JP4723331B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a pachislot gaming machine, or a slot machine.

  In conventional pachinko machines, in a normal game, when a game ball enters the start port provided on the game board, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to a special game, and a variable display such as a liquid crystal display device is displayed. A so-called variable display game is performed in which the three symbols (identification information) in the means start to fluctuate, fluctuate in a predetermined pattern, and then stop sequentially. Furthermore, in the conventional pachinko machine, when the lottery is won, the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination and the game shifts to a special game. In the special game, a round game in which the big prize opening is opened for a long time is repeated a plurality of times (usually 15 times), and a lot of prize balls are paid out.

As such a gaming machine, for example, a gaming machine in which a player operates a button, affects a rendering image, and a player's gaming button operation changes a character or a symbol display. A game machine that moves the character image in the direction corresponding to the operation of the joystick is provided (Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2). Furthermore, there is provided a gaming machine that displays an effect image based on an operation amount of the movable member by operating a movable member when a player operates an operation button. That is, it is a gaming machine in which the effect image to be displayed is changed based on the operation amount of the movable member (Patent Document 3). Also, a gaming machine is provided that switches the effect pattern to be displayed by the player operating the operating means (Patent Document 4).
JP 2005-143819 A JP 2004-344228 A JP-A-2005-160867 JP 2004-344228 A

  However, in the above gaming machine, when the effect pattern is switched, since the connection between the currently displayed effect image and the changed effect image is thin, completely different effect contents can be displayed depending on the switching result. It is a situation. Further, in the above gaming machine, the effect image is changed while operating the operating means, so that it is difficult to enjoy the original game in which the game ball is launched in parallel, and one of them tends to be sparse.

  For this reason, in order to play a game, one effect image is displayed at various angles, and the currently displayed effect display and the changed effect display are made uniform so that the player can enjoy the effect image. It is desired to provide a gaming machine having a new display form that can be used.

  Further, when changing the displayed effect image, by making the player understand the connection with the currently displayed effect image, the change of the effect image by the operating means, It is desired to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that can be enjoyed in parallel with other games.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has a new display form that allows a player to entertain an effect image, and simultaneously changes the effect image by the operating means and the original game. It is an object to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that can be enjoyed as a game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

(1) Control means for controlling the execution of a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a gaming state advantageous to a player, and variable display for performing variable display and stop display of identification information according to the result of the lottery by the control means While displaying a game, a display means for displaying a part of the effect image in a displayable area, a display control means for controlling to display a part of the effect image in the displayable area of the display means, and the display Means for instructing a scroll movement display of the effect image, and an operation means for performing a designation operation for designating a part of the effect image displayed in the displayable area by the scroll movement as a display effect image And image data relating to the effect image, and each effect pattern image relating to the plurality of display effect images among the effect images. The display control means controls the display means to display the variable display game, and displays an effect pattern image related to the display effect image designated by the operation means. Control is performed to display , and further, the design of the identification information that is variably displayed, the reach notice effect for notifying that the identification information is in the reach display mode, and the case where the identification information is in the reach display mode are executed. A gaming machine that performs control to change a reach effect to one related to the designated display effect image .

  According to the invention of (1), the display means performs an instruction operation for instructing the scroll movement display of the effect image, and designates a part of the effect image displayed in the displayable area by the scroll movement as the display effect image. In the display means, there is provided an operation means for performing a designation operation, image data relating to the effect image, and image data storage means for storing each effect pattern image relating to a plurality of display effect images among the effect images. A control for displaying the variable display game is performed, and an effect pattern image related to the display effect image designated by the operation means is displayed. For this reason, for example, when switching from the currently displayed display effect image (for example, a mountain image) to another display effect image (for example, a sea image), the effect image is scrolled and displayed by the operation of the operation means. Thus, for example, an image of a process of moving from a mountain to the sea is displayed. Thereby, the display effect image currently displayed and the display effect image changed according to the designation operation of the operation means have a unity, so that the player can entertain the effect image. It becomes possible to provide. In addition, by changing the connection between the current display effect image and the display effect image after the change to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, the change of the effect image by the operating means and the original game can be performed. It becomes possible to provide a new game form that can be enjoyed in parallel. Thus, while having a new display form that can entertain the effect image to the player, a new game form that can enjoy the change of the display effect image by the operating means and the original game in parallel. A gaming machine having the same can be provided.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the operation means includes an operation body that instructs scroll movement display of the effect image by a player's operation, and an instruction operation of the operation body includes a plurality of operation detection locations. And display means for instructing a direction for scrolling and displaying the effect image based on the operation detection location detected by the detection means in response to an operation of the operating body by a player. Output control means for controlling the output of the display, wherein the display control means scrolls and displays the effect image based on the movement display information output by the control of the output control means, and the operation amount of the operating body A game machine that performs control to set a scroll moving speed of the effect image based on the game.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), the operating means performs a plurality of operations on the operating body for instructing scrolling display of the effect image by the player's operation and the operating operation of the operating body. Output of movement display information for instructing a direction to scroll and display the effect image based on the operation detection point detected by the detection unit in accordance with the operation of the operating body by the player. Output control means for controlling the display, and the display control means performs control for scrolling and displaying the effect image based on the movement display information output by the control of the output control means. For this reason, for example, when it is desired to change the display effect image from the mountain image to the sea image, the process is not suddenly changed, but the process from the mountain image to the sea image is scrolled and displayed. It becomes possible to provide a new display form that can entertain an image. Furthermore, the player can switch the display to the desired effect image by operating the operation means while viewing the effect image displayed on the display means, and displaying the predetermined effect image, and then performing a designation operation. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game form in which the effect image can be changed by the operation means and the original game can be enjoyed in parallel. In this way, the game has a new display form that allows the player to entertain the effect image, and has a new game form that allows the change of the effect image by the operating means and the original game to be enjoyed in parallel. A gaming machine can be provided.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the display control unit displays the display effect image displayed on the display unit in response to an instruction operation of the operation unit. A gaming machine, characterized in that a display angle with respect to a predetermined reference point on an image is changed to control to move and display in a three-dimensional direction.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (1) or (2), the display effect image displayed on the display means is displayed on the display effect image according to the instruction operation of the operation means. The display angle with respect to the reference point is changed and displayed in a three-dimensional direction. For this reason, the new display form which can display the effect image close | similar to the player's actual visual field of three dimensions can be provided. Furthermore, an effect image close to the player's field of view is displayed, and by moving and displaying in accordance with the operation of the operation means, a new effect image can be enjoyed in parallel with the change of the effect image by the operation means and the original game. It becomes possible to provide a game form. In this way, the game has a new display form that allows the player to entertain the effect image, and has a new game form that allows the change of the effect image by the operating means and the original game to be enjoyed in parallel. A gaming machine can be provided.

  (4) In the inventions of (1) to (3), the display control means enlarges or reduces the display effect image displayed on the display means in accordance with an instruction operation of the operation means. A gaming machine characterized by performing control.

  According to the invention of (4), in addition to the inventions of (1) to (3), the display effect image displayed on the display means is displayed in an enlarged or reduced manner according to the instruction operation of the operation means. . For this reason, for example, by reducing the display effect image, the displayable area in the effect image is expanded, and it becomes possible to easily grasp the place where the mountain image or the sea image exists, and the effect image can be displayed to the player. It is possible to provide a new display form that can be entertained. Furthermore, for example, by expanding the effect image, the displayable area in the effect image becomes narrower, providing the player with the pleasure of searching for a detailed image of the mountains and a detailed image of the sea, and changing the effect image by the operation means As a result, it is possible to provide a new game form in which the original game can be enjoyed in parallel. In this way, the game has a new display form that allows the player to entertain the effect image, and has a new game form that allows the change of the effect image by the operating means and the original game to be enjoyed in parallel. A gaming machine can be provided.

  (5) In the inventions of (1) to (4), a control means for executing a game in a plurality of gaming states, a gaming state determination means for determining the gaming state to be executed, and the gaming state determination means A gaming machine, comprising: a first allowable range control unit that performs control to limit an allowable range in which an instruction operation of the operation unit can be performed according to the gaming state.

  According to the invention of (5), in addition to the inventions of (1) to (4), the allowable range in which the instruction operation of the operation means can be performed is limited according to the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means. For this reason, in accordance with the gaming state (for example, the normal gaming state, the big hit gaming state, the probability variation state, etc.), the movable range in the effect image is restricted by the instruction operation of the operating means. Therefore, for example, in the probability variation state where the player can desire to concentrate on the original game, in the normal gaming state where the movable range in the effect image is reduced and it is desired to concentrate on the change of the display effect image Makes it possible to increase the movable range. As described above, it is possible to provide a new display mode preferable for the player according to the gaming state (for example, the normal gaming state, the big hit gaming state, the probability variation state, etc.). In addition, by restricting the instruction operation of the operation means according to the game state, it is possible to provide a new game form in which the display effect image change by the operation means and the original game can be enjoyed in parallel. It becomes possible. In this way, the game has a new display form that allows the player to entertain the effect image, and has a new game form that allows the change of the effect image by the operating means and the original game to be enjoyed in parallel. A gaming machine can be provided.

  (6) In the inventions of (1) to (5), determination is made by a storage means for storing a game result relating to a game, a game result determination means for determining the game result stored in the storage means, and the game result determination means. 6. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a second allowable range control unit that performs control to limit an allowable range in which an instruction operation of the operation unit can be performed according to the game result that has been performed. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the invention of (6), in addition to the inventions of (1) to (5), the control for restricting the instruction operation of the operation means is performed according to the game result. For this reason, according to the game result (for example, the number of wins for the big hit), the range of movement in the effect image by the operation of the operation means is limited. Therefore, for example, immediately after the big hit, the movable range is reduced, and thereafter, the movable range is increased as the number of identification information changes / stops increases. In this way, it becomes possible to provide a new display form that can entertain the effect image according to the game result. In addition, for example, in a situation where it is far from the big hit, by changing the display effect image by the operation means by limiting the instruction operation of the operation means according to the game result such as expanding the selection range of the effect image, It becomes possible to provide a new game form that can be enjoyed in parallel with the game. In this way, the game has a new display form that allows the player to entertain the effect image, and has a new game form that allows the change of the effect image by the operating means and the original game to be enjoyed in parallel. A gaming machine can be provided.

  According to the present invention, it is possible for a player to entertain an effect image by having the uniformity of the currently displayed display effect image and the effect image based on the effect pattern changed in accordance with the designation operation of the operation means. It is possible to provide a new display form that can be used. In addition, the display effect image can be changed by the operation means by making the player understand the connection between the currently displayed display effect image and the display effect image based on the changed effect pattern. And it becomes possible to provide a new game form that can be enjoyed in parallel with the original game. Thus, while having a new display form that can entertain the effect image to the player, a new game form that can enjoy the change of the display effect image by the operating means and the original game in parallel. A gaming machine having the same can be provided.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. In addition, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, an operation lever 80, an operation button 81, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, as will be described later, a liquid crystal display device 32 as display means for displaying an image, a spacer 31, a game board 14 and the like are disposed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG.

  The game board 14 is formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) that is entirely permeable as a permeable region. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 4 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. In addition, a plurality of obstacle nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. Further, a round number display 51 is provided on the game board 14 near the upper right end of the outer rail 30a (see FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, the game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin having transparency, but the present invention is a game board in which at least a part of the game area is made of a transmission area. Can do.

  A liquid crystal display device 32 as an image display means for displaying an image is provided behind the transmissive region in the game board 14 with a spacer 31 in between. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has an entire display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The entire display area 32a is arranged so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 in between. In other words, the entire display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or a part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the entire display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. The Various images such as a production effect image and a decoration image for decoration are displayed in the entire display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by providing display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the transparent gaming board 14, for example, an area where game members such as an obstacle nail planting area, an accessory, and a decorative member are provided. And the degree of freedom of layout can be further increased.

  The spacer 31 is disposed on the rear side (back side) of the game board 14 and on the front side (front side) of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the spacer 31 is sandwiched between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, and has a large through hole 31a at the center. An electrical decoration unit 53 is provided in the through hole 31a. As shown in FIG. 3, the illumination unit 53 includes a display case 37 for storing a special symbol display 33 and a normal symbol display 35, special symbol holding lamps 34a, 34b, 34c and 34d, and a normal symbol holding lamp 50a, An electrical decoration unit 53 including 50b, 50c, and 50d is provided. The front side of the display case 37 is covered with a transparent lens (not shown) for the purpose of improving visual recognition.

  In FIG. 2, a first warp path 47 provided on the back surface of the game board 14 is illustrated for easy understanding. The first warp path 47 is formed of a permeable material so that a game ball won in the winning opening 24 (see FIG. 4) passes through a second warp path 49 (see FIG. 4) described later. Is provided.

  The special symbol display 33, the normal symbol display 35, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d and the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the electrical decoration unit 53.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol display device 33 accommodated in the display device case 37 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs 41. The 7-segment LED 41 is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. When the 7-segment LED 41 is turned on / off, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed, a big hit gaming state (a specific gaming state) that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state ) Will change the gaming state. When this big hit game state is reached, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when a numerical symbol other than a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol other than “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  A normal symbol display 35 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display 33. The normal symbol display 35 is composed of two display lamps (not shown). When these display lamps are alternately turned on and off, symbols such as “O” and “X” are displayed. Fluctuated display as a normal symbol.

  On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the variable symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of reserved balls”, “the number of reserved balls related to special symbols”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held twice, the special symbol hold In addition to the lamp 34a, the special symbol hold lamp 34b is turned on. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held three times, the special symbol hold lamp 34c is turned on in addition to the special symbol hold lamps 34a and 34b. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held four times, the special symbol hold lamp 34d is turned on in addition to the special symbol hold lamps 34a, 34b, 34c.

  Under the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d indicate the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of held balls”, “the number of held balls related to the normal symbols”). indicate. Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 50a is turned on.

  On the outside of the transmissive area of the game board 14, decorative lamps 133a and 133b as light emitting display means are arranged. The decorative lamps 133a and 133b display a predetermined light emission mode. Specifically, the decoration lamps 133a and 133b are for executing a lamp effect and for giving a notice effect of a change in the gaming state.

  The description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is continued. A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  In addition, in the entire display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed on the rear side (back side) of the game board 14, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 described above is displayed. .

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, in the entire display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, numbers, symbols, etc. are provided for each of a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in the present embodiment). A symbol (which is also identification information for production. For example, a number from “0” to “9”) is displayed in a variable manner. In addition, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the entire display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In addition, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the entire display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. . Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, the combination of the identification information for presentation displayed in the entire display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is specified. It becomes a display mode (for example, a mode in which each of a plurality of symbol rows is stopped and displayed in a state where any one of “1” to “9” is aligned).

  In this way, whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, in other words, a game for determining whether or not to execute a special game to be described later is displayed in the entire display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Such a game is called a “variable display game”. In addition, when the combination of the identification information for presentation displayed in all the display areas 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 becomes a specific display mode, the user is also pleased with a character image such as “big hit!”. The character image is displayed in the entire display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Next, an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. Note that in the description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 4, portions that overlap with the description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIGS. 1 and 2 are omitted. In FIG. 4, the description of the plurality of obstacle nails 13 driven into the game board 14 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, passing gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, an obstacle 58, a starting port 25 that forms a predetermined area, and a blade A starting port 44 provided with a member 48, a shutter 40, a big prize winning port 39, and a round number display 51 are provided. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration units 53 such as the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are visible.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14. A starting port 25 that forms a predetermined area is provided below the obstacle 57. An obstacle 58 is also provided on the right side of the center of the game board 14.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14, moves to the upper part of the game board 14, passes through the electric decoration unit 53, and the plurality of obstacle nails 13 ( 2), due to the collision with the obstacles 55, 57, 58, etc. provided on the game board 14, the downward flow of the game board 14 is made while changing its traveling direction.

  In addition, a winning opening 24 is formed at the left end of the obstacle 55. When a game ball wins the winning opening 24, the game ball moves behind the game board 14 via the first warp path 47 and further along the rail-shaped second warp path 49 and is guided behind the obstacle 57. It is burned. The game ball guided behind the obstacle 57 is discharged to the front side of the game board 14 through a discharge port (not shown) surrounded by the obstacle 57 and flows down to the game board 14.

  Furthermore, a start port 44 that forms a predetermined area is provided on the right side of the obstacle 55. The starting port 44 is provided with blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 48 on both the left and right sides.

  When a game ball wins at the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 described above (this is one of the predetermined special symbol variation display starts), the special symbol variation display by the special symbol display 33 is started. . Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 during the variation display of the special symbol, the game ball to the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 until the special symbol under the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the special symbol variation display based on the winning of is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. It should be noted that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended, that is, the number of retained balls, for example, the special symbol variation display is suspended up to four times (pieces).

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  Also in the variable display game in the entire display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball is won at the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 described above (one of the start of variable display of identification information for a predetermined effect). In other words, the variation display of the identification information for production is started. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 is continued until the identification information for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the change display of the identification information for presentation based on the winning of the game ball is suspended. Thereafter, when the identification information for presentation that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variability display of the identification information for presentation that has been suspended is started.

  Further, as another condition (variable display start of identification information for predetermined effect), the identification information for effect is stopped and displayed. In other words, the display of the identification information for the effect is started each time the change display start condition for the identification information for the effect is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the fact that a game ball has won a prize at the start openings 25 and 44 is set as a variable display start condition for a predetermined special symbol or a variable display start condition for identification information for a predetermined effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 9) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passing of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 48 provided on the left and right sides of the start port 44 are changed from the closed state to the open state, It becomes easy for a game ball to enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member 48 varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, the passing gate is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to 54a and 54b is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started.

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). The shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33 and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state (first state) where the game ball can be easily received.

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 9) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 9). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state). It should be noted that from the open state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds, such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 that is driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) is again operated on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V-count sensor 102. Driven to the open state. In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102. Note that the game from the first round game to the end of the (round) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game, and this game state is called a special game state. That is, the special game state is a game state advantageous for the player.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is 3, the maximum number of continuous rounds is two, and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is 7. In this case, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 rounds. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (a main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 9)). Anyway.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start ports 25 and 44, the general winning ports 56a to 56d, and the big winning port 39 described above, it is set in advance according to the type of each winning port. A certain number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 (see FIG. 1) or the lower plate 22.

  On the other hand, a round number display 51 is provided in the outer area 16 of the game area on the game board 14. The round number display 51 is composed of at least one 7-segment LED, and can display at least one digit number design (in this embodiment, two digit number). In the present embodiment, the round number display 51 displays a “round number” indicating how many rounds the currently executed round game is.

  Thus, since the round number display means for displaying the number of rounds during execution of the special game is provided separately from the effect display means for displaying the effect image, the number of rounds can be displayed accurately and easily.

  Further, since the round number display means is provided in front of the liquid crystal display device 32 that functions as display means for performing the effect display related to the round number, the number of rounds depends on the positional relationship between the round number display and the effect display. Can be displayed more clearly.

[Description of display screen]
Next, a display image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display image of the liquid crystal display device 32. On the liquid crystal display device 32, effect identification information (for example, an identification symbol 94) and a display effect image 91 are displayed. Further, as the display effect image 91, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 92a (for example, a character image of a person (so-called “Don-chan”) who is wearing a twisted bee and wearing a red happi). A video of walking on a mountain path is displayed. Further, as the display effect image 91, a signboard image 93a is displayed in the middle of the mountain road in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram showing an effect image used in the present embodiment. The effect image 90 is an entire image (so-called movement map) that can be displayed as the display effect image 91. Here, the effect image 90 shown in FIG. 5B is an image of a mountain road, but other than that, the effect image 90 includes an image of the sea and a city image directly or indirectly connected to the image of the mountain road. (Not shown) is prepared, and one effect image 90 is formed by these images. Moreover, although mentioned later for details, in this embodiment, the effect mode regarding a mountain, the effect mode regarding a sea, and the effect mode regarding a town are provided, and the display effect image 91 is displayed according to each effect mode. For example, in the effect mode related to a mountain, as shown in FIG. 5A, an identification symbol 94 of a design related to a mountain is displayed together with a display effect image 91 in which the character image 92a moves on a mountain road. Similarly, in the case of the effect mode relating to the sea, the character image 92a is displayed with the display effect image 91 in which the character moves on the coast and the like, and the design design symbol 94 (see FIG. 7) relating to the sea is displayed. An identification symbol (not shown) of a design related to the city is displayed together with the display effect image 91 in which the character image 92a moves in the city. The mode switching is performed by the player operating the operation lever 80 and the operation button 81, and the effect display pattern displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is switched by the mode switching.

  Next, mode switching in each mode will be described. In the effect image 90, a plurality of point points such as a point point A and a point point B are set as shown in FIG. For example, when the character image 92a moves from the point point B to the point point A, the background image data stored in the image data ROM 216 (see FIG. 9), which will be described later, is stored until the point point B immediately before reaching the point point A. A moving image based on it (an image in which the character image 92 a is walking) is displayed as the display effect image 91. When the point A is reached, a still image (an image in which the character image 92a is stopped) is displayed as the display effect image 91 in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). When the operation button 81 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9) is operated by the player within this predetermined time, the image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is switched from the moving image data to the image data of the effect image 90. At the same time, the character image 92a is switched to the character image 92b that has the same design and changes its movement according to the operation of the operation lever 80 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9). At this time, immediately after the operation button 81 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9) is pressed, the display image of the liquid crystal display device 32 is hardly changed from the viewpoint of the player, but the operation button 81 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9). After the depression of, the effect image 90 can be moved by the player's operation of the operation lever 80 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9), and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 32 can be scrolled.

  FIG. 5A shows a display screen of the liquid crystal display device 32 when the character image 92a reaches the point point A, and the character image 92a that has been walking is displayed to stop. Then, the operation button 81 (see FIG. 1 or 9) is operated while the character image 92a is stopped, and the character image 92b is moved to another position by the scroll movement operation of the operation lever 80 (see FIG. 1 or 9). Move to the point. FIG. 6A is an example of a display screen during scroll movement. When the operation lever 80 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9) is operated according to the display content of the signboard image 93a in FIG. 5A, the character image 92b moves. Then, a background image that descends from the mountain and faces the sea is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. When moved further, a signboard image 93b written as “sea” serving as an index of the point point is displayed (see FIG. 6B). By pressing the operation button 81 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9) in this display state, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays the still image portion closest to the current display state in the series of moving images of the display effect image 91 relating to the sea. The display screen can be switched. After the operation button 81 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9) is pressed, the display effect image 91 in which the character image 92a moves on the coast or the like starting from the point point including the signboard image 93b shown in FIG. Is displayed. At the same time, the design of the identification symbol 94 is changed, and the reach effect, the reach notice effect, and the like are also changed. By such an operation procedure, the mode is switched from the mountain effect mode to the sea effect mode. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays the variable display game that performs the variable display and stop display of the identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94, see FIG. 5A), while the effect image (for example, the effect image 90). FIG. 5B is an example of display means for displaying a part of the displayable area.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses while a still image (an image in which the character image 92a is stopped) is displayed as the display effect image 91, A series of moving images is continued, and a display effect image 91 in which the character image 92a moves on a mountain road or the like is displayed. In FIG. 5 (a), a display is displayed that moves in the direction labeled "mountain peak". Here, the operation button 81 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9) may be pressed and scrolled in the direction in which “mountain peak” is displayed by operating the operation lever 80 (see FIG. 1 or 9). Needless to say.

  FIG. 7 is an example of a display screen in the sea effect mode. The design of the identification symbol 94 is changed, and the reach effect, the reach notice effect, and the like are also changed. Similarly, when switching from the sea effect mode to another effect mode, the operation button 81 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9) is used when the character image 92a stops in the vicinity of the signboard image 93c serving as the point point index. By operating and operating the operation lever 80 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9), it is possible to switch to another effect mode.

  It should be noted that the design, the reach effect, the reach notice effect, and the like of the identification symbol 94 when the display screen is scrolled are displayed in the effect mode at the time when the scroll movement is started. For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, even if the display image of the liquid crystal display device 32 becomes the sea, the design symbol regarding the mountain is displayed for the identification symbol 94, and the operation button 81 (FIG. 1 or FIG. 9) is displayed. By pressing (see), the display is switched to the identification symbol 94 relating to the sea. In addition, when reach is applied while scrolling, the display of reach effect is given priority over the display of scroll movement.

  In this embodiment, in a state where scrolling is possible, for example, by operating the operation button 81 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9), three-dimensional movement display or enlargement / reduction display is possible. FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of three-dimensional movement display, and FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of reduced display. The display screen is scrolled by the player operating the operation lever 80 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9), but the operation button 81 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9) is pressed in a state where scrolling is possible. Thus, three-dimensional movement display or enlargement / reduction display can be performed by operating the operation lever 80 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9). For example, the effect image 90 is rotated with reference to the viewpoint of the character image 92a by the operation of the operation lever 80 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9) in the left-right direction, so that three-dimensional movement display is performed. Further, the display range in the effect image 90 is changed by the operation of the operation lever 80 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9) in the vertical direction, and the player is enlarged or reduced. For example, when the operation lever 80 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9) is tilted upward, the reduced display is performed, and when the operation lever 80 is tilted downward, the enlarged display is performed. Then, by pressing the operation button 81 (see FIG. 1 or 9) again, the display screen returns to a state in which the display screen can be scrolled by operating the operation lever 80 (see FIG. 1 or 9).

  In addition, when returning from the state in which the three-dimensional movement display or the enlargement / reduction display is possible to the state in which the display screen can be scrolled, the display before the three-dimensional movement display or the enlargement / reduction display may be restored. Thereby, when the operation button 81 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9) is pressed and the display effect image 91 of the moving image is displayed by reaching the point point, it is possible to prevent the screen from being uncomfortable. Further, the image after the three-dimensional movement display or the enlarged / reduced display may be scrolled without returning to the display before the three-dimensional movement display or the enlarged / reduced display. Thereby, the scroll movement from various angles becomes possible, and a new display form can be provided to the player.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, as described above, a mountain effect mode, a sea effect mode, and a city effect mode are prepared as specifiable effect modes, but depending on the game state or game result, The operation of the operation lever 80 and the operation button 81 (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9) is restricted. For example, in the probability variation state, the mountain effect mode and the sea effect mode can be specified, and the city effect mode cannot be specified (for example, the scroll movement to the city is restricted). Or, up to a predetermined reach number (for example, 20 times), it is possible to specify a mountain effect mode and a sea effect mode in the probability variation state, and if the predetermined reach number (for example, 20 times) is exceeded, the town The effect mode may be newly specified. In addition, the control regarding these is mentioned later.

  As described above, in the display unit, an instruction operation for instructing the scroll movement display of the effect image is performed, and an operation for performing a designation operation for designating a part of the effect image displayed in the displayable area by the scroll movement as the display effect image. Means for storing image data relating to the effect image, and image data storage means storing each effect pattern image relating to the plurality of display effect images among the effect images, and displaying the variable display game on the display means. And a production pattern image related to the display production image designated by the operation means is displayed. For this reason, for example, when switching from the currently displayed display effect image (for example, a mountain image) to another display effect image (for example, a sea image), the effect image is scrolled and displayed by the operation of the operation means. Thus, for example, an image of a process of moving from a mountain to the sea is displayed. Thereby, the display effect image currently displayed and the display effect image changed according to the designation operation of the operation means have a unity, so that the player can entertain the effect image. It becomes possible to provide. In addition, by changing the connection between the current display effect image and the display effect image after the change to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, the change of the effect image by the operating means and the original game can be performed. It becomes possible to provide a new game form that can be enjoyed in parallel. In this way, the game has a new display form that allows the player to entertain the effect image, and has a new game form that allows the change of the effect image by the operating means and the original game to be enjoyed in parallel. A gaming machine can be provided.

  In addition, the operation means includes an operation body that instructs scroll display of the effect image by a player's operation, and a detection means that detects an instruction operation of the operation body at a plurality of operation detection locations. Output control means for controlling the output of movement display information for instructing the direction in which the effect image is scrolled and displayed based on the operation detection location detected by the detection means in accordance with the operation of the body, and the display control means includes output control. Based on the movement display information output by the control of the means, the effect image is scrolled and displayed. For this reason, for example, when it is desired to change the display effect image from a mountain image to a sea image, the process does not change suddenly, but a predetermined display effect image becomes a point for moving to the sea in the mountain image. It is possible to provide a new display form that can entertain the effect image for the player, such as scrolling and displaying the image. Further, the player switches the display to the desired effect image by operating the operation means while viewing the effect image displayed on the display means, and displaying the predetermined display effect image, and then performing a designation operation. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game form in which the effect image can be changed by the operation means and the original game can be enjoyed in parallel. In this way, the game has a new display form that allows the player to entertain the effect image, and has a new game form that allows the change of the effect image by the operating means and the original game to be enjoyed in parallel. A gaming machine can be provided.

  Further, the display effect image displayed on the display means is moved and displayed in the three-dimensional direction by changing the display angle with respect to a predetermined reference point on the display effect image in accordance with the instruction operation of the operation means. For this reason, the new display form which can display the effect image close | similar to the player's actual visual field of three dimensions can be provided. Furthermore, an effect image close to the player's field of view is displayed, and by moving and displaying in accordance with the operation of the operation means, a new effect image can be enjoyed in parallel with the change of the effect image by the operation means and the original game. It becomes possible to provide a game form. In this way, the game has a new display form that allows the player to entertain the effect image, and has a new game form that allows the change of the effect image by the operating means and the original game to be enjoyed in parallel. A gaming machine can be provided.

  Further, the display effect image displayed on the display unit is displayed in an enlarged or reduced manner according to an instruction operation of the operation unit. For this reason, for example, by reducing the display effect image, the displayable area in the effect image widens, and it becomes possible to easily grasp the place where the effect pattern is switched in the mountain image or the sea image. Thus, it is possible to provide a new display form that can entertain the effect image for the player. Furthermore, for example, by expanding the effect image, the displayable area in the effect image becomes narrower, providing the player with the pleasure of searching for a detailed image of the mountains and a detailed image of the sea, and changing the effect image by the operation means As a result, it is possible to provide a new game form in which the original game can be enjoyed in parallel. In this way, the game has a new display form that allows the player to entertain the effect image, and has a new game form that allows the change of the effect image by the operating means and the original game to be enjoyed in parallel. A gaming machine can be provided.

  In addition, the allowable range in which the instruction operation of the operation unit can be performed is limited according to the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination unit. For this reason, in accordance with the gaming state (for example, the normal gaming state, the big hit gaming state, the probability variation state, etc.), the movable range in the effect image is restricted by the instruction operation of the operating means. Therefore, for example, in the probability variation state where the player can desire to concentrate on the original game, in the normal gaming state where the movable range in the effect image is reduced and it is desired to concentrate on the change of the display effect image Makes it possible to increase the movable range. As described above, it is possible to provide a new display mode preferable for the player according to the gaming state (for example, the normal gaming state, the big hit gaming state, the probability variation state, etc.). In addition, by restricting the instruction operation of the operation means according to the game state, it is possible to provide a new game form in which the display effect image change by the operation means and the original game can be enjoyed in parallel. It becomes possible. In this way, the game has a new display form that allows the player to entertain the effect image, and has a new game form that allows the change of the effect image by the operating means and the original game to be enjoyed in parallel. A gaming machine can be provided.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, although it was set as the structure which used the operation lever as an example of an operation means, not only this but a joystick, a joypad, etc. may be used. Further, according to the present embodiment, the operation lever 80 (see FIG. 1) can be operated in the cross direction, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation lever 80 can be operated in all directions, or only to the left and right. What can be operated may be used, and any input means that can improve the interest of the player may be used.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, scrolling is performed using one effect image 90, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, three types of effect images 90 in which the background design and the character image 92a are changed depending on the time such as morning, noon, and night may be used. Needless to say, more effect images 90 may be used. Furthermore, a new effect image 90 may be used at the switching destination, as long as it is easy to understand the connection between the currently displayed screen and the screen after switching, and can improve the interest of the player. Any display mode may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 including a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown in the case where it is provided in the approximate center of the front of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a gaming machine. For example, the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided at any position. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided with the special symbol and the normal symbol. You may comprise so that a fluctuation display may be carried out.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as a special game execution means or a lottery means.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time, and other tables are also stored.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  In the main RAM 70, a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a grand prize opening number counter, a grand prize Oral winning counter, round number display counter, round number display effect start counter, waiting time timer, large winning opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to special symbols, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to normal symbols, Data for supplying a command to a sub-control circuit 200, which will be described later, a start memory number counter, variables, and the like are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is for determining whether or not to display on the round number display during the normal game. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number-of-times counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big prize winning prize during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Furthermore, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol (so-called start memory number counter) is the start of the special symbol game when the game ball is won at the start ports 25 and 44 but the special symbol variation display cannot be executed. Is held, but the number of times the special symbol game is held is shown. That is, the data indicating the number of reserved balls regarding the special symbol indicates the number of stored start memory information (start memory information will be described later). Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol holds the start of the normal symbol game when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed. Indicates the number of hold times of normal symbol games. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the round number display 51.

  In addition, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are positioned and stored in the main RAM 70.

  The special symbol storage area stores start memory information including a jackpot determination random number corresponding to one variable display in the special symbol game. The start storage information is stored when a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition (a predetermined display identification information variable display start condition) is not satisfied. Further, such start-up storage information includes a jackpot determination random number value and the like, and is for determining the result of variable display of identification information. Further, among the start memory information, the start memory information including the jackpot determination random number value indicating that the special symbol becomes a specific numeric symbol is referred to as specific start memory information.

  The special symbol storage area includes a special symbol storage area (0) to a special symbol storage area (4). The special symbol storage area (0) stores data corresponding to the special symbol game currently being executed. The special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) store data corresponding to the special symbol game to be executed after the currently executed special symbol game is completed. That is, when all the data in the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4) is clear data, the special symbol game is not executed, and no hold for executing variable display is performed. It will be. When the special symbol game is over, the data of the special symbol memory area (1) to the special symbol memory area (4) is shifted from the special symbol memory area (0) to the special symbol memory area (3). The clear data is stored in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the special symbol storage area is updated. On the other hand, the normal symbol storage area also includes the normal symbol storage area (0) to the normal symbol storage area (4), as in the special symbol storage area. Further, as in the special symbol storage area, update control of the normal symbol storage area is performed.

  Further, the start storage information stored in such a special symbol storage area is read out before the variable display of the identification information based on the start storage information is executed, and it is determined whether or not it is the specific start storage information. (So-called “preliminary determination”) may be performed. For example, when a special symbol game is being played and the number of reserved balls is two, that is, when starting memory information is stored from the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (2). When the game ball wins at the start port 25 or the start port 44, the start memory information is stored in the special symbol storage area (3). Then, it is determined whether or not the start storage information stored in the special symbol storage area (3) is the specific start storage information.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later.

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage The ball sensors 114 and 115, the start winning ball sensors 116 and 117, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the big prize opening solenoid 120, the seesaw solenoid 122, and the backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided in the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively.

  Start winning ball sensors 116 and 117 which are game ball detecting means are provided at the start ports 25 and 44, respectively. The start winning ball sensors 116 and 117 detect that a game ball has won (passed) the start openings 25 and 44 and supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60. The variable display game described above is displayed in the entire display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with the detection of the game ball by the start winning ball sensors 116 and 117.

  The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided in the shutter 40 in the shape of a plate. The seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to tilt the seesaw. change. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 for paying out game balls, a launch device 130 for launching game balls, and a card unit 150 installed on the left side of the gaming machine 10 (see FIG. 4). ing.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 for controlling the lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the lamp 74 is connected to the lamp control circuit 76. The lamp control circuit 76 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, the special symbol display device 33 (7-segment LED 41), and the normal symbol display device 35. (Display lamp), round number display 51 and the like.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the lamp 132, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, and the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that signals can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes an identification information stop game control means, a sub CPU 206 as sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a speaker 46. The voice control circuit 230 controls the sound generated from the lamp, and the lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamp 132 such as a decorative lamp. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60. The sub control circuit 200 is connected with an operation unit 100 as an example of an operation means. The operation unit 100 includes an operation lever 80, an operation button 81, and a detection sensor 82 that detects an instruction operation of the operation lever 80 at a plurality of operation detection locations. The sub-control circuit 200 receives a predetermined signal from the operation unit 100 and performs a predetermined process (for example, scrolling the effect image 90) according to the signal. As described above, the operation unit 100 performs an instruction operation for instructing scroll display of the effect image (for example, the effect image 90) on the display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32), and can be displayed by scroll movement. It is an example of the operation means which performs designation | designated operation which designates a part of effect image displayed on the area | region (for example, display area 32a etc.) as a display effect image (for example, display effect image 91 etc.).

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, as will be described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. The program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game.

  In this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, etc. are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Even if these programs are not recorded in advance, they may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60, the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200, and the like. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern, and the like are positioned.

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  A display control circuit 250 functioning as a variable display control means includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 for storing various image data, a D / A converter 218 for converting image data as an image signal, It comprises an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216, the D / A converter 218, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  In the image data ROM 216, various types of image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, and effect image data indicating the effect identification information are stored separately. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored. As described above, the image data ROM 216 stores image data related to the effect image (for example, the effect image 90, see FIG. 5B), and a plurality of display effect images (for example, the display effect image 91 (for example, the display effect image 91 ( It is an example of the image data storage means which memorize | stored each effect pattern image (For example, display effect image 91 (still image), refer Fig.5 (a)) regarding a moving image and Fig.5 (a)).

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, effect image data, and the like from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206 and displays them on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be generated is generated. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores the image data in a buffer, and supplies the data to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 for supplying a lamp control signal and a decoration data ROM 244 in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored. The lamp control circuit 240 is directly controlled by the sub CPU 206 described above. That is, the sub CPU 206 controls various lamps 132 such as decorative lamps in accordance with a program stored in the program ROM 208.

  The sub CPU 206 reads one type of lamp decoration pattern from a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns stored in the decoration data ROM 244, and supplies a predetermined light emission signal to the drive circuit 242 based on the lamp decoration pattern. The drive circuit 242 turns on, blinks, and turns off the lamp 132 such as a decorative lamp based on the received predetermined light emission signal.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 10 to 15 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 12) performed with the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 10, RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, work area initialization, initial setting processing such as a start memory number counter, etc. are executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 12, a special symbol control process related to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the identification information for presentation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed ( Step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 updates the random numbers so that the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. are incremented by “1”. Processing is executed (step S42). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 17, an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of game balls such as the start ports 25 and 44 is executed (step S43). A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big winning opening opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 39 opened when a big hit occurs, etc. Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demonstration display command, a stop design designation command for effect indicating the type of effect identification information to be stopped and displayed in the left column, the middle column, and the right column, and an identification for effect. A variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of information, a specific effect image display command, and the like are included. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Further, the main CPU 66 supplies the payout / firing control circuit 126 with a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 12, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S81 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 as a control means for controlling the execution of the variable display game reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to perform various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is obtained. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S46 in FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A special game that may be repeated is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened in the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of special game execution means for executing a special game. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 starts measuring the execution time of the special game using the special game execution time timer in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a round number display management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects one round number display pattern from a plurality of types of round number display patterns stored in the main ROM 68 based on the numbers assigned to the round number display counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. And the selected round number display pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the round number display pattern stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is a signal (round number display control signal) for controlling the display of the round number display 51 by the process of step S46 in FIG. Is transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. When the lamp control circuit 76 receives the round number display control signal, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control of the round number display 51 based on the round number display control signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 sets the special winning opening opening number counter when the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the big winning opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S79 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates the supervised ball residual ball monitoring, and the game ball is placed in a specific area in the special payout port 39 when the supervised mouth residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. The special prize opening number counter is “2” (when the specific number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is “3”) or “15” (special symbol display) In step 33, it is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the specific number symbol stopped and displayed is “7” or more (the last round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S80 is executed. Further, the main CPU 66 increments the special game number counter in the main RAM 70 by “1”.

  On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the management of the big winning opening reopening waiting time before the big winning opening reopening to the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, jackpot end interval processing is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S81.

  In step S81, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 updates the memory (starting storage information) indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol so as to decrease by “1”. To do. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the case where it is not the big hit gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The process of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (big hit game state) end condition (special game end condition, big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set in order. Thus, the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. In the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed through the specific area (puncture) until a predetermined time has elapsed, and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game is also a special game end condition.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, in step S100, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the process proceeds to step S105. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S105, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number related to the special symbol is “0”, the process proceeds to step S110, and if it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S115. Transfer.

  In step S110, a demonstration display process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to display a demonstration image on the screen. In step S <b> 47 of FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 transmits a demonstration display command to the sub-control circuit 200 based on the variables stored in the main RAM 70. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 displays the demonstration image on the screen. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S115, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S120.

  In step S120, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to make a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player, that is, whether or not to shift from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S125. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a control means for controlling the big hit lottery that determines whether or not a game advantageous to the player is won.

  In step S125, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S120. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S130, and if it determines that it is not a big hit, moves the process to step S135.

  In step S130, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value, Data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S140.

  In step S135, an off symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining a symbol out of the random symbol counter for determining a symbol out of symbol, and based on the random number value for determining a symbol out of symbol, the special symbol display unit 33 stops and displays the special symbol. The data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S140.

  In step S140, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects the variation pattern distribution table for determining the variation pattern of the effect display based on the special symbol determined in step S135 and step S140, that is, based on the lottery result by the processing in step S120. . Here, the variation pattern of the effect display means the variation display pattern of the identification information for the effect, the variation display pattern of the effect image, the notice effect pattern, etc. A game in which the variable display and the stop display are repeatedly performed is controlled, and the display of the effect image is controlled. Then, the main CPU 66 determines an effect display variation pattern based on the effect condition selection random number extracted from the effect condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S145.

  In step S140, the data indicating the variation pattern of the effect display stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a fluctuation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 selects an effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command, stores the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and based on the stored effect pattern, Data for displaying the effect pattern is transmitted to the display control circuit 250.

  Further, in step S140, the main CPU 66 has a function as a control means for controlling the progress of the game in which the special symbol which is the identification information is repeatedly displayed and stopped.

  That is, in step S140, based on the data indicating the special symbol stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the processing of step S135 and step S140, the main CPU 66 uses the plurality of types of LED lighting patterns stored in the main ROM 68. Then, one LED lighting pattern is selected, and the selected LED lighting pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the LED lighting pattern stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is used as a signal (special symbol drive control signal) for driving and controlling the special symbol display 33 by the process of step S46 in FIG. Are transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. When the lamp control circuit 76 receives the special symbol drive control signal, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control of the special symbol display device 33 based on the special symbol drive control signal. With the above processing, the special symbol display unit 33 displays the special symbol in a variably manner, and the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time.

  In step S145, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the variation time corresponding to the effect variation pattern determined by the process of step S140 from the table, and stores a value indicating the variation time in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area in which the jackpot determination random number used for the current variation display is stored is executed (step S150). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes the following effects.

[Production control processing]
The effect control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1500, command reception processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of receiving various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1510.

  In step S1510, effect image selection processing is performed. In this processing, the display control circuit 250 performs processing for selecting image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 from the image data ROM 216 in accordance with an instruction from the sub CPU 206. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1520.

  In step S1520, effect image display processing is performed. In this process, in accordance with the instruction from the sub CPU 206, the display control circuit 250 performs a process of creating a display image based on the image data selected in step S1510 and displaying it on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1530.

  In step S1530, processing is performed to determine whether or not the display effect image (for example, display effect image 91 (see FIG. 5A)) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is a still image. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the image is a still image, the process proceeds to step S1540. If it is not determined that the image is an effect pattern image (if it is determined that the image is a moving image), this subroutine is executed. finish.

  In step S1540, effect setting processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for resetting the effect image. The effect setting process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1550.

  In step S1550, effect image display processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the effect content set in step S1540. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Production setting process]
The effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1600, an initial setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs an initial setting process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1610.

  In step S1610, an allowable range restriction process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs an allowable range restriction process. The allowable range restriction process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1620.

  In step S1620, a process for determining whether or not there is a designated operation by the operation unit (see FIG. 9) is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that there is a designated operation, the process proceeds to step S1630. If it is not determined that there is a designated operation, the process proceeds to step S1640.

  In step S1630, an image change process is performed. In this processing, the display control circuit 250 changes the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in step S1530 to a part of the effect image 90 shown in FIG. 5B, and sets the effect mode. Process. The image change process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1640.

  In step S1640, setting update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a setting update process. For example, when the flag “1” is changed to the flag “2”, an image (FIG. 5B, FIG. 5B) corresponding to the changed flag “2” is used for the identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94). 6 (b)), and various settings such as display image data and a notice effect pattern are updated. Settings that are not changed are maintained as they are. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Tolerance limit processing]
The allowable range restriction process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1700, command storage processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 processes a command related to the gaming state / result transmitted from the main control circuit 60. A flag relating to the game state and a game result relating to the game are stored in the work RAM 210. More specifically, for example, the number of shot balls, game time, the number of times of reach, etc. are accumulated and stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1710. As described above, the work RAM 210 is an example of a storage unit that stores a game result related to a game.

  In step S1710, game state monitoring processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of monitoring the gaming state based on the flag relating to the gaming state stored in the work RAM 210. More specifically, for example, whether the sub CPU 206 is in the normal state or the probable change state, or is in the game or stopped, based on the flag relating to the game state stored in the work RAM 210. Monitor. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1720. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a gaming state determination unit that determines a gaming state to be executed.

  In step S1720, game result monitoring processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of monitoring the game result based on the data related to the game result stored in the work RAM 210. For example, the sub CPU 206 monitors the number of shot balls, the game time, the number of reach, and the like based on data relating to game results stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1730. Thus, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a game result determination unit that determines the game result stored in the storage unit (for example, the work RAM 210 (see FIG. 9) or the like).

  In step S1730, a specifiable display effect image setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a display effect image setting process that can be specified based on the monitoring result in step S1710 or step S1720. For example, if a mountain production mode, a sea production mode, and a town production mode are usually prepared as the production modes that can be specified, for example, only the mountain production mode and the sea production mode are specified in the probability variation state. It is possible to specify the town production mode (for example, the scroll movement to the town is restricted, the operation button 81 is not switched to the presentation image 90 when the still image is displayed, etc.) ) Process. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In this way, the sub CPU 206 performs the first allowable range control unit that performs control to limit the allowable range in which the instruction operation of the operation unit (for example, the operation unit 100 (see FIG. 9)) can be performed according to the gaming state. It is an example. In addition, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a second allowable range control unit that performs control to limit the allowable range in which an instruction operation of the operation unit (for example, the operation unit 100 (see FIG. 9)) can be performed according to the game result. It is.

[Image change processing]
The image change process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1800, an image switching process is performed. In this process, the display control circuit 250 performs a process of switching the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in step S1530 to a part of the effect image 90 shown in FIG. In other words, in the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 displays various images such as background image data and effect image data based on data for displaying an effect image to be switched to a part of the effect image 90 from the sub CPU 206. Data is read from the image data ROM 216 and superimposed and displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1810.

  In step S1810, operation detection location determination processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines the operation amount and the operation direction of the operation lever (see FIG. 9) based on the output from the detection sensor (see FIG. 9) that detects the operation of the operation lever (see FIG. 9). Process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1820. As described above, the sub CPU 206 detects the detection means (for example, the detection sensor 82 (see FIG. 9)) according to the operation of the operation body (for example, the operation lever 80 (see FIG. 9)) by the player. This is an example of an output control means for controlling the output of movement display information for instructing the direction in which the effect image (for example, the effect image 90 (see FIG. 5B)) is scroll-moved displayed based on the operation detection location.

  In step S1820, scroll direction setting processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting the scroll movement direction of the display screen based on the operation direction of the operation lever (see FIG. 9). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1830.

  In step S1830, a moving speed setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting the scroll movement speed of the display screen based on the operation amount of the operation lever (see FIG. 9). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1840.

  In step S1840, a three-dimensional movement setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 displays a predetermined reference point (for example, the position of the character image 92a) on the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the operation amount of the operation lever (see FIG. 9). Process to change the angle. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1850.

  In step S1850, enlargement / reduction setting processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of enlarging or reducing the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the operation amount of the operation lever (see FIG. 9). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1860.

  In step S1860, image setting processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 stores data for setting an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in the work RAM 210 based on the settings in steps S1810 to S1850, and transmits the data to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data from the sub CPU 206, superimposes them, and displays the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. It is displayed on 32a. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1870. As described above, the display control circuit 250 produces an effect image (for example, the effect image 90 (see FIG. 5B)) based on the moving display information output by the control of the output control means (for example, the sub CPU 206). ) Is an example of display control means for performing control for scrolling display. The display control circuit 250 controls the display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32) to display the variable display game, and displays the display effect image (for example, the operation button 81) specified by the operation means. For example, this is an example of display control means for performing control to display an effect pattern image (for example, a part of the effect image 90) related to the display effect image 91 (see FIG. 5A, etc.). As described above, the display control circuit 250 is displayed on the display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32) in accordance with the instruction operation of the operation means (for example, the operation unit 100 (see FIG. 9)). Display for controlling the display effect image (for example, the display effect image 91 (see FIG. 5A)) to move and display in a three-dimensional direction by changing the display angle with respect to a predetermined reference point on the display effect image. It is an example of a control means. Further, in this way, the display control circuit 250 is displayed on the display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32) in response to an instruction operation of the operation means (for example, the operation unit 100 (see FIG. 9)). This is an example of display control means for performing control to display an enlarged or reduced display effect image (for example, display effect image 91 (see FIG. 5A)).

  In step S1870, a process for determining whether or not the scroll movement is completed is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the scroll movement has been completed, the process proceeds to step S1880. If it is not determined that the scroll movement has been completed, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1880, flag change processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting an effect mode flag corresponding to the image moved in step S1870. For example, when the flag “1” corresponds to the mountain production mode and the flag “2” corresponds to the sea production mode, the flag is changed when the display image is changed from the mountain to the sea in steps S1800 to S1860. Processing to change from “1” to flag “2” is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  According to these processes, in the display means, an instruction operation for instructing scroll display of the effect image is performed, and a designation operation for designating a part of the effect image displayed in the displayable area by the scroll movement as the display effect image And image data relating to the effect image, and image data storage means storing each effect pattern image relating to the plurality of display effect images among the effect images. While performing control which displays a game, the effect pattern image regarding the display effect image designated by the operation means is displayed. For this reason, for example, when switching from the currently displayed display effect image (for example, a mountain image) to another display effect image (for example, a sea image), the effect image is scrolled and displayed by the operation of the operation means. Thus, for example, an image of a process of moving from a mountain to the sea is displayed. Thereby, the display effect image currently displayed and the display effect image changed according to the designation operation of the operation means have a unity, so that the player can entertain the effect image. It becomes possible to provide. In addition, by changing the connection between the current display effect image and the display effect image after the change to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, the change of the effect image by the operating means and the original game can be performed. It becomes possible to provide a new game form that can be enjoyed in parallel. In this way, the game has a new display form that allows the player to entertain the effect image, and has a new game form that allows the change of the effect image by the operating means and the original game to be enjoyed in parallel. A gaming machine can be provided.

  In addition, the operation means includes an operation body that instructs scroll display of the effect image by a player's operation, and a detection means that detects an instruction operation of the operation body at a plurality of operation detection locations. Output control means for controlling the output of movement display information for instructing the direction in which the effect image is scrolled and displayed based on the operation detection location detected by the detection means in accordance with the operation of the body, and the display control means includes output control. Based on the movement display information output by the control of the means, the effect image is scrolled and displayed. For this reason, for example, when it is desired to change the display effect image from a mountain image to a sea image, the process does not change suddenly, but a predetermined display effect image becomes a point for moving to the sea in the mountain image. It is possible to provide a new display form that can entertain the effect image for the player, such as scrolling and displaying the image. Further, the player switches the display to the desired effect image by operating the operation means while viewing the effect image displayed on the display means, and displaying the predetermined display effect image, and then performing a designation operation. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game form in which the effect image can be changed by the operation means and the original game can be enjoyed in parallel. In this way, the game has a new display form that allows the player to entertain the effect image, and has a new game form that allows the change of the effect image by the operating means and the original game to be enjoyed in parallel. A gaming machine can be provided.

  Further, according to these processes, the display effect image displayed on the display means is changed in the three-dimensional direction by changing the display angle with respect to a predetermined reference point on the display effect image in accordance with the instruction operation of the operation means. Move to display. For this reason, the new display form which can display the effect image close | similar to the player's actual visual field of three dimensions can be provided. Furthermore, an effect image close to the player's field of view is displayed, and by moving and displaying in accordance with the operation of the operation means, a new effect image can be enjoyed in parallel with the change of the effect image by the operation means and the original game. It becomes possible to provide a game form. In this way, the game has a new display form that allows the player to entertain the effect image, and has a new game form that allows the change of the effect image by the operating means and the original game to be enjoyed in parallel. A gaming machine can be provided.

  Furthermore, according to these processes, the display effect image displayed on the display unit is displayed in an enlarged or reduced manner in accordance with an instruction operation of the operation unit. For this reason, for example, by reducing the display effect image, the displayable area in the effect image widens, and it becomes possible to easily grasp the place where the effect pattern is switched in the mountain image or the sea image. Thus, it is possible to provide a new display form that can entertain the effect image for the player. Furthermore, for example, by expanding the effect image, the displayable area in the effect image becomes narrower, providing the player with the pleasure of searching for a detailed image of the mountains and a detailed image of the sea, and changing the effect image by the operation means As a result, it is possible to provide a new game form in which the original game can be enjoyed in parallel. In this way, the game has a new display form that allows the player to entertain the effect image, and has a new game form that allows the change of the effect image by the operating means and the original game to be enjoyed in parallel. A gaming machine can be provided.

  Further, according to these processes, the allowable range in which the instruction operation of the operation unit can be performed is limited according to the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination unit. For this reason, in accordance with the gaming state (for example, the normal gaming state, the big hit gaming state, the probability variation state, etc.), the movable range in the effect image is restricted by the instruction operation of the operating means. Therefore, for example, in the probability variation state where the player can desire to concentrate on the original game, in the normal gaming state where the movable range in the effect image is reduced and it is desired to concentrate on the change of the display effect image Makes it possible to increase the movable range. As described above, it is possible to provide a new display mode preferable for the player according to the gaming state (for example, the normal gaming state, the big hit gaming state, the probability variation state, etc.). In addition, by restricting the instruction operation of the operation means according to the game state, it is possible to provide a new game form in which the display effect image change by the operation means and the original game can be enjoyed in parallel. It becomes possible. In this way, the game has a new display form that allows the player to entertain the effect image, and has a new game form that allows the change of the effect image by the operating means and the original game to be enjoyed in parallel. A gaming machine can be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine is given as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but the second type pachinko gaming machine called Hanemono, Hikokimono, and the third type called right mono. It may be a pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine itself such as a pachinko gaming machine. However, the present invention may be applied to a pachislot gaming machine, a game machine, or the like.

  In this embodiment, the 7-segment LED is used as a part for displaying the round number display 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a liquid crystal display panel, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) ) Including CRT, dot LED, EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the operation lever is used as an example of the operation means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a joystick, a joypad, or the like may be used. Further, according to the present embodiment, the operation lever 80 (see FIG. 1) can be operated in the cross direction, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, FIGS. 19 (a) and 19 (b). As shown in the figure, a convex operating portion may be provided on the disc-shaped rotating body so that it can be operated vertically or horizontally. Alternatively, as shown in FIGS. 19 (c) and 19 (d), a spherical rotating body may be provided with a rod-like operation unit that can be operated at 360 degrees, and any input that can improve the interest of the player. It may be a means.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, scrolling is performed using one effect image 90, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, three types of effect images 90 in which the background design and the character image 92a are changed depending on the time such as morning, noon, and night may be used. Needless to say, more effect images 90 may be used. Furthermore, a new effect image 90 may be used at the switching destination, as long as it is easy to understand the connection between the currently displayed screen and the screen after switching, and can improve the interest of the player. Any display mode may be used.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes control means for controlling the execution of a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player, and a change display of identification information according to the result of the lottery by the control means. While displaying the variable display game for performing the stop display, the display means for displaying a part of the effect image in the displayable area, and the display for performing the control for displaying a part of the effect image in the displayable area of the display means In the control means and the display means, an instruction operation for instructing scroll display of the effect image is performed, and a part of the effect image displayed in the displayable area by the scroll movement is specified as a display effect image. Operation means for performing a designation operation and image data related to the effect image are stored, and each of the display effect images among the effect images is stored. Image data storage means for storing the effect pattern image, and the display control means controls the display means to display the variable display game and relates to the display effect image designated by the operation means. Although it is a gaming machine characterized by performing control to display an effect pattern image, the specific configuration of the control means, display means, display control means, operation means, image data storage means, etc. can be appropriately changed in design. .

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the operation lever in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Main body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 16 Game area outer area 19 Protective plate 20 Upper plate 22 Lower plate 24 Prize opening 25 Start port 26 Launch handle 30 Guide rail 31 Spacer 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Special symbol display 35 Display 37 Display case 39 Large prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Start opening 46 Speaker 47 First warp path 48 Blade member 49 Second warp path 51 Round number display 53 Illumination unit 55 Obstacle 57 Obstacle 58 Obstacle 60 Main control circuit 62 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 74 Lamp 76 Lamp control circuit 80 Operation lever 81 Operation button 82 Detection sensor 90 Effect image 91 Display effect image 92a Character image 92b Character image 93a Signboard image 93b Signage image 93c Signboard image 94 Identification pattern 100 Operation unit 102 V / count sensor 104 Count sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 Large prize opening solenoid 122 Seesaw solenoid 124 Backup clear switch 126 Dispensing / launching control circuit 128 Dispensing device 130 Launching device 132 Lamp 150 Card Unit 200 Sub control circuit 218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 236 Amplifier 240 Lamp control circuit 250 Display control circuit

Claims (6)

Control means for controlling execution of a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player;
In accordance with the result of the lottery by the control means, the display means for displaying the variable display game for performing the variable display and stop display of the identification information, while displaying a part of the effect image in the displayable area,
Display control means for performing control to display a part of the effect image in the displayable area of the display means;
In the display means, an instruction operation for instructing scroll display of the effect image is performed, and a designation operation for designating a part of the effect image displayed in the displayable area by the scroll movement as a display effect image is performed. Operation means;
Image data storage means storing image data related to the effect image, and storing each effect pattern image related to the plurality of display effect images among the effect images,
The display control means controls the display means to display the variable display game, performs control to display an effect pattern image related to the display effect image designated by the operation means , and further displays the display in a variable manner. The designated display effect image includes a design of the identification information, a reach notice effect for notifying that the identification information is in a reach display mode, and a reach effect executed when the identification information is in a reach display mode. A game machine characterized by performing control to change to a related one . The operation means includes an operation body that instructs scroll display of the effect image by a player's operation, and detection means that detects an instruction operation of the operation body at a plurality of operation detection locations.
Output control means for controlling output of movement display information for instructing a direction for scrolling and displaying the effect image based on the operation detection portion detected by the detection means in response to an operation of the operation body by a player. ,
The display control means scrolls and displays the effect image based on the movement display information output under the control of the output control means, and determines the scroll movement speed of the effect image based on the operation amount of the operating body. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control for setting is performed.   The display control means changes the display angle of the display effect image displayed on the display means with respect to a predetermined reference point on the display effect image according to an instruction operation of the operation means, The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein control for moving and displaying in a direction is performed.   The display control means performs control to display the display effect image displayed on the display means in an enlarged or reduced manner in response to an instruction operation of the operation means. A gaming machine according to any one of the above. Control means for executing a game in a plurality of gaming states;
Gaming state determination means for determining the gaming state to be executed;
A first allowable range control unit that performs control to limit an allowable range in which an instruction operation of the operation unit can be performed according to the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination unit. Item 5. A gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 4. Storage means for storing game results related to the game;
A game result determination means for determining the game result stored in the storage means,
A second allowable range control unit that performs control to limit an allowable range in which an instruction operation of the operation unit can be performed according to the game result determined by the game result determination unit. Item 6. A gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 5.

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