JP2006263367A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a player have a strong willingness to perform an operation to influence the production, and further increase the interest and interest in the game synergistically by pachinko game and production. The object is to provide a gaming machine capable of enjoying a game over time.
A pachinko machine includes display means for displaying a first game effect image in a first game and a second game effect image including a character image in a second game, display control means, effect operation means, and determination means. With. The display control means performs control to display the special game effect image 800 including the character image 92 displayed in the second game effect image on the display means when the determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is characterized by.
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Description

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine, when a player operates the launch handle, a game ball is launched on the game board, and the game ball launched on the game board collides with a obstacle nail or the like and changes the traveling direction while moving on the game board. It flows down while rolling. When a game ball enters the start opening provided on the game board, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not the game is a big hit, and a plurality of special symbols are usually displayed on a display device such as an LCD. The change display of is started. When the internal lottery is won, a plurality of special symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination (for example, “7”-“7”-“7”, etc.), and then a special gaming state occurs. When the special game state occurs, the player can acquire many game balls.

  Generally, in a pachinko gaming machine, an effect image is displayed on a display device in order to enhance the interest of the game. For example, when the display mode of a plurality of special symbols is reach, an effect image that enhances the player's expectation for the occurrence of the special gaming state is displayed, and when the special gaming state occurs, the special gaming state The effect image is displayed so as to enhance the joy and excitement of the player with respect to the occurrence of the occurrence. In addition, various effect images for preventing the player from getting bored are displayed even in the normal gaming state in which no reach or special gaming state has occurred. Such an effect image is unilaterally determined according to a gaming state or the like by a computer included in the pachinko gaming apparatus, and does not directly reflect the player's intention.

  As a conventional pachinko gaming apparatus, for example, provided with operation buttons other than the operation of the launch handle, and the player operates the operation buttons etc., the type of effect image displayed on the display device, etc. There are pachinko gaming devices that can be added (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3). According to the pachinko gaming apparatus described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to omit or shorten the effect image in the normal gaming state by operating the operation button in advance before starting the game.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming apparatus described in Patent Document 2, an operation button is operated in advance before the game is started, and an effect image displayed on the display device during the game is selected from a plurality of types of effect images. You can choose. In addition, according to the pachinko gaming apparatus described in Patent Document 3, by operating the operation buttons in advance before the game is started, the display mode of the effect image and the special symbol displayed when the reach is reached is selected in advance. Can be set.

  With such a pachinko gaming apparatus, it is possible to change the effect image displayed during the game at the player's will, and therefore motivate to operate the operation button in addition to the operation of the launch handle be able to.

JP 2004-113359 A JP 2004-121509 A JP 2004-154444 A

  However, in the pachinko gaming devices described in Patent Documents 1 to 3, even if the operation content can be set by operating the operation buttons before starting the game, once the game is started, There is a problem that the player cannot operate the operation buttons during the game to change the performance. In other words, during the game, as described above, the effects according to the game state are sequentially performed from among a plurality of types of effects, and thus the same effects may be repeatedly performed as long as the game is performed. However, in the pachinko gaming apparatus described in Patent Documents 1 to 3, in such a case, it is difficult to maintain the interest and interest in the game because it is not possible to change the production with the player's intention. However, even if it is possible to have the willingness to operate the operation buttons before playing the game, there is a problem that it is difficult to have such a willingness during the game.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 to 3, the selection of the effect is merely a game environment setting, and the player simply selects the effect by operating the operation button. In order to obtain, for example, there is a possibility that the selection of the production may be performed only for the negative reason that the boredom with respect to the production is eliminated, such as selecting another production when the game is played next time after getting bored with the production. . As long as an effect is selected for such a negative reason, it is difficult to prevent the player from getting bored with the effect even if the types of effects are increased.

  For this reason, in order to produce a performance that does not get bored, it is not simply to increase the types of production, but also to diversify the presentation method of the production, so that the player can make the selection during the game, By adding interest to the selection itself, it is desirable to urge the user to perform an operation for influencing the production for positive reasons.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and its purpose is to allow a player to have a strong willingness to perform an operation for influencing the performance. Further, the pachinko game It is to provide a gaming machine that can increase the interest and interest in games synergistically and enjoy the game for a long time.

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

(1) a first game effect image in a first game that repeatedly performs a variable display and a stop display of identification information, a second game effect image including a character image in a second game different from the first game, and the first In the game, display means for displaying a special game effect image in a special game advantageous to the player performed when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner; and in the display means, the first of the first game effect images. Display control means for performing control for displaying two game effect images and special game effect images, effect operation means for performing operations related to the character image in the second game, and the second based on the operation of the effect operation means. Determining means for determining whether or not a game result of the game satisfies a predetermined condition, and the display control means is configured so that the determination means satisfies the predetermined condition. When it is determined the a, in the display device, gaming machine and performs control to display the special game effect image including the character image displayed on the second game effect image.

According to the invention of (1), a game result of a second game (for example, a fighting game, a card game, a mahjong game, etc.) using a character image different from the first game (for example, a pachinko game, a pachislot game, etc.) When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a special game effect image including a character image displayed in the second game is displayed on the display means in a special game that is a game advantageous to the player. For this reason, the display mode of the effect image greatly affects the operation of the effect operation means, and the player has a strong willingness to operate the effect operation means, and can provide satisfaction to the game. And a game machine that can increase the interest and interest in the game synergistically by the game itself and allow the player to enjoy the game for a long time.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), comprising storage means for storing a value obtained as a game result in the second game, wherein the display control means displays a plurality of types of character images in the second game. And controlling to display the special game effect image including a character image of a type corresponding to the magnitude of the value obtained in the second game stored in the storage means. Gaming machine.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the effect of (1), in the special game, display of a special game effect image including a character image of a type corresponding to the magnitude of the value obtained in the second game, for example, Since the character image type of the main character is determined and the display of the effect image in which the story with the character image of the type as the main character is determined, the player is more motivated to operate the effect operation means. It is possible to provide a greater sense of satisfaction with the game, synergistically increasing the interest and interest in the game as a whole through such production and the game itself, and the player can play for a long time Providing gaming machines that can be enjoyed.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (2), wherein the display control means displays a second game effect image in the second game in a reach state in which the identification information is in a predetermined mode in the first game. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the effect of the invention of (2), the reach state of the first game, for example, a situation where a transition to a special game is expected, may be included in the special game effect image In the second game in which no character image is displayed, it is possible to give the player a stronger willingness than trying to operate the production operation means, which can provide greater satisfaction with the game. A game machine capable of synergistically increasing the interest and interest in the game as a whole by such effects and the game itself, and allowing the player to enjoy the game for a long time.

  According to the present invention, when the second game using the character image is performed and the game result of the second game satisfies the predetermined condition, the second game is displayed on the display means in the special game which is a game advantageous to the player. A special game effect image including the character image displayed in the game is displayed. For this reason, in order to influence the effect image display, it is possible to give the player a strong willingness to operate the effect operation means, and to provide satisfaction to the game. To provide a gaming machine capable of raising interest and interest and enjoying a game for a long time.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, on the front surface of the main body frame 12, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, an operation button 84, and the like are disposed.

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

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

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14 with the spacer 31 in between. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as a production effect image and a decoration image are displayed in the display area 32a. In particular, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, after transitioning to the big hit game state, an effect image for effect is displayed during execution of the special game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the game board 14 including the transparent member, so that, for example, an obstacle nail planting region, an accessory, and a decorative member are provided. Thus, it is possible to increase the area where the gaming members are provided, and to further increase the degree of freedom of layout.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the round number indicator 51 is provided near the upper right end of the outer rail 30a on the game board 14, but is not limited thereto, and the round number indicator 51 is, for example, the game board 14. In some cases, it may be provided on the back surface. The round number display 51 functions as a round number display means for displaying the round number.

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

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

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

  On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbols”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol fluctuation display is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on.

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

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

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

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

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, from a number, a symbol or the like for each of a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in this embodiment). The symbol (which is also the identification information for presentation. For example, a number from “0” to “9”) is variably displayed. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image for allowing the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display device 33, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. It becomes a mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “1” to “9” is all displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows), and with a character image such as “big hit!” The character image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As shown in FIG. 4, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, passage gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, an obstacle 58, a starting port 25, and a blade member 48 are provided. Game members such as the start port 44, the shutter 40, the big winning port 39, the round number display 51, the general winning ports 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d, and the operation buttons 84 are provided on the game board 14. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration units 53 such as the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are visible.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14. An obstacle 58 is also provided on the right side of the center of the game board 14.

Two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 define the game area 15 (
The outer rail 30a is defined, and the inner rail 30b is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14, moves to the upper part of the game board 14, passes through the electric decoration unit 53, and has the plurality of obstacle nails (see FIG. 2), due to a collision with obstacles 55, 57, 58, etc. provided on the game board 14, it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

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

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

  When the game ball is won, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 33 is started. In addition, when a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the variation of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the start port 25 or the start port 44 until the special symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. Display execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

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

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 11) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 11) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 11). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state). It should be noted that from the open state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds, such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

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

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is 3, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is two, and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is 7. In this case, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 rounds. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum continuous round number is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (a main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 11)). It may be.

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

  The round number indicator 51 provided near the upper right end of the outer rail 30a on the game board 14 displays the number of rounds during execution of the special game, while displaying the effect during execution of the normal game. Do. The round number display 51 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs 52, and can display numbers of at least one digit. The round number display 51 may be composed of a dot LED, a liquid crystal display unit, a transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like. A liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the round number display 51. As described above, the round number display 51 is an example of a round number display unit that displays the number of rounds during the execution of the special game and displays the effect during the execution of the normal game.

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

  An operation button 84 is provided below the game area 15 on the game board 14. When the operation button 84 is operated by the player during execution of the second game, a predetermined control signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. The operation of the character image during the execution of the second game is performed by the operation of these operation buttons 84. As described above, the operation button 84 is an example of an effect operation unit that performs an operation related to a character image. In the present embodiment, the operation button 84 is described as an example of the effect operation means, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect operation means may be a trackball or a stick.

[Description of display screen]
As shown in FIG. 5, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 90 (for example, “reach” or the like) indicating that the identification information is in a reach state in which the identification information is in a predetermined mode is displayed. Has been. Further, an identification symbol 94 as a reach state effect is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 92d (for example, a humanoid character image such as Zebet) indicating the reach state is displayed. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of a display unit that displays the first game effect image in the first game in which the variation display and stop display of the identification information are repeatedly performed.

  FIG. 6 shows a display screen when a plurality of types of character images are displayed in a second game different from the first game. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, an identification symbol 94 as an effect of the reach state of the first game is displayed. In addition, a character image 90 (for example, “Select” or the like) of the second game different from the first game is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a plurality of types of character images 92a to 92d (for example, humanoid character images such as Zebet Yauru) are displayed. A frame image 98 for selecting a plurality of types of character images 92 is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The player can use the operation buttons 84 (see FIG. 4) to move the frame image 98 on the display area 32a and select the character images 92a to 92d used in the second game. In the present embodiment, for example, the character image 92b is selected by the frame image 98. Thus, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of display means for displaying the second game effect image including the character image in the second game different from the first game. The display control circuit 250 (see FIG. 11) is an example of a display control unit that performs control to display a second game effect image in the second game.

  FIG. 7 shows a display screen in a case where a character image operated by the operation button 84 (see FIG. 4) is displayed in a second game different from the first game. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, an identification symbol 94 as an effect of the reach state of the first game is displayed. Further, a character image 90 (for example, “Attack”) of the second game different from the first game is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, an image 750 in which the character image 92 selected by the player is fighting is displayed. Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a ring-shaped image 700 (for example, a judgment ring) having a bar inside is displayed.

  In the second game, the player operates the operation button 84 once for each colored hit area while the bar of the ring-shaped image 700 (for example, a judgment ring) makes one round of the ring. If the presentation operation means can be operated with good timing, such as pressing ( If the player misses the input of the operation button 84 (see FIG. 4) in the area or the bar makes one turn, the game ends. If the player fails to input, the command fails. These controls are performed using a table showing a correspondence relationship between player operations and game results in the second game shown in FIG.

  FIG. 8 shows a display screen in the case of displaying a special game effect image including the character image displayed in the second game effect image. As shown in FIG. 8, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, an identification symbol 94 (identification information) is displayed as an effect indicating that the game result of the first game is a big hit. Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a special game in a special game that is advantageous to the player performed when the identification symbol 94 is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner (for example, “777”) in the first game. A character image 90 (for example, “Round1 Start!” Or the like) indicating the effect image is displayed. In addition, when a predetermined condition such as a value obtained as a game result in the second game (see FIG. 9) is “1” or more is satisfied, a type corresponding to the value obtained as a game result in the second game A special game effect image 800 including character images 92a to 92b (for example, character images such as Ur and Alice) is displayed. A table as shown in FIG. 10 is referred to in selecting a character image displayed on the special game effect image 800. Thus, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of display means for displaying a special game effect image in a special game that is advantageous to the player when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner in the first game. .

  FIG. 9 is an example of a table showing a correspondence relationship between player operations and game results in the second game. As shown in FIG. 9, when the result of the first game is a big hit by the process described in detail later, in the second game, when it is determined that the timing when the player operates the operation button 84 is 0 to 99, the attack effect The pattern is an attack failure pattern A, and the value obtained as a game result in the second game is “1”. When the result of the first game is a big hit, in the second game, when it is determined that the timing when the player operates the operation button 84 is 100 to 199, the attack effect pattern is the attack failure pattern B, and the second A value obtained as a game result in the game is “1”. When the result of the first game is a big hit, in the second game, if it is determined that the timing at which the player operates the operation button 84 is 200 to 299, the attack performance pattern is the attack success pattern A, and the second The value obtained as a game result in the game is “10”. When the result of the first game is a big hit, if it is determined that the timing at which the player operates the operation button 84 in the second game is 300 to 399, the attack effect pattern is the attack failure pattern B, and the second A value obtained as a game result in the game is “1”. When the result of the first game is a big hit, in the second game, when the timing at which the player operates the operation button 84 is determined to be 400 to 499, the attack performance pattern is the attack success pattern B, and the second A value obtained as a game result in the game is “20”. Further, when the result of the first game is out of order, in the second game, when it is determined that the timing when the player operates the operation button 84 is 0 to 99, the attack effect pattern is the attack failure pattern A, A value obtained as a game result in the second game is “0”. In addition, when the result of the first game is out of order, in the second game, when it is determined that the timing at which the player operates the operation button 84 is 100 to 199, the attack effect pattern is the attack failure pattern B, A value obtained as a game result in the second game is “0”. Also, if the result of the first game is out of order, in the second game, if it is determined that the timing at which the player operates the operation button 84 is 200 to 299, the attack effect pattern is the attack success pattern A, A value obtained as a game result in the second game is “0”. In addition, when the result of the first game is out of order, in the second game, when it is determined that the timing at which the player operates the operation button 84 is 300 to 399, the attack effect pattern is the attack failure pattern B, A value obtained as a game result in the second game is “0”. In addition, when the result of the first game is out of order, in the second game, when it is determined that the timing at which the player operates the operation button 84 is 400 to 499, the attack effect pattern is the attack failure pattern B, A value obtained as a game result in the second game is “0”. It should be noted that the correspondence between the player's operation and the game result is not limited to this embodiment, and the timing and the value obtained as a result of the second game may be freely determined.

  FIG. 10 is an example of a table showing the correspondence between the second game result effect pattern and the special game effect image according to the magnitude of the value obtained in the second game. For example, if the result of the first game is out of place, the sum of the values obtained in the second game is “0”, and if the sum of the values obtained in the second game is “0”, the second game result is Defeat production pattern. Further, the special game effect image is not displayed. When the total value obtained in the second game is “1 to 20”, the second game result is a victory effect pattern, and the special game effect image A is displayed as the special game effect image. When the total of the values obtained in the second game is “21-30”, the second game result is a victory effect pattern, and the special game effect image B is displayed as the special game effect image. When the total of the values obtained in the second game is “30” or more, the second game result is a victory effect pattern, and the special game effect image A is displayed as the special game effect image.

  In the present embodiment, an RPG (role playing game) battle using a plurality of displayed character images is described as a second game different from the first game, but the present invention is not limited to this. As another example of the second game, another form of the second game such as a card game, a quiz, a bingo game, or a sugoroku may be used.

  As described above, when the game result of the second game (for example, a fighting game, a card game, or a mahjong game) using a character image different from the first game satisfies a predetermined condition, the display means (liquid crystal display The special game effect image including the character image displayed in the second game is displayed on the device 32 (see FIG. 4) in the special game which is a game advantageous to the player. For this reason, the display mode of the effect image greatly affects the operation of the effect operation means (for example, the operation button 84 (see FIG. 4), etc.), and the operation of the effect operation means (for example, the operation button 84 (see FIG. 4), etc.). The player can have a strong willingness to play games and provide a sense of satisfaction with the game. Synchronously with these effects and the game itself, the player can increase the interest and interest in the game as a whole. A gaming machine capable of enjoying a game for a long time is provided.

  Further, in the special game, the display of the special game effect image including the character image of the type corresponding to the magnitude of the value obtained in the second game, for example, the type of the character image of the hero is determined, and the character image of the type Since the display of the effect image in which the story with the main character is developed is determined, it is possible to further increase the player's willingness to operate the effect operation means (operation button 84 (see FIG. 4)). It is possible to provide greater satisfaction with the game, synergistically increasing the interest and interest in the game as a whole, and allowing the player to enjoy the game for a long time. Provide gaming machines.

  Further, in the second game in which the character image that may be included in the special game effect image is displayed in the situation where the shift to the special game is expected, for example, the reach state of the first game, It is possible to give the player a stronger motivation than trying to operate the button 84 (see FIG. 4), and can provide greater satisfaction with the game. A game machine capable of synergistically increasing the interest and interest in the game as a whole and allowing the player to enjoy the game for a long time.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

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

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

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

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, and a big prize. Mouth Opening Counter, Grand Prize Winning Counter, Round Number Display Counter, Round Number Display Production Start Counter, Waiting Time Timer, Big Winning Port Opening Time Timer, Data indicating Number of Reservations for Special Symbols, Normal Symbol Reservation Data indicating the number, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like are positioned.

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

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

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

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened in the big hit gaming state (so-called round number). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big winning prize during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is that when the game ball is won at the start ports 25 and 44, but the special symbol variation display cannot be executed, the special symbol game is suspended, but the reserved symbol is retained. It shows the number of times the special symbol game is held. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is that when the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b, but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the normal symbol game start is reserved, but the It shows the number of times the normal symbol game is held. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the round number display 51.

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

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage The ball sensors 114 and 115, the start winning ball sensors 116 and 117, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the big prize opening solenoid 120, the seesaw solenoid 122, and the backup clear switch 124 are connected.

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

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

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

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

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

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 4, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening open or closed.

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

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

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. Connected to the payout / launch control circuit 126 are a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

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

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

  Further, the main control circuit 60 is connected to a lamp control circuit 76 which is an example of lamp control means for controlling the lamp 74, and the lamp 74 is connected to the lamp control circuit 76. The lamp control circuit 76 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, the special symbol display device 33 (7-segment LED 41), and the normal symbol display device 35. (Display lamp), round number display 51 (7-segment LED 52) and the like are included.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the lamp 74 and lamp 132, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, and the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

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

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 as display control means for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 46. Is provided. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60. An operation button 84 is connected to the sub control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 receives a predetermined signal from the operation button 84 and processes it according to the signal.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. In particular, the sub CPU 206 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

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

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. Further, the program ROM 208 stores an output information image display timer for determining a time until an output information image is displayed after the output information image display notification effect. The program ROM 208 stores a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Various image data such as background image data and effect image data are separately stored in the image data ROM 216. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

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

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

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

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 12 to 17 below.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 12, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup return processing, work area initialization, special game total execution time timer, special game number counter is executed (step S11). Then, a special symbol control process is performed on the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the identification information for the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 (step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 updates the random numbers so that each count value of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. is increased by “1”. Processing is executed (step S42). And the input detection process which detects the winning or passage of game balls, such as the start openings 25 and 44, is performed (step S43). A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, etc. Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

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

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

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 14, the numerical values drawn from step S72 to step S81 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to that numerical value is determined according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  Note that in steps S72 to S81, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

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

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

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

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is obtained. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S46 of FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A special game that may be repeated is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the case of not being in the big hit gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The process of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (big hit game state) end condition (special game end condition, big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set in order. Thus, the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. In the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed through the specific area (puncture) until a predetermined time has elapsed, and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game is also a special game end condition.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, in step S101, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S104. Transfer.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of lottery means for lottery of whether or not to execute a special game.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it determines that it is not a big hit, moves the process to step S108.

  In step S107, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value, Data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining a symbol out of the random symbol counter for determining a symbol out of symbol, and based on the random number value for determining a symbol out of symbol, the special symbol display unit 33 stops and displays the special symbol. The data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, processing for determining whether or not reach is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a reach based on data indicating special symbols stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a reach, it moves the process to step S110, and if it determines that it is not a reach, it moves the process to step S111.

  In step S110, reach pattern determination processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a reach pattern selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a reach pattern distribution table for determining a reach effect image pattern based on the special symbol determined in steps S107 and S108. Then, the main CPU 66 determines a reach pattern based on the reach pattern selection random number extracted from the reach effect condition selection random number counter and the selected reach pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S111.

  In step S110, the data indicating the reach pattern stored in this way is supplied as an image display command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. The As will be described in detail later, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 displays a reach effect pattern based on the reach image effect pattern set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 in accordance with the received image display command. Data is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 controls the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the data for displaying the reach effect pattern. Thus, the display control circuit 250 is an example of a display control unit that performs display control of an effect image on a display unit (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 4)).

  In step S111, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern (for example, variation display, stop display, etc.) of the effect identification information image based on the special symbol determined in steps S107 and S108. . Specifically, the variation pattern distribution table is selected so that the special symbol determined in step S107 and step S108 becomes a variation pattern in which the presentation display time becomes longer in the order of the special symbol for loss and the special symbol for jackpot. Is done. Then, the main CPU 66 determines an effect variation pattern based on the effect condition selection random number extracted from the effect condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S112. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a control unit that controls the progress of the game in which the variation display and stop display of the identification information are repeatedly performed.

  In step S111, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the processing of step S47 in FIG. Is done. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 transmits data for displaying the effect pattern to the display control circuit 250 based on the effect pattern set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 in accordance with the received variation pattern designation command. . The display control circuit 250 controls the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the data for displaying the effect pattern.

  In step S111, the main CPU 66 uses a plurality of types of LED lighting patterns stored in the main ROM 68 based on the data indicating the special symbols stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the processes in steps S107 and S108. One LED lighting pattern is selected from the above, and the selected LED lighting pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

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

  In step S112, a process of setting the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the variation time corresponding to the effect variation pattern determined by the process of step S109 from the table, and stores a value indicating the variation time in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area in which the jackpot determination random number value used for the current variation display is stored is executed (step S113). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

[Display control processing]
A display control process in the liquid crystal display device 32 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S210, command reception processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 receives the image display command transmitted from the main CPU 66. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S220.

  In step S220, a process for determining whether or not reach is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is reach based on the image display command received in step S210. If the result of the determination is reach, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S230. If the determination result is not reach, the sub CPU 206 stores the effect pattern in the case of not reach in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and moves the process to step S250.

  In step S230, reach effect display processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying the reach effect pattern to the display control circuit 250 based on the reach image effect pattern set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S240.

  In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data for displaying the reach effect pattern from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. Then, it is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S240.

  In step S240, a second game process is performed. Although described in detail later, in this process, the sub CPU 206 executes a second game different from the first game. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S250.

  In step S250, effect image display processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying the effect pattern to the display control circuit 250 based on the effect pattern set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data for displaying the effect pattern from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The image is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

[Display control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S240 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1802, timer setting processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 substitutes a value (for example, 10 seconds) stored in the reach time table in which the reach effect display period in the program ROM 208 is set into a timer variable in the work RAM 210, and sets a timer. . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1804.

  In step S1804, a multi-character image display process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying a second game effect image including a plurality of types of character images in the second game stored in a predetermined area of the program ROM 208 to the display control circuit 250. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1806.

  In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 images various image data such as background image data and effect image data based on data for displaying data for displaying the second game effect image from the sub CPU 206. The data is read from the data ROM 216, overlapped, and displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 6). Thus, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of display means for displaying the second game effect image including the character image in the second game different from the first game. Thus, the display control circuit 250 is an example of a display control circuit that performs control to display a plurality of types of character images in the second game.

  In step S1806, an operation information detection process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is operation information based on an operation information signal from the operation button 84 (see FIG. 4). If there is operation information, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S1808. If there is no operation information, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S1812. As described above, the operation button 84 is an example of an operation unit that performs an operation related to the character image in the second game.

  In step S1808, value storage processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to a value table (see FIG. 9) stored in the program ROM 208, calculates a value obtained as a game result in the second game performed using the operation means, and performs predetermined processing. The value is stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1810. Thus, the work RAM 210 is an example of a storage unit that stores a value obtained as a game result in the second game.

  In step S1810, determination processing for determining whether or not the game result satisfies a predetermined condition is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the game result of the second game based on the operation of the effect operation means satisfies a predetermined condition based on the value obtained as the game result stored in the work RAM 210. If the game result satisfies a predetermined condition, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S1816. If the game result does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S1812. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a determination unit that determines whether the game result of the second game based on the operation of the effect operation unit (for example, the operation button 84 (see FIG. 4)) satisfies a predetermined condition. .

  In step S1812, timer update processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 subtracts a timer (t) set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 for a predetermined time (for example, 2 mm seconds). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1814.

  In step S1814, a process for determining whether or not the reach is continued is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not to continue the reach depending on whether or not the value of the timer variable stored in the work RAM 210 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, 0 or more). If the sub CPU 206 determines that the reach is to continue, it moves the process to step S1804. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the reach is not continued, it moves the process to step S1816.

  In step S1816, character image information selection processing of a type corresponding to the magnitude of the value is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 displays effect pattern data for displaying a special game effect image including a character image of a type corresponding to the value obtained in the second game stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Select. By this processing, when the sub CPU 206 determines that the predetermined unit satisfies the predetermined condition, the sub CPU 206 generates effect pattern data for displaying the special game effect image including the character image displayed in the second game effect image. It is possible to select. Further, the sub CPU 206 transmits data of an effect pattern for displaying the special game effect image to the display control circuit 250. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  By this processing, the game result of the second game (for example, fighting game, card game, mahjong game, etc.) using a character image different from the first game (for example, pachinko game, pachislot game, etc.) satisfies a predetermined condition. When it is satisfied, a special game effect image including the character image displayed in the second game is displayed on the display means (the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 4)) in the special game that is advantageous to the player. . For this reason, the display mode of the effect image greatly affects the operation of the effect operation means (for example, the operation button 84), and the player is strongly motivated to operate the effect operation means (for example, the operation button 84). It is possible to provide a sense of satisfaction with the game, synergistically raising the interest and interest in the game as a whole by such a production and the game itself, and allowing the player to enjoy the game for a long time Provide gaming machines.

  Further, in the special game, the display of the special game effect image including the character image of the type corresponding to the magnitude of the value obtained in the second game, for example, the type of the character image of the hero is determined, and the character image of the type Since the display of the effect image in which the story with the main character is developed is determined, it is possible to further increase the player's willingness to operate the effect operation means (operation button 84 (see FIG. 4)). It is possible to provide greater satisfaction with the game, synergistically increasing the interest and interest in the game as a whole, and allowing the player to enjoy the game for a long time. Provide gaming machines.

  Further, in the second game in which the character image that may be included in the special game effect image is displayed in the situation where the shift to the special game is expected, for example, the reach state of the first game, It is possible to give the player a stronger motivation than trying to operate the button 84 (see FIG. 4), and can provide greater satisfaction with the game. A game machine capable of synergistically increasing the interest and interest in the game as a whole and allowing the player to enjoy the game for a long time.

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

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

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

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a first game effect image in the first game that repeatedly displays the variation and stop display of the identification information, and a second game effect that includes a character image in a second game different from the first game. A display means for displaying an image and a special game effect image in a special game advantageous to a player performed when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner in the first game; Display control means for performing control to display the second game effect image and the special game effect image of the game effect image, effect operation means for performing an operation related to the character image in the second game, and the effect operation means. Determining means for determining whether a game result of the second game based on an operation satisfies a predetermined condition, and the display control means includes: When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the display unit performs control to display a special game effect image including the character image displayed in the second game effect image. However, the specific configuration of the game board, the display means, the detection means, the display control means, etc. can be appropriately changed in design.

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

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

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Main body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 16 Game area outer area 19 Protective plate 20 Upper plate 22 Lower plate 24 Prize opening 25 Start port 26 Launch handle 30 Guide rail 31 Spacer 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Indicator 35 Indicator 37 Indicator case 39 Grand prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Start opening 46 Speaker 47 First warp path 48 Blade member 49 Second warp path 51 Round number display 53 Illumination unit 55 Obstacle 57 Obstacle 58 Obstacle Object 60 Main control circuit 62 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 74 Lamp 76 Lamp control circuit 84 Operation button 90 Character image 92 Character image 98 Frame image 102 V / count sensor 104 Count sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 Large Prize opening solenoid 1 2 Seesaw solenoid 124 Backup clear switch 126 Discharge / launch control circuit 128 Discharge device 130 Launch device 132 Lamp 150 Card unit 200 Sub control circuit 218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 236 Amplifier 250 Display control circuit 700 Image 750 Image 800 Special game effect image

Claims (3)

In a first game effect image in a first game that repeatedly performs a change display and a stop display of identification information, a second game effect image including a character image in a second game different from the first game, and the first game in the first game Display means for displaying a special game effect image in a special game advantageous to the player performed when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner;
In the display means, display control means for performing control to display the second game effect image and the special game effect image of the first game effect image;
In the second game, presentation operation means for performing operations related to the character image;
Determination means for determining whether or not the game result of the second game based on the operation of the effect operation means satisfies a predetermined condition;
The display control means displays a special game effect image including the character image displayed on the second game effect image on the display means when the determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by performing control. Storage means for storing a value obtained as a game result in the second game;
The display control means controls the display of a plurality of types of character images in the second game, and the type of character images corresponding to the magnitude of the value obtained in the second game stored in the storage means The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to display the special game effect image including the game machine. In the reach state in which the identification information is in a predetermined mode in the first game,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein control is performed to display a second game effect image in the second game.

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