player can recognize that the effect is some kind of advance notice. This "B image" corresponds to the "second image" of the present invention.

FIG. 30B shows a state in which the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b have moved and temporarily stopped, which is the “state β” of FIG. 27B. Further, the positions of the window 60a and the window 61 of the first display unit 36a in the display area are not changed and remain at their original positions.

The position of the window 60b of the second display unit 36b in the display area has not been changed. Further, since more than half of the second display unit 36b is hidden behind the first display unit 36a due to the movement of each display unit, the characters in the window 60b can hardly be read. After that, each display unit further moves to become as shown in FIG. 30 (c) or FIG. 30 (d).

When the state shifts to the state shown in FIG. 30C, the first display unit 36a is located below and the second display unit 36b is located above, so that the state is “state γ” in FIG. 27B. The display content of the first display unit 36a is "A image", but the characters of "heat?" Displayed in the window 60a are changed to "heat !!".

Further, although the display content of the second display unit 36b is "B image", the character of "super" displayed in the window 60b has not changed in particular. However, for the first time, the player notices that he can read "super heat !!" from above, and recognizes that it was a notice production (success production) indicating that the expectation for a big hit is high.

When the state shifts to the state of FIG. 30 (d), since the first display unit 36a is located above and the second display unit 36b is located below, it means that the state has returned to the “state α” of FIG. At this time, since it is still meaningless to read from above, the player recognizes that the movement effect this time was a so-called ghost effect (failure effect).

In the movement effect of FIG. 30, the symbol of "?" Was changed to the symbol of "!!" in the success effect of proceeding in the order of FIGS. 30 (a), 30 (b), and 30 (c). The positions of 60a, 60b, and 61 within the display area are unchanged. Further, in the failure effect that proceeds in the order of FIGS. 30 (a), 30 (b), and 30 (d), the characters and symbols are not changed, and the positions of the windows 60a, 60b, and 61 in the display area are not changed. ..

As an example of changing the movement effect of FIG. 30, at least one of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b performs an action of rattling and vibrating in the state of pausing the movement effect of FIG. 30 (b). It may be. With such an effect, the player can enjoy whether the position is reversed in FIG. 30 (c) or returned to the fixed position in FIG. 30 (d). Even in this vibration effect, the positions of the windows 60a, 60b, and 61 in the display area are not changed.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a movement effect in which at least one of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b moves is executed, the first image (A image) and the second image are displayed on the first display unit 36a. When the second image (B image) is displayed on the display unit 36b, the special image (the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b) is displayed without changing the image designation coordinates that specify the position of each image. When C image) is displayed, the image designation coordinates are changed. Thereby, it is possible to control so that the optimum display is performed according to the position of the moving display means.

The movable bodies 37a and 37b were actions that fell vertically from the standby position and appeared in the effect position, but like the movable bodies 37c and 37d that appear in the effect position while rotating, like a door. It may be a movable body that operates in the horizontal direction.

In the embodiment, the moving directions of the first display unit 36a and the second display unit 36b are vertical, but the moving direction may be horizontal or diagonal. As a preliminary effect, the characters "super heat" have been illustrated, but they may have a predetermined shape or character.

Although the pachinko game machine has been described above as an embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the ball game machine, but is also applied to the production of a rotating body type game machine, a sparrow ball type game machine, an arrange ball machine, an enclosed game machine, and the like. It is possible.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Outer frame 3 Front frame 4, 4'Game board 4a Game area 4b Decorative plate 5 Front door 6 Glass plate 7 Speaker 8 Frame decoration LED
9 Front plate 10 Launch handle 10a Launch device 11 Upper storage plate 12 Lower storage plate 12c Lower storage plate full sensor 13 Operation button 14 Direction key 15 Fan 16 Back mechanism board 17 Game ball storage tank 18 Tank rail 19 Game ball payout device 20 Front door open sensor 21 External terminal board 22 Terminal board case 23 Back cover 24 Main control board 24a Main control board case 25 Production control board 25a Production control board case 26 Liquid crystal control board 26a Liquid crystal control board case 27 RAM clear switch 28 Power supply board 28a Power supply board case 29 Payout control board 29a Payout control board Case 30 Launch control board 31 Volume switch 33 Stage member 34a Center decoration 34b Left corner decoration 34c Right corner decoration 35 Board decoration LED
36, 36'LCD display device 36a 1st display unit 36b 2nd display unit 37a, 37b, 37c, 37d, 55 Movable body 38a 1st special symbol start port 38b 2nd special symbol start port 38c 1st start winning opening sensor 38d 2nd start winning opening sensor 39 large winning opening sensor 39 large winning opening sensor 40 starting gate for ordinary symbol 40c starting gate passing sensor 41 windmill 42 general winning opening 42c general winning opening sensor 43a special symbol display device 43b ordinary symbol display device 44 guide rail 44a Outer guide rail 44b Inner guide rail 45 Launch passage 46 Return ball prevention piece 47 Out ball collection port 48 Ball gathering part 50 Magnetic sensor 51 Radio sensor 52 Vibration sensor

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A lottery means for determining whether or not a given condition is met, and
Display means for variable display of symbols and
A movable body that can move from the first position to the second position,
Multiple board-side light emitters provided on the game board side,
A plurality of frame-side light emitters provided on the frame side,
A light emitting control means capable of controlling the light emitting mode of the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body, and
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
A drive effect means capable of executing a drive effect for driving the operation means, and a drive effect means.
With
The light emission control means
When the lottery result by the lottery means is a hit during the fluctuation of the symbol, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body can be controlled in a specific light emitting mode.
When the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the panel-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body are controlled by the first specific light emitting mode, and the driving by the operating means. Perform the production,
After that, when the movable body moves from the second position to the first position, the panel-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body are designated as the second specific light emitting mode different from the first specific light emitting mode. It is controlled by the light emitting mode, and the driving effect by the operating means is not executed.
When the lottery result by the lottery means is lost, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are not controlled by the specific light emitting mode.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A lottery means for determining whether or not a given condition is met,
Display means for variable display of symbols and
A movable body that can move from the first position to the second position,
A plurality of first light emitting bodies provided on the movable body, and
A plurality of second light emitters provided in addition to the movable body,
A light emitting control means capable of controlling the light emitting mode of the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body, and
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
A drive effect means capable of executing a drive effect for driving the operation means, and a drive effect means.
With
The light emission control means
When the lottery result by the lottery means is a hit during the fluctuation of the symbol, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body can be controlled in a specific light emitting mode.
When the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are controlled by the first specific light emitting mode, and the driving by the operating means. Perform the production,
After that, when the movable body moves from the second position to the first position, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are designated as the second specific light emitting mode different from the first specific light emitting mode. It is controlled by the light emitting mode, and the driving effect by the operating means is not executed.
When the lottery result by the lottery means is lost, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are not controlled by the specific light emitting mode.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A lottery means for determining whether or not a given condition is met, and
Display means for variable display of symbols and
A movable body that can move from the first position to the second position,
Multiple board-side light emitters provided on the game board side,
A plurality of frame-side light emitters provided on the frame side,
A light emitting control means capable of controlling the light emitting mode of the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body, and
With
The light emission control means
When the lottery result by the lottery means is a hit during the fluctuation of the symbol, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body can be controlled in a specific light emitting mode.
When the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are controlled by the first specific light emitting mode.
After that, when the movable body moves from the second position to the first position, the panel-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body are designated as the second specific light emitting mode different from the first specific light emitting mode. Controlled by the light emission mode,
When the lottery result by the lottery means is lost, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are not controlled by the specific light emitting mode.
In the first specific light emitting mode and the second specific light emitting mode, a specific light emitting color pattern is made to emit light by different light emitting patterns.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A lottery means for determining whether or not a given condition is met, and
Display means for variable display of symbols and
A movable body that can move from the first position to the second position,
A plurality of first light emitting bodies provided on the movable body, and
A plurality of second light emitting bodies provided in addition to the movable body, and
A light emitting control means capable of controlling the light emitting mode of the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body, and
With
The light emission control means
When the lottery result by the lottery means is a hit during the fluctuation of the symbol, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body can be controlled in a specific light emitting mode.
When the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are controlled by the first specific light emitting mode.
After that, when the movable body moves from the second position to the first position, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are designated as the second specific light emitting mode different from the first specific light emitting mode. Controlled by the light emission mode,
When the lottery result by the lottery means is lost, the first light emitting body and the second light emitting body are not controlled by the specific light emitting mode.
In the first specific light emitting mode and the second specific light emitting mode, a specific light emitting color pattern is made to emit light by different light emitting patterns.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A lottery means for determining whether or not a given condition is met, and
Display means for variable display of symbols and
A movable body that can move from the first position to the second position,
Multiple board-side light emitters provided on the game board side,
A plurality of frame-side light emitters provided on the frame side,
A light emitting control means capable of controlling the light emitting mode of the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body, and
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
With
The light emission control means
When the lottery result by the lottery means is a hit during the fluctuation of the symbol, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body can be controlled in a specific light emitting mode.
When the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are controlled by the first specific light emitting mode.
After that, when the movable body moves from the second position to the first position, the panel-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body are designated as the second specific light emitting mode different from the first specific light emitting mode. Controlled by the light emission mode,
When the lottery result by the lottery means is lost, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are not controlled by the specific light emitting mode.
In the second specific light emitting mode, among the frame-side light emitting bodies, the light emitting body provided in the operating means and the other light emitting bodies are made to emit light by different light emitting patterns.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A lottery means for determining whether or not a given condition is met, and
Display means for variable display of symbols and
A movable body that can move from the first position to the second position,
Multiple board-side light emitters provided on the game board side,
A plurality of frame-side light emitters provided on the frame side,
A light emitting control means capable of controlling the light emitting mode of the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body, and
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
With
The light emission control means
When the lottery result by the lottery means is a hit during the fluctuation of the symbol, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body can be controlled in a specific light emitting mode.
When the movable body moves from the first position to the second position, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are controlled by the first specific light emitting mode.
After that, when the movable body moves from the second position to the first position, the panel-side light emitting body and the frame-side light emitting body are designated as the second specific light emitting mode different from the first specific light emitting mode. Controlled by the light emission mode,
When the lottery result by the lottery means is lost, the panel side light emitting body and the frame side light emitting body are not controlled by the specific light emitting mode.
In the second specific light emitting mode, among the frame-side light emitting bodies, the light emitting body provided in the operating means and the other light emitting bodies are made to emit light in a specific light emitting color pattern at different timings.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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