JP2015024022A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which displays an image in a variety of modes.SOLUTION: A game machine is provided with a decoration symbol display device 208 and a first sub control unit controlling the decoration symbol display device 208. The first sub control unit performs first image display control that displays a character image 709 on a decoration symbol display device 208 when a symbol variation start command of a special symbol is received from a main control unit. The whole character image 709 is hard for a player to look at during a period when the character image 709 is behind a frame image 703, and a period when the character image 709 is behind the frame image 703 is after the first image display control starts and at least a part of period prior to termination of the first image display control.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine) and a spinning machine (slot machine).

  Conventionally, game machines capable of displaying various images are known.

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, there is a problem that the display of images tends to be monotonous and the interest of the game is reduced.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with improved interest by displaying images in various modes.

The above purpose is
Image display means capable of displaying at least the first image;
Control means capable of controlling at least the image display means;
A game machine equipped with
The control means is capable of at least starting the first image display control when the first image display condition is satisfied,
The control means is capable of executing at least the first image display control over a first period,
The first image display control includes at least control for displaying the first image on the image display means,
The first image is difficult to be visually recognized by the player over the second period,
The second period is a period at least included in the first period.
This is achieved by a game stand characterized by that.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game stand by displaying images in various modes.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the back side. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 200 of a pachinko machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the display symbol in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, Comprising: (a) shows an example of the stop display symbol of special figure 1, (b) shows an example of the stop display symbol of special figure 2 (C) shows an example of a decorative design, and (d) shows an example of a normal stop display design. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the special figure prefetch process in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention. (B)-(d) is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch result memory | storage part for special figures 1 and the special figure 2 with which the main control part 300 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention was equipped. It is a figure which shows the determination table for common use in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, and the example of symbol distribution and the operation at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of the determination table for the special figure in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol distribution table for the special figure 1 in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, and operation | movement at the time of big hit. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol distribution table for the special figure 2 in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, and operation | movement at the time of big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process in the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the 1st sub control part main process, (b) is the 1st. 1 shows a flow of 1 sub-control unit command reception interrupt processing, (c) shows a flow of first sub-control unit timer interrupt processing, and (d) shows a flow of image control processing. It is a figure explaining the electric long opening effect performed by the effect control process of the main process in the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. (A) shows the flow of the electric long opening effect, and (b) shows an example of the electric long opening effect on the decorative symbol display device 208. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 2nd sub control part 500 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the 2nd sub control part main process, (b) is the 2nd. 2 shows the flow of the second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, and (c) shows the flow of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process. It is a figure which shows Example 1 (the 1) of the effect performed with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 1 (the 2) of the effect performed with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 2 (the 1) of the effect performed with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 2 (the 2) of the effect performed with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 3 of the effect performed with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 4 of the effect performed with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 5 (the 1) of the effect performed with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 5 (the 2) of the effect performed with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 5 (the 3) of the effect performed with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 5 (the 4) of the effect performed with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 6 (the 1) of the effect performed with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 6 (the 2) of the effect performed with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 6 (the 3) of the effect performed with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 7 of the effect performed with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows Example 8 of the effect performed with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic front view which looked at the slot machine as a game stand by the modification of one embodiment of this invention from the front. It is a figure which shows the game machine by the modification of one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the casino machine 2000, (b) is a portable provided with the memory | storage part which memorize | stores the electronic data which implement | achieves this invention. A telephone 3000 is shown, (c) shows a portable game machine 4000 having a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention, and (d) has a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention. A home video game machine 5000 is shown, and (e) shows a data server 6000 storing electronic data for realizing the present invention.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine or a spinning game machine such as a slot machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface.

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop. The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so as to be inside thereof. Is a door member having an opening 116. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

  The front frame door 106 can store a plurality of game balls (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “balls”) in a portion below the opening 116 and guide the game balls to the launching device 110. The upper plate 126 is provided, the lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 by the player's operation are discharged to the lower plate 128. A ball release button 130, a ball discharge lever 132 for discharging game balls stored in the lower plate 128 by a player's operation to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box), and a player's operation to the launcher 110. The ball launching handle 134 that launches the guided game ball to the game area 124 of the game board 200, and the chance to change the effect mode of various effect devices 206 (not shown in FIG. 1) by the player's operation. To the button 136, a chance button lamp 138 that causes the chance button 136 to emit light, a setting operation unit 137 that can be set by a setting person (for example, a player or a game clerk), and a card unit (CR unit) A ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending, a return operation button 142 for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance, and a ball lending display section for displaying the player's balance and card unit status ( (Not shown). In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. .

  The setting operation unit 137 is a push button type switch that can be pressed by the setter, and a confirm (OK) button, an upper button positioned above the confirm button, a lower button positioned below the confirm button, and confirm A right button positioned to the right of the button, a left button positioned to the left of the confirm button, and a cancel (C) button positioned further to the right of the right button. The setting operation unit 137 includes an operation unit sensor that detects the pressing of each button. The setting operation unit 137 of this example has a unit structure in which buttons and operation unit sensors are integrated. At least one of the buttons of the setting operation unit 137 functions as a chance button that changes the effect mode of the various effect devices 206 (see FIG. 3) by the player's operation when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It may be.

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is formed at the bottom of the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 for guiding a ball that has passed through the communicating hole and dropped to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface is provided.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is displayed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the payout controller 600 (see FIG. 4). The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the drawing, the main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control unit 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and the production based on the processing information generated by the main control unit 300. The first sub-control unit 400 that performs the control process and the first sub-board 160 that houses the first sub-board 160 that includes the rotary volume control switch 161 that adjusts the volume output from the pachinko machine 100 by the operation of the game shop clerk. A second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the second sub-control unit 500 that performs a control process related to the production based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400; An error release switch that constitutes a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to payout of game balls and that releases an error by the operation of a game store clerk 68, a payout board case 172 for storing a payout board 170, a launch board case 176 for housing a launch board 174 that constitutes a launch control unit 630 for performing control processing relating to the launch of a game ball, and a power source for various electric gaming machines. And a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game clerk and an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs an RWM clear signal to the main control unit 300 when the power is turned on. A power board case 184 that houses the power board 182, a CR interface unit 186 that transmits and receives signals between the dispensing control unit 600 and the card unit, and a main board for outputting information of the pachinko machine 100 to an external hall computer or the like 156, the first sub-board 160, etc. and the hall computer, etc. It is provided with a relay substrate 188, the to relay.

  The main board 156, the first sub board 160, the second sub board 164 and the like are provided on the back surface of the game board 200 because they need to be changed for each model, and the payout board 170, the launch board 174, the power board 182 and the like are provided. Since it is used in common by a plurality of models, the outer frame 102 is provided.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined. An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 at substantially the center. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

  The game board 200 of this example is a game board for a so-called right-handed machine. In the right-handed machine, by changing the launch strength of the game ball by operating the ball launching handle 134, the falling path of the game ball is divided into a right path on the right side from the effect device 206 and a left path on the left side from the effect device 206. be able to. In this example, to a normal symbol starting port 228, a normal symbol starting port 229, a first special symbol starting port 230, a second special symbol starting port 232 (open state), variable winning ports 234, 235 (open state), etc., which will be described later. The ease of entering the ball differs between a game ball that falls on the right path and a game ball that falls on the left path.

  For each of the normal symbol start port 229, the second special symbol start port 232 and the variable winning port 235, the normal symbol start port 229, the second special symbol start port 232 and the variable winning port 235 are arranged on the right path. Therefore, it is relatively easy to enter a game ball falling on the right path, and it is relatively difficult or impossible to enter a game ball falling on the left path. On the other hand, for each of the normal symbol starting port 228, the first special symbol starting port 230, and the variable winning port 234, a game that falls on the left path due to the influence of the arrangement pattern of the game nails 238, the warp device 242, and the like. It is relatively easy to enter a ball, and it is relatively difficult to enter a game ball that falls on the right path. In the present embodiment, a right-handed machine is taken as an example, but a right-handed machine may be used.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for displaying decorative images and various images (moving images or still images) used for production. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four symbol display regions 208a, a left symbol display region 208a, a middle symbol display region 208b, a right symbol display region 208c, a fourth symbol display region 208e, and an effect display region 208d. The middle symbol display area 208b and the right symbol display area 208c display different decorative symbols, the fourth symbol display area 208e displays the fourth symbol, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the positions and sizes of the display areas 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d, and 208e can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the display position of the fourth symbol display area 208 e is fixed at the lower end of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In the example shown in FIG. 3, one fourth symbol display area 208e corresponding to each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is provided (two in total), but the first special symbol and the second special symbol Only one common fourth symbol display area 208e corresponding to both special symbols may be provided. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  Below the gaming area 124, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol display device 214, a normal symbol display device 210, a first special symbol hold lamp 218, and a second special symbol hold lamp 220 A normal symbol holding lamp 216 and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. In addition, hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol”, the special symbol as “special symbol”, the first special symbol as “special symbol 1”, and the second special symbol as “special symbol 2”.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in the present embodiment. The special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214 are display devices for displaying the special figure, and are configured by 7 segment LEDs in the present embodiment.

  The universal figure holding lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of universal figure floating games (details will be described later) that are on hold. In the present embodiment, up to a predetermined number (for example, four) of universal figure floating games. It is possible to hold. The special figure 1 holding lamp 218 and the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). In the present embodiment, the special figure variable games are predetermined. It is possible to hold up to a number (for example, 4). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, a predetermined ball entrance, for example, a general winning opening 226, a normal start port 228, 229, a special view 1 start port 230, and a special view 2 start port 232, are variable around the rendering device 206. Winning ports 234 and 235 are arranged.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are provided on the game board 200, and when a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In the present embodiment, the game balls are paid out to the player as a consideration for winning (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “prize balls”) and balls lent to the player (hereinafter referred to as “rental balls”). May be included).

  The general map start port 228 and the general map start port 229 are configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game area 124. In the embodiment, one general-purpose start port 228 is disposed on the left path of the game board 200, and one general-purpose start port 229 is disposed on the right path. Unlike the ball that entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the ordinary drawing starting port 228 or the universal drawing starting port 229 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map start port 228 or the general map start port 229, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one special figure 1 starting port 230 is provided at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 1 starting port 230, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls as prize balls to the upper plate 126. Then, the special figure variable game (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “special figure 1 variable game”) by the special figure 1 display device 212 is started. Note that the ball that has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The special figure 2 starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electrical chew), and in this embodiment, only one is provided on the right path. The special figure 2 starting port 232 is provided with a pair of blade members 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the blade members 232a are closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When 210 hits and stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 2 232, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. Then, a special figure variable game (hereinafter, also referred to as “special figure 2 variable game”) by the special figure 2 display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the special figure 2 starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning openings 234 and 235 are called a large winning opening or an attacker (or an attacker). In the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is arranged below the center of the game board 200, and the variable winning opening is set. Only one 235 is disposed on the right path. The variable winning openings 234 and 235 are each provided with a door member that can be freely opened and closed, and a ball cannot be entered while the door member is closed. If the special figure display device stops and displays the jackpot symbol after winning the special figure variation game, for example, one door member of the variable prize opening 234, 235 is closed at a predetermined time interval (for example, opening time 29 seconds, closing time) It opens and closes at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) for a time of 1.5 seconds. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, 235, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as a winning ball. The balls that have entered the variable winning openings 234 and 235 are guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disk-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's ball launch handle 134, and The outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are made to pass through the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 by the 146 and the launcher 148 and are launched into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the direction of travel by the batting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning port (general winning port 226, variable winning ports 234, 235) or Wins at the starting port (Special Figure 1 starting port 230, Special Figure 2 starting port 232), or wins without winning any of the winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal starting ports 228, 229 Reach mouth 240.

  Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the stage device 206, a warp device 242 (242a, 242b) and a front stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is placed in the area where the game ball cannot roll. It is arranged. In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter may be referred to as a door or a shutter) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding device 246 are positioned behind the warp device 242, the front stage 244, and the effect movable body 224. The warp device 242 discharges the game ball that has entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the front stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b. The front stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b or a ball carried by a nail of the game board 200, and the passed ball is in the center of the front stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry to 230.

  The effect movable body 224 of this example includes a horizontally long flat panel on which the model name of the pachinko machine 100 and the like are displayed. The effect movable body 224 is movable by a stepping motor (not shown) so that the front of the decorative symbol display device 208 can be moved in a vertical direction within a plane substantially parallel to the display screen.

  The shielding device 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding device 246 covers the inner end portions of the shielding device 246 so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good. The shielding device 246 of this example is configured to expose the lower end of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 even when the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed. As a result, the fourth symbol display area 208e located at the lower end of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 is visible regardless of the open / closed state of the shielding device 246.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit. The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. The first sub-control unit 400 that performs control, the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on the command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and the main control unit 300 according to the command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 controls the game ball payout, the launch control unit 630 performs the game ball launch control, and the power supply control unit 660 controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. .

  First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a time And a counter timer 312 for measuring the number of times and a WDT 314 for monitoring an abnormality in the program processing. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 302 has a random value generation circuit (counter circuit) 318 (a counter circuit) 318 (used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received. This circuit includes two counters) and a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor for detecting a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, or opening the front frame door A sensor circuit for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a sensor, an inner frame opening sensor, and a lower plate full sensor, and outputting an amplification result and a comparison result with a reference voltage to the random value generation circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302 322, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of a predetermined symbol display device such as the special figure 1 display device 212 or the special figure 2 display device 214, and a predetermined figure A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the display device, for example, the general map display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, the general map hold lamp 216, the special figure 1 hold lamp 218, the special figure 2 hold lamp 220, the high Driving circuit 330 for performing display control of the center lamp 222 and the like, and various movable members such as a blade member 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232 and door members of the variable winning ports 234 and 235 are opened and closed. A drive circuit 334 for controlling the solenoid 332 is connected. In this example, the crystal oscillator 316a and the random value generation circuit 318 are provided separately, but the crystal oscillator 316a may be included in the random value generation circuit 318.

  When the sphere detection sensor 320 detects that a sphere is won at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the sphere has been detected to the random value generation circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the random value generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the random value generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the special figure 2 starting port 232, the random number generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 336. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is lower than a predetermined value (9 V in this example), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. Communication with the 1 sub control part 400 and the payout control part 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300. However, information communication between the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the payout control unit 600 may be performed by bidirectional communication.

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based mainly on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency. It is installed. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The basic circuit 402 is provided with a ROM 406 for storing a control program and various effect data. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC (S-ROM) 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier) and a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138). A driving circuit 432 for controlling the driving of the shielding device 246, a shielding device sensor 430 for detecting the current position of the shielding device 246, a chance button sensor 426 for detecting the pressing of the chance button 136, and an output from the speaker 120. A volume adjustment switch 161 (not shown in FIG. 4) for adjusting the volume to be operated, an operation unit sensor (not shown) for detecting depression of each button of the setting operation unit 137, and detection signals from these sensors An image stored in the ROM 406 based on a sensor circuit 428 output to the basic circuit 402 and a signal from the CPU 404 Are connected to the VDP (Video Display Processor) 434 which generates display image using a work area of VRAM436 reads over data or the like to display an image on the decorative pattern display unit 208, a.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. ing. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 512 for measuring time, the number of times, and the like. doing. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The basic circuit 502 is provided with a ROM 506 in which a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like are stored.

  The basic circuit 502 includes a drive circuit 516 for controlling the drive of the effect movable body 224, an effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, and a detection signal from the effect movable body sensor 424. Is output to the basic circuit 502, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, and a game table frame lamp drive for controlling the game table frame lamp 542 The circuit 540 is connected to a serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game stand frame lamp drive circuit 540.

  Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power supply control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and wins or rents a ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604. It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed. Further, the payout control unit 600 communicates with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the launcher 110 with a ball from the upper plate 126 based on a control signal that indicates the launch intensity according to the amount. I do.

  The power control unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power supply control unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although the predetermined voltage is supplied to the unit 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

  Next, using FIG. 5A to FIG. 5D, the special figure 1 display device 212, the special figure 2 display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the universal figure display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of figures and ordinary drawings will be described. FIG. 5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 (b) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of FIG. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the special figure 1 start opening 230, and the special figure 2 start opening 232 indicates that the ball has entered 2 The special figure 2 variable game is started on condition that the start sensor is detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs “variable display of special figure 2” by repeating all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. . These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display in the present embodiment. When the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation in FIG. 1 elapses, the special figure 1 display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1 and the fluctuation time determined before the fluctuation starts in the special figure 2. After the elapse, the special figure 2 display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol fluctuation stop display referred to in the present embodiment, the stop symbol mode of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed after the "fluctuation display of special figure 1 or 2" is started. A series of displays until this is done is referred to as symbol variation stop display. The symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5 (a) shows seven types of special charts, "Special Figure A" to "Special Figure G", as the stop symbol forms in the symbol fluctuation stop display of Special Figure 1. In FIG. 5 (a), the white portions in the drawing indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on. "Special Figure A" is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, "Special Figure B" is a 7R special jackpot symbol, and "Special Figure C" is a 7R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is determined by lottery of hardware random numbers, and whether or not a special big hit is determined and the number of rounds are determined by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is a special figure variation game after the jackpot game ends, and the difference in probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot). Hereinafter, a state with a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “special figure certain change” or simply “probable change”), and a state with a low probability is specially designated. This is called a low probability state. In addition, after the 15R special jackpot game ends, after the 7R special jackpot game ends and after the 7R jackpot game ends, the state shifts to the time-saving state (electric support state). Although the short time will be described in detail later, the short time state is referred to as a normal high probability state (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “general probability change”), and the non-short time state is referred to as a general low probability state. “Special Figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure B”, which is a 7R special jackpot symbol, are symbols that become a special figure high probability common figure high probability state after the jackpot game ends, and are 7R jackpot symbols. “Special figure C” is a symbol that becomes a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state after the end of the big hit game. These “special drawing A”, “special drawing B”, and “special drawing C” are symbols that have a relatively large advantage over the player.

  "Special figure D" is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a symbol that becomes a special figure high probability ordinary figure high probability state after the jackpot game ends. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R and “Special Figure B” which is 7R.

  “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called latent probability variation or hidden probability variation. As will be described later, when “Special Figure E” is stopped and displayed in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the special figure high probability normal figure low probability state (so-called “open” time 100 ms × 2R) ends. If the special figure E is stopped and displayed in a state other than the low probability state, the special figure high probability will be displayed after the big hit game (opening time 29000 ms × 2R). Transition to the high probability state shown in FIG. 11 (see FIGS. 11A and 11B). In other words, the “special figure E” indicates that the action during the big hit game and the game state to be shifted thereafter are determined according to the game state when the stop display is made (in this example, whether or not the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state). It is a different design.

  “Special figure F” is a small hit symbol, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. Further, the “special chart G” is an off-line symbol, and is a symbol that is relatively less advantageous to the player.

  FIG. 5 (b) shows four types of special figures “Special figure a” to “Special figure d” as stop symbol forms in the symbol fluctuation stop display of Special figure 2. “Special figure a” is a 15R special jackpot symbol, “Special figure b” is a 7R special jackpot symbol, “Special figure c” is a 7R jackpot symbol, and “Special figure d” is a missed symbol. In the present embodiment, seven types of special maps (of which five types are big hits) are used as the special symbol 2 as the special symbols 1 to 7 as shown in FIG. As the stop symbol pattern, four types of special maps (three of which are big hits) are used. By configuring in this way, there is a case where it is possible to provide a difference between the advantages of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 without changing the probability of being a big hit and the probability of being probable among the big wins. In this example, the big hit of Special Figure 1 includes sudden probability changes and latent probability changes that hardly give out balls, whereas the big hit of Special Figure 2 does not include sudden probability changes and latent probability changes. The advantage of special figure 2 is higher than that of special figure 1.

  FIG. 5 (c) shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 9” and “Decoration 10” represent the numbers “1” to “9” and “0”, respectively. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232, that is, the ball has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230, or the special figure 2 Each of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 is provided on the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the start port 232. In the symbol display area, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... → “decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →. “Change design of symbols”.

  And then, "Special Figure A" 15R special jackpot, "Special Figure B" 7R special jackpot, "Special Figure C" 7R big jackpot, "Special Figure a" 15R special jackpot, "Special Figure b" 7R special jackpot When the 7R jackpot of “special drawing c” is notified, a combination of symbols in which three same decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, “decoration 1—decoration 1—decoration 1” or “decoration 2— Display “decoration 2—decoration 2”). When the 15R special jackpot of “Special Figure A” and the 15R special jackpot of “Special Figure a” are explicitly notified, a combination of three symbols with the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “Decoration 3-Decoration 3- “Decoration 3”, “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”, etc.) are stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when notifying 2R big hit called “special drawing E” latent probability change (hidden probability change) or “special drawing F” small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2-decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. To do. When a 2R jackpot called “sudden change” of “special drawing D” is notified, “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5” is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when notifying of the difference between “special drawing G” and “special drawing d”, symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5C are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c.

  FIG.5 (d) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In this embodiment, there are three types of stop-display modes for normal maps: “general map A” and “general map B” which are hit symbols, and “general map C” which is a misplaced symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that the sphere has passed through the general map start port 228 and the general map start port 229, the general map display device 210 turns on all seven segments and displays one in the center. Repeatedly turn on the segment of “Usual change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” or “special figure B” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure C” is stopped and displayed. To do. Also in FIG. 5D, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is extinguished, and the black portions indicate the location of the segments where the light is illuminated.

  Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit. As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input executes a main control unit main process according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 after resetting by a reset interrupt.

  First, in step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In the initial setting 1, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304 (temporary setting), the interrupt mask is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, and the WDT 314 is set. Enable operation, set initial values, etc. In this embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step S103 following step S101, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted. In step S105 subsequent to step S103, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value. When it is less than (9 V in this example), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step is performed. The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In the initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a 1) a process of outputting a clear signal from the output port 1), a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like.

  In step S109 following step S107, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before the power interruption (before power interruption). In the case of initializing), the process proceeds to initialization processing (step S113). Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when an RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board 182 is operated by a store clerk or the like is on (indicating that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, all 1-byte data stored in a predetermined area (for example, all areas) of the RAM 308 is added to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0. Thus, the checksum is calculated, and it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum result is a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state.

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off. In the command setting transmission process (step S233) in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, which will be described later, the first sub control unit 400. Sent to.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and, like the power recovery command, the command setting transmission process (in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300) ( In step S233), the data is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115 subsequent to step S113, the basic random number initial value updating process is performed after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this basic random number initial value update process, the initial values of the four random number counters for generating the normal winning random number, the normal random number, the special figure 1 random value, and the special figure 2 random value are generated. The four initial value generation random number counters and the two random number counters for generating each of the normal figure variation time determination random value and the special figure variation time determination random value are updated. For example, if the numerical value range that can be taken as the random number value for determining the normal time variation is 0 to 100, the value is acquired from the random number counter storage area for generating the random value for determining the normal time variation time provided in the RAM 308 and acquired. Then, 1 is added to the obtained value and stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. The initial value generation random number counter is also updated in a basic random number initial value update process (step S207) described later. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

  Next, a main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process. The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this example, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt processing is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. At a predetermined cycle.

  First, in step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed. In step S203 following step S201, the WDT 314 is periodically updated so that the WDT 314 count value exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in this example) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). Therefore (in this example, the restart is performed once in about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt).

  In step S205 subsequent to step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed in step S205. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection and noise of the sphere detection sensor, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal.

  In the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal) is stored. In step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is pre-determined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal present, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning opening 226, the variable winning openings 234, 235, the special figure 1 starting opening 230, and the special figure 2 starting opening 232, or the ordinary drawing starting opening 228. 229, it is determined that there was a passage. In other words, it is determined that there has been a winning at these winning ports 226, 234, 235 and the starting ports 230, 232, 228a, 228b. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226.

  The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before, no previous detection signal, no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S207 subsequent to step S205, a basic random number initial value update process is performed, and in the next step S209, a basic random number update process is performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the initial value generation random number counter updated in step S115 is updated, and then used in the main control unit 300. Four random number counters for generating the random value, the special figure 1 random value, and the special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made a round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired, and the random number counter storage area Set to.

  For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-mentioned initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating a normal winning random value has made one round next, in addition to setting the random number counter for generating a winning random value Keep it. In addition to the above initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, the random number counter for generating the random number value for the normal value, generating the random number value for the special figure 1 The RAM 308 is provided with an initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for use and the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random number value have made one round each. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the special figure 1 random value and the counter for acquiring the special figure 2 random value are provided separately, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S211 following step S209, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  In step S213 following step S211, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 and the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 are counted. Special figure 1 display symbol update timer, Special figure 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the special figure 2 display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined time Various timers including a timer for counting the closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215 subsequent to step S213, a winning opening counter updating process is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when the winning holes 226, 234, 235 and the starting holes 230, 232, 228, 229 have been won, a prize ball provided in the RAM 308 for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value in the number storage area is read out, and 1 is added to set the original prize ball number storage area.

  In step S217 following step S215, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a prize at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the special figure 2 starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting ports 228 and 229, and the variable winning ports 234 and 235. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S205.

  When the special figure 1 starting port 230 is won and the corresponding special figure 1 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the special figure 1 starting port 230 of the random number generation circuit (hard random number circuit) 318 A special figure 1 winning random number value generated by performing predetermined processing on a value stored in a corresponding built-in counter value storage register is acquired, and a special figure is generated from a special figure 1 random number generation random number counter provided in the RAM 308. One random value is acquired and stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. The special figure 1 winning random number values and the special figure 1 random number values in the special figure 1 random value storage area are stored in the same number as the special figure 1 reservation number stored in the special figure 1 reservation number storage area. In the special figure 1 random value storage area, each time the special figure 1 holding number decreases, the data of the combination of the special figure 1 winning random number and the special figure 1 random value having the highest holding order (first) is deleted. At the same time, processing is performed so that the data holding order of the remaining special figure 1 winning random number value and special figure 1 random value group is incremented by one. Also, each time the special figure 1 holding number increases, a new special figure 1 is added to the next holding order of the data of the combination of the special figure 1 winning random number value and the special figure 1 random value having the lowest (last) holding order. The data of a set of winning random numbers and special figure 1 random values is written.

  When the special figure 2 starting port 232 is won and the corresponding special figure 2 reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, a built-in counter corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232 of the random number generation circuit 318 The special figure 2 winning random number value generated by performing predetermined processing on the value stored in the value storage register is acquired, and the special figure 2 random number value is acquired from the special figure 2 random value generation random number counter provided in the RAM 308. Then, they are stored in the special figure 2 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. The special figure 2 winning random number values and the special figure 2 random number values in the special figure 2 random number storage area are stored in the same number as the special figure 2 reservation number stored in the special figure 2 reservation number storage area. In the special figure 2 random value storage area, each time the special figure 2 hold number decreases, the data of the combination of the special figure 2 winning random value and the special figure 2 random value with the highest holding order is deleted, and the remainder The special ranking 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random value set data are processed so that the holding order is incremented by one. Also, every time the special figure 2 hold number increases by one, a special special figure 2 winning random number value is added to the next holding rank of the special figure 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random value pair having the lowest holding order. And special figure 2 random value set data is written.

  Also, special figure 1 starting information (a pair of special figure 1 winning random value and special figure 1 random value) or special figure 2 starting information (a pair of special figure 2 winning random value and special figure 2 random value) has been newly acquired. In this case, the special figure prefetching process is executed using the start information. Details of the special figure prefetching process will be described later.

  If there is a winning at the general chart start port 228 or the general map start slot 229, and the corresponding general map hold number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is automatically displayed from the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal chart. Obtained as a winning random number value, obtains a regular random number value from a random number counter for generating a regular random number value provided in the RAM 308, and stores it in a regular random value storage area in the order of acquisition. The number of combinations of the random numbers and the common random numbers in the random number value storage area is stored in the same number as the number of reserved general numbers stored in the general number hold number storage area. In the standard random number storage area, each time the number of pending charts decreases by one, the data of the combination of the random number value and the random number value with the highest ranking (first) in the ranking is deleted and the remaining Is processed so that the holding order of the data of the pair of the common figure winning random number and the common figure random number is incremented by one. In addition, each time the number of pending orders increases by one, a new winning figure random number value and a new standing figure winning random number value in the next holding rank of the data of the combination of the random number value and the random number value with the lowest ranking (last) Data of a set of regular random numbers is written. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening 234. When a winning is made at the variable winning opening 235, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 235 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening 235.

  In step S219 following step S217, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step S221 following step S219, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the general diagram state update process in the middle of the normal map change display (the value of the above-mentioned general map display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7 segment LED constituting the general map display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the general map display device 210 performs normal variable display (normal map variable game).

  Also, in the general state update process at the timing when the normal map change display time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general map display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), When the 7-segment LED constituting the general-purpose display device 210 is turned on / off to control the display mode, and the normal-map hit flag is off, the general-purpose display is displayed so that the display mode of the off symbol is displayed. The 7 segment LED constituting the device 210 is controlled to be turned on / off. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the general-purpose display device 210 is either one of the winning symbols (the common diagram A or B shown in FIG. 5D) and the off symbol (the common diagram C shown in FIG. 5D). The final symbol is displayed. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 ms). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), A normal operation is set in the setting area, and a predetermined open period (for example, 2 seconds), a solenoid for driving to open / close the blade member 232a of the special opening 2 232 (a part of various solenoids 332), A signal for holding 232a in the open state is output, and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 500 ms), A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the solenoid 332 for opening and closing driving, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out of place, the usual figure flag is turned off. In the case where the usual figure hit flag is off, even in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the special map 2 start port 232 is not performed (the state of the normal map is not in operation), and the number of the general map variable games that are on hold Is set to 1 or more as a start condition, and is executed using a pair of the first common winning random number value and the common random number value in the common random number value storage area.

  The main control unit 300 obtains the normal start information (a combination of the normal winning random number and the normal random number) from the earliest (most recently stored) holding position in the normal random number storage area. On the basis of the obtained normal figure winning random number value in the obtained ordinary figure starting information, the value of the ordinary figure probability variation flag in the RAM 308, etc., the determination table for the success / failure stored in the ROM 306 (FIGS. 9A and 9B described later). (Ref.) Is used to determine whether or not to win or not (determination of success / failure). Next, the main control unit 300, based on the general random number value in the acquired general map start information and the determined success / failure determination result, etc., the general map determination table stored in the ROM 306 (the hit shown in FIG. 9C). The symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed after the normal variation display is determined using the hour action table). Next, the main control unit 300, for example, selects various tables (for example, timer number selection (not shown)) stored in the ROM 306 based on the determined success / failure determination result, the stop symbol, the acquired random number for determining the normal time change time, and the like. The normal fluctuation display time (timer number) is determined using a table, and the fluctuation display time is stored in the normal figure fluctuation time storage area provided in the RAM 308 as the normal figure fluctuation display time.

  The main control unit 300 extracts the earliest general chart start information from the normal random number value storage area, erases the earliest general chart start information from the normal random number value storage area, and Decrease the number of reserved maps in the area by 1. At this time, the general chart start information taken out from the standard random number storage area is stored in a temporary area provided in the RAM 308, and the above-mentioned determination is made based on the general chart start information stored in the temporary area. Also good.

  The main control unit 300 sets the common figure flag provided in the RAM 308 to ON when the determination result is successful (winning), and sets the common figure flag to OFF when not successful.

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following processes is performed according to the state of the special figure 2.

  For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer described above is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is turned on and off. Repeatedly turn on / off drive control. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs the special figure 2 variable display (special figure 2 variable game). Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area described above, and then the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with flags such as a 15R big hit flag, a 7R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a small hit flag, a loss flag, a special figure probability fluctuation flag, and a normal figure probability fluctuation flag. . These flags are set to ON or OFF based on the stop symbol determined in the special figure 2 related lottery process described later. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 variable display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), for example, when the 15R big hit flag is on 5 (b) shows that the special figure a, the 7R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure b, the 7R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off. When the special flag c and the off flag are turned on, the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure d is displayed. 2 is set to indicate that the stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs fixed display of any one of the special figures a to d.

  Thereafter, in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 ms), information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308. With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability is changing. If not, turn off the time flag. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Also, if the probability variation number stored in the probability variation number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the probability variation number, and if the subtraction result is 1 to 0, the special figure probability variation flag. Turn off.

  Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on. When the big hit flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the setting of the RAM 308 is set. In order to set a special figure 2 in operation in the area and wait for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that a big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. In addition, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Or, until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected in the variable winning holes 234, 235) solenoids for opening / closing the door members of the variable winning holes 234, 235 (part of various solenoids 332) In addition, a signal for holding the door member in the opened state is output, and information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member in a closed state is output to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member of the variable prize opening 234, 235 (a part of various solenoids 332), and a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308 is used. Information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, the door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 15 rounds or 7 rounds in the case of Special Figure 2, 15 rounds, 7 rounds or 2 rounds in the case of Special Figure 1), and the control is finished. In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period in which an image for notifying the player that the jackpot by the decorative symbol display device 208 is ended is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the effect standby period is set in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the big hit game, the hour / hour number (for example, 100 times) is set in the hour / hour number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 and provided in the RAM 308. Turn on the short time flag. If the ordinary probability fluctuation flag is set to OFF, the number of time reductions is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned on.

  The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit game to the start of the next big hit game. When the time reduction flag is set to ON, the normal figure high probability state (normal figure certain change) is established. There is a higher probability of hitting in the general-game variable game in the high-probability state than in the normal-game low-probability state. In addition, in the normal figure high probability state, the fluctuation time of the general figure variable game is shorter than in the normal figure low probability state (normal figure variable short). Furthermore, in the normal high probability state, compared to the normal low probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232 is likely to be longer (electrical chew extension). In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. The state in which any one of these ordinary figure change, universal figure change, and electric Chu extension is set is referred to as an electric support (starting prize winning support by electric tulip) state.

  In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a predetermined number of variable winning holes 234 and 235 will be placed in the special figure 2 start opening 232 during the big hit game until a game ball enters. There is a problem that game balls enter and the number of game balls that can be acquired during a big hit increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. This is to solve this problem.

  If the special figure probability variation flag is set to ON, the probability variation number (for example, 10,000 times) is set in the probability variation number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 simultaneously with the end of the big hit game.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium.

  Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of order, the out-of-game flag is turned on. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. However, in this example, since the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is different from the stop symbol aspect of special figure 2, the timing at which the special figure 1 variable display time has elapsed (the value of the special figure 1 display symbol update timer becomes 1 to 0) The special figure 1 state update process starting at the same time) is different from the special figure 2 state update process. In the special figure 1 state update process started at the above timing, for example, when the 15R big hit flag is on and the special figure probability variation flag is on, the special figure A shown in FIG. When the figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure B, the 7R big hit flag is on, when the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, the special figure C, the 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, When the figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is off, the special figure E, the small hit flag is on The special segment F is controlled to turn on / off the 7-segment LED constituting the special diagram 1 display device 212 so that the special flag F is turned on and the special flag G is turned on. Special figure 1 stop table To set indicating that it is in. By performing this control in the special figure 1 state update process started at the above timing, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs a fixed display of any one of the special figures A to G. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229), and then a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 1 (a special drawing 1 related lottery process). ) Is performed (step S231). In the special drawing 2 related lottery process, the floating game of the special drawing 1 and the special drawing 2 is not performed, and the state of the special drawing 1 and the special drawing 2 are both inactive and is held. The game is executed using the first special figure 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random number value in the special figure 2 random value storage area, starting from the fact that the number of variable games is 1 or more. The special figure 1 related lottery process does not perform the floating game of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the state of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are both inactive, and is suspended. The game is executed using the first special figure 1 winning random number value and the special figure 1 random number value in the special figure 1 random value storage area as a starting condition that the number of variable games is 1 or more.

  Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. In addition, when the number of reserved special figure 2 variable games is 1 or more, the lottery process and the variable game related to the special figure 1 variable game hold are not performed. In addition, the notification of the result of the special symbol variable game success / failure determination by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the special symbol 2 starting port 232 is notified. Priority is given to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning in the special figure 1 starting port 230. In the present embodiment, a special figure variable game with a high advantage (in this example, special figure 2 variable game) is given priority over a low special figure variable game (in this example, special figure 1 variable game). . For this reason, it may be easy to give a difference in the advantage of the gaming state.

  In the case of the special figure 2 related lottery process in step S229, the main control unit 300 starts the special figure 2 start information (special) from the earliest (most previously stored) holding position in the special figure 2 random value storage area. 2), and based on the special figure 2 winning random number value in the obtained special figure 2 start information, the value of the special figure probability variation flag in the RAM 308, and the like. Is used as a big hit or a small hit (in this example, the small hit can be selected only in FIG. 1) using the determination table (see FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (d) described later). Or whether it is determined to be out of place (judgment determination). Next, the main control unit 300, based on the special figure 2 random value in the acquired special figure 2 start information and the determined success / failure determination result, etc., the special figure determination table (FIG. 11 (a), Using the symbol distribution table shown in FIG. 12A, the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed after the variation display of the special diagram 2 is determined. Next, the main control unit 300 is stored in the ROM 306 based on, for example, the determined success / failure determination result, the stop symbol, the special figure 2 holding number at the time of the determination, the acquired special figure variation time determination random number value, and the like. The variable display time (timer number) in FIG. 2 is determined using various tables (for example, a timer number selection table not shown).

  After fetching the first special figure 2 start information from the special figure 2 random value storage area, the main control unit 300 deletes the first special figure 2 start information from the special figure 2 random value storage area, 2 is subtracted from the reserved figure number 2 in the reserved number storage area. At this time, the special figure 2 start information extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area is stored in the temporary area provided in the RAM 308, and the above-described determination is performed based on the special figure 2 start information stored in the temporary area. You may do it.

  After the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229) as described above, the special figure 1 related lottery process (step S231) is performed in the same manner.

  In the above description, the special figure 2 variable game having a high advantage is started in preference to the special figure 1 variable game having a low advantage, and the special figure 2 hold is prioritized over the special figure 1 hold. Special figure 2 priority fluctuation is given as an example, but special figure 1 variable game with low advantage is started over special figure 2 variable game with high advantage, and special figure 1 suspension is The special figure 1 priority fluctuation | variation digested preferentially over hold may be sufficient. In addition, priority is not given to special figure 2 variable game and special figure 1 variable game, and the start opening prize is started in the order in which the special figure variable games related to the holding of each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 are held at the start opening. It may be a forward variation. In the starting order winning order variation, the upper limit number of holds is 8 regardless of the special figures 1 and 2, and compared with the priority fluctuation in which the upper limit number of holds is 4 in each of the special figures 1 and 2 In some cases, the substantial upper limit of the number of holds can be increased.

  In the above description, it is assumed that the lottery process and the variable game relating to the holding of the other special figure are not performed according to the state of the special figure, but the invention is not limited to this, and the special figure state update described above is not performed. The process and the special figure-related lottery process may be performed independently in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, respectively, so that a plurality of special figures may be changed simultaneously. In addition, when a plurality of special figures are changed at the same time, a plurality of areas for displaying the lottery results of each special figure are provided on the decorative symbol display device 208 or the lottery results of each special figure are displayed. A plurality of decorative symbol display devices may be provided, and the lottery results may be displayed separately, or the lottery results of a plurality of special drawings may be displayed in one area. In addition, when fluctuations related to a plurality of special figures are performed simultaneously, the lottery result of the special figure that stopped the fluctuation may affect the lottery result of the special figure that stops the fluctuation later.

  In step S233 following step S231, command setting transmission processing is performed. In this command setting transmission process, various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (in this embodiment, basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command, prefetch result information command Information that can specify the type of command, etc.), bits 0 to 10 are constituted by command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type). Further, in the present embodiment, a symbol variation start command and a symbol variation stop command related to a common symbol are also included as command types.

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on or off by the command transmission process described above. In addition, if the command type is a special symbol design change start (rotation start) command, the command data includes various big hit flags, small hit flags, outlier flags, special figure probability fluctuation flags, and special drawing related lottery processing. In the case of the symbol variation stop (rotation stop) command, including information indicating the timer number selected in, including the values of various big hit flags, small hit flags, outlier flags, special figure probability variation flags, etc. In the case of a start command and an end production start command, information including the value of a special figure probability variation flag, etc., and in the case of a jackpot round number designation command, information indicating the value of a special figure probability variation flag, the number of big hit rounds, etc. Is included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning in the special figure 1 starting port 230, presence / absence of winning in the special figure 2 starting port 232, winning in the variable winning ports 234 and 235 Contains information indicating presence or absence. In the case of a prefetch result information command, information indicating the types of special figure 1 and special figure 2, the prefetch number stored in the prefetch number storage area described later, the stop symbol stored in the prefetch result storage unit, etc. Included.

  In addition, if the command type is a normal symbol variation start (rotation start) command, the command data includes values such as a universal symbol per unit flag, a general symbol deviation flag, a general symbol probability variation flag, etc. Information that includes information about the determined stop symbol and variation time, and in the case of a regular symbol variation stop (rotation stop) command, information indicating the value of the universal symbol per unit flag, the usual symbol deviation flag, the common symbol probability variation flag, etc. Is included.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the command data includes values such as various big hit flags, small hit flags, off-set flags, and special figure probability variation flags stored in the RAM 308, special figure 1 related lottery processes, and special figures. Information indicating the timer number selected in the FIG. 2 related lottery process, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating values of various big hit flags, small hit flags, loss flags, special figure probability variation flags, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data.

  In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described special winning opening release setting transmission process, the command data includes the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game held. Set the information that indicates. In the above-mentioned special winning opening closing setting transmission process, the command data includes the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game held. Set the information that indicates.

  In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S235 following step S233, external output signal setting processing is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step S237 following step S235, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a bottom pan full error is monitored. . When a front frame door open error or a lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating whether there is a front frame door open error or a lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the special figure 2 starting port 232 and the variable prize winning ports 234 and 235, and the general diagram display device 210 and the special figure 1 display via the drive circuits 324, 326 and 330. Display data to be output to the device 212, the special figure 2 display device 214, the various status display unit 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the payout control unit 600 via the output port of the I / O 310.

  In step S239 following step S237, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is ON. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241. In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to. On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  FIG. 8A is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the special figure prefetching process executed in the winning acceptance process (step S217). In the special figure prefetching process, the main control unit 300 prefetches the increased start information (newly acquired start information) in each of special figure 1 and special figure 2, and pre-stops the stop symbol before the success / failure determination process. The pre-determination result (special drawing prefetching result) is stored in the prefetching result storage unit in the RAM 308 (see FIGS. 8B to 8D).

  Here, in the RAM 308, the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit for storing the special figure 1 prefetch result and the number of special figure 1 prefetch results stored in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit are specially displayed. A special figure 1 pre-reading number storage area for storing as one pre-reading number is provided. The prefetch result storage unit for special figure 1 can store up to four prefetch results in this example. In the special figure 1 prefetching result storage unit, every time the number of special figure 1 prefetching decreases by one, the data of the special figure 1 prefetching result with the highest rank (first) is erased and the remaining special figure 1 prefetching result Are processed so that the rank of the data is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 1 prefetch number increases by one, new special figure 1 prefetch result data is written in the next rank of the special figure 1 prefetch result data of the lowest rank (last).

  Also, in the RAM 308, the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit for storing the special figure 2 prefetch result and the number of special figure 2 prefetch results stored in the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit are stored in the special figure 2 prefetch. A special figure 2 pre-reading number storage area for storing numbers is provided. The prefetch result storage unit for special figure 2 can store up to four prefetch results in this example. In the special figure 2 prefetching result storage unit, every time the number of special figure 2 prefetching decreases by one, the data of the special figure 2 prefetching result having the highest rank is deleted and the order of the remaining special figure 2 prefetching result data Are processed so that they are incremented by one. Each time the special figure 2 prefetch number increases by one, new special figure 2 prefetch result data is written in the next rank of the special figure 2 prefetch data having the lowest rank.

  In the special figure prefetching process, first, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the start information of the special figure 2 has increased (step S301). The determination as to whether or not the start information of the special figure 2 has increased is made, for example, by referring to the special figure 2 hold number stored in the special figure 2 hold number storage area and the special figure 2 prefetch number storage area. The comparison is made with the number of pre-reads in FIG. The main control unit 300 determines that the start information of the special figure 2 has increased when the special figure 2 hold number is larger than the special figure 2 prefetch number, and the special figure 2 hold number is equal to the special figure 2 prefetch number. It is determined that the starting information in Fig. 2 has not increased. When it is determined that the start information of FIG. 2 has increased, the process proceeds to step S303, and when it is determined that the start information of FIG. 2 has not increased, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S303, the increased special figure 2 starting information (a special figure 2 winning random value and a set of special figure 2 random values) is processed before the success / failure determination process in the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229). FIG. 2 Read ahead from the random value storage area. Then, using the pre-read special figure 2 start information and the determination table for special determination 2 and the special figure determination table used at the time of determination, for example, the special figure 2 variable game stop symbol related to the start information is selected. Prior determination is made before the success / failure determination process in the process (step S229). Note that this pre-determination process may be performed using a special table for pre-determination instead of the table used at the time of determination.

  In step S 305 subsequent to step S 303, the stop symbol information as the special figure 2 prefetch result obtained in the pre-determination is stored in the earliest free area of the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit in the RAM 308. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S307, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the start information of FIG. 1 has increased. The determination as to whether or not the start information of FIG. 1 has increased is made, for example, in the same way as in FIG. 2, the special figure 1 hold number stored in the special figure 1 hold number storage area and the special figure 1 prefetch number storage area This is done by comparing the special figure 1 pre-reading number stored in. If it is determined that the start information of FIG. 1 has increased, the process proceeds to step S309. If it is determined that the start information of FIG. Return to the winning acceptance process (step S217).

  In step S309, it is determined based on various flags in the RAM 308 whether or not non-electric support is in progress. If it is determined that the non-electric support is being performed, the process proceeds to step S311. If it is determined that the non-electric support is not being performed (the electric support is being performed), the process proceeds to step S315. In this example, it is determined whether or not non-electric support is being performed, but it may be determined in step S309 whether or not the execution condition of the special figure 1 prefetch notice is satisfied. For example, the execution conditions of the special figure 1 pre-reading notice include conditions such as not being in a big hit game other than being in non-electric support.

  In step S311, the increased special figure 1 start information (a special figure 1 winning random value and a pair of special figure 1 random value) is processed before the success determination process in the special figure 1 lottery process (step S231). FIG. 1 Read ahead from the random value storage area. Then, using the pre-read special figure 1 start information and the determination table for special determination and the special figure determination table used at the time of determination, for example, the special figure 1 variable game stop symbol related to the start information is selected as the special figure 1 related lottery. Prior determination is made before the success / failure determination process in the process (step S231). Note that this pre-determination process may be performed using a special table for pre-determination instead of the table used at the time of determination.

  In step S313 following step S311, the stop symbol information as the special figure 1 prefetching result obtained in the prior determination is stored in the earliest free area of the special figure 1 prefetching result storage unit in the RAM 308. Thereafter, the special figure prefetching process is terminated, and the process returns to the winning acceptance process (step S217) of the main control unit timer interruption process.

  In step S315, the pre-read result for pre-Fig. 1 is stored in the RAM 308 in place of the stop symbol information, instead of pre-reading the start-up information without pre-reading the increased special Fig. 1 start information. Stored in the earliest free area of the copy. Thereafter, the special figure prefetching process is terminated, and the process returns to the winning acceptance process (step S217) of the main control unit timer interruption process.

  In the present embodiment, only the increased start information is pre-read and pre-determined. However, all start information may be pre-read and pre-determined. Further, in the above-described command setting transmission process (step S233), only the pre-read result of the starting information for the increase may be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, or the pre-read result storage for special figure 1 and special figure 2 All the prefetching results in the section may be transmitted to the first sub-control section 400.

  In the present embodiment, pre-reading is always executed for the increased starting information of Special Figure 2, and pre-reading is always executed for the increased starting information of Special Figure 1 except during the electric support. Further, it may be determined by lottery whether to pre-read the starting information of the increased special figure 1 and special figure 2. Alternatively, in the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the prefetch result from the main control unit 300, for example, it may be determined by lottery whether to perform prefetch notification for each hold. Regardless of the gaming state (for example, whether or not non-electric support is in progress), when the start information increases, prefetching is always executed and the prefetching result is stored in the prefetching result storage unit. The result may be configured to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, and the first sub-control unit 400 may determine whether or not to execute the lottery and effect using the pre-read result.

  8B to 8D illustrate a state in which prefetch result information and the like are stored in the prefetch result storage unit in the RAM 308. FIG. 8B shows an example of a state in which the special figure 1 prefetch result information is stored in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit has, for example, the same number (four in the present embodiment) of storage areas as the special figure 1 variable game holdable number. . Each storage area is associated with the hold order (hold 1 to hold 4) of the special figure 1 random value storage area. In each of the storage areas, the stop symbol information of Special Figure 1 is stored. In the example shown in FIG. 8B, the storage area “hold 1” stores “special chart G” (out of line) as stop symbol information, and the storage area “hold 2” stores “special chart G” as stop symbol information. "(Out of line)" is stored, "Special Figure F" (small hit) is stored as stop symbol information in the storage area "Hold 3", and "Special Figure A" is stored as stop symbol information in the storage area "Hold 4". (15R special jackpot) is stored.

  FIG. 8C shows an example of a state in which the special figure 2 prefetch result information is stored in the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit. As shown in FIG. 8C, the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit has, for example, the same number (four in the present embodiment) of storage areas as the special figure 2 variable game holdable number. . Each storage area is associated with the hold order (hold 1 to hold 4) of the special figure 2 random value storage area. In each of the storage areas, the stop symbol information of the special figure 2 is stored. In the example shown in FIG. 8C, the storage area “hold 1” stores “special drawing d” (out of line) as stop symbol information, and the storage areas “hold 2” to “hold 4” have stop symbols. Information is not stored. In FIG. 8C, the state where the stop symbol information is not stored in the storage area is described as “none”.

  FIG. 8 (d) shows an example of the prefetch result storage unit for special figure 1 during the electric support. As shown in FIG. 8D, “undecided” information is stored in the storage area “hold 1” instead of the stopped symbol information. In the storage areas “hold 2” to “hold 4”, neither stop symbol information nor “undecided” information is stored.

  In the above description, an example is given in which only stop symbols are pre-determined and only stop symbol information is stored in the prefetch result storage unit. However, it is possible to pre-determine the determination result, the variable timer number (variation time), etc. Information may be stored in the prefetch result storage unit and transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 as prefetch result information.

  Next, various tables used in the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. Various tables shown in FIGS. 9 to 12 are stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, for example.

  FIGS. 9A and 9B show an example of the success / failure determination table used when the success / failure determination is performed in the common drawing related lottery process (step S223). The success / failure determination table shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B includes items of “normal probability”, “random number range”, and “correction result”. The item “normal figure probability” indicates the normal figure probability (ordinary figure low probability or common figure high probability) at the time of determination of success or failure. The item “Random number range” indicates a numerical range to be compared with the acquired normal winning random number value. Here, the possible range of the normal winning random number in this example is 0 to 99 (the range of the numerical range is 100).

  The success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 9A is a normal / failure determination table used when the probability of normalization at the time of determination of success / failure is low. As shown in FIG. 9A, when this success / failure determination table is used, the winning probability is 1/100 (that is, 1%), and the probability of losing is 99/100.

  The success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 9B is a normal / failure determination table used in the case where the normal probability at the time of determination is high. As shown in FIG. 9B, when this success / failure determination table is used, the probability of winning is about 100/100 (that is, 100%), and the probability of loss is 0%. When this success / failure determination table is compared with the success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 9A, the winning probability is 100 times. In this way, it is possible to design so that only the hit is selected in the usual high probability state (during short-time operation). Further, the probability of deviation may be higher than 0% at the time of short-time operation, but the probability of hit selection being higher at the time of short-time operation than at the time of short-time operation (ordinary low probability state).

  FIG. 9C shows a table for symbol allocation and hit operation for ordinary use. The numerical value in the “distribution” column in the table is the random number range distribution rate for each symbol (that is, the symbol of each symbol, which is compared with the general random number value when the stop symbol is determined in the general symbol related lottery process (step S223)). Equal to selection probability). As shown in FIG. 9 (c), in the case where the result of determining whether or not the normal-game variable game is successful, the allocation ratio of each winning symbol is 50% for the normal-game A and 50% for the normal-game B. Normal maps A and B are symbols in which the electric chew release operation is executed after the normal variable game. It should be noted that when the determination result is out of order, only one out of the ordinary figure C is selected as the out of order symbol, so in the case of out of place, the ordinary figure C is selected with a probability of 100%. When the general figure C is selected, the electric chew release operation is not executed after the universal figure variable game.

  As shown in FIG. 9C, after the general map A is stopped and displayed, the opening operation of the special figure 2 starting port (electrical chew) 232 is executed. When the game state at the time of the stop display of FIG. A is not operating for a short time, the blade member 232a of the electric Chu 232 is first opened for 100 ms, then closed for 5000 to 10000 ms, and then opened for 5400 ms. To do. When the game state at the time of the stop display in FIG. A is short-time operation, the blade member 232a of the electric Chu 232 is first opened for 1800 ms, then closed for about 2000 ms, then opened again for 1800 ms, It closes for about 2000 ms and opens again for 1800 ms.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, after the general map B is stopped and displayed, the opening operation of the special figure 2 starting port (electrical chew) 232 is executed. When the game state at the time of the stop display in FIG. B is not operating for a short time, the blade member 232a of the electric Chu 232 is opened only once for 100 ms. When the game state at the time of the stop display in FIG. B is short-time operation, the blade member 232a of the electric Chu 232 is first opened for 2400 ms, then closed for about 2000 ms, then opened for about 1450 ms, and again It closes for about 2000 ms and opens again for 1450 ms.

  FIGS. 10A to 10D show an example of the determination table used when determining whether or not the lottery process is related to the special figure 2 lottery process (step S229) or the special figure 1 lottery process (step S231). Yes. The success / failure determination table shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D includes items of “special figure probability”, “random number range”, and “correction determination result”. The item “special figure probability” indicates a special figure probability (special figure low probability or special figure high probability) at the time of determination of success or failure. The item “random number range” indicates a numerical range to be compared with the acquired special figure 2 winning random value or the special figure 1 winning random value. Here, the possible range of the special figure 2 winning random value and the special figure 1 winning random value of this example is 0 to 65535 (the range of the numerical value range is 65536).

  The success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (a) is a success / failure determination table for special figure 1 used when the special figure probability at the time of success / failure determination is low. As shown in FIG. 10A, when this success / failure determination table is used, the big hit probability is about 1/299 (= 219/65536), and the small hit probability is about 1/399 (= 165 / 65536).

  The success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (b) is a success / failure determination table for special figure 1 used when the special figure probability at the time of the validity determination is high. As shown in FIG. 10B, when this success / failure determination table is used, the big hit probability is about 1/30 (= 2185/65536), and the small hit probability is about 1/399. When this success / failure determination table is compared with the success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (a), the big hit probability is about 10 times and the small hit probability is the same.

  The success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (c) is the success / failure determination table for special figure 2 used when the special figure probability at the time of success / failure determination is low. As shown in FIG. 10C, when this success / failure determination table is used, the big hit probability is about 1/299 and the small hit probability is zero.

  The success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (d) is a success / failure determination table for special figure 2 that is used when the special figure probability at the time of success / failure determination is high. As shown in FIG. 10D, when this success / failure determination table is used, the big hit probability is about 1/30 and the small hit probability is zero. When this success / failure determination table is compared with the success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (c), the probability of jackpot is about 10 times.

  Fig.11 (a) has shown the symbol distribution table for the special figure 1. FIG. The numerical value in the “distribution” column in the table is a distribution ratio of random numbers for each symbol (that is, each symbol) compared with the special symbol 1 random value when determining the stop symbol in the special symbol 1 related lottery process (step S231). It is equal to the symbol selection probability). As shown in FIG. 11 (a), when the result of determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable game is successful is the big hit, the special symbol A (15R special big hit) is 30%, and the special figure B (7R special big hit) is 25%, special figure C (7R big hit) is 25%, special figure D (sudden probability big hit) is 10%, special figure E (latent probability big hit) is 10% is there. Special drawings A, B, D, and E, excluding special drawing C, are symbols for which the probability change is activated after the big hit game ends. The ratio of probability variation jackpots (special drawings A, B, D, E) in the jackpot of the special figure 1 variable game, that is, the probability variation probability is 75%.

  Special illustrations A, B, and D are the gaming state (special figure high probability, special figure low probability, normal figure high probability (during short-time operation), normal figure low probability (due to short-time inactive) at the time of determination of success / failure (during symbol stop display) Regardless of the time)), the time is shortened (no time reduction is set) after the big hit game ends. The special figure C is a symbol in which the time is shortened (the number of time reductions is 100 times) after the big hit game is finished, regardless of the game state at the time of the determination of success or failure. The special figure E is a symbol in which the short time is activated after the big hit game is completed only when the gaming state at the time of the determination is a special figure high probability state or a normal figure high probability state. That is, when special figure E is stopped and displayed in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the time reduction does not operate after the big hit game ends. For example, when special figure E is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol continuously several times from a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the time reduction does not operate after the first stop display (special figure high probability normal figure) However, after the second and subsequent stops, the short time is activated (the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state is entered). In the special figure 1 variable game jackpot, the probability of time reduction is 90% in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state and 100% in the other game states.

  In this example, there is only one kind of small hits symbol and off symbol in the special figure 1 variable game. Therefore, when the result of the special figure 1 variable game is determined to be a small hit, the special figure F is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the special figure 1 random value, and the result of the special figure 1 variable game is determined. If it is out of place, the special figure G is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the special figure 1 random value. However, a plurality of types of small hit symbols and outlier symbols may be provided in the same manner as the big hit symbols, and may be determined by lottery using special figure 1 random numbers.

  FIG.11 (b) has shown the example of the operation | movement at the time of the big hit in each symbol of the special figure 1. FIG. As shown in FIG. 11B, in the jackpot game after the special figure A is stopped and displayed, the attacker is released for 15R at 29000 ms per 1R. Similarly, in the jackpot game after special figure B or special figure C is stopped and displayed, the attacker is released for 7R at 29000 ms per 1R, and in the jackpot game after special figure D is stopped and displayed, the attacker is released. Is performed 2R at 29000 ms per 1R.

  As for special figure E, the operation of the big hit game differs depending on the game state at the time of the symbol stop display. In the big hit game after the special figure E is stopped and displayed in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the attacker is released 2R at 100 ms per 1R. In this big hit game, it is difficult to enter a game ball because the opening time is short. On the other hand, in the big hit game after the special figure E is stopped and displayed in a game state other than the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, 2R is played at 29000 ms per 1R. In this big hit game, it is easy to enter a game ball because the opening time is relatively long.

  In the small hit game after the special figure F is stopped and displayed, the 100 ms attacker release is performed twice in one release opportunity. That is, the attacker operates in the same manner in the big hit game after the special figure E is stopped and displayed in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state and the small hit game after the special figure F is stopped and displayed.

  Fig.12 (a) has shown the symbol distribution table for the special figure 2. FIG. The numerical value in the “distribution” column in the table is the distribution ratio of the random number range for each symbol (that is, each symbol) that is compared with the special symbol 2 random value when determining the stop symbol in the special symbol 2 related lottery process (step S229). It is equal to the symbol selection probability). As shown in FIG. 12 (a), in the case where the determination result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the distribution ratio of each big hit symbol is 70% for the special figure a (15R special big hit), and the special figure b (7R special big hit) is 5%, special figure c (7R big hit) is 25%. Special illustrations a and b are symbols in which the probability change is activated after the big hit game ends. The ratio of probability variation jackpots (special figures a and b) in the special figure 2 variable game jackpot, that is, the probability variation probability is 75%, which is the same as the probability variation probability of the special figure 1 variable game.

  Special illustrations a and b indicate the game state at the time of the success / failure determination (design stop display) (special figure high probability, special figure low probability, normal figure high probability (during short-time operation), normal figure low probability (during short-time inactive) Regardless of the), the time is shortened (no time reduction setting is set) after the big hit game ends. The special figure c is a symbol in which the time is shortened (the number of time reductions is 100 times) after the big hit game is finished, regardless of the game state at the time of determination of success / failure. The probability that the time is given in the big hit of the special figure 2 variable game is 100% regardless of the game state.

  In this example, there is only one type of outlier symbol in the special figure 2 variable game. Therefore, when the result of determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable game is correct is out of order, the special figure d is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the special figure 1 random value. However, a plurality of types of missing symbols may be provided in the same manner as the jackpot symbol, and may be determined by lottery using special figure 2 random values.

  FIG.12 (b) has shown the example of the operation | movement at the time of the big hit in each symbol of the special figure 2. FIG. As shown in FIG. 12B, in the jackpot game after the special figure a is stopped and displayed, the attacker is released for 15R at 29000 ms per 1R, and after the special figure b or the special figure c is stopped and displayed. In the big hit game, the attacker is released 7R at 29000ms per 1R.

  As shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the special figure 2 has a higher probability of being given a shorter time than the special figure 1 and has a longer open time of the attacker (or a larger R number). Therefore, it can be considered that the special figure 2 is more advantageous than the special figure 1.

  Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. First, in step S401 in FIG. 13A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S403 following step S401, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S405. . In step S405, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S407 following step S405, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S409 following step S407, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S407, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated. Among the various processes executed in the effect control process, the electric long open effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S411 following step S409, a chance button control process is performed. In the chance button control process, when the pressing of the chance button 136 is detected, the effect data updated in step S409 is changed to the effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button 136.

  In step S413 subsequent to step S411, image control processing is performed. In the image control process, when there is a command to the VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S409, this command is output to the VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S415 following step S413, sound control processing is performed. In the sound control process, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S409, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S417 following step S415, lamp control processing is performed. In the lamp control process, if there is a command to various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S409, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S419 following step S417, shutter control processing is performed. In the shutter control process, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S409, this command is output to the drive circuit 432.

  In step S421 following step S419, information transmission processing is performed. In the information transmission process, when there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S409, a setting is made to output this control command. Thereafter, the process returns to step S403.

  FIG. 13B is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub control unit command reception interrupt process (strobe interrupt process) executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal from the main control unit 300. In step S501 of the command reception interrupt process, the command received from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

  FIG. 13C is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this example, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Run in cycles. In step S601 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S403 of the first sub control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. To do. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S603 following step S601, a control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 set in the information transmission process (step S421) of the first sub-control unit main process, and other random number values for effects are updated. Etc.

  FIG. 13D is a flowchart showing the flow of the image control process (step S413) of the first sub-control unit main process. In step S701, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 434 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S703 following step S701, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S705. Wait for the input signal to be input.

  In step S705, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S701, the CPU 404 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S707 following step S705, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step S709 following step S707, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S711. Waits for the generation end interrupt signal to be input.

  In step S711, a scene display counter which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

  FIG. 14A shows the flow of the electric long opening effect process executed in the effect control process of the main process in the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 14 (b) shows an example of an electric long open effect on the decorative symbol display device 208. The electric-chu-long opening effect is an effect that can be executed during a normal-game variable game, and the special-image 2 start opening (electric-chu) 232 is opened for a long time and / or multiple times (hereinafter referred to as a multi-game variable game). This may be referred to as long open). It should be noted that, even after the normal fluctuation stop, the electric-chu-long opening effect (for example, a notification effect such as “electric-chu-opening!”) May be continued based on the normal signal stop symbol.

  The electric long-long opening effect process shown in FIG. 14 (a) is a normal symbol change start from the main control unit 300 in the command process (step S407) of the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 in FIG. 13 (a). This is executed when a (start rotation) command is received.

  First, sub-control unit 400 first determines whether or not the electric long opening effect execution restriction flag for restricting the execution of electric long opening effect is off (step S801). The first sub-control unit 400 refers to the value of the electric long open effect execution restriction flag stored in a predetermined area in the RAM 408 and determines whether or not the execution of the electric long open effect is restricted. For example, even when the electric tulong release effect is executed during display darkness in which the entire image display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is black, the player cannot visually recognize the effect and the effect of the electric chew long release effect cannot be obtained. . Therefore, in such a case, the electric long-long opening effect execution restriction flag is turned on based on the effect based on the determination result of the special figure fluctuation game during display darkening. In addition, when the entire image display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is not dark-displayed and the fluctuation time of the normal figure fluctuation game is long enough to execute the electric-chu-long opening effect, It is possible to perform an electric Chulong opening effect that can entertain the user. Therefore, in such a case, the electric long-long opening effect execution restriction flag is turned off based on the effect or demonstration effect based on the determination result of the special figure fluctuation game.

  If the electric-chu-long opening effect execution restriction flag is on in step S801, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the electric-chu-long opening effect is restricted, and controls the electric-chu-long opening effect. Other control processes are executed, this process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process effect control process (step S409).

  If the electric-chu-long opening effect execution restriction flag is off in step S801, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the electric-chu long opening effect can be executed, and proceeds to step S803 to start the usual symbol variation (start rotation). It is determined whether or not the result of determining whether or not the normal-game variable game is successful by referring to information about the normal-game hit flag and the normal-use flag from the command data of the command.

  If the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S803 that the result of determining whether or not the normal figure variation game is successful, the process proceeds to step S805, where the first sub-control unit 400 determines the normal figure from the command data of the normal symbol change start (rotation start) command. With reference to the information regarding the stop symbol, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the normal figure variable game is the normal symbol A.

  If the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S805 that the stop symbol of the usual figure variable game is the usual figure A, the first sub-control unit 400 proceeds to step S807, selects the effect whose effect type is “success pattern”, and opens the electric tulong. Set as production. Next, the first sub-control unit 400 proceeds to step S809, executes other control processing for the electric long open effect based on the “success pattern”, ends this processing, and effects control of the main processing The process returns to the process (step S409).

  If the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S805 that the usual variable game is not the usual figure A, the first sub-control unit 400 proceeds to step S811, selects an effect whose effect type is “failure pattern A”, and releases the electric tulong. Set as production. Next, the first sub-control unit 400 proceeds to step S809, executes other control processing for the electric-chu-long opening effect based on “failure pattern A”, ends this processing, and produces the main processing effect. The process returns to the control process (step S409).

  If the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S803 that the result of determining whether or not the normal game is a winning game is not successful, the first sub-control unit 400 proceeds to step S815 and executes an electric tulong opening false (gasse) effect execution lottery process. In the electric long open false effect execution lottery process, a random value is extracted from the random counter for electric long open false effect execution lottery provided in the RAM 408, and the electric long open false effect execution lottery table stored in the ROM 406 is stored. Is used to determine whether or not the random number value is a hit.

  The first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not to execute the electric long open false effect based on the result of the determination in step S815 (step S817).

  If the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S817 to execute the electric-chu-long opening false effect, the first sub-control unit 400 proceeds to step S821, selects an effect whose effect type is “failed pattern B”, and sets it as an electric-chu-long opening effect. Next, the first sub-control unit 400 proceeds to step S809, executes other control processing for the electric-chu-long opening effect based on “failure pattern B”, ends this processing, and produces the main processing effect. The process returns to the control process (step S409).

  If the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S817 that the electric-chu-long opening false effect is not executed, the first sub-control unit 400 executes another control process for not executing the electric-chu-long opening effect, ends this processing, and performs the main processing. The process returns to the effect control process (step S409).

  In the process of the electric-chu-long opening effect shown in FIG. 14, when the electric-chu-long opening effect execution restriction flag is off, the electric-chu-long opening effect is always performed if it is a win. The lottery may be performed in the same manner as when the game is off, and the presentation may be performed only when the lottery is won. Also, in this example, when the electric chew is open for a short time (short open) (general figure B), the production of “failure pattern A” is set, and when the electric chew is not released (general figure C), “failure pattern A” is set. The effect “B” is set, but the same effect may be performed with a deviation (common figure B) from the hit (normal figure B).

  FIG. 14B shows an example of the electric tulong opening effect. FIG. 14B shows a display effect being executed in the image display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. The entire surface of the image display area becomes the effect display area 208d, and for example, a background effect named “Land Stage” is executed. In the front of the background effect, the decorative display of the decorative pattern in which “decoration 0” to “decoration 9” sequentially move from top to bottom in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c (indicated by a downward arrow in the figure). Is running. A change icon display area a is arranged on the lower left side in the effect display area 208d, and a change icon of a pattern imitating a car is displayed. On the right side of the fluctuation icon display area a, a special figure hold display area c for displaying special figure hold is arranged, and a hold icon b having a pattern imitating an automobile is displayed. On the lower right side in the effect display area 208d, an electric long open effect area d is arranged. An ordinary figure display device 210 (not shown) starts the ordinary figure variation game, the execution of the electric-chu-long opening effect is not restricted, and the electric-chu-long opening effect area d is executed. As an electric Chu-long opening effect, an image of a samurai character operating the lottery machine is displayed along with a display of “help chance drawing”, and the special figure 2 start opening 232 is won by winning the ordinary figure variable game. There is a roaring effect that makes the player expect that it may be released long. As shown in FIG. 14 (b), a part of the right symbol display area 208c is hidden by the electric tulong opening effect. In addition, a part of the right side area of the special figure hold display area c is also hidden. As described above, when the electric-chu-long opening effect may make it difficult to confirm at least part of the decorative symbol variation display, or when the decorative symbol variation display makes it difficult to confirm at least part of the electric-chu long opening effect. There may be.

  Next, the processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. First, in step S901 in FIG. 15A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S901. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S903 following step S901, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S905. . In step S905, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S907 following step S905, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S909 following step S907, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S907, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S911 following step S909, lamp control processing is performed. For example, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520.

  In step S913 following step S911, a movable body control process is performed. For example, when there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224, this command is output to the drive circuit 516. Thereafter, the process returns to step S903.

  FIG. 15B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects a strobe signal from the first sub control unit 400. In step S1001 of the command reception interrupt process, the command received from the first sub control unit 400 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508 as an unprocessed command.

  FIG. 15C is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this example, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Run in cycles. In step S1101 of the timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S903 of the second sub-control unit main process, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. Therefore, in step S903, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S1103 following step S1101, an effect random number update process or the like is performed.

  Next, effects executed by the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. First, Example 1 of the effect performed with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention is demonstrated using FIG. 16 and FIG. FIG. 16 shows an example of an effect executed in the special figure variable game or the like of the pachinko machine 100. 16 (a) -1 and 16 (a) -2 of FIG. 16 (a) show the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. FIG. FIG. 16A shows an image arrangement in the virtual space in the VRAM 436. FIG. 16A-4 shows the speaker 120. FIG.

  FIG. 16A-1 shows a display image of an actual appearance that can be visually recognized by the player. A frame-like frame image (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “frame”) 703 is displayed around the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. A background image (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “background”) 701 is displayed inside the frame image 703, and a first character image (hereinafter referred to as “dono”) is displayed on the right side of the background image 701. 705 is displayed, and a second character image (hereinafter may be referred to as “爺”) 707 is displayed on the left side in front of the background image 701.

  FIG. 16A-2 shows a state in which the frame image 703 is erased from the image shown in FIG. In FIG. 16A-2, the position of the inner contour line of the frame image 703 is indicated by a broken line. As shown in FIG. 16A-2, a third character image (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “sa”) 709 is displayed in front of the background image 701 at the position hidden by the frame image 703. Yes.

  In the virtual space shown in FIG. 16A-3, the horizontal direction corresponds to the horizontal direction of the image shown in FIG. 16A-1, and the horizontal widths of the plurality of rectangular areas shown in the virtual space are respectively shown in FIG. The maximum width of the left-right direction at the time of seeing the image shown to (a) -1 in the up-down direction is shown.

  Further, the upper end of the virtual space shown in FIG. 16A-3 indicates the image position of the rearmost surface, and the image position of the front surface side is illustrated in order toward the lower end. When an image is displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 in accordance with the image arrangement in the virtual space, the player visually recognizes a composite image that is superimposed in order from the image arranged in the foreground to the image arranged in the foreground. Is done. In the overlapped portion of the front side image and the back side image, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the back side image depending on the transmittance of the front side image. For example, when the transmittance of the image on the front side is 0%, a portion overlapping the image on the front side in the image on the back side from the image on the front side becomes invisible.

  In the example shown in FIG. 16A-3, the background image 701 is located on the entire back surface, and the third character image 709 is located on the left side of the front surface. The second character image 707 is positioned on the right side of the front surface of the third character image 709 without overlapping the third character image 709, and the first character image is positioned on the right side in the same arrangement plane as the second character image 707. Character image 705 is located. A frame image 703 is positioned in front of the arrangement surface of the first character image 705 and the second character image 707. The frame image 703 and the first and second character images 705 and 707 have no overlapping portion. The frame image 703 overlaps with the entire third character image 709. In this example, the transmittance of each image is assumed to be 0%. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 16A-1, the third character image 709 is completely hidden by the frame image 703, and the player cannot visually recognize the third character image 709 in this state. Moreover, the speaker 120 shown to Fig.16 (a) -4 is maintaining a silence state.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 receives a special symbol variation start command from the main control unit 300 (first image display condition), the first sub-control unit 400 displays a plurality of images 701 shown in FIG. Control for displaying 703, 705, 707, and 709 (first image display control) is started.

  FIG. 16B subsequent to FIG. 16A shows a state in which the third character image 709 has moved to the right and a part has appeared inside the frame image 703. 16 (b) -1 to FIG. 16 (b) -4 correspond to FIG. 16 (a) -1 to FIG. 16 (a) -4, respectively, and thus detailed description of each configuration is omitted.

  In FIG. 16B, the background image 701 is displayed inward of the frame image 703, the first character image 705 is displayed on the right side before the background image 701, and the first image is displayed on the left side before the background image 701. A state in which a second character image 707 is displayed is shown. In addition, the third character image 709 moves to the right, and a part appears behind the second character image 707 inside the frame image 703.

  As shown in FIG. 16B-2, the third character image 709 moves to the right across the contour and is positioned behind the second character image 707.

  In the example shown in FIG. 16B-3, the background image 701 is located on the entire back surface, and the third character image 709 is located on the left side of the front surface. The second character image 707 is positioned so that the right side of the third character image 709 overlaps the right side of the front surface of the third character image 709, and the first character is positioned to the right in the same arrangement plane as the second character image 707. Character image 705 is located. A frame image 703 is positioned in front of the arrangement surface of the first character image 705 and the second character image 707. The frame image 703 and the first and second character images 705 and 707 have no overlapping portion. The frame image 703 overlaps the left side of the third character image 709. The third character image 709 is a frame image 703 whose left side is hidden and the right side is behind the second character image 707. The player can partially view the third character image 709 in this state. Also, the speaker 120 shown in FIG. 16 (b) -4 emits a voice represented by “Pui ♪”. This sound is a sound effect (sound effect) that is emitted when the third character image 709 moves inward of the frame image 703.

  The first sub-control unit 400 receives the special symbol change start command and starts control to display the plurality of images 701, 703, 705, 707, and 709 shown in FIG. 16B on the decorative symbol display device 208. In the predetermined period (second period), the entire third character image 709 is controlled so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize. However, at least a part of the third character image 709 is visually recognized by the player outside the predetermined period. It is controlled to be easy. Here, the predetermined period is at least a part of a period (first period) after the start of the first image display control and before the end of the first image display control. In this example, the predetermined period is a period including the start of the first image display control, but may be a period including the end of the first image display control. Note that the entire first image in the second period only needs to be more difficult for the player to see than the entire third image. Here, the third image is the first image displayed on the image display means in the third period, and the third period is the first period excluding the second period. It is a period. In addition to this, it is sufficient that the first image is more difficult for the player to see than the display related to the game (symbol, hold, notice, etc.).

  According to the present embodiment, the third character image 709 may not be visible to the player at all even though the display control is performed and the first sub-control unit 400 is under control load. An image can be displayed in various ways, and the fun of the game stand can be improved.

  When displaying the third character image 709 so that the player can visually recognize the third character image 709 from a state where the third character image 709 cannot be visually recognized by the player, it is not necessary to newly develop the third character image 709 from the ROM 406. In some cases, the third character image 709 can be displayed smoothly while maintaining continuity.

  Since the image display control can be designed without considering the structure that shields the decorative design display device 208 and the display of other images, the burden on the designer can be reduced. Further, even when the area that was originally scheduled to be invisible to the player due to a specification change or the like is enlarged so that the player can visually recognize the control, the third character image 709 is originally displayed in the area. In some cases, design changes can be handled more flexibly.

  If the same image is displayed so that the player can visually recognize it, it is necessary to prepare controls and images corresponding to both states separately, which is inefficient. Regardless of whether or not the player visually recognizes, it is more efficient to prepare controls and images.

  In this way, the display operation of the third character image 709 that becomes visible or invisible to the player may be used as a notification effect during the special figure variable game. For example, the first image display control described above can be used for the advance notice of the result of determining whether or not the special figure variation game is successful and the prefetch notice of the special figure hold. Furthermore, the image display control may be used for an electric-chu-long opening effect or a demonstration effect in a usual figure variable game.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating Example 1 (part 2) of the effects executed by the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17A shows an image display executed subsequently from the image display state shown in FIG.

  FIG. 17A shows a state in which the third character image 709 is partially vibrating inside the frame image 703 and vibrates. 17 (a) -1 to 17 (a) -4 correspond to FIGS. 16 (a) -1 to 16 (a) -4, respectively, and thus detailed description of each configuration is omitted.

  In FIG. 17A, the background image 701 is displayed inward of the frame image 703, the first character image 705 is displayed on the right side before the background image 701, and the first image is displayed on the left side before the background image 701. A state in which a second character image 707 is displayed is shown. Further, the third character image 709 is inward of the frame image 703, and a part of the third character image 709 appears behind the second character image 707.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (a) -2, the third character image 709 moves to the right across the contour and vibrates by being positioned behind the second character image 707.

  In the example shown in FIG. 17A-3, the background image 701 is located on the entire back surface, and the third character image 709 is located on the left side of the front surface with a left-right displacement. The second character image 707 is positioned so that the right side of the third character image 709 overlaps the right side of the front surface of the third character image 709, and the first character is positioned to the right in the same arrangement plane as the second character image 707. Character image 705 is located. A frame image 703 is positioned in front of the arrangement surface of the first character image 705 and the second character image 707. The frame image 703 and the first and second character images 705 and 707 have no overlapping portion. The frame image 703 overlaps the left side of the third character image 709. The left side of the third character image 709 is hidden by the frame image 703, and the player can visually recognize a part of the third character image 709 in this state. Also, the speaker 120 shown in FIG. 17 (a) -4 emits a voice represented by “Polo Rollo ♪”. This sound is a sound effect (sound effect) emitted when the third character image 709 vibrates.

  As described above, the first sub-control unit 400 controls the third character image 709 so that at least a part of the third character image 709 is easily visible to the player as shown in FIG. A display is performed to vibrate 709 from side to side.

  FIG. 17B is an image display executed subsequently from the image display state shown in FIG. FIG. 17B shows a state in which the third character image 709 is hidden behind the frame image 703 from a state in which a part appears inside the frame image 703 and vibrates. 17 (b) -1 to 17 (b) -4 correspond to FIGS. 16 (a) -1 to 16 (a) -4, respectively, and thus detailed description of each configuration is omitted.

  In FIG. 17B, the background image 701 is displayed inward of the frame image 703, the first character image 705 is displayed on the right side before the background image 701, and the first image is displayed on the left side before the background image 701. A state in which a second character image 707 is displayed is shown. The third character image 709 is hidden behind the frame image 703 so that the player cannot visually recognize it.

  As shown in FIG. 17B-2, the third character image 709 moves to the left side of the contour line and moves to a position that does not overlap the second character image 707.

  In the example shown in FIG. 17B-3, the background image 701 is located on the entire back surface, and the third character image 709 is located on the left side of the front surface. The second character image 707 is positioned on the right side of the front surface of the third character image 709 without overlapping the third character image 709, and the first character image is positioned on the right side in the same arrangement plane as the second character image 707. Character image 705 is located. A frame image 703 is positioned in front of the arrangement surface of the first character image 705 and the second character image 707. The frame image 703 and the first and second character images 705 and 707 have no overlapping portion. The frame image 703 overlaps with the entire third character image 709. In this example, the transmittance of each image is assumed to be 0%. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 17B-1, the third character image 709 is completely hidden by the frame image 703, and the player cannot visually recognize the third character image 709 in this state. In addition, the speaker 120 shown in FIG. 17B-4 emits a sound represented by “Sassasa ♪”. This sound is a sound effect (sound effect) that is emitted when the third character image 709 moves to the back side of the frame image 711.

  In this way, the first sub-control unit 400 controls the third character image 709 so that at least a part of the third character image 709 is easily visible to the player, and then the third character image as shown in FIG. 709 is hidden behind the frame image 703 so as to be invisible to the player.

  According to the present embodiment, the third character image 709 may not be visible to the player at all even though the display control is performed and the first sub-control unit 400 is under control load. An image can be displayed in various ways, and the fun of the game stand can be improved.

  Next, Example 2 of the effect performed with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention is demonstrated using FIG. 18 and FIG. FIG. 18 shows an example of an effect executed in a special figure variable game or the like of the pachinko machine 100. 18A-1 and 18A-2 of FIG. 18A show the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. FIG. FIG. 18A-3 shows an image arrangement in the virtual space in the VRAM 436. FIG. 18A-4 shows the speaker 120. FIG.

  FIG. 18A-1 shows a display image of an actual appearance that can be visually recognized by the player. A frame-shaped frame image 703 is displayed around the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. Inside the frame image 703, a dark black image 711 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “black”) 711 is displayed.

  FIG. 18A-2 shows a state in which the frame image 703 is deleted from the image shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18A-2, a dark image 711 is displayed on the entire display area of the decorative symbol display area 208.

In the virtual space shown in FIG. 18A-3, the background image 701 is located on the entire back surface, and the third character image 709 is located on the left side of the front surface. The second character image 707 is positioned on the right side of the front surface of the third character image 709 without overlapping the third character image 709, and the first character image is positioned on the right side in the same arrangement plane as the second character image 707. Character image 705 is located.
The dark image 711 is located on the entire front surface of the arrangement surface of the first and second character images 705 and 707. A frame image 703 is located in front of the dark image 711. The frame image 703 overlaps part of the dark image 711, all of the third character image 709, and part of the background image 701. In this example, the transmittance of each image is assumed to be 0%. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 18 (a) -1, the background image 701 and the first to third character images 705, 707, and 709 are completely hidden by the dark image 711, and the player is in this state. The background image 701 and the first to third character images 705, 707, and 709 cannot be visually recognized. Moreover, the speaker 120 shown to Fig.18 (a) -4 is maintaining a silence state.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 receives a special symbol variation start command from the main control unit 300 (first image display condition), the decorative symbol display device 208 displays a plurality of images 701 shown in FIG. Control for displaying 703, 705, 707, 709, 711 (first image display control) is started.

  FIG. 18B following FIG. 18A shows a state in which the third character image 709 has moved to the right and part of the frame image 703 has protruded inward. 18 (b) -1 to FIG. 18 (b) -4 correspond to FIG. 18 (a) -1 to FIG. 18 (a) -4, respectively, and thus detailed description of each configuration is omitted.

  In FIG. 18B, the dark image 711 is displayed on the entire inner surface of the frame image 703. For this reason, the background image 701 and the first to third character images 705, 707, and 709 cannot be visually recognized.

  As shown in FIG. 18B-2, since the dark image 711 on the front surface is displayed on the entire surface, the third character image 709 moves to the right across the contour line and the second character image 707 is displayed. Even if it is located behind, the player cannot see.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18B-3, the background image 701 is located on the entire back surface, and the third character image 709 is located on the left side of the front surface. The second character image 707 is positioned so that the right side of the third character image 709 overlaps the right side of the front surface of the third character image 709, and the first character is positioned to the right in the same arrangement plane as the second character image 707. Character image 705 is located. The dark image 711 is located on the entire front surface of the arrangement surface of the first character image 705 and the second character image 707. The frame image 703 and the first and second character images 705 and 707 have no overlapping portion. The frame image 703 overlaps the left side of the third character image 709. The third character image 709 is a frame image 703 whose left side is hidden.

  Further, the speaker 120 shown in FIG. 18B-4 emits a sound represented by “Pui ♪”. This sound is a sound effect (sound effect) that is emitted when the third character image 709 moves inward of the frame image 703. With this sound effect, the player can recognize that the third character image 709 has moved inward of the frame image 703 even if the third character image 709 cannot be visually recognized in the dark image 711.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating Example 2 (part 2) of the effects executed by the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19A shows an image display executed subsequently from the image display state shown in FIG.

  FIG. 19A shows a state in which a part of the third character image 709 moves inward of the frame image 703 and vibrates on the back surface of the dark image 711. 19 (a) -1 to 19 (a) -4 correspond to FIGS. 18 (a) -1 to 18 (a) -4, respectively, and thus detailed description of each component is omitted.

  As illustrated in FIG. 19A, a dark image 711 is displayed on the entire inner surface of the frame image 703. For this reason, the background image 701 and the first to third character images 705, 707, and 709 cannot be visually recognized.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (a) -2, since the dark image 711 on the front surface is displayed on the entire surface, the third character image 709 moves to the right across the contour line and the second character image 707 is displayed. Even if it is located behind, the player cannot see.

  In the example shown in FIG. 19A-3, the background image 701 is located on the entire back surface, and the third character image 709 is located on the left side of the front surface. The second character image 707 is positioned so that the right side of the third character image 709 overlaps the right side of the front surface of the third character image 709, and the first character is positioned to the right in the same arrangement plane as the second character image 707. Character image 705 is located. The dark image 711 is located on the entire front surface of the arrangement surface of the first character image 705 and the second character image 707. The frame image 703 and the first and second character images 705 and 707 have no overlapping portion. The frame image 703 overlaps the left side of the third character image 709. The third character image 709 is a frame image 703 whose left side is hidden.

  In addition, the speaker 120 shown in FIG. 19A-4 emits a sound represented by “Polo Rollo ♪”. This sound is a sound effect (sound effect) that is emitted when the third character image 709 vibrates inward of the frame image 703. With this sound effect, the player can recognize that the third character image 709 vibrates inward of the frame image 703 even if the third character image 709 cannot be visually recognized in the dark image 711.

  FIG. 19B is an image display executed subsequently from the image display state shown in FIG. FIG. 19B shows a state in which the third character image 709 is hidden behind the frame image 703 from a state in which a part appears inside the frame image 703 and vibrates. 19 (b) -1 to FIG. 19 (b) -4 correspond to FIG. 19 (a) -1 to FIG. 19 (a) -4, respectively, and thus detailed description of each component is omitted.

  FIG. 19B-1 shows a state where the dark image 711 is displayed on the entire inner surface of the frame image 703. For this reason, the background image 701 and the first to third character images 705, 707, and 709 cannot be visually recognized.

  As shown in FIG. 19B-2, the dark image 711 is displayed on the entire display area of the decorative symbol display area 208.

  In the example shown in FIG. 19B-3, the background image 701 is located on the entire back surface, and the third character image 709 is located on the left side of the front surface. The second character image 707 is positioned on the right side of the front surface of the third character image 709 without overlapping the third character image 709, and the first character image is positioned on the right side in the same arrangement plane as the second character image 707. Character image 705 is located. A frame image 703 is positioned in front of the arrangement surface of the first character image 705 and the second character image 707. The frame image 703 and the first and second character images 705 and 707 have no overlapping portion. The frame image 703 overlaps with the entire third character image 709. In this example, the transmittance of each image is assumed to be 0%. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 19B-1, the third character image 709 is completely hidden by the frame image 703, and the player cannot visually recognize the third character image 709 in this state.

  In addition, the speaker 120 shown in FIG. 19A-4 emits a sound represented by “Sassasa ♪”. This sound is a sound effect (sound effect) that is emitted when the third character image 709 moves to the back side of the frame image 703. With this sound effect, the player can recognize that the third character image 709 has moved to the rear side of the frame image 703 even if the third character image 709 cannot be visually recognized in the dark image 711.

  The first sub-control unit 400 receives the special symbol variation start command and controls the decorative symbol display device 208 to display a plurality of images 701, 703, 705, 707, 709, and 711 shown in FIG. In the period (first period) from the start of (first image display control) to the end of the first image display control shown in FIG. 19B, the third character image 709 is made invisible. Yes.

  According to the present embodiment, by including an aspect in which the entire image is not visible from the start of the display control to the end of the display control, the image can be displayed in a variety of aspects, and the fun of the game stand is improved. Can be made.

  Further, when executing the darkening effect using the dark image 711, the dark image 711 is simply placed in front of the virtual space without performing the process of interrupting or canceling the effect using the third character image 709. In some cases, there is an advantage that the control is simplified.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a third example of effects performed by the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. 20A and 20B show the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. FIG. FIG. 20C shows the positional relationship between the image arrangement in the virtual space in the VRAM 436 and the decorative symbol display device 208 in the real space and the structure arranged on the front surface thereof. FIG. 20D shows the speaker 120.

  FIG. 20A shows a display image of an actual appearance that can be visually recognized by the player. A frame member (hereinafter also referred to as “frame”) 713 made of an opaque member is disposed in a space between the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 and the transparent plate member 118. The frame member 713 is arranged around the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. Since the frame member 713 shields the periphery of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, the player can visually recognize the central portion of the display screen through the inner opening of the frame member 713, but the peripheral portion of the display screen is It is difficult to see. A background image 701 is displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 through the opening of the frame member 713, a first character image 705 is displayed on the right side in front of the background image 701, and the left side in front of the background image 701. A second character image 707 is displayed.

  FIG. 20B shows a state where the frame member 713 shown in FIG. In FIG. 20B, the position of the outline of the opening of the frame member 713 is indicated by a broken line. As shown in FIG. 20B, a third character image 709 is displayed in front of the background image 701 at the position hidden by the frame member 713.

  FIG. 20 (c) shows the image layout in the virtual space and the layout relationship between the decorative symbol display device 208 in the real space and the frame member 713 and the transparent plate member 118 on the front surface thereof. In the virtual space (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “liquid crystal”), the horizontal direction corresponds to the horizontal direction of the image shown in FIG. 20A, and the horizontal widths of the plurality of rectangular areas shown in the virtual space are respectively The maximum width in the left-right direction when the image shown in FIG. The real space shows a state in which the decorative symbol display device 208, the frame member 713, and the transparent plate member 118 are viewed in the vertical direction, and the horizontal width of the rectangular area indicating the frame member 713 is the maximum width when viewed in the vertical direction. Is shown.

  Further, the upper end of the virtual space shown in FIG. 20C indicates the image position of the rearmost surface, and the image position of the front surface side is illustrated in order toward the lower end. When an image is displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 in accordance with the image arrangement in the virtual space, the player visually recognizes a composite image that is superimposed in order from the image arranged in the foreground to the image arranged in the foreground. Is done. In the overlapped portion of the front side image and the back side image, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the back side image depending on the transmittance of the front side image. For example, when the transmittance of the image on the front side is 0%, a portion overlapping the image on the front side in the image on the back side from the image on the front side becomes invisible.

  In the example shown in FIG. 20C, the background image 701 is located on the entire rearmost surface, and the third character image 709 is located on the left side of the front surface. The second character image 707 is positioned on the right side of the front surface of the third character image 709 without overlapping the third character image 709, and the first character image is positioned on the right side in the same arrangement plane as the second character image 707. Character image 705 is located. With such a virtual space arrangement, a composite image in which the first to third character images 705, 707 and 709 are arranged in front of the background image 701 is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  A frame member 713 is positioned in front of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. The frame member 713 and the first and second character images 705 and 707 have no overlapping portion in the front-rear direction. The frame member 713 overlaps the entire third character image 709 in the front-rear direction. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 20A, the third character image 709 is completely hidden by the frame member 713, and the player cannot visually recognize the third character image 709 in this state. In addition, the speaker 120 illustrated in FIG. 20D maintains a silent state.

In this embodiment, while the third character image 709 is hidden by the frame image 703 in the first and second embodiments, an opaque frame member 713 is arranged on the front surface of the decorative symbol display device 208 to provide a third character. This is characterized in that the image 709 is hidden. Since the frame member 713 is arranged at a predetermined distance from the image display surface of the decorative symbol display device 208, the player positioned in front of the transparent plate member 118 changes the viewpoint to open the frame member 713. The range that can be visually recognized can be changed. Since the transparent plate member 118 is in front of the frame member 713 positioned at a predetermined distance on the front surface of the decorative symbol display device 208, the player's viewpoint is limited to some extent.
In the present embodiment, as in the first and second embodiments, when the third character image 709 whose display period is hidden by the frame member 713 is displayed, other display conditions and production conditions are satisfied. Based on this, the display of the third character image 709 may be stopped before the third character image 709 is visually recognized by the player. That is, after the third character image 709 is displayed on the back surface of the frame member 713, for example, another effect image is displayed based on the fact that other effect conditions are satisfied, so that the third exposed from the back surface of the frame member 713 is displayed. The character image may be hidden. With such a configuration, when the third character image is displayed, the player can visually recognize the third character image 709 that is not easily noticeable depending on whether other performance execution conditions are satisfied. In some cases, the ratio can be further reduced. Rather, when the third character image 709 is exposed from the frame member 713, it may be possible to give a fresh surprise to the player if the third character image 709 is usually configured to be hidden by other effects.

  When the first sub control unit 400 receives a special symbol variation start command from the main control unit 300 (first image display condition), the decorative sub-display unit 208 displays a plurality of images 701 shown in FIG. Control for displaying 705, 707, and 709 (first image display control) is started. Next, as in the state shown in FIG. 16B, the first sub control unit 400 controls the third character image 709 to move rightward so that a part appears inside the opening of the frame member 713. Then, the third character image 709 moves to the right across the boundary of the opening of the frame member 713 and is positioned behind the second character image 707. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 performs control to generate a voice represented by “Pui ♪” from the speaker 120, as shown in FIG. By such control, the third character image 709 performs the same operation as in the first embodiment, and therefore the third character image 709 shifts from the invisible state to the visible state and returns to the invisible state again. The display operation is performed.

  In this way, the first sub-control unit 400 receives the special symbol variation start command and controls the decorative symbol display device 208 to display the plurality of images 701, 705, 707, and 709 shown in FIG. In the predetermined period (first period), the entire third character image 709 is displayed at a position behind the frame member 713 so that it is difficult for the player to see. The first sub-control unit 400 performs display control so that at least a part of the third character image 709 appears in the opening of the frame member 713 and is easily visible to the player after a predetermined period. Here, the predetermined period is at least a part of the period after the start of the first image display control and before the end of the first image display control. In this example, the predetermined period is a period including the start of the first image display control, but may be a period including the end of the first image display control.

  According to the present embodiment, the third character image 709 may not be visible to the player at all even though the display control is performed and the first sub-control unit 400 is under control load. An image can be displayed in various ways, and the fun of the game stand can be improved.

  When displaying the third character image 709 so that the player can visually recognize the third character image 709 from a state where the third character image 709 cannot be visually recognized by the player, it is not necessary to newly develop the third character image 709 from the ROM 406. In some cases, the third character image 709 can be displayed smoothly while maintaining continuity.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the image display control can be designed without considering the presence of the frame member 713 that shields the decorative symbol display device 208, so that the burden on the designer can be reduced. Further, even when the area that was originally scheduled to be invisible to the player due to a specification change or the like is enlarged so that the player can visually recognize the control, the third character image 709 is originally displayed in the area. In some cases, design changes can be handled more flexibly.

  In this way, the display operation of the third character image 709 that becomes visible or invisible to the player may be used as a notification effect during the special figure variable game. For example, the first image display control described above can be used for the advance notice of the result of determining whether or not the special figure variation game is successful and the prefetch notice of the special figure hold. Furthermore, the image display control may be used for an electric-chu-long opening effect or a demonstration effect in a usual figure variable game.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to shield the position behind the frame member 713 (first position) of the decorative symbol display device 208 (first position) from the player with difficulty by the frame member 713 as the shielding means. When the first image display control is performed, the first sub control unit 400 displays the third character image 709 at a position behind the frame member 713 of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  According to the present embodiment, since the third character image 709 is limited to an image that is physically hindered by the frame member 713, it is obstructed by the frame member 713 when installed in a game store. The third character image 709 cannot be visually recognized. However, when the actual machine is purchased, the frame member 713 can be removed, and the third character image 709 can be visually recognized. In recent years, it has become common for a general player to purchase a game machine and enjoy a game at home, so by installing an image (production) that cannot be seen at a game store on the game machine, It may be possible to increase the willingness to purchase. When the installation period has passed and the player gets bored with the production of the game stand, by removing the frame member 709, it becomes possible to visually recognize the images and effects that could not be seen so far, Players can play games with fresh feelings.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an Example 4 of effects performed by the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 21A and FIG. 21B show the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. FIG. 21C shows the positional relationship between the image arrangement in the virtual space in the VRAM 436 and the decorative symbol display device 208 in the real space and the structure arranged on the front surface thereof.

  FIG. 21A shows a display image of an actual appearance that can be visually recognized by the player. An opaque member frame member 713 is disposed in a space between the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 and the transparent plate member 118. The frame member 713 is arranged around the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. Since the frame member 713 shields the periphery of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, the player can visually recognize the central portion of the display screen through the inner opening of the frame member 713, but the peripheral portion of the display screen is It is difficult to see. A background image 701 is displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 through the opening of the frame member 713, a first character image 705 is displayed on the right side in front of the background image 701, and the left side in front of the background image 701. A second character image 707 is displayed.

  FIG. 21B shows an area where the player can visually recognize and a difficult-to-view area in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. In the figure, an area 715 indicated by a diagonal cross lattice is a player visually recognizing an image of the display area through the transparent plate member 118 of the pachinko machine 100 from an extension of a vertical line set up substantially at the center of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is an area that can be done. The region 715 is approximately equal to the size of the opening of the frame member 713. In the figure, a region 717 indicated by a plurality of horizontal lines arranged around the region 715 is a game over the transparent plate member 118 when the viewpoint is shifted up, down, left, and right from a vertical line set up substantially at the center of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. This is an area where a person can visually recognize an image in the display area. A region 719 outside the region 717 that cannot be viewed from the front but can be viewed by changing the viewpoint is a region in which the player cannot visually recognize the image in the display region no matter how the viewpoint is shifted.

  FIG. 21C shows an image arrangement in the virtual space and an arrangement relationship between the decorative symbol display device 208 in the real space and the frame member 713 and the transparent plate member 118 on the front surface thereof. In the virtual space, the horizontal direction corresponds to the horizontal direction of the image shown in FIG. 21A, and the horizontal widths of the plurality of rectangular areas shown in the virtual space are displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. The maximum width in the horizontal direction when the image is viewed in the vertical direction is shown. The real space shows a state in which the decorative symbol display device 208, the frame member 713, and the transparent plate member 118 are viewed in the vertical direction, and the horizontal width of the rectangular area indicating the frame member 713 is the maximum width when viewed in the vertical direction. Is shown. Since the transparent plate member 118 needs to secure a certain distance from the components on the game board 200, the transparent plate member inevitably is separated from the image display surface of the decorative symbol display device 208 by a predetermined distance. For this reason, the range of the viewpoint of the player is limited depending on the predetermined distance.

  Further, the upper end of the virtual space shown in FIG. 21C indicates the image position of the rearmost surface, and the image position of the front surface side is illustrated in order toward the lower end. When an image is displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 in accordance with the image arrangement in the virtual space, the player visually recognizes a composite image that is superimposed in order from the image arranged in the foreground to the image arranged in the foreground. Is done. In the overlapped portion of the front side image and the back side image, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the back side image depending on the transmittance of the front side image. For example, when the transmittance of the image on the front side is 0%, a portion overlapping the image on the front side in the image on the back side from the image on the front side becomes invisible. The closer the distance between the frame member 713 and the image display surface of the decorative symbol display area 208, the narrower the area 717 that can be viewed by changing the player's viewpoint. If the frame member 713 and the image display surface of the decorative symbol display device 208 are in contact with each other, the area of the region 717 can be set to 0 (zero).

  In the example shown in FIG. 21C, the background image 701 is located on the entire rearmost surface, and the third character image 709 is located on the left side of the front surface. The second character image 707 is positioned on the right side of the front surface of the third character image 709 without overlapping the third character image 709, and the first character image is positioned on the right side in the same arrangement plane as the second character image 707. Character image 705 is located. With such a virtual space arrangement, a composite image in which the first to third character images 705, 707 and 709 are arranged in front of the background image 701 is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  A frame member 713 is positioned in front of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. The frame member 713 and the first and second character images 705 and 707 have no overlapping portion in the front-rear direction. The frame member 713 overlaps the entire third character image 709 in the front-rear direction. A region 715 in the figure has a length substantially equal to the left and right width of the opening of the frame member 713, and the pachinko machine 100 is transparent from the extension of the vertical line set up at the substantially center of the display region of the decorative symbol display device 208. This is an area where the player can visually recognize the image of the display area through the plate member 118. A broken line 721 in the figure is located on the rear side of the frame member 713 so that the player moves to the right as much as possible through the transparent plate member 118 of the pachinko machine 100 and the line of sight is directed toward the left end side of the opening of the frame member 713. The display area is observed. From this viewpoint, the player can observe the image of the area 717. On the other hand, the player cannot visually recognize the image in the display area 719 on the left side of the area 717 even if the player changes his / her viewpoint.

  In this example, the third character image 709 behind the frame member 713 is not included in the region 715 and is mostly included in the region 719, but a part on the right side of the image is included in the region 717. For this reason, the player can visually recognize a part on the right side of the third character image 709 by observing the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 along the broken line 721 through the transparent plate member 118. In this way, the third character image 709 may be displayed across the area 719 that the player can never see and the area 717 that the player cannot view or change by changing the viewpoint.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 receives a special symbol variation start command from the main control unit 300 (first image display condition), the decorative symbol display device 208 displays a plurality of images 701 shown in FIG. Control for displaying 705, 707, and 709 (first image display control) is started. Next, as in the state shown in FIG. 16B, the first sub control unit 400 controls the third character image 709 to move rightward so that a part appears inside the opening of the frame member 713. Then, the third character image 709 moves to the right across the boundary of the opening of the frame member 713 and is positioned behind the second character image 707. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 performs control for generating a voice represented by “Pui ♪” from a speaker 120 (not shown), as shown in FIG. By such control, the third character image 709 performs the same operation as in the first embodiment, and therefore the third character image 709 shifts from the invisible state to the visible state and returns to the invisible state again. The display operation is performed.

  In this way, the first sub-control unit 400 receives the special symbol change start command and controls the decorative symbol display device 208 to display the plurality of images 701, 705, 707, and 709 shown in FIG. In the predetermined period (first period), the entire third character image 709 is displayed at a position behind the frame member 713 so that it is difficult for the player to see. The first sub-control unit 400 performs display control so that at least a part of the third character image 709 appears in the opening of the frame member 713 and is easily visible to the player after a predetermined period. Here, the predetermined period is at least a part of the period after the start of the first image display control and before the end of the first image display control. In this example, the predetermined period is a period including the start of the first image display control, but may be a period including the end of the first image display control.

  According to the present embodiment, the third character image 709 may not be visible to the player at all even though the display control is performed and the first sub-control unit 400 is under control load. An image can be displayed in various ways, and the fun of the game stand can be improved.

  When displaying the third character image 709 so that the player can visually recognize the third character image 709 from a state where the third character image 709 cannot be visually recognized by the player, it is not necessary to newly develop the third character image 709 from the ROM 406. In some cases, the third character image 709 can be displayed smoothly while maintaining continuity.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the image display control can be designed without considering the presence of the frame member 713 that shields the decorative symbol display device 208, so that the burden on the designer can be reduced. Further, even when the area that was originally scheduled to be invisible to the player due to a specification change or the like is enlarged so that the player can visually recognize the control, the third character image 709 is originally displayed in the area. In some cases, design changes can be handled more flexibly.

  In this way, the display operation of the third character image 709 that becomes visible or invisible to the player may be used as a notification effect during the special figure variable game. For example, the first image display control described above can be used for the advance notice of the result of determining whether or not the special figure variation game is successful and the prefetch notice of the special figure hold. Furthermore, the image display control may be used for an electric-chu-long opening effect or a demonstration effect in a usual figure variable game.

  FIG. 21D shows a state in which the frame member 713 shown in FIG. In the image shown in FIG. 21D, an image different from the image shown in FIG. A closed region surrounded by a double frame shown by a broken line in FIG. 21 (d) is a region 717 that can be observed by the player changing the viewpoint, and the inner side of the inner frame is a region 715, The outside of the frame is a region 719. In the image example shown in FIG. 21 (d), a fourth character image 723, a level meter image 715 used at the time of game machine development, and a debug image 727 used at the time of game machine development are displayed in an area 719 that the player cannot see at all. It is displayed.

  In this way, in the example shown in FIG. 21D, an image is displayed in the region 719 that can never be visually recognized by the player even if the viewpoint is changed. The image to be displayed in the area 719 may display a data name or the like being executed / displayed in the development of the game machine, may display a notification image of a benchmark (processing load measurement result), It may be an image displayed only at 719 or an animation image. The character image 723 or the like is displayed only in the area 719 on the pachinko machine 100.

21D, the fourth character image 723, the level meter image 725 used during game machine development, and the debug image 727 used during game machine development are physically visually recognized by the frame member 713. Since the display is limited to the blocked area, when installed in the amusement store, these images 723, 725, and 727 cannot be visually recognized by the frame member 713, but when the actual machine is purchased, The frame member 713 can be removed, and these images 723, 725, and 727 can be visually recognized. In recent years, it has become common for a general player to purchase a game machine and enjoy a game at home, so by installing an image (production) that cannot be seen at a game store on the game machine, It may be possible to increase the willingness to purchase. When the installation period has passed and the player gets bored with the production of the game table, by removing the frame member 713, it becomes possible to visually recognize images and effects that could not be visually recognized so far. Players can play games with fresh feelings.
In addition to the image displayed in the area 719 that is absolutely invisible to the player as shown in FIG. 21, a two-dimensional barcode or the like that can be obtained by reading with a dedicated device is displayed. Good. In addition, an image indicating the number of holds (so-called hold display), a notice image regarding the lottery result (a notice image relating to the lottery result of the change and a pre-reading notice image relating to the lottery result after the next change), and a lottery result of the change Symbol display to show (including low speed / high speed fluctuation, fluctuation fluctuation, stop display), error notification indicating the occurrence of abnormality, number of consecutive homes, number of winning prize balls, number of payout prize balls, customization At least a part or all of the notification regarding the effect, the effect using the RTC function, or the like may be displayed in a region that is difficult for the player to visually recognize.

  22 and 23 are diagrams showing Example 5 (part 1 to 2) of effects executed by the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. 22 (a) to 22 (d) and FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (d) show effects of special figure variable games executed in this order. Each of FIGS. 22A to 22D and FIGS. 23A to 23D shows a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shutter 730 provided in front of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. FIG. . The shielding device (shutter) 730 is attached to the pachinko machine 100 instead of the shielding device (shutter) 246 shown in FIG. 3, and performs the same driving operation as the shutter 246 under the control of the first sub-control unit 400. Can do. The shutter 730 has a left door 730a and a right door 730b made of a light impermeable material. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 730a and the right door 730b, respectively. That is, the left door 730a and the right door 730b move to the left and right with the operation of the belt driven by the motor via the pulley. When the left door 730a and the right door 730b are closed, the inner ends of the shutter 730 overlap to shield the player so that the player cannot easily see the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 730a and the right door 730b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. Further, the left door 730a and the right door 730b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design to the extent that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. The letters “large board” are displayed on the right door 730b, and the characters “behavior” are displayed on the left door 730a.

  In FIG. 22A, a background image 701 is displayed on the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, a first character image 705 is displayed on the right side in front of the background image 701, and a second character image is displayed on the left side. A state 707 is displayed. In addition, a special figure variation game is being executed, and “decoration 0” to “decoration 9” are successively moved from top to bottom in this order in the left middle right display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c (in the figure, A decorative symbol variation display (indicated by a downward arrow) is executed. The shutter 730 is fully opened, and the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is visible to the player.

  In FIG. 22 (b) following FIG. 22 (a), as shown by the arrow, the left door 730a moves to the right during the execution of the special figure variable game and hides almost half of the left side of the display area. The state where the door 730b has moved to the left to hide almost the right half of the display area is shown.

  In FIG. 22 (c) following FIG. 22 (b), the left door 730a moves further to the right to hide the left side of the display area while the special figure variable game is executed, and the right door 730b moves further to the left. The right side of the display area is hidden, and the display area is completely shielded so that the player cannot see the display area.

  In FIG. 22 (d) following FIG. 22 (c), the left door 730 a of the fully closed shutter 730 starts moving to the left and the right door 730 b starts moving to the right as indicated by the arrow. FIG. 5 shows a state in which a part of the vertical direction of the central portion of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is visible. In the center of the display area, “decoration 7” is stopped and displayed in the reduced middle symbol display area 208b. The left symbol display area 208a and the right symbol display area 208c are hidden by the shutter 730 and cannot be seen.

  In FIG. 23 (a) following FIG. 22 (d), as shown by the arrow, the left door 730a moves further to the left so that the left side of the display area is hidden by 2/3, and the right side of the display area is about 2/3. The right door 730b is moved further to the right to the extent that it is hidden, and the central portion of the display area is visible about 1/3 of the whole. In the viewable area of the display area, “decoration 7” is stopped and displayed in the background image 701 and the middle symbol display area 208b enlarged from the state shown in FIG. The left symbol display area 208a and the right symbol display area 208c are hidden by the shutter 730 and cannot be seen.

  FIG. 23 (b) following FIG. 23 (a) shows that the left door 730a is moved further to the left so that the left side of the display area is half-hidden, and the right side of the display area is hidden about half as shown by the arrow. The door 730b is further moved to the right, and the center portion of the display area is visible about half of the whole. In the viewable area of the display area, “decoration 7” is stopped and displayed in the background image 701 and the middle symbol display area 208b enlarged from the state shown in FIG. The left symbol display area 208a and the right symbol display area 208c are hidden by the shutter 730 and cannot be seen.

  FIG. 23C subsequent to FIG. 23B shows a state where the shutter 730 is completely opened and the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is visible. In the display area, a background image 701 and first and second character images 705 and 707 are displayed. Further, “decoration 7” is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b enlarged from the state shown in FIG. The left symbol display area 208a and the right symbol display area 208c protrude from the display area and are not visible.

  In FIG. 23 (d) following FIG. 23 (c), the background image 701 and the first and second character images 705 and 707 are displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 while the shutter 730 is fully opened. It shows the state. In addition, “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7” is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c, and it is notified that the result of the special figure variable game is a 15R special big hit.

  24 and 25 are diagrams showing Example 5 (parts 3 to 4) of effects executed by the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. 24 (a) to (d) and FIGS. 25 (a) to (d) show effects of the special figure variable game executed in this order. In this example, it is assumed that a malfunction occurs in the drive system of the shutter 730 and the fully open state of the shutter 730 is maintained in all states of FIGS. 24 (a) to 24 (d) and FIGS. 25 (a) to 25 (d). . Therefore, the player can visually recognize all the effects performed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 in all states of FIGS. 24 (a) to 24 (d) and FIGS. 25 (a) to 25 (d).

  FIG. 24A is the same as the effect performed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 22A, and a background image 701 is displayed on the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. The first character image 705 is displayed on the right side in front of the image 701, and the second character image 707 is displayed on the left side. In addition, the decorative display is displayed in the middle left and right display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c.

  FIG. 24B subsequent to FIG. 24A is the same as the effect performed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. An image 701 is displayed, a first character image 705 is displayed on the right side before the background image 701, and a second character image 707 is displayed on the left side. In addition, the decorative display is displayed in the middle left and right display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c.

  FIG. 24C, which is subsequent to FIG. 24B, is the same as the effect performed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 22C, and is reduced in the middle of the display area. In the symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c, “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7” is stopped and displayed.

  FIG.24 (d) following FIG.24 (c) is the same as the effect performed in the display area of the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 shown in FIG.22 (d), and it is a little more than FIG.24 (c) in the center of a display area. “Decoration 7-Decoration 7-Decoration 7” is stopped and displayed in the enlarged left and right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c.

  FIG. 25 (a) following FIG. 24 (d) is the same as the effect performed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 23 (a), and slightly in the center of the display area from FIG. 24 (d). “Decoration 7-Decoration 7-Decoration 7” is stopped and displayed in the enlarged left and right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c.

  FIG. 25 (b) following FIG. 25 (a) is the same as the effect performed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 23 (b), and slightly in the center of the display area from FIG. 25 (a). “Decoration 7-Decoration 7-Decoration 7” is stopped and displayed in the enlarged left and right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c. As a result of the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c being enlarged, the left symbol display area 208a is in an invisible state because the left half protrudes from the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the right symbol display area In 208c, the right half protrudes from the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 and is invisible.

  FIG.25 (c) following FIG.25 (b) is the same as the effect performed in the display area of the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 shown in FIG.23 (c), and it is left from FIG.25 (b) in the center of a display area. The middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c are enlarged, and “decoration 7” is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b. As a result of the enlarged display of the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c, the left symbol display area 208a and the right symbol display area 208c protrude from the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 and are almost invisible. .

  FIG. 25 (d) following FIG. 25 (c) is the same as the effect performed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 23 (d), and the background image 701 is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. The first and second character images 705 and 707 are displayed. In addition, “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7” is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c, and it is notified that the result of the special figure variable game is a 15R special big hit.

  In this way, the same effect as when the shutter 730 is partially or completely shielded from the display area is performed. During normal operation of the shutter 730 shown in FIGS. 22 to 23, the player can confirm that the special figure variation game is a big hit by visually recognizing the stop display of the three decorative symbols for the first time at the time of FIG. . On the other hand, when the shutter 730 shown in FIGS. 24 to 25 fails, the player can confirm that the special figure variation game is a big hit by visually recognizing the stop display of the three decorative symbols at the time of FIG. . That is, the notification content may be detected earlier when the shutter 730 does not operate.

  FIGS. 26-28 is a figure which shows Example 5 (the 1-3) of the effect performed with the pachinko machine 100 by this Embodiment. FIGS. 26 (a), (b), FIGS. 27 (a), (b), and FIGS. 28 (a), (b) show the effects of the special figure variable game executed in this order. 26 (a), (b), FIGS. 27 (a), (b) and FIGS. 28 (a), (b) are in front of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 and the decorative symbol display device 208. The state is shown in which a shielding device (shutter) 733 arranged on the screen and an effect movable body 735 arranged in front of the shutter 733 and movable up and down are shown. The shutter 733 is attached to the pachinko machine 100 in place of the shutter 730 shown in FIGS. 22 to 25, and can perform the same driving operation as the shutter 730 under the control of the first sub-control unit 400. The shutter 733 has a left door 733a and a right door 733b made of a light-impermeable material. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 733a and the right door 733b, respectively. That is, the left door 733a and the right door 733b move to the left and right with the operation of the belt driven by the motor via the pulley. The left door 733a has a shape in which the right side is cut into a semicircle, and the right door 733b has a shape in which the left side is cut into a semicircle. The shutter 733 has a circular opening in the center when the left door 733a and the right door 733b are closed, and the player can visually recognize the central portion of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 from the circular opening. Shield the periphery. In the state where the left door 733a and the right door 733b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. Further, the left door 733a and the right door 733b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, for example, only a part of the decorative design to the extent that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded.

  The effect movable body 735 has a circular shape with a family crest pattern on the front surface, is connected to the drive system support 743, and is movable in the vertical direction. The effect movable body 735 can be retracted above the position where the shutter 733 is disposed when moved upward, and can be closed at a position where the opening formed in the shutter 733 when closed can be closed when moved downward. It can be moved.

  In FIG. 26A, a background image 701 is displayed on the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, a first character image 705 is displayed on the right side in front of the background image 701, and a second character image is displayed on the left side. A state 707 is displayed. In addition, a special figure variation game is being executed, and “decoration 0” to “decoration 9” are successively moved from top to bottom in this order in the left middle right display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c (in the figure, A decorative symbol variation display (indicated by a downward arrow) is executed. The shutter 733 is fully opened, and the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is visible to the player. The effect movable body 735 is retracted above the position where the shutter 733 is disposed.

  In FIG. 26 (b) following FIG. 26 (a), the left door 733a is moving to the right during execution of the special figure variable game, and a part of the left end of the display area is hidden, and the right door 730b is moved to the left. A state in which a part of the right end of the display area is hidden is shown.

FIG. 27 (a) following FIG. 26 (b) shows that the left door 733a moves further to the right, the right door 733b moves further to the left, and the left door 733a and the right door 733b during the special figure variation game. Indicates a closed state. Through the circular opening formed by the shutter 733, the player can visually recognize the central portion of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. It can be visually recognized that the darkening effect 737 is being executed through the opening of the shutter 733. In the darkening effect 737, a variation display of a decorative pattern indicated by three downward arrows in a white image and a character string “Is it hot?” Are displayed. FIG. 27A ′ shows the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 with the shutter 733 removed. In the display area, the darkening effect 737 is executed in the foreground while continuing the effect shown in FIG. In this way, since the image is displayed over the entire opening of the shutter 733, it seems that an image due to the darkening effect is also displayed in the display area other than the opening shielded by the shutter 733. It is not displayed. In FIG. 27 (a) ′, the image of the darkening effect 737 may not have image data other than the central part, or the darkening effect 737 is set on the entire display area, and the peripheral part other than the central part. For the portion where the back surface can be visually recognized, the transmittance may be set so that the back surface can be visually recognized. Further, by shielding with the effect movable object 735, it is not necessary to display an image in an area where the player cannot visually recognize, or the image displayed before the shielding is performed may be continuously displayed. .
Further, in FIG. 27 (a) ′, a message “I am really hot” is displayed in an area that is difficult for the player to visually recognize. The display on the left side is displayed along the outer shape of the shutter 733 that shields a part of the display area from being difficult for the player to see. Moreover, since the display on the left side is displayed on the back surface of the edge of the shutter 733, there is a high possibility that the player can visually recognize it by changing the viewpoint. In FIG. 27 (a) ′, an area in which a player around the opening can look into is indicated by a broken-line circle. Therefore, by displaying along the broken-line circle outside the opening of the shutter 733, it is highly possible that all notations can be visually recognized if the player changes the viewpoint. On the contrary, in the display on the right side, only a part of the display is displayed near the back of the edge of the shutter. In this case, even if the player changes the viewpoint and looks in, for example, only the “hot” part can be visually recognized. However, since the player can visually recognize that some kind of display is being performed, the player may be able to focus on the area. In the display of “I'm really hot” on the right side, the “True” and “Iyo” indications may be displayed in an area where the player can never see. That is, one display may be displayed in a region that is difficult for the player to visually recognize, but part of the display is visible to the player, and the other part is not visible to the player.

  In FIG. 27 (b) following FIG. 27 (a), the effect movable body 735 moves downward and stops at a position where the opening formed by the shutter 733 at the time of closing is closed. Since the effect movable body 735 blocks the opening, the player cannot visually recognize the effect performed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. When the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is blocked, the decorative symbol variation display need not be displayed for a certain period. The display of the decorative symbol may be prevented from being displayed as long as it is blocked by the effect movable object 735.

FIG. 27B ′ shows the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 in a state where the effect movable body 735 is stopped at a position closing the opening formed by the shutter 733 when closed. In the display area, the effect of displaying the effect image 739 in the foreground while the effect shown in FIG. 26 is continued is executed. In the center of the effect image 739, a character string “Big hit is confirmed” is displayed, and a notice is given to suggest the result of the special figure variation game. Since the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is shielded by both the effect movable body 735 and the shutter 733, even if the image displayed in the display area is switched, it is difficult for the player to notice.
In the present embodiment, a so-called premier notice is displayed in which a fluctuation display during execution of “Big hit is confirmed” is a big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there is a high possibility that the fluctuation will be a big hit. It may be a display, or even a display may be a so-called gas advance notice in which the fluctuation is lost. In addition, a plurality of images displayed in the difficult-to-view area may be prepared, and in the difficult-to-view area, the meaning differs depending on whether the image is displayed at the first position or the second position. It may be allowed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is hidden by the shutter 733 and the effect movable body 735 so that the player cannot visually recognize, the effect for the player is executed in the display area. Has been. For this reason, even when the shutter 733 and / or the effect movable body 735 fails and the predetermined movement effect cannot be executed and the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 cannot be hidden, the player can play the game without feeling uncomfortable. Can enjoy.

  FIG. 28 (a) following FIG. 27 (b) shows that the effect movable body 735 starts retreating upward, and the left door 733a is moving to the left, gradually opening the left side of the display area. A state is shown in which the door 730b is moving to the right and the right side of the display area is gradually being opened. As the effect movable body 735 is retracted upward and the shutter 733 is opened, the visible range of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 gradually increases. In the display area, an effect image 739 is displayed in the foreground while continuing the effect shown in FIG. The character string “Big hit confirmed” displayed in the center of the effect image 739 is erased in synchronization with the retracting operation command of the effect movable body 735 and is not displayed in the center of the effect image 739.

  In this way, the display of the effect image including the content suggesting the result of the special figure variable game may be stopped before the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is blocked by the effect movable object 735. . This is because the notice notice here is only a compensation display when the effect movable object 735 does not operate. It should be noted that while hiding in the effect image 739, the decorative design is displayed in a swinging manner.

  In FIG. 28B subsequent to FIG. 28A, the effect movable body 735 is retracted above the position where the shutter 733 is disposed, and the shutter 733 is fully opened, so the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is displayed. Shows a state that is visible to the player. A state in which the background image 701 is displayed on the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, the first character image 705 is displayed on the right side in front of the background image 701, and the second character image 707 is displayed on the left side. Is shown. Also, as a result of the special figure variation game, “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7” is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c, and it is notified that the 15R special big hit has been won. . Note that the decorative symbols in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c are stopped and displayed during a period in which the visibility of the display area of the decorative symbol display area 208 is not lowered by the effect movable object 735, the shutter 733, or the like. Like that.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating Example 7 of effects performed by the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. FIGS. 29A to 29J show effects of the special figure variable game executed in this order. Each of FIGS. 29 (a) to 29 (j) includes a decorative symbol display device 208, a universal display device 210, a special view 1 display device 212, and a special view 2 display device 214 from the game board 200 shown in FIG. The special figure hold lamp 216, the special figure 1 hold lamp 218, and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 are extracted and shown. For ease of explanation, each component is shown differently from the arrangement shown in FIG. The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is a so-called ST machine (number-of-times cut probability change), and the probability change state (special figure high-probability normal figure high-definition state) changes after the big hit game until FIG. This model lasts up to 100 games.

  In the state shown in FIG. 29 (a), all of the four-on-hold lamps 216 are lit, and it is notified that there are four on-hold holds. Further, the universal map display device 210 is informed that the universal map variable game is being executed. In special figure 1 hold lamp 218, three of the four LEDs are lit, and it is notified that there are three special figure 1 hold. Further, the special figure G is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212, and it is informed that the previous special figure 1 variable game has been lost. All four special figure 2 hold lamps 220 are lit, and it has been notified that there are four special figure 2 holds. Further, the special figure 2 display device 214 is informed that the special figure 2 variable game is being executed.

  In addition, in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, an effect using an image in which a samurai character image is located in the center and runs in the right direction is executed along with the background image. In the upper right corner of the display area, the remaining number of probability change states (in this example, “remaining 98 times” is displayed) is shown. In addition, a change icon display area is provided in the lower part of the display area, and a change icon of a white circle image indicating execution of the special figure 2 change game is displayed in the area. Further, on the right side of the fluctuation icon display area, a special figure 2 hold display area indicating the hold of special figure 2 is provided, and four hold icons indicated by white circle images are displayed side by side. In addition, in the center of the display area, the variation display of the decorative symbols by the special figure 2 variation game is shown by three downward arrows arranged on the left and right.

  FIG. 29B shows a state in which it is notified that the result of the special figure 2 variable game with the remaining number of times of the probability variation state is 11 is out of date. The special figure d (offset symbol) is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device 214, and “decoration 6-decoration 4-decoration 0” is stopped and displayed as the ornamental symbol. No variation icon is displayed in the variation icon display area.

  FIG. 29 (c) shows that the special figure 2 variable game is being executed when the remaining number of times of the probability change state is 10. The general hold lamp 216 has all four LEDs lit, and it is informed that there are four general holds. Further, the universal map display device 210 is informed that the universal map variable game is being executed. In special figure 1 hold lamp 218, three of the four LEDs are lit, and it is notified that there are three special figure 1 hold. Further, the special figure G is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212, and it is informed that the previous special figure 1 variable game has been lost. The special figure 2 hold lamp 220 is lit with three LEDs, and it is notified that there are three special figure 2 holds. Further, the special figure 2 display device 214 is informed that the special figure 2 variable game is being executed.

  In the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, together with the background image, an image in which the samurai character image is located in the center and running in the right direction, two notice images (for example, a notice that there is little probability variation state remaining) An effect in which 751 and 753 appear is executed. In addition, a fluctuation icon is displayed in the fluctuation icon display area, and three hold icons are displayed side by side in the special figure 2 hold display area. In the center of the display area, a variation display of the decorative symbol by the special figure 2 variation game is displayed. The preview image 751 is displayed at the lower left of the display area, and the preview image 753 is an animation display that flies above the display image from right to left. Further, a shutter image 755a appears from the left side of the display area while moving forward and backward finely. Similarly, the shutter image 755b appears from the right side of the display area while moving forward and backward finely.

FIG.29 (d) has shown the effect image in which the remaining frequency | count of the probability change state following FIG.29 (c) is 10, and the image substantially the same as FIG.29 (c) is displayed, For example, The notice image 751 is displayed as if it has jumped somewhat upward, and the notice image 753 shows a state where the notice image 753 is further levitated to the left. In addition, when changing the visual state of the image depending on conditions such as the game state and the number of fluctuations, other effects (such as voice output and lamp lighting in a predetermined pattern) executed together with the display of the image are performed as usual. Also good.
In addition, from FIG. 29C to FIG. 29D, a hold-down animation of a hold icon indicating a decrease in the number of holds is displayed with the start of symbol variation display. In FIGS. 29C to 29D, the reserved decrease animation is not hidden in the shutter image 755, but the area that can be visually recognized as the number of symbol variation display approaches 100 as in the case of other animation displays. In the symbol change display of the remaining 0 times (the number of special figure changes is the 100th time since the end of the previous jackpot game), it is completely invisible. That is, there is a case where a hold decrease animation for the hold icon is performed in an area that is difficult for the player to visually recognize. The animation may be actually displayed, or the display control is performed, but the animation may not be displayed because of the display priority order. In particular, since the display position of the hold icon is changed according to the number of holds, the visual state regarding the hold icon also changes depending on the number of holds. In addition, when an on-hold icon is displayed or an animation about the on-hold icon is displayed in an area that is difficult for the player to visually recognize, the number of on-hold is clearly notified by displaying numbers or the like in another display area. Also good. The notification may be always displayed regardless of the viewing state of the hold icon, or may be displayed only when the viewing state of the hold icon is lowered.

  FIG. 29 (e) shows that the special figure 2 variable game is being executed when the remaining number of the probability change states is five. The general hold lamp 216 has all four LEDs lit, and it is informed that there are four general holds. Further, the universal map display device 210 is informed that the universal map variable game is being executed. In special figure 1 hold lamp 218, three of the four LEDs are lit, and it is notified that there are three special figure 1 hold. Further, the special figure G is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212, and it is informed that the previous special figure 1 variable game has been lost. The special figure 2 holding lamp 220 is lit with four LEDs, and it is informed that there are four holdings in the special figure 2. Further, the special figure 2 display device 214 is informed that the special figure 2 variable game is being executed.

  In the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, the shutter image 755a advances to the right and hides about ¼ of the left side of the display area, and the shutter image 755b advances to the left and hides about ¼ of the right side of the display area. Is displayed. In the almost half area of the center of the display area, the background image and the image of the samurai character image running in the right direction are displayed in the center. Of the two preview images 751 and 753, the preview image 751 is hidden by the shutter 755a, and only the preview image 753 is visible. The change icon display area, the change icon, and the hold icon in the special figure 2 hold display area are visible. In the variation display of the decorative symbols, the left half of the left symbol display area is hidden by the shutter image 755a, and the right half of the right symbol display area is hidden by the shutter image 755b, and cannot be visually recognized.

  FIG. 29 (f) shows an effect image in which the remaining number of probability change states following FIG. 29 (e) is five, and an image substantially similar to FIG. 29 (e) is displayed. The notice image 753 is shown flying further to the left.

  FIGS. 29G and 29H show that the special figure 2 variable game is being executed with the remaining number of times of the probability changing state being one. The general hold lamp 216 has all four LEDs lit, and it is informed that there are four general holds. Further, the universal map display device 210 is informed that the universal map variable game is being executed. In special figure 1 hold lamp 218, three of the four LEDs are lit, and it is notified that there are three special figure 1 hold. Further, the special figure G is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212, and it is informed that the previous special figure 1 variable game has been lost. The special figure 2 holding lamp 220 is lit with four LEDs, and it is informed that there are four holdings in the special figure 2. Further, the special figure 2 display device 214 is informed that the special figure 2 variable game is being executed.

  In the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, the shutter image 755a is further advanced to the right, the shutter image 755b is further advanced to the left, and both of them display about 90% of the display area. In an area of about 10% of the central portion of the display area, a display in which the image of the samurai character image located in the center and running rightward is barely visible along with the background image. The two preview images 751 and 753 are hidden by the shutter images 755a and 755b and cannot be visually recognized. Note that the preview image 753 passing through the gap between the shutter images 755a and 755b is visible for a moment. The variation icon display area and the variation icon are also hidden by the shutter images 755a and 755b and cannot be visually recognized. Barely, only two hold icons of the four hold icons in the special figure 2 hold display area are visible. In the decorative symbol variation display, the left and right symbol display areas are hidden by the shutter images 755a and 755b, and only the middle symbol display area is visible.

  Thus, in order to suggest that the number of STs (the number of remaining fluctuations of probability variation) is small, the display area of the shutter images 755a and 755b is increased each time the number of fluctuations is overlapped. On the contrary, when the display area of the shutter images 755a and 755b is increased, the display area of other images is decreased. In addition, the time during which other images can be viewed changes. Note that the first sub-control unit 400 controls display of the two preview images 751 and 753 that are hidden by the shutter images 755a and 755b and cannot be visually recognized. Further, the notice images 751 and 753 may not be visually recognized by the player depending on the game state, the special figure rotation speed from the previous big hit, or the like.

  29 (i) and 29 (j) show that the special figure 2 variable game is being executed when the remaining number of times of the probability variation state is zero. The general hold lamp 216 has all four LEDs lit, and it is informed that there are four general holds. Further, the universal map display device 210 is informed that the universal map variable game is being executed. In special figure 1 hold lamp 218, three of the four LEDs are lit, and it is notified that there are three special figure 1 hold. Further, the special figure G is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212, and it is informed that the previous special figure 1 variable game has been lost. The special figure 2 holding lamp 220 is lit with four LEDs, and it is informed that there are four holdings in the special figure 2. Further, the special figure 2 display device 214 is informed that the special figure 2 variable game is being executed.

  The display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is filled with the shutter image 755a and the shutter image 755b, the characters “remaining” are displayed on the shutter image 755a, and the “reminder” is displayed on the shutter image 755b. An image is displayed to notify that the special figure variation game in the probability variation state has been completed 100 times. Due to these images, the effects related to the special figure 2 variable game are hidden and the player cannot visually recognize them. In this way, even when the displayed positions are the same, there may be a period in which the visibility of the image gradually changes so that the image cannot be seen at all.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating Example 8 of effects performed by the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 30A shows a state where the effect movable body 735 descends to the front of the decorative symbol display device 208 and stops at the center of the display area. The display image at the center of the display area is shielded by the effect movable body 735 and cannot be viewed. In the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, the special symbol variable game is being executed, and the left middle right symbol display regions 208a, 208b, 208c are arranged in the upper right corner of the display region, and the decorative symbol variable display is executed. Has been. A background image 701 is displayed in the entire display area. On the lower left side of the display area, a variable icon display area 761 is arranged, and on the right side thereof, for example, a hold display area 763 of FIG. 2 is arranged. A variation icon display area 761 displays a variation icon of a white circle-shaped image notifying that the special figure variation game is being executed. In the special figure 2 hold display area 763, a plurality of hold icons of white circle-shaped images are displayed.

  An effect image 765 is displayed around the circular shape of the effect movable body 735. The effect movable body 735 and the surrounding effect image 765 are displayed such that a part of the variable icon display area 761 and a part of the special figure 2 reserved display area are hidden and cannot be seen.

  FIG. 30B shows a display mode when the rendering movable body 735 is retracted upward in the display state shown in FIG. 30A so that the entire display area can be viewed. In the effect image 765, the inner closed region of the jagged contour is not filled, and there is no image data in a circular opening shape. For this reason, the background image 701 and the character image of the samurai who runs to the left are displayed in the opening inside the effect image 765. This character image may be a notice notification effect as a result of the special figure variation game. Also, the operation of the effect movable body 735 and the display of the effect image 765 may be a kind of notice notification effect as a result of the special figure variable game, or may be a prefetch notice notice. Further, a part of the hold icon in FIG. 2 is also displayed, and a prefetch notice is executed for one hold icon 767.

More specifically, the effect image 765 arranged near the peripheral edge of the effect movable body 735 that shields the image is shielded by the effect movable body 735 from the front of the pachinko machine 100 and cannot be visually recognized. It is arranged in an area where the player can visually recognize when looking through. Furthermore, the effect image 765 is displayed for the above-mentioned opening area that is shielded by the effect movable body 735 and cannot be visually recognized even when the player changes the viewpoint. In some cases, the memory capacity of the VRAM 436 can be reduced. The shape of the opening area may or may not match the outer shape of the effect image 765. From the viewpoint of display control, there are cases where the rectangular shape of the opening region requires the least memory capacity.
Further, animation display of the above-described hold icon may be performed in the opening area. Here, the display in the opening area is not limited to the animation display of the hold icon, and other animations may be displayed. When the effect movable body 735 moves to the front of the display area, the display in the opening area is also performed at the same time as long as it remains in front of the display area for a certain period. That is, the display in the opening area may continue to change. On the contrary, the display in the opening area may not be changed during the above time.
With the above-described configuration, for example, when the effect movable body 735 does not descend due to a failure or the like, the effect image 765 is unnecessarily displayed on the back surface even though the effect movable body 735 does not descend. In some cases, information regarding the game can be transmitted to the player without hiding other images.

  Further, by providing the opening area inside the outer contour of the effect image 765, even when the effect movable body 735 is not moved and operated above the decorative symbol display device 208, the player can move the effect image 765 into the effect image 765. Since the display image can be visually recognized from the direction, there is a case where it is possible to realize an effect that does not impair the interest of the game by exhibiting the effect of switching the display according to the degree of visual recognition.

Next, a characteristic configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 30 again.
(1) The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment
Image display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) capable of displaying at least a first image (for example, a third character image 709);
Control means capable of controlling at least the image display means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400);
A game machine equipped with
The control means is capable of at least starting the first image display control when a first image display condition (for example, reception of a special symbol design change start command) is established,
The control means can execute at least the first image display control over a first period (for example, a period from the start to the end of the first image display control),
The first image display control includes at least control for displaying the first image on the image display means,
The first image is difficult to be visually recognized by the player over the second period (for example, the period behind the frame image 703),
The second period is a period at least included in the first period.
It is characterized by that.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, even though display control is being performed, an image may not be visible to the player at all, so an image can be displayed in a variety of ways. The fun of the game stand can be improved.

  When displaying the first image so that the player can see it continuously, it is not necessary to newly develop the first image from the image ROM, so the first image is displayed smoothly while maintaining continuity. You may be able to.

  Since image display control can be designed without considering the structure that shields the display means and the display of other images, the burden on the designer may be reduced. Also, even if the area that was originally scheduled to be invisible to the player due to specification changes or the like has been enlarged so that the player can visually recognize it, control is performed so that the first image is originally displayed in the area. In some cases, design changes can be dealt with more flexibly.

  When the display means is not processed or the movable body that should have been operating does not operate, the display in a mode not intended by the designer may be performed. By displaying the image, the player may not be able to notice that a problem has occurred.

  If the same image is displayed so that the player can visually recognize it, it is necessary to prepare controls and images corresponding to both states separately, which is inefficient. Regardless of whether or not the player visually recognizes, it is more efficient to prepare controls and images.

  With conventional game consoles, it may be difficult for the player to see the image due to overlapping images or shielding of structures, and it is time-consuming to check the display timing and display conditions of the images so that they do not overlap or overlap. was there. However, for a player who is actually playing a game, even if part or all of the image is hidden, it is not a big problem as long as it does not affect the progress of the game.

(2) The pachinko machine 100,
The second period is a period including at least one of the start of the first period and the end of the first period.
It is characterized by that.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, the entire image at the start or end of display control is not visible, so that the area where the first image is displayed is gradually expanded or narrowed. Thus, the player may be able to focus on the first image. In addition, suddenly displaying an image may surprise the player, but this can be avoided by gradually displaying the image. In addition, if the image is erased suddenly, the player may not be aware of the erasure itself, but this can be avoided by gradually erasing the image.

(3) The pachinko machine 100,
The second period is a period including at least both the start of the first period and the end of the first period.
It is characterized by that.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, it is possible to display an image in various modes by including a mode in which the entire image is not visible from the start of display control to the end of display control. The interest of the stand can be improved.

(4) The pachinko machine 100,
The first image is a preview image for notifying the result of the success / failure determination,
It is characterized by that.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, by limiting the first image to the preview image, it is possible to dare not show the player the preview image that suggests the lottery result most noticed by the player in the game. In some cases, the player's attention to the display means can be improved.

(5) The pachinko machine 100,
A shielding means (for example, a frame member 713) capable of shielding at least a part of the image display means;
The shielding means is capable of shielding a first position of the image display means (for example, a position behind the frame member 713) from a player with difficulty in visual recognition.
The image display means is configured to display at least the first image at the first position when the first image display control is executed.
It is characterized by that.

According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, the first image is limited to an image that is physically obstructed by the structure. Thus, the first image cannot be visually recognized, but when the actual machine is purchased, the shielding means can be removed, and the first image can be visually recognized. In recent years, it has become common for a general player to purchase a game machine and enjoy a game at home, so by installing an image (production) that cannot be seen at a game store on the game machine, It may be possible to increase the willingness to purchase.
When the installation period has elapsed and the player gets bored with the production of the game stand, the image and the production that could not be seen until now can be seen by removing the shielding means. Can play games with fresh feelings.

  The display of the first image may be one element in the first effect. Other notifications may also be performed in the first performance. The first image display condition is also satisfied when the first effect execution condition is satisfied. The first effect executed when the first effect execution condition is satisfied includes the display of the first image. The first effect includes other sound notifications, lamp lighting, and other operations of the movable body. Execution of production may be included. Other effects may include display of an image other than the first image. That is, the first image display condition and the second image display condition are satisfied when the first effect execution condition is satisfied, and the display of the first image and the second image is included in the first effect. At this time, the timing at which the first image and the second image are displayed need not coincide with each other. For example, after the first image is displayed, the second image is displayed instead of the first image. Alternatively, the second image may be displayed together with the first image being displayed. Needless to say, the display of the first image and the second image may be started simultaneously. Further, when the game stand can execute a plurality of effects, the first image may be displayed as the first effect, and the second image may be displayed as the second effect. In the first image display control, in addition to the display of the first image, the display of the second image may be performed.

  By doing this, depending on the conditions and timing that are established, the presentation may be performed in a state where the first image cannot be visually recognized, and the presentation may be executed in a different manner from the usual, so that the player is directed to the presentation. Can be noticed.

  Further, the first image may be visible to the player depending on the conditions that are satisfied and the timing at which the conditions are satisfied. The visibility of the first image from the player may change depending on the image displayed at the same time or the execution status of other effects. When the display control for displaying the first image is performed, the probability that the first image is visible may be higher or lower than the probability that the first image is difficult to visually recognize. The amount of profit given to the player may be different depending on whether the first image is visible or not. Conversely, it may not be different.

  In addition, the special display performed in an area that is difficult for the player to visually recognize may be as follows. For example, in a region where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize, there may be a case where an advance notice regarding the lottery result is given. Further, an image may be displayed in a part of the region that is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and the image may not be displayed in another part different from the part. In addition, an image may not be displayed in a region that is difficult to be visually recognized by the player, or an image that is not easily noticeable with a single color (a black, gray, or white one-color image) may be displayed. There may be a case where a transparent region is set in at least a part of the image displayed in the region that is difficult for the player to visually recognize. Further, the transmissive area may be surrounded by other areas (areas set with colors to be displayed as images). An image displayed in a region that is difficult for the player to visually recognize may be displayed only in the region. The image may not be displayed in an area that is visible to the player. There may be cases where development information such as the status of the processing load of the control means and the file name of the image being displayed is displayed. There may be a case where an image related to the game is displayed in an area that is difficult for the player to visually recognize. As an image related to a game, there are a decorative pattern and an image showing a hold. There may be a case where an image indicating an abnormality or an error is displayed in an area that is difficult for the player to visually recognize.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, an image is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 of the liquid crystal display device. However, the effect is not limited to the display of the image on the liquid crystal display device as long as it is difficult for the player to notice. For example, a vibration production device that notifies the player that the possibility of a big hit is high may be provided in an area where it is difficult for the player to transmit the vibration. In addition, a lamp provided at a position where the player cannot directly visually recognize the lamp may be turned on. Among the effects that the player does not notice, the image display is easy to modify because it does not involve a physical configuration.

Moreover, as long as it is placed in the amusement store from installation to removal, it may not be visible.
Further, the first image may be visible to the player depending on the conditions that are satisfied and the timing at which the conditions are satisfied. It is sufficient that there is a timing at which the entire first image cannot be visually recognized by the player in at least a certain period.

  In addition, the reliability of the jackpot and the advantage of the gaming state may be different between the case where the image is visible and the case where the image is difficult to visually recognize. An image may be displayed in an area that is difficult for the player to visually recognize based on the case where the lottery result is a big hit or the gaming state is advantageous. There may be a case where a preview image of a premium (premium) is displayed at a position where it is difficult for a player to visually recognize. Further, the display of the image is not absolutely performed, and whether to display the image may be determined by lottery. Moreover, the probability of being displayed may be lower than the case where it is not displayed, and vice versa.

  Moreover, the player may be able to select whether or not to display an image (a frame image in the above-described embodiment) that changes the visual state of another image. Further, the image may be displayed across both the area where the player can never see and the area where the player becomes visible or difficult to see when the viewpoint is changed. Further, the image displayed in the region that is difficult for the player to visually recognize is an effect image displayed in accordance with the movement of the movable body, and even if the movable body does not actually operate, the effect image is displayed. It may be displayed.

  Also, when recycling liquid crystal panels on multiple game consoles, prepare a large liquid crystal panel, and the image that is actually displayed on the liquid crystal panel is a small image and an area where nothing is displayed There is a technique in which the player does not notice the actual size of the liquid crystal panel by covering with a structure such as a center. However, when such a method is used, the liquid crystal in an area where nothing is displayed is fixed, and an image may not be displayed correctly due to a phenomenon called so-called screen burn at the next recycling. . Especially in game machines, the above phenomenon is likely to occur because energization for about 13 hours is performed every day. Therefore, there are cases where the liquid crystal panel can be used for a long period of time by appropriately displaying an image or changing the display state even in an area that is not visible to the player as in the present invention.

  In addition, a plurality of regions that are difficult for the player to visually recognize may exist simultaneously. In addition, a plurality of periods and a single period may exist separately. In addition, when there are a plurality of images displayed in an area that is difficult to visually recognize, at least one of them may be displayed in an area that is visible to the player. In this case, the images are not the same image, but may be any image as long as at least one of the elements of the image is common, for example, the characters match, or may be exactly the same image. Further, the region that is difficult for the player to visually recognize may be smaller or larger than the region that is easily visible to the player.

In order to visually recognize an area that is difficult to visually recognize, a dedicated key or tool may be required. In particular, when an operation for viewing a difficult-to-view area is performed, it is necessary to destroy the “sealing (seal, one-way screw, caulking, etc.)” provided on the game table. Moreover, in order to visually recognize the said difficult-to-view area | region, when the structure which made the area difficult to visually recognize is removed, the structure which cannot play a game normally may be sufficient. In other words, an area that is difficult to visually recognize during the game may be provided on the game table.
Further, the difficulty in visual recognition in the above detailed description may be as long as it is difficult for a player who is playing a game stand installed in a general game store in a normal posture. For example, it may be difficult for a player who sits on a chair in front of a game stand and takes a natural posture, and may be visible as long as the waist is lifted or raised from the chair. Moreover, it may become visible when the viewpoint is moved not only in the vertical direction (high and low) but also in the horizontal direction.
Further, the difficulty in visual recognition in the above detailed description may represent a state in which the player who is playing the game cannot be visually recognized no matter what posture. Conversely, it may be easily visible from those who are not playing games. That is, it is sufficient that at least a person who is playing a game is difficult to see.

  For example, the above embodiment can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that circulates and uses game balls enclosed in a game machine. For example, the pachinko machine may be an enclosed pachinko machine that encloses a sphere and circulates the enclosed sphere in the pachinko machine. The enclosed pachinko machine uses the enclosed sphere as a launch ball, The ball payout may be executed by electronic display.

  Note that the items described in the above detailed description, in particular, the items described in the examples and the modifications can be combined.

In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is used as an example of a game table, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine 1000 as shown in FIG.
The game machine according to the present invention corresponds to each reel shown in FIG. 31 as “a plurality of types of symbols 1002 and a plurality of reels 1002 which are rotationally driven, a start lever 1004 for instructing the rotation of the reels. A stop button 1006 for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means (lottery prize internal lottery) for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is successful, and a lottery result of the lottery means The combination of symbols displayed by the reel stop control means (reel stop control processing) that performs stop control for stopping the rotation of the reels and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means corresponds to the winning combination. And a determination means (winning determination process) for determining whether or not the symbol combination is predetermined, and when the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, it corresponds to the predetermined winning mode In addition to payout control means (medal payout process 1008) for performing game medium payout processing for paying out game media to be played, effect means 1010 for executing effects based on the lottery result of the lottery means is provided. A launching device 1014 that launches a ball into the game area 1012, a winning opening 1016 configured to be able to enter a ball launched from the launching device, a detection means 1018 that detects a ball that has entered the winning opening 1016, A payout means 1020 for paying out a ball when the detection means 1018 detects a ball, a variable display device 1022 for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information), and a shutter 1024 movable to a position for shielding the variable display device 1022 And a movable body 1026 that operates in a predetermined operation mode, and the variable display device 1022 displays a symbol when the game ball enters the winning opening and wins. And the stopped displayed After moving, are also suitable for the slot machine 1000 "is a rendering device 1010, such as to produce a game.

  The game table according to the present invention is shown in FIG. 32 (a). “Insert a bill into the bill insertion slot 2002, execute a lottery based on the bet 2004 and start 2006 operation, and display the lottery result on the lottery result display device 2008. Then, at the time of winning, the number of bonus coins is added to the remaining credit number, and when cashout 2009 is selected, the casino machine 2000 issues a receipt from the receipt issuing machine 2010 with a code corresponding to the remaining credit number. It may be.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5B, the cellular phone 3000 having a storage unit for storing the electronic data for realizing the present invention, and the electronic data for realizing the present invention as shown in FIG. The present invention may be applied to a portable game machine 4000 having a storage unit for storing the video data and a home video game machine 5000 having a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention.

  More specifically, the mobile phone 3000 in FIG. 5B includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game through a mobile phone line, and acquired data about the game (this book And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  The portable game machine 4000 in FIG. 6C includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data related to the game (the present invention). And a control unit for controlling the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit. The home video game machine 5000 in FIG. 6D includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to a game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data ( And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5E, the present invention may be applied to a data server 6000 that stores electronic data for realizing the present invention. In some cases, the electronic data for realizing the present invention is downloaded from the data server 6000 to the home video game machine 5000 shown in FIG.

  In addition, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that simulates the operation of a real machine such as a pachinko machine for a home game machine. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  Furthermore, the present invention has been described by taking a pachinko machine and a slot machine as examples of game machines, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be applied to an arrangement ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, a smart ball, and the like.

The present invention according to the above embodiment can be summarized as follows.
(Appendix 1)
Image display means capable of displaying at least the first image;
Control means capable of controlling at least the image display means;
A game machine equipped with
The control means is capable of at least starting the first image display control when the first image display condition is satisfied,
The control means is capable of executing at least the first image display control over a first period,
The first image display control includes at least control for displaying the first image on the image display means,
The first image is difficult to be visually recognized by the player over the second period,
The second period is a period at least included in the first period.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 2)
The game machine according to appendix 1,
The second period is a period including at least one of the start of the first period and the end of the first period.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 3)
The game stand according to appendix 2,
The second period is a period including at least both the start of the first period and the end of the first period.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 4)
The game stand according to any one of appendices 1 to 3,
The first image is a preview image for notifying the result of the success / failure determination,
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix 5)
The game stand according to any one of appendices 1 to 4,
A shielding unit capable of shielding at least a part of the image display unit;
The shielding means is capable of shielding the first position of the image display means from a player with difficulty in visual recognition.
The image display means is configured to display at least the first image at the first position when the first image display control is executed.
A game stand characterized by that.

100 Pachinko machine 136 Chance button 208 Decoration symbol display device 224 Production movable body 226 General winning opening 228, 229 General drawing starting opening 230 Special drawing 1 starting opening 232 Special drawing 2 starting opening 232a Blade member 234 Variable winning opening 234a Door member 701 Background Image 703 Frame image 705 First character image 707 Second character image 709 Third character image 713 Frame members 730, 733 Shutter 735 Effect movable object 739, 765 Effect image

Claims (5)

Image display means capable of displaying at least the first image;
Control means capable of controlling at least the image display means;
A game machine equipped with
The control means is capable of at least starting the first image display control when the first image display condition is satisfied,
The control means is capable of executing at least the first image display control over a first period,
The first image display control includes at least control for displaying the first image on the image display means,
The first image is difficult to be visually recognized by the player over the second period,
The second period is a period at least included in the first period.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The second period is a period including at least one of the start of the first period and the end of the first period.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 2,
The second period is a period including at least both the start of the first period and the end of the first period.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
The first image is a preview image for notifying the result of the success / failure determination,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4,
A shielding unit capable of shielding at least a part of the image display unit;
The shielding means is capable of shielding the first position of the image display means from a player with difficulty in visual recognition.
The image display means is configured to display at least the first image at the first position when the first image display control is executed.
A game stand characterized by that.

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