JP2000070484A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a player to predict the probability value set on the game machine with which the player is playing to heighten game interest by making a set value discrimination notice by a set value notice means based on the probability value set by a probability setting means. SOLUTION: A variable display is started in a special pattern variable display device 4 which can variable-display plural kinds of discrimination information by prize winning by a game ball getting into an ordinary variable prize winning device 9. When a combination mode of a stop display as a variable display result executed by the variable display device 4 came to be a special stop display mode, a prescribed game value is given to the player. A prize hand control device to control the generation of the special stop display mode as the variable display result in the variable display device 4 based on plural kinds of probability values is equipped. When a prescribed condition is established, the set value discrimination notice is executed by using a character, etc., in front of the game machine based on a prescribed probability to enable the player to predict the currently set probability value.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in a display area, and a variable display performed by the variable display device based on establishment of predetermined game conditions. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a start winning means and is capable of giving a predetermined game value to a player when a combination of stop displays as a variable display result performed by the variable display device becomes a special stop display mode.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a plurality of types of symbols (identification information) have been used.
Is variably displayed in the display area, and a combination of stop displays as a variable display result performed by the variable display device is a special stop display mode (for example, “7, 7,
For example, a pachinko game machine, an arrangement ball game machine, a sparrow ball game machine, or the like is known as a game machine to which a predetermined game value (for example, a jackpot or the like) can be imparted when the number becomes 7). ing. These gaming machines provide multiple types of probability values (for example,
(3) A probability setting device (probability setting means) capable of selecting and setting the probability value from among the three probability values. This probability setting device is provided on the back side of each gaming machine, is invisible to the player, and the set probability value is not notified to the player. The variable display game was performed in a state in which the probability value set in was not known.

[0003] In addition, the conventional gaming machines are equipped with a variety of reach patterns and a notice function (for example, a notice of a jackpot occurrence, a notice of a reach variable display game, etc.) and the like, thereby changing the variable display game. By giving it, the player's interest in the game was raised.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, the player cannot know the probability value set in the gaming machine currently playing, even if he has high interest. I couldn't guess.

[0005] Further, the above-mentioned conventional gaming machines are provided with a variety of reach patterns, a notice function, and the like, so as to enhance a player's interest in the game. However, they are related to a variable display game and a jackpot. It is only one of the productions, and recently, these productions have become commonplace, and it has not been possible to differentiate it from other models by itself. In addition, such effects tend to be bored by players, and a new game effect method has been desired instead.

Further, in the conventional gaming machines, for example, during a variable reach display game, the operation rate of the gaming machines is reduced due to the player stopping the firing of the game balls. Was disadvantaged.

[0007] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and it is possible to differentiate the game machine from other game machines by adding a new game element to the variable display game. In addition, for example, during a reach variable display game, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing a disadvantage to a game store due to a player stopping firing of a game ball. .

[0008]

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in a display area (for example, a display unit 4a). , A special display variable display device 4 and the like, and start winning means (for example, a general-purpose variable winning device 9, a character control device) capable of starting a variable display performed by the variable display device based on establishment of a predetermined game condition. 20), and when a combination of stop displays as a variable display result performed by the variable display device is a special stop display mode, a gaming machine (eg, , A pachinko gaming machine 100, etc.), a special character control means (for example, a character combination) capable of controlling the occurrence of the special stop display mode as a variable display result performed by the variable display device based on a plurality of types of probability values. Control device 20), wherein the accessory control means includes a probability setting means capable of setting a desired probability value from among the plurality of types of probability values, and And a setting value notifying unit capable of notifying the setting state of the probability value by performing the setting value discrimination notification on the front side of the gaming machine.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the set value notifying means sends the set value discriminating information on the front side of the gaming machine based on the probability value set by the probability setting means when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, the player can estimate the probability value set in the gaming machine currently playing the game based on the set value determination notification.

Here, the gaming machine includes a pachinko gaming machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, and the like. The identification information includes identification symbols (identification signs) that can be visually identified, such as numbers, characters, symbols and characters, and colors. The variable display device is a liquid crystal display device, C
It may be a single device such as an RT (cathode ray tube) display device, or a combination of these devices with a display device in which a large number of light emitting elements are arranged, a mechanical display device using a rotating drum, or the like. What is necessary is just to include the displayable area. The establishment of the predetermined game condition means that in the so-called first and third types of pachinko gaming machines, a prize in the starting port,
Or when the game ball passes the starting gate.
The predetermined game value is, for example, the opening of a large winning opening (also referred to as a special variable winning device) in the first type of pachinko gaming machine, the state of right generation in the third type of pachinko gaming machine,
Or, a game state particularly advantageous to the player as compared with a normal game, such as a state in which a plurality of electric auditoriums are provided with a plurality of electric auditoriums, and a state in which a large number of game media are easily obtained. That is. For example, when the variable display device is performing a variable display, when a variable reach display game is being performed, or when the variable display device is performing a variable display device, a special game state that is particularly advantageous to the player as compared with the normal game is provided. When the game state is occurring, when the special game state is finished, and the like. In addition to these conditions, for example, conditions relating to the number of times of execution of the variable display, or a predetermined winning opening (for example, starting opening, starting gate, large winning opening, etc.)
And conditions based on the number of winnings. The setting value determination notification may be any notification that can be notified to the player, such as light emission of a decorative member provided on the front side of the gaming machine, output of sound from a speaker, and the like. The set value discrimination notification includes the set value discrimination display according to the second aspect of the present invention.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the set value notifying means performs a set value determination display on a display area of the variable display device when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The setting state of the probability value can be notified.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the set value notifying means performs the set value discrimination display on the display area of the variable display device when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Based on this, it is possible to estimate the probability value set for the gaming machine currently playing the game. As a result, a new game element is added to the variable display game, and the interest of the player in the game is enhanced. Further, the present invention can be differentiated from a conventional gaming machine equipped with a variety of reach patterns, a notice function, and the like, in a portion other than the effect relating to the reach variable display game and the jackpot.

Here, the set value discrimination display may be any display as long as the display can notify the player, for example, occurrence of a character, character or symbol in the display area, change of the background color, and the like.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the starting prize winning means stores a starting prize which is a cause of the variable display (for example, a RAM 21b or the like). ), And the establishment of the predetermined condition includes a case where the number of start winnings stored in the start storage means reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the satisfaction of the predetermined condition includes the case where the number of start winnings stored in the starting storage means reaches the upper limit value. In order to know the probability value set for the gaming machine in which the game is being played, a game is played so that the number of start winnings reaches the upper limit as much as possible. For example, even during the variable reach display game, the game ball continues to be fired as usual without releasing the hand from the operation handle. As a result, it is possible to prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from being reduced, and it is possible to reduce the disadvantages that a gaming shop has suffered in the past.

[0016]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as a gaming machine (ball game machine) according to the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 100 of this embodiment
Is for playing a game by firing a game ball into an internal game area (described later), and a glass plate 101 is attached to a front upper half of the pachinko gaming machine 100 while being held by a glass frame 102. ing. On the back side of the glass plate 101, a game board 1 constituting a game area 1a is installed.

In the game area 1a surrounded by the guide rails 2 of the game board 1, general-purpose starting gates 6 and 6, a variable display device 4 for special symbols (special symbols), and a variable display for ordinary symbols (standard symbols) are provided. Apparatus 7, variable figure display (normal) fluctuation which also serves as a special figure starting port for opening / closing members 9a, 9a depending on the result of the game (in a state advantageous to the player) and closing (unfavorable state in the player) Special figure (special) for performing a cycle game in which the winning device 9 is changed from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous for the player) depending on the result of the special figure variable display game. ) Variable prize winning device 5, general prize opening 8, ..., decorative lamp LED (Light Emit
ting Diode) 11,... An out hole 13 for collecting an out ball is provided in the center of the lowermost end of the game area 1a.

The special figure variable display device 4 includes, for example, a special figure variable display unit 4a formed of a liquid crystal display (LCD), and the special figure variable display unit 4a.
, A plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) are variably displayed, thereby enabling a variable display game.
In addition, a special figure start storage for lighting and displaying the number of unprocessed special figure variable display games that have been unprocessed due to a game ball winning in the universal figure variable winning device 9 is provided above the special figure variable display device 4. .. Are provided. Variable display device 7
Is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and is designed to perform a variable display game of a normal symbol (identification information). Also, on both sides of the variable display device 7 of the general figure, a game ball is awarded at the general figure starting gates 6 and 6 (a general winning of the general figure) and the variable figure display game is unprocessed. A general-purpose start memory display 7a,... For displaying the number of times is provided.

The general-purpose variable winning device 9 has a pair of left and right opening and closing members 9a, 9a, which are normally kept closed at intervals such that one game ball can flow therein. However, when the result of the variable display game of the variable display device 7 in the ordinary figure becomes a predetermined stop display mode (for example, “7”), the variable figure is opened in an inverted “C” shape to change the ordinary figure. Winning device 9
The state is changed to a state in which a game ball easily flows into the state (a state advantageous to the player). The normal figure variable winning device 9 also serves as a starting port of a special figure, and includes a special figure starting switch 9b (FIG. 2) therein. Further, in the general-purpose starting gates 6, 6, general-purpose starting switches 6b, 6b (FIG. 2) are provided.

The special variable winning device 5 has a big winning opening 5b which is opened and closed by an attacker type opening / closing door 5a. The opening / closing door 5a is rotatable in a direction in which its upper end side falls toward the front side and can be opened, and the result of the variable display game of the special figure is a special stop display mode (for example, “7, 7, 7”). When a jackpot (special game state) or the like occurs, the special winning opening 5b is opened. A continuation switch 5d (FIG. 2) and a count switch 5c (FIG. 2) are provided inside the special winning opening 5b.

An upper plate 105 for supplying (gaming) balls to a firing unit (not shown) is provided in a lower front half of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and a lower plate for storing balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 105. 107, an operation handle 104 for performing a shooting operation of a game ball toward the game area 1a, and the like are provided.

FIG. 2 shows a main control block diagram of the accessory control device 20 exemplified as an accessory control means for controlling a game system installed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine.

The accessory control device 20 has a CPU (Cent
ral Processing Unit) 21a, RAM (Random Access)
Memory) 21b and ROM (Read Only Memory) 2
1c microcomputer 21 having 1c, clock circuit 22, power supply circuit 23, I / O interface 24, sound generator 25, amplifier 26, EE
PROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read)
Only Memory) 29 and the like, and the ROM 21c
Various devices connected to the I / O interface 24 are controlled in accordance with control programs and control data written therein.

The CPU 21a includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and performs arithmetic control. In addition, a random number that determines the probability of occurrence of a special figure, such as a jackpot (special game state) or a regular figure, is provided. Has also been generated. RA
M21b is a special figure start switch 9 as a special figure start signal.
b, a storage area for storing the ON signal of the general-purpose start switches 6b, 6b as the general-purpose start signal (memory for the general-purpose start), and a random number value generated by the CPU 21a (special-purpose start memory). Special figure jackpot random number value involved in the jackpot occurrence of variable display games in the figure, random number value per common figure involved in the hit occurrence of the variable display game in the ordinary figure, reach generation random number value involved in the occurrence of the reach variable display game, The storage area includes a storage area for storing a random number value for determining a pattern of a reach variable display game, a storage area and a flag for temporarily storing various data, and a work area for the CPU 21a. In the ROM 21c, a control program and control data in the game are written, and a normal probability and a high probability big hit determination value for determining occurrence of a special figure big hit are written. In the EEPROM 29, a probability value (probability setting value) for determining a jackpot occurrence probability of a variable display game of a special figure is written. Based on this probability value, a random number setting table for generating the special figure jackpot random number value is selected from a plurality (for example, three). Further, based on this probability value, the appearance rate at which the character C (FIG. 4) exemplified as the set value determination display appears on the variable display section 4a is also set.

The I / O interface 24 includes a low-pass filter (not shown), a buffer gate, and a general-purpose start switch 6b, 6b, a special-purpose start switch 9b, a count switch 5c, a continuation switch 5d, and a probability setting device 2.
Eight probability setting display switches 28a and probability setting switches 28b are connected, and various output signals output from these switches are output to the one-chip microcomputer 21. The probability setting device 28 is installed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 100. And EEPR
In addition to a probability setting display switch 28a and a probability setting switch 28b for setting a probability value (set probability value) stored in the OM 29, it is possible to display a currently set probability value (set probability value). Probability set value display 2
8c. Also, the I / O interface 24
, A control signal output from the one-chip microcomputer 21 is input, and through an output port (not shown) and a driver, a decorative lamp LED 11,..., A general-purpose variable display device 7, an ordinary variable prize device 9, a special variable prize device. 5, output to the special figure start display 4b, the ordinary figure start display 6a, 6a, the probability set value display 28c, and the like. A speaker 27 is connected to the sound generator 25 via an amplifier 26. Further, a display control device 40 that controls the display of the variable display device 4 (variable display unit 4a) of the special figure is connected to the one-chip microcomputer 21 via the I / O interface 24.

FIG. 3 shows a main control block diagram of a display control device 40 for controlling the display of the variable display section 4a under the control of the accessory control device 20. FIG. 4 shows an image diagram displayed on the special figure variable display section 4a during the special figure variable display game.

The display control device 40 has a CPU (Central
Processing Unit) 41, ROM (Read Only Memory)
42, RAM (Random Access Memory) 43 and DMA
(Direct Memory Access) 44, clock 45, VDP
(Video Degital Processor) 46, Font ROM4
7. a gamma correction circuit 48 for performing gamma correction when converting an electric signal (input signal) of the VDP 46 into an optical signal (output signal);
An interface 49 and the like are provided, and under the control of the accessory control device 20, the variable display section (LC
D) The 4a is caused to perform variable display (display of a variable display game) or various information displays using identification information (for example, symbols).

The CPU 41 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like therein, and is connected to the accessory control device 20 and an interface (I / F) 4.
9. A command signal, a strobe signal for resetting the timing of the command signal, and a reset signal are transmitted from the one-chip microcomputer 21 of the accessory control device 20 to the CPU 41. The command signal includes mode data whose data configuration is changed in accordance with various game states. The mode data includes, for example, data for designating a type of a symbol displayed on the variable display section 4a and a display position. And data instructing generation of a character C (FIG. 4) exemplified as a setting value determination display. Based on the data, the CPU 41 transmits a command signal indicating the editing contents of the image to the VDP 46 in synchronization with the pulse from the clock 45. Further, an interrupt signal is transmitted from the accessory control device 20 or the VDP 46 to the CPU 41 at any time, whereby an interrupt process described later is performed.

The ROM 42 stores a display control program (including a display control program for various reach variable display games) for controlling the display of the variable display section 4a, display control data, and the like. The RAM 43 includes a storage area for temporarily storing various data, a work area for the CPU 41, and the like. The DMA 44 exchanges display control data between each memory, the VDP 46, and the like directly without accessing the CPU 41 in response to a command signal from the accessory control device 20.

In the font ROM 47, symbol data for variable display games, image data for setting value discrimination display (for example, character C), image data for background, characters for explaining game contents, and the like are written. Although not shown, the VDP 46 includes a sprite RAM, a palette RAM, a V-RAM, and the like, and performs image data control described below. The VDP 46 is a CPU 4
In response to the instruction signal from the CPU 1, the image data of the design and the background is taken out from the font ROM 47 and edited. And
Based on the color scheme data included in the command signal, a color scheme is designated for the edited image data in a palette RAM.
(Illustration omitted), and then image editing of symbols, characters (set value discrimination display), etc. is performed in a sprite RAM (not shown). The edited image data signal is corrected by the gamma correction circuit 48 and then transmitted to the variable display unit (LCD) 4a in synchronization with V_SYNC or H_SYNC.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment
0 is configured as described above, and the accessory control device 20
For example, the following game control and display control are performed by the display control device 40.

That is, the display control device 40 normally operates the variable display unit 4 based on a command signal from the accessory control device 20.
The display control of a is performed, and the variable display unit 4a displays an image such as a call-in call-in display. In this state, the game ball hit into the game area 1a passes through the start gates 6 and 6, and the general start switches 6b and 6b.
Is input to the accessory control device 20 via the I / O interface 24, a control signal is output from the accessory control device 20 to the general-purpose variable display device 7 via the I / O interface 24. An ordinary variable display game is performed. This general-purpose variable display game is performed by the general-purpose variable display device 7.
Is a game in which symbols such as numbers and symbols are fluctuated on the display unit, and after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), a certain symbol is stopped and displayed. It has become so.

During this variable display game, the game ball passes through the start gates 6 and 6 and the start switch 6
b, 6b are the I / O interface 24
Is input to the one-chip microcomputer 21 via the CPU, the number of times of detection of the passage is stored in the RAM 21b in the one-chip microcomputer 21 (usual start-up storage), and a display signal of the stored number is stored in the one-chip microcomputer. The output is output from the RAM 21b in the computer 21 to the general-purpose variable display device 7 via the I / O interface 24, and the variable-size display game for the general number corresponding to the stored number is sequentially performed.

As a result of the variable display game of the ordinary figure, if the winning stop display mode (for example, "7"), the ordinary figure wins, and the ordinary variable prize winning device 9 is set for a predetermined time (for example,
(0.5 seconds) released. This makes it easier for game balls to win the normal variable winning device 9, and facilitates the start of the variable display game with special symbols.

Next, a variable display game of a special figure will be described.

A game ball hit into the game area 1a
When the player wins the normal variable winning device 9, the winning (start winning) is detected by the special figure start switch 9b and the RAM 21b
(Special figure start storage), and based on the memory, an output signal is sent to the variable figure display device 4 of the special figure via the I / O interface 24, and the variable display unit 4a
A variable display game of a special figure is performed.

During the variable display game of the special figure, the game ball further wins in the normal variable winning device 9 and the special figure start switch 9
When detected by b, the detection signal is stored in the RAM 21b as the number of unprocessed special figure variable display games, and the special figure start display 4b is turned on for the number of unprocessed stored times. Then, after the variable display game is completed, the variable display games for the number of unprocessed games are sequentially performed, and each time the game is performed, the number of unprocessed storages in the RAM 21b is subtracted and the special figure start display 4b is displayed. Are sequentially turned off one by one until the number of unprocessed storages in the RAM 21b becomes “0”.

In the special display variable display game, the left, middle, and right symbols are variably displayed, and in the process of stopping each symbol in order, a display mode (for example, "1, (1,-","3,3,-"etc.), the reach variable display game is started.
As a result of this reach variable display game, a special stop display mode (for example, a combination mode of predetermined symbols)
In the case of "1,1,1", "3,3,3" or the like, a special game state called a jackpot is generated. The big hit (special game state) is performed when the opening / closing door 5a of the special variable prize device 5 is operated for a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds).
The cycle of opening and closing is one round, and during each round, the game is continued up to a predetermined round (for example, 16 rounds) on condition that the game ball is detected by the continuous switch 5d in the continuous winning area in the large winning opening 5b. It is a game. However,
During each round, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won in the special winning opening 5b, the round is ended at that time. During each round, the number of winnings in the special winning opening 5b is detected by the count switch 5c and
When the number reaches the predetermined number, the opening / closing door 5a is closed, and the special game state of the round ends.

Also, this jackpot (special game state)
A stop display mode that satisfies a specific condition (for example, “3”,
When a specific symbol such as "7" occurs in a zoro-eye having three aligned symbols, that is, a probability variation symbol, after the end of the special game of the jackpot, the jackpot is thereafter given a predetermined number of times (for example, 1).
A probability change state occurs in which the probability of occurrence of a jackpot is converted from a normal probability (for example, 1/359) to a high probability (for example, 7/359) until it occurs. Then, during this probability fluctuation state, a big hit occurs again in the stop display mode that satisfies the predetermined condition (for example, a slot having three specific symbols such as “3” and “7”, ie, a probability variation symbol). Then, the probability fluctuation state continuously occurs. However, in this probability fluctuation state, the number of times a jackpot can be continuously generated is limited to a predetermined number (for example, five times).

In this probability fluctuation state, there is generated a normal time reduction state in which the variable display time of the variable display game in the normal time is reduced (for example, from 30 seconds to 6 seconds). In the normal time reduction state, the number of times the variable display game of the normal time can be executed per unit time increases, and the number of occurrences of the normal time game increases accordingly. In addition, during the normal figure time reduction state, the opening pattern change control of the normal fluctuation winning device 9 due to the hit of the general figure may be performed together. As the change control of the opening pattern, for example, the opening / closing members 9a, 9
There is a change control such as changing a from once for 0.5 seconds to twice for 3 seconds or once for 5 seconds.

In the variable display game of this special figure, when the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are variably displayed as shown in FIG.
An occurrence rate (for example, 1/20, 1/25, 1/3) based on the probability value (probability setting value) stored in the PROM 29
0: the higher the probability value, the higher the incidence)
(Set value discrimination display) is generated. Therefore, the player can estimate the probability value set in the pachinko gaming machine 100 currently playing the game based on the occurrence rate of the character C (set value discrimination display). here,
As a condition for the occurrence of the character C (set value discrimination display), for example, when the special figure start memory stored in the RAM 21b has reached the upper limit (for example, 4), that is, the special figure start display 4b When all are lit, it may be limited. Also, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the reach variable display game is being performed,
As shown in FIG. 4C, when the big hit (special game state) is continued, and when the big hit is ended, as shown in FIG. The character C (set value discrimination display) may be generated at the occurrence rate.

In addition, various electronic sounds are emitted from the speaker 27 when a reach display mode occurs, a big hit occurs, a specific game occurs, and the like. Lights or blinks.

FIGS. 5 and 6 show a variable display game control process (general flow) performed by the accessory control device 20.
The flowchart of FIG.

This control processing is performed at a predetermined cycle (for example, about 2 m) generated by the accessory one-chip microcomputer 21 based on the clock signal of the clock circuit 22 shown in FIG.
Based on the reset signal having s), processing of each sequence from start to end is performed.

This processing is started by the reset signal. First, in step S1, an input processing for performing a logical conversion of the switch input is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, it is determined whether or not the power is turned on. If the result of the determination is that the power is turned on, the CPU 21a of the accessory control device 20 is turned on in step S3.
After performing initialization processing for initializing the registers and the RAM 21b used by the CPU, in step S4, E
Probability value (probability setting value) stored in EPROM 29
Is performed (FIG. 7), and the sequence processing ends. If the power is not turned on, in step S5, a setting process (FIG. 8) for setting a probability value (probability setting value) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12.
In step S6, an output process of outputting a control signal to various decorative lamps / LEDs is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7.

In step S7, a random number setting table No. corresponding to the probability value stored in the EEPROM 29 is set.
, A branching process for branching to any one of steps S8 to S10 is performed. Step S8 to Step S1
At 0, each random number setting table (A, B, C)
Then, a random number updating process for generating a special figure jackpot random number value related to the occurrence of a special game variable display game big hit and storing and updating the generated random number value in the RAM 21b is performed, and then proceeds to step S11. In step S11,
It is determined whether or not a fraud has occurred based on the fraud flag. If the result of the determination is that a fraud has occurred, the process proceeds to step S18 (FIG. 6). Shifts to step S12 (FIG. 6).

In step S12 (FIG. 6), the process NO. According to step S13
A branching process for performing the corresponding process of Step S16 is performed.

As the order of the branch processing, first, the normal processing (step S13) is performed. In the normal processing (step S13), a setting determination display processing described later (FIG. 9)
In addition to the above, it is determined whether or not there is a starting memory based on winning in the ordinary variable prize winning device 9. If there is a starting memory,
In order to perform the symbol variation process in the next sequence process, the symbol variation process No. And if there is no start memory, the normal process No. is performed to perform the normal process also in the next sequence process. Do not change it.

The processing NO. If it is, the symbol variation process (step S14) is performed. As the symbol variation processing, the variable display unit 4a performs the variable display of the special figure and stops the special figure, and when the result of the variable display becomes the special stop display mode, the big hit processing is performed to perform the big hit processing in the next sequence processing. Processing NO. And when the display mode is the stop display mode of the losing, the process number of the losing process is performed to perform the losing process in the next sequence process. Change to No. of the jackpot process , A jackpot process (step S15) is performed. As the big hit processing, the big display is displayed on the variable display section 4a. Then, when the jackpot process is completed, the process number of the normal process is set to perform the normal process in the next sequence process. Change to Loss processing N
O. , The losing process (step S1)
Perform 6). As the losing process, the normal process is performed in order to perform the normal process in the next sequence process. Change to

As described above, the processing No. After performing the processing according to the above, the process proceeds to the next step S17.

In step S17, the general-purpose start switch 6
b, 6b, special figure start switch 9b, count switch 5
c) After performing a process of inputting a switch signal from the continuation switch 5d or the like, if there is an input signal from the special figure start switch 9b, the generation of this input signal is stored in the RAM 21b as a special figure start memory. Together with the RAM 21
A process of extracting various random numbers stored and updated in b is performed.

Thereafter, a data transfer process for sequentially transferring command signals (including mode data corresponding to each game state) related to display control from the one-chip microcomputer 21 to the display control device 40 (step S18), a game state The sound output process of outputting various electronic sounds from the speaker 27 (step S19), the fraud monitoring / fraud process (step S20), and the prize ball control process related to the prize ball control (step S21) are performed in accordance with the process. finish.

FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of the set value reading process (step S4) in the general flow of FIG.

When the set value reading process is started, first, in step S31, the probability setting display switch 2
It is determined whether 8a is on. If the result of determination is that the probability setting display switch 28a is off, step S
35, on the other hand, when the probability setting display switch 28a is ON, the fraud flag is set (step S32) and the probability setting write flag is set (step S3).
3) After setting the 5-second timer (step S34), the process proceeds to step S35. The pachinko gaming machine 100 is converted into a game-disabled state by the setting of the illegal flag.

In step S35, the probability set value (probability value) stored in the EEPROM 29 is read, and the flow advances to step S36. In step S36, it is determined whether or not the probability setting value read in step S35 is abnormal. If the result of the determination is that the probability setting value is not abnormal, in step S38, a random number setting table corresponding to the probability setting value is determined. NO. Is set in step S39.
On the other hand, if the probability set value is abnormal (for example, when the probability set value is not written in the EEPROM 29, such as at the time of factory shipment, etc.), the random number setting table NO. Is set to "2", and the process proceeds to step S39. In step S39, the probability setting display data is set in the probability setting value display 28c, and the current probability setting value is set in the probability setting value display 28c.
Is displayed, the above set value reading process is terminated, and the process returns to the general flow of FIG.

FIG. 8 shows a flowchart of the setting process (step S5) during the general flow of FIG.

When the setting process is started, first, in a step S51, it is determined whether or not the probability setting writing flag is on. If the result of the determination is that the probability setting write flag has not been set, the flow proceeds to step S63. In step S63, the probability setting display switch 28a
Is determined to be on, and if the result of determination is that the probability setting display switch 28a is off, clear data is set in the probability setting value display 28c in step S65, and the probability setting value display 28 After clearing the display of 28c, the setting process is terminated and the process returns to the general flow of FIG. On the other hand, when the probability setting display switch 28a is ON, in step S64, the probability setting display data is set in the probability setting value display 28c, and the current probability setting value is displayed. To return to the general flow of FIG.

If the probability setting write flag is set in step S51, the process proceeds to step S52. In step S52, a setting device activation signal is transmitted to a management device installed in a management room or the like in the amusement store to notify that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the process of setting a probability, and then the process proceeds to step S53. .

In step S53, the probability setting switch 2
It is determined whether or not the probability setting switch 28b is on. If the result of the determination is that the probability setting switch 28b is on, then in step S60, the random number setting table NO. After updating, the process proceeds to step S61. In step S61, the probability setting display data is set in the probability setting value display 28c to display the current probability setting value, and then the process proceeds to step S62. In step S62, after setting a 5-second timer,
After the setting process, the process returns to the general flow in FIG.

On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S53 is that the probability setting switch 28b is off, processing transfers to step S54. In step S54, it is determined whether or not the 5-second timer set in step S62 or step S34 (set value reading processing: FIG. 7) has timed out. If the time that has elapsed since the second timer was set is less than 5 seconds), the setting process ends and the flow returns to the general flow in FIG. On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S54 is that the time is up (if five seconds or more have passed since the 5-second timer was set), the writing setting flag is cleared in step S55, The process moves to S56.

In step S56, the transmission of the setting device operation signal to the management device is stopped, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped.
After notifying that the probability setting of 0 has been completed, step S
Shift to 57. In step S57, the EEPROM
The probability set value is written in 29, and the process proceeds to step S58. In step S58, clear data is set in the probability set value display 28c to clear the display of the probability set value display 28c, and then the process proceeds to step S59. In step S59, after clearing the fraud flag and converting the pachinko gaming machine 100 into a playable state, the setting process ends and the flow returns to the general flow in FIG.

FIG. 9 shows a flowchart of the setting discrimination display processing performed in the normal processing (step S13) of the general flow of FIG.

When the setting determination display process is started, first, in step 71, it is determined whether or not there is a start memory based on winning in the normal variable winning device 9. As a result of the determination, if there is no start memory, the setting discrimination display processing ends, and the flow returns to the general processing of the general flow in FIG. 6 (step S13). And migrate. Note that the determination made in step 71 may be replaced with, for example, whether or not the special figure start storage stored in the RAM 21b has reached an upper limit (for example, 4).

In step S72, the set value discrimination display (for example, the appearance of the character C) is performed based on the occurrence rate based on the probability set value (probability value) stored in the EEPROM 29.
Is generated, the setting determination display process ends, and the process returns to the general process of the general flow in FIG. 6 (step S13). By this setting discrimination display process (FIG. 9), for example, as shown in FIG.
In the state where the middle symbol and the right symbol are variably displayed, the occurrence rate (for example, 1/2) corresponding to the probability setting value (probability value)
At 0, 1/25, and 1/30), a set value discrimination display (for example, the appearance of the character C) is generated.

Note that the setting determination display process is performed, for example, in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 0, it may be performed when a variable reach display game occurs. In this case, when the setting determination display process is started, first, in step 81, it is determined whether or not the reach variable display game has occurred. If the result of the determination is that a variable reach display game has not occurred, this setting determination display process ends, and the process returns to the general process of the general flow in FIG. 6 (step S13), while a variable reach display game occurs. If yes, step S
Move to 82. In step S82, the EEPROM
After the set value discrimination display (for example, the appearance of the character C) is generated at the occurrence rate based on the probability set value stored in the memory 29, the setting discrimination display process is terminated, and the general flow of the general flow of FIG. It returns to processing (step S13). By this setting determination display processing (FIG. 10), the variable display section 4a
For example, as shown in FIG. 4B, in a state in which the reach variable display game is being performed, the set value discrimination display (for example, character C) is performed at an occurrence rate corresponding to the probability set value (probability value). Appears).

The setting discrimination display process is performed, for example, as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, it may be performed when a big hit (special game state) occurs. In this case, when the setting determination display process is started, first, in step 91,
It is determined whether or not a jackpot has occurred. As a result of the determination, if no big hit has occurred, the setting determination display process ends, and the process returns to the general process of the general flow in FIG. 6 (step S13). , To step S92. In step S92, a set value discrimination display (for example, the appearance of the character C) is generated at an occurrence rate based on the probability set value stored in the EEPROM 29, and then this setting discrimination display processing is terminated. It returns to the general processing of the general flow (step S13). This setting determination display process (FIG. 1)
According to 1), for example, when the big hit (special game state) continues as shown in FIG. 4C, or when the big hit as shown in FIG. Is over (while the jackpot ending is being displayed)
The set value discrimination display (for example, the appearance of the character C) is generated at the occurrence rate corresponding to the probability set value (probability value).

FIG. 12 shows a flowchart of a control processing procedure (general flow of display control) of the display control processing of the variable display section 4a performed by the display control device 40.

When the display control process is started, first,
In step R1, after performing initialization processing for initializing the RAM 43 of the display control device 40, setting I / O registers, registers in the system, and the like, the process proceeds to step R2. In step R2, it is determined whether or not the image creation flag in the CPU 41 is on. If it is not on, step R2 is repeated again. If it is on, the image creation flag is cleared in step R3, and then step R4 Then, the mode-dependent branch processing is performed. This mode-specific branch processing (step R4) is written in the ROM 42 of the display control device 40 based on the mode data sent from the one-chip microcomputer 21 to the CPU 41 of the display control device 40 via the interface 49. This is processing for editing the configuration of the symbol display area that changes in response to the mode data, editing of the background image, and the like, using the display control program. This mode-specific branch processing (step R4)
After finishing, design and character (including setting value discrimination display)
The process proceeds to a sprite process (step R5) for editing a sprite image such as. After the sprite processing (step R5) is completed, the process returns to step R2.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of an interrupt process performed during the general flow of the display control of FIG. 12 based on the interrupt signal input to the display control device 40.

This interrupt processing is performed by an interrupt signal (VD) input when the general flow of display control is being performed.
This is performed based on an image timing signal from P46, a reset signal from the accessory control device 20, and the like. When this interrupt processing is started, in step R11, the V-BLA
It is determined whether or not an NK interrupt has occurred. As a result of the determination, V-BLA
If the interrupt is not the NK interrupt, the process shifts to step R12 to determine whether or not the interrupt is the communication interrupt due to the reset signal from the one-chip microcomputer 21. As a result of this determination, if it is not a communication interrupt, the interrupt processing is terminated as it is, and the flow returns to the general flow of the display control in FIG. 12. If it is a communication interrupt, the reception processing is performed in step R15 and the interrupt processing is terminated. Then, the process returns to the general flow of the display control of FIG. This reception process (step R15) is a process of receiving a command signal (including a mode signal) transmitted from the one-chip microcomputer 21 in the accessory control device 20 in accordance with the timing of the strobe signal. On the other hand, if the result of determination in step R11 is that the interrupt is a V-BLANK interrupt, after performing image data transfer processing in step R13,
At 14, an image creation flag setting process for setting an image creation flag in the CPU 41 is performed. After the image creation flag setting process (step R14) is completed, the interrupt process is completed and the process returns to the display control general flow of FIG.

According to the pachinko gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the variable display is performed on the variable display section 4a, when the reach variable display game is performed, When the special game state is generated as a result of the variable display game, when the special game state is ended, and the like, the set value discrimination display (for example, at the occurrence rate based on the probability set value stored in the EEPROM 29) (The appearance of the character C), the player can use the setting value discrimination display based on the occurrence rate.
The probability value set for the pachinko gaming machine 100 currently playing a game can be estimated. As a result, a new game element is added to the variable display game, and the interest of the player in the game is enhanced. Further, the present invention can be differentiated from other game machines equipped with abundant reach patterns, a notice function, and the like, in portions other than the effect relating to the reach variable display game and the jackpot.

As a condition for generating the set value discrimination display (for example, the appearance of the character C), for example, the special figure start memory stored in the RAM 21b of the accessory control device 20 is set to an upper limit value (for example, When 4) is reached,
It is also possible to use In this case, the player plays the game so that the special figure start memory reaches the upper limit as much as possible in order to know the probability value set in the pachinko gaming machine 100 currently playing the game. Even during the variable display game, the game ball continues to be fired as usual without releasing the hand from the operation handle 104. As a result, it is possible to prevent the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 100 from decreasing, and it is possible to reduce the disadvantages that a gaming store has suffered in the past.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, but may be applied to, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arranging ball gaming machines, and ball game machines such as sparrow ball gaming machines. Applicable. Further, as the establishment of the predetermined condition, in addition to the above condition, for example, a condition relating to the number of times of execution of the variable display, or a predetermined prize port (for example, a large prize port 5b, a general-purpose starting gate 6, 6). It is also possible to set the condition based on the number of times. Further, in this embodiment, the setting value discrimination notification is exemplified by the setting value discrimination display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, light emission of a decorative member provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 100, from a speaker, Any notification method may be used as long as the notification can be made to the player, such as the output of a voice or the like.

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According to the first aspect of the present invention, the set value notifying means notifies the set value discrimination on the front side of the gaming machine based on the probability value set by the probability setting means when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, the player can estimate the probability value set in the gaming machine currently playing the game based on the set value determination notification.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the set value notifying means performs the set value discrimination display in the display area of the variable display device when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Thus, it is possible to estimate the probability value set for the gaming machine currently playing the game. As a result, a new game element is added to the variable display game, and the interest of the player in the game is enhanced. Further, the present invention can be differentiated from a conventional gaming machine equipped with a variety of reach patterns, a notice function, and the like, in a portion other than the effect relating to the reach variable display game and the jackpot.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the satisfaction of the predetermined condition includes a case where the number of start winnings stored in the start storage means reaches the upper limit value. In order to know the probability value set for the gaming machine, the game is played so that the number of winning starts reaches the upper limit as much as possible. For example, even during the variable reach display game, the game ball continues to be fired as usual without releasing the hand from the operation handle. As a result, it is possible to prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from being reduced, and it is possible to reduce the disadvantages that a gaming shop has suffered in the past.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as a gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of an accessory control device for controlling a game system installed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. 1;

3 is a main control block diagram of a display control device that performs display control of a variable display unit under the control of the accessory control device of FIG. 2;

4A and 4B are image diagrams displayed on a variable display section of a special figure in a special figure variable display game, in which (a) shows a state in which a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol are variably displayed; , A state in which a variable reach display game is being played, (c) shows a state in which a big hit (special game state) is continued, and (d) shows a state in which the big hit has ended.

5 is a flowchart of a variable display game control process (general flow) performed by the accessory control device of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart continued from FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a set value reading process (step S4) in the general flow of FIG. 5;

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a setting process (step S5) during the general flow of FIG. 5;

FIG. 9 shows a general process (step S) of the general flow shown in FIG.
13 is a flowchart of a setting determination display process performed in 13).

FIG. 10 is an example of a flowchart of a setting determination display process performed in the general process (step S13) of the general flow of FIG. 6;

FIG. 11 is an example of a flowchart of a setting determination display process performed in the general process (step S13) of the general flow in FIG. 6;

12 is a flowchart showing a control processing procedure (general flow of display control) of display control processing of the variable display unit performed by the display control device of FIG. 3;

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of an interrupt process performed during a general flow of the display control of FIG. 12 based on an interrupt signal input to the display control device of FIG. 3;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Gaming board 4 Variable display device of special figure (variable display device) 20 Character control device (character control device) 28 Probability setting device 29 EEPROM 40 Display control device 100 Pachinko game machine (game machine)

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in a display area, and start winning means capable of starting variable display performed by the variable display device based on establishment of predetermined game conditions. In a gaming machine capable of providing a player with a predetermined game value when a combination of stop displays as a variable display result performed by the variable display device is a special stop display mode, The special stop display mode as a variable display result to be controlled is provided based on a plurality of types of probability values. Probability setting means capable of setting a probability value of, and, based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition, based on the set probability value, performs a set value discrimination notification on the front side of the gaming machine to change the setting state of the probability value. A game machine comprising: a set value notifying unit capable of notifying. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the setting value notifying means is capable of notifying the setting state of the probability value by performing a setting value determination display on a display area of the variable display device when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to claim 1. 3. The start winning means includes start storage means for storing a start winning which is a cause of generation of the variable display. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a case where a predetermined upper limit is reached is included.