JP2000245911A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce a program capacity by providing plural state variable number tables where respective parameters are set, which are used in a program part for executing different kinds of control in a special game state and a normal game state, designating the table and controlling a game based on the inputted parameter. SOLUTION: When a wiring ball wins a prize in a start prize winning port and a start port sensor 17 is turned on, a basic circuit 53 decides a stop pattern and a variable display period concerning whether a big winning is obtained or not in a pattern special process. Then a display control command is given to a display control substrate 80 in accordance with the decision and a variable display part is controlled. Besides, the basic circuit 53 judges whether a probability change flag is turned on or not, designates a probability change table among the designated tables in the case of YES and designates a normality table in the case of NO. The game is controlled based on the parameter inputted from the designated table and, in this case, a processing is executed to set the head address of the designated table in a register.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine or a coin game machine, and more particularly to a game machine including a variable display device whose display state can be changed, wherein a display result on the variable display device is predetermined. The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a predetermined game value can be given when the display mode is changed to the display mode.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a gaming machine, a variable display device having a variable display portion whose display state can be changed is provided, and when a display result of the variable display portion becomes a predetermined specific display mode, the player is provided with a variable display device. Some are configured to shift to an advantageous jackpot game state. The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display units, and is generally configured to display the display results of the plurality of variable display units at different times.
For example, a special symbol is variably displayed on the variable display section.

[0003] The fact that the display result of the variable display section is a combination of a predetermined specific display mode is usually called "big hit". In addition, the game value is a right to make the state of the variable prize ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine advantageous for a player who is easy to win a hit ball, or a right for the player to be in an advantageous state. Or to generate.

[0004] When a big hit occurs, for example, a big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the state shifts to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning prizes is won, the winning prize opening is closed. The number of opening of the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is determined for each opening, and if the opening time elapses even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed. Further, if a predetermined condition (for example, winning in a V zone provided in the special winning opening) is not satisfied at the time when the special winning opening is closed, the big hit game is performed even if the predetermined number of times is not reached. The state ends.

[0005] In addition, among the combinations of the display modes of "outside" other than the combination of "big hit", at a stage where some of the display results of the plurality of variable display portions have not been derived and displayed yet, the display results are already displayed. The state in which the display mode of the variable display unit that is derived and displayed satisfies the display condition that is a combination of the specific display modes is referred to as “reach”. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

Some gaming machines increase the probability of generating a big hit when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when the combination of the stop symbols of the special symbol is a combination of the predetermined symbol (probable change symbol). A state in which the probability of generating a big hit is improved is referred to as a probability change (probable change) state. In a gaming machine having a function of shifting to the probable change state, a player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a combination of special symbols that is a condition for transition to the probable change state.

[0007] Some gaming machines normally display variable symbols. Ordinary symbols are simple symbols and numbers compared to special symbols. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the variable display of the ordinary symbol is started, and when the stopped symbol matches the symbol, the so-called electric accessory is opened and the game ball is in a state where it is easy to win a prize. In this case, in the above-mentioned probable change state, the variable display period of the ordinary symbol may be shortened, or the opening time of the electric accessory may be lengthened. In addition, different game controls may be performed between the probability change state and the non-probable state. Each game control described above is executed by the game control means, and the game control means generally includes a microcomputer. Therefore, each game control is realized by a program executed by the microcomputer.

[0008]

Normally, the capacity of a program storage area (ROM) that can be mounted on a gaming machine is limited, so if the amount of programs for realizing each game control can be reduced, the overall As a result, it is possible to realize a more complex effect game. However, in general, trying to reduce the program capacity tends to complicate the program contents. This is because each function is to be realized with a shorter number of steps. When the program contents become complicated, it becomes difficult to divert a program of one model to another model.

Although it is preferable that the period of game machine development be short, if the program can be easily diverted, the game machine development period can be shortened as a result. However,
In order to achieve an effect with a higher gaming effect, it is difficult to divert the program to another model for the reasons described above. From the above, it has been a great problem in a gaming machine to realize a program capable of realizing a more complicated game effect with a small capacity and to easily use the program for another model.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine having a game control means in which the program capacity is reduced and the program can be easily changed.

[0011]

A gaming machine according to the present invention comprises:
A gaming machine that performs a game based on a player's operation and is capable of transitioning to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player based on the result of the game being in a predetermined mode, wherein the gaming machine controls the progress of the game. The control means performs a game control based on a game control program, and is used in a program portion for performing a game control different in a special game state in which a state in which a predetermined game value can be given to a player and a normal state other than the special game state A state variable table in which a plurality of parameters are set is provided, and the game control program includes a processing module that obtains parameters by designating the state variable table and performs game control based on the obtained parameters. Is configured.

In the state variable table, each parameter in the normal state and each parameter in the special game state corresponding thereto are set in the same order in the state variable table.
In addition, an address difference between each parameter in the normal state and the first parameter is the same as an address difference between each parameter in the special game state and the first parameter.

The game control means is configured to store, at a timing of switching between the normal state and the special game state, a head address of a portion in the state variable table in which each parameter used in the state after switching is set. May be.

Further, the processing module may be configured to specify the address of the state variable table using a value obtained by adding the offset corresponding to the module to the stored head address.

In the state variable table, for example, it is possible to specify the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol for determining the operating condition of the variable winning ball device which can be changed between a state in which the game medium is easy to win and a state in which it is relatively difficult to win. Information is included.

The state variable table contains, for example, the operating time of the variable winning ball device.

The state variable table includes, for example, information capable of specifying a lighting pattern of a light emitter indicating a special game state.

There is provided a selecting means for selecting a reach state from a plurality of kinds, and the state variable table is configured so as to include reach selecting data for selecting which reach type the selecting means uses. You may.

It is preferable that the state variable table does not include a determination value for determining whether or not to generate a state (for example, a big hit state) in which a predetermined game value can be given to a player.

[0020]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front, FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the back. Here, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be, for example, a coin gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1
It has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing prize balls overflowing from the hitting ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a hitting ball are provided. Behind the glass door frame 2,
The game board 6 is detachably attached. A game area 7 is provided on the front of the game board 6.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, a variable display section 9 for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and a 7-segment L
A variable display device 8 including a variable display 10 using an ED is provided. In this embodiment, the variable display section 9 has three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. On the side of the variable display device 8, a passing gate 11 for guiding a hit ball is provided.

The ball that has passed through the passage gate 11 is guided to the starting winning opening 14 via the ball exit 13. In a passage between the passage gate 11 and the ball outlet 13, there is a gate switch 12 for detecting a hit ball that has passed through the passage gate 11. The winning ball that has entered the starting winning port 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the starting port switch 17. In addition, a variable winning ball device 15 that performs opening and closing operations is provided below the starting winning port 14. The variable winning ball device 15
The solenoid 16 is opened.

An opening / closing plate 20 which is opened by a solenoid 21 in a specific game state (big hit state) is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. In this embodiment, the opening and closing plate 20 serves as a means for opening and closing the special winning opening. The winning ball that enters one (V zone) of the winning balls guided from the opening / closing plate 20 to the back of the game board 6 is detected by the V count switch 22. The winning ball from the opening / closing plate 20 is detected by the count switch 23.

In the lower part of the variable display device 8, there is a starting winning opening 1
There is provided a starting winning storage display 18 having four display sections for displaying the number of winning balls that have entered four. In this example,
Each time there is a start winning, with the upper limit being four, the start winning storage display 18 increases the number of lit display units by one. Then, each time the variable display of the variable display unit 9 is started, the number of the lit display units is reduced by one.

The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning ports 19 and 24. Decorative lamps 25 are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7 so as to blink during the game.
There is an out port 26 for absorbing a hit ball that does not win. In addition, two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided at upper left and right sides outside the game area 7. A game effect LED 28a and a game effect lamp 2
8b and 28c are provided.

In this example, one of the speakers 27
Is provided with a prize ball lamp 51 which is turned on when a prize ball is paid out, and near the other speaker 27, a cutout lamp 52 which is turned on when a supply ball is cut out is provided. Further, FIG. 1 also shows a card unit 50 that is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming table 1 and enables lending of balls by inserting a prepaid card.

The hitting ball fired from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through the hitting ball rail, and thereafter, enters the game area 7
Come down. When a hit ball is detected by the gate switch 12 through the passage gate 11, the display number (normal symbol) of the variable display 10 changes continuously. When a hit ball enters the starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the starting opening switch 17, the symbol in the variable display section 9 starts rotating if a change of the symbol (special symbol) can be started. If it is not possible to start changing the symbol, the start winning memory is increased by one. The start winning memory will be described later in detail.

The rotation of the image in the variable display section 9 stops when a certain time has elapsed. If the combination of images at the time of stop is a combination of big hit symbols, the game shifts to a big hit game state. That is, the opening / closing plate 20 is opened until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls is won. Then, when a hit ball wins in the specific winning area while the opening and closing plate 20 is opened and is detected by the V count switch 22, a continuation right is generated and the opening and closing plate 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is permitted a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

If the combination of images in the variable display section 9 at the time of stoppage is a combination of big hit symbols with probability fluctuation, the probability of the next big hit increases. In other words, a high probability state (probable change state) is more advantageous for the player.

When the stop symbol on the variable display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined time. Further, in the high probability state, the probability that the stop symbol on the variable display 10 hits the symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened are increased.

Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. On the back of the variable display device 8, as shown in FIG. 2, a prize ball tank 38 is provided above the mechanism plate 36, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on the gaming machine installation island, a prize ball is provided from above. Premium ball tank 3
8 is supplied. The prize ball in the prize ball tank 38 reaches the ball payout device through the guide gutter 39.

On the mechanism board 36, a variable display control unit 29 for controlling the variable display section 9 via the relay board 30, and a game control board (main board) covered with a board case 32 and mounted with a game control microcomputer and the like. ) 31, a relay board 33 for relaying a signal between the variable display control unit 29 and the game control board 31, and a prize ball board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing payout control of a prize ball is mounted. is set up. Further, the mechanism plate 36 includes
A hitting ball launching device 34 for shooting a hitting ball into the game area 7 using the rotational force of a motor, and a lamp control board 35 for sending signals to the speaker 27 and the game effect lamps / LEDs 28a, 28b, 28c are provided.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the rear. On the back of the game board 6, FIG.
As shown in the figure, the winning ball set cover 4 for guiding the winning ball winning each winning port and the winning ball device along a predetermined winning path.
0 is provided. Of the prize balls guided to the prize ball collection cover 40, those that have won through the opening and closing plate 20 are controlled so that the ball payout device 97 pays out a relatively large number of prize balls (for example, 15). The winnings through the starting winning opening 14 are controlled so that a ball payout device (not shown in FIG. 3) pays out a relatively small number of prize balls (for example, six). Then, the winnings through the other winning ports 24 and the winning ball device are controlled so that the ball payout device pays out a relatively medium number of prize balls (for example, 10). Note that FIG. 3 illustrates the relay board 33 as an example.

Signals from the winning ball detection switch 99, the starting port switch 17 and the V count switch 22 are sent to the main board 31 in order to control the winning ball payout. When the ON signal of the winning ball detection switch 99 is sent to the main board 31, a winning ball number signal is sent from the main board 31 to the winning ball board 37. The winning is detected by the winning ball detection switch 99. In this case, the main board 31 sends the winning ball board 3
7 is provided with a prize ball number signal.

For example, when the winning ball detection switch 99 is turned on in response to the start port switch 17 being turned on, "6" is output to the winning ball number signal, and the count switch 23 or V
When the winning ball detection switch 99 is turned on in response to the count switch 22 being turned on, “15” is output as the winning ball number signal. When the winning ball detection switch 99 is turned on when these switches are not turned on, "10" is output as the winning ball number signal.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board 31. FIG. 4 also shows the prize ball control board 37, the lamp control board 35, the sound control board 70, the emission control board 91, and the display control board 80. On the main board 31, a basic circuit 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 12,
A switch circuit 58 that supplies signals from the starting port switch 17, the V count switch 22, the count switch 23, and the winning ball detection switch 99 to the basic circuit 53, a solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15, and the opening and closing plate 2.
A solenoid circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the 0 according to a command from the basic circuit 53;
It includes a lamp / LED circuit 60 for driving the variable display 10 by ED and the decorative lamp 25.

In accordance with the data supplied from the basic circuit 53, jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot, effective start information indicating the number of start winning balls used to start displaying an image on the variable display section 9, and probability fluctuation have occurred. And an information output circuit 64 that outputs probability change information or the like indicating the fact to a host computer such as a hall management computer.

The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control program and the like, a RAM 55 used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing a control operation according to a control program, and an I / O port unit 57. The ROM 54 and the RAM 55 may be built in the CPU 56 in some cases.

Further, the main board 31 has an initial reset circuit 65 for resetting the basic circuit 53 when the power is turned on.
A periodic reset circuit 66 for periodically (eg, every 2 ms) giving a reset pulse to the basic circuit 53 to re-execute the game control program from the beginning, and decode an address signal given from the basic circuit 53. I
Address decode circuit 67 for outputting a signal for selecting any I / O port in I / O port unit 57
Are provided. In addition, there is also switch information input to the main board 31 from the ball dispensing device 97, but these are omitted in FIG.

A hit ball launching device that hits and launches a game ball is driven by a drive motor 94 controlled by a circuit on a launch control board 91. Then, the driving force of the driving motor 94 is adjusted according to the operation amount of the operation knob 5. That is, the circuit on the firing control board 91 is controlled so that the hit ball is fired at a speed corresponding to the operation amount of the operation knob 5.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG.
5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the basic circuit 53 on the main board 31. As described above, this process is started, for example, every 2 ms by the reset pulse generated by the periodic reset circuit 66. When the basic circuit 53 is started, the basic circuit 53 first sets a clock monitor register incorporated in the CPU 56 to a clock monitor enable state in order to make the clock monitor control operable (step S1). Note that the clock monitor control is a control in which a reset is automatically generated inside the CPU 56 when a decrease or stop of an input clock signal is detected.

Next, the CPU 56 performs a stack setting process for setting the designated address of the stack pointer (step S2). In this example, 00FFH is set in the stack pointer. Then, a system check process is performed (step S3). In the system check process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the RAM 55 contains an error.
Processing such as initializing 5 is performed.

Next, after processing for setting command data sent to the display control board 80 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 is performed (display control data setting processing: step S
4), a process of outputting command data as display control command data is performed (display control data output process: step S5).

Next, processing for outputting the contents of the storage area for various output data to each output port is performed (data output processing: step S6). Further, the lamp timer is decremented by one, and when the lamp timer times out (when it becomes 0), the lamp data pointer is updated and a new value is set in the lamp timer (lamp timer processing: step S7).

Further, output data setting processing for setting output data such as data of the address indicated by the lamp data pointer, jackpot information, start information, and probability variation information output to the hall management computer in the storage area is performed (step S8). ). Further, various abnormality diagnosis processes are performed by a self-diagnosis function provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, and an alarm is issued if necessary according to the result (error process: step S9).

Next, a process of updating each counter indicating a random number for determination such as a random number for big hit determination used in game control is performed (step S10). FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows. (1) Random 1: Determine whether or not to generate a big hit (for big hit determination = for special symbol determination) (2) Random 2-1 to 2-3: For left and right middle missing symbol determination (3) Random 3: Determine the combination of symbols at the time of the big hit (for big hit symbol determination = for special symbol judgment) (4) Random 4: Decide whether or not to reach at the loss (for reach judgment) (5) Random 5: Give big hit notice (6) Random 6: Determine reach type (for reach)

In order to enhance the gaming effect, random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (6) are used. In step S10, the CPU 56 counts up (adds 1) a counter for generating the jackpot determination random number (1) and the jackpot symbol determination random number (3).
That is, they are the random numbers for determination.

Next, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (step S11). In the special symbol process control, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to a gaming state. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each processing according to the gaming state. Further, a normal symbol process is performed (step S12). In normal symbol processing, 7 segments L
A corresponding process is selected and executed according to a normal symbol process flag for controlling the variable display 10 by the ED in a predetermined order. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

Further, the CPU 56 includes a switch circuit 58
, And performs necessary processing according to the switch state (switch processing: step S1).
3). In addition, a process of transmitting audio data in the process data described later to the audio control board 70 is performed (audio processing: step S14).

The basic circuit 53 further performs processing for updating the display random number (step S15). That is, the counter for generating random numbers 2, 4, 5, and 6 is incremented (addition of 1).

The basic circuit 53 includes a prize ball control board 37.
Is performed (step S16). That is, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a winning ball control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the winning ball control board 37. Award ball control board 3
The CPU for controlling a prize ball mounted on 7 drives the ball payout device 97 according to the received number of prize balls. After that, the basic circuit 53 repeats the display random number updating process in step S17 until the next reset pulse is given from the periodic reset circuit 66.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a table referred to in a game control program executed by the CPU 56 of the main board 31. The table is provided in the ROM 54. FIG. 7A shows parameters (state variables) used during normal times (when not in the probable change state) and during probable change.
2 shows a configuration example of a parameter table in which is stored.
As will be described later, the game control program can be configured so that each parameter set in the parameter table is directly read from the ROM 54.
It is also possible to configure the game control program such that the game control program is temporarily read from the work area in the RAM 55 and then read from the work area.

As shown in FIG. 7 (A), in this example, the normal symbol fluctuation time (# 1), the normal electric accessory opening time (variable winning ball device: # 2), the probability variable lamp data (# 3), The reach distribution rate (in this example, the value to be compared with the reach random number: # 4) and the special symbol variation time (# 5 to # 9) are illustrated. The special symbol change time # 6 is provided in consideration of the case where the change of the special symbol at the time of the loss in the certainty change state is shortened. Also, the numerical values shown in FIG. 7A are examples, and for example, the fluctuation time of the special symbol may be shorter when the probability is changed.

Hereinafter, a table from which parameters are read by the game control program is referred to as a designated table. When the parameters are read from the table of the ROM 54 as they are, the parameter table shown in FIG. 7A corresponds to the designation table, but after the data is once transferred to the RAM 55, that is, after the table is reconstructed on the RAM 55. When data is read, RA
The table on M55 corresponds to the designated table. However, for convenience, the description may proceed with the designation table being the table shown in FIG.

FIG. 7B shows a big hit determination value table in which a determination value for determining whether or not to make a big hit is set. As described later, at the time of the jackpot determination, if the extracted random 1 (the random number for the jackpot determination) matches the value in the jackpot determination value table, the jackpot is determined.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a data array in the ROM of the designation table shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 8, parameters used in normal times are sequentially set from the head address AAAA.
Further, parameters used at the time of probable change from the start address BBBB are sequentially set. Note that the same parameter is used for the normal parameter and the probable variable parameter.
It is set at the same offset-separated position from the start address.

For example, assuming that the reach distribution ratio of # 4 in the normal state is set to an address which is m addresses away from the head address AAAA, the reach distribution ratio of # 4 at the time of the probability change is m addresses away from the head address BBBB. Is set to the address.

As shown in FIG. 7A, in this example, the reach distribution rate is random 6 (random number for reach).
Is set as a value to be compared with. For example, when determining the type of the reach to be performed in the normal state, if the value of the random number 6 is any one of 0 to 14, it is determined that the reach operation is to be performed in the mode of the reach 1 and any of the 15 to 24 If, the reach operation is determined to be performed in the reach 2 mode, and if any of 25 to 29, the reach operation is performed.
It is determined that the reach operation is performed in the manner described above.

Next, a method of determining a symbol variably displayed on the variable display section 9 based on a winning in the starting winning opening 14 will be described with reference to flowcharts of FIGS.
FIG. 9 shows a process for determining that the hit ball has won the starting winning opening 14, and FIG. 10 shows a process for determining a variable display stop symbol of the variable display unit 9. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a process for determining whether or not to make a big hit.

When a hit ball wins the starting winning port 14 provided in the game board 6, the starting port sensor 17 is turned on. In the switch processing in step S10, the CPU 56
If it is determined via the switch circuit 58 that the starting port sensor 17 has been turned on (step S41), it is checked whether or not the starting winning storage number has reached the maximum value of 4 (step S42).

If the number of start winning prizes has not reached 4,
The number of stored start winnings is increased by 1 (step S43), and the value of the big hit symbol determination random number is extracted. Then, it is stored in the random number value storage area corresponding to the value of the number of stored winning prizes (step S44). If the number of stored start winnings has reached 4, the process of increasing the number of stored start winnings is not performed. That is, in this embodiment, the number of hit balls that have won the maximum of four starting winning openings 17 can be stored.

As shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the number of stored winning prizes in the special symbol process of step S8 (step S50). If the start winning prize memory number is not 0, the value stored in the random number storage area corresponding to the start prize storing number = 1 is read out (step S51), the value of the starting prize storing number is reduced by 1, and Shift the value of the random value storage area (step S
52). That is, the number of starting winning memories = n (n = 2, 3,
The value stored in the random number value storage area corresponding to 4) is stored in the random number value storage area corresponding to the number of start winning storage = n−1.

Then, the CPU 56 determines a winning / losing based on the value read in step S51, that is, the value of the extracted random number for jackpot symbol determination (step S53). Here, the random number for the jackpot symbol determination is 0
A value in the range of ~ 299 is assumed. As shown in FIG. 11, when the value matches the value set in the jackpot determination value table shown in FIG. 7B, "big hit" is determined. It is determined as “outside”. In the determination of step S53, it is determined whether the current time is the normal time or the probability change time by the probability change flag.
Normally, the value at the normal time in the table shown in FIG. 7B is used, and at the time of probable change, the value at the time of probable change in the table shown in FIG. 7B is used.

When it is determined that a big hit has occurred, the CPU 5
No. 6 determines whether or not the big hit symbol is a predetermined variable symbol for shifting to the probability variation state (step S54). If it is a probable change symbol, the probable change flag is turned on (step S56), and if not, the probable change flag is turned off (step S55). That is, in this example, the probable change state continues until the next big hit occurs. In addition,
The actual transition to the probable change state is made after the special symbol is determined (stopped) and the jackpot game based on the special symbol is completed.

Further, the CPU 56 determines whether or not to give a big hit notice. That is, the value of the random number (random 5) for the jackpot notice is extracted, and if the value is 0 or 1, it is determined to perform the jackpot notice (step S65). Also,
The reach random number (random 6) is extracted, and the reach type is determined based on the value (step S57). As described above, the CPU 56 determines the reach type according to the value set in # 4 of the designation table.

If it is determined in step S53 that there is a deviation, the CPU 56 determines whether or not to reach (step S58). For example, when the value of the random number 4 which is a random number for reach determination is any one of “105” to “1530”, it is determined not to reach. Then, when the value of the reach determination random number is any of “0” to “104”, it is determined to be reach. When determining to reach, the CPU 56 determines a reach symbol.

In this embodiment, the left and right symbols are determined according to the value of random 2-1 (step S59). Also, the middle symbol is determined according to the value of the random 2-2 (step S60). That is, one of the symbols corresponding to the values 0 to 15 of the values of the random 2-1 and the random 2-2 is determined as the stop symbol. Here, when the determined middle symbol matches the left and right symbols, the symbol corresponding to the value obtained by adding 1 to the value of the random number corresponding to the middle symbol is set as the fixed symbol of the middle symbol so that it does not match the big hit symbol. I do.

Further, the CPU 56 extracts the value of the random number (random 5) for the jackpot notice, and if the value is 0 or 1, decides to execute the jackpot notice (step S6).
6). Further, the reach random number (random 6) is extracted, and the reach type is determined based on the value (step S5).
7).

If it is determined in step S58 not to reach, the left and right middle symbols are determined according to the values of random 2-1 to 2-3 (step S61). As described above, it is determined whether the display mode of the symbol change based on the winning start is a big hit, a reach mode, or a loss, and the combination of the respective stop symbols is determined. The range of the random numbers and the random number values used in this embodiment is an example, and any random numbers may be used, and the range may be set arbitrarily.

Further, in the high probability state, the probability of the next big hit increases, the time until the variable display of the variable display 10 is determined by the 7-segment LED is shortened, and the variable display of the variable display 10 is changed. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured to increase the number of times and the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 at the time of hitting based on the result, or the probability of hitting based on the variable display result of the variable display 10 is high. It may be constituted so that it may become.
Further, the present invention is also applicable to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which only one or a plurality of these states occur.

In other words, the special game state is a state in which the probability of giving a predetermined game value can be given to the player by increasing the probability of a big hit by the special symbol, and also the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is shortened. This concept also includes a case where a state in which a predetermined game value can be given to a player is easily caused by being played or by increasing a hit probability by a normal symbol.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol processing program executed by the CPU 56. The special symbol process process shown in FIG. 12 is a specific process of step S11 in the flowchart of FIG. When performing the special symbol process processing, the CPU 56 determines in step S3 shown in FIG.
One of the processes from 00 to S309 is performed. In each process, the following processes are performed.

Special symbol change waiting process (step S30)
0): The start winning port 14 (in this embodiment, the winning port of the variable winning ball device 15) is hit and the start port sensor 17 is turned on. When the starting port sensor 17 is turned on, the starting winning memory number is increased by + if the starting winning memory number is not full.
1 and a big hit determination random number is extracted. That is, the processing shown in FIG. 9 is executed. Special symbol determination processing (step S301): When a state in which the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the number of start winning prizes is confirmed. If the number of start winning prizes is not 0, it is determined whether to make a jackpot or not according to the value of the extracted jackpot determination random number. That is, the first half of the process shown in FIG. 10 is executed. Stop symbol setting process (step S302): A stop symbol for the left and right middle symbols is determined. That is, the middle half of the processing shown in FIG. 10 is executed.

Reach operation setting processing (step S30)
3): It is determined whether or not to perform the reach operation according to the value of the reach determination random number, and the fluctuation period at the time of reach is determined according to the value of the reach random number. That is, the latter half of the process shown in FIG. 10 is executed.

All symbols change start processing (step S30)
4): In the variable display section 9, control is performed so that all symbols start to change. At this time, with respect to the display control board 80,
The left and right middle final stop symbols and information instructing the fluctuation period are transmitted. When a background or a character is also displayed on the variable display unit 9, control is performed so that display control command data corresponding to the background or character is transmitted to the display control board 80.

Waiting for all symbols stop (step S30)
5): Wait for the fluctuation period to end, and when the fluctuation period elapses, for example, an all symbol stop command indicating that all symbols displayed on the variable display unit 9 should be stopped is sent to the display control board 80. Control.

Jackpot display process (step S306):
If the stop symbol is a combination of jackpot symbols,
The internal state (process flag) is updated so as to proceed to step S307. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S309. The combination of the big hit symbols is a combination in which the right and left middle symbols are aligned. Also, when the left and right symbols are aligned, it reaches reach.

Large winning opening opening start processing (step S30)
7): Control for opening the special winning opening is started. Specifically, the counter and the flag are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening.

Processing during opening of the special winning opening (step S30)
8): Control for transmitting display control command data of the special winning opening round display to the display control board 80, processing for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied, the internal state is updated to shift to step S307 unless the end condition of the big hit gaming state is satisfied. If the jackpot gaming state end condition is satisfied, the internal state is updated to shift to step S309.

Big hit end processing (step S309):
A display for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended is performed. When the display is completed, the internal flags and the like are returned to the initial state, and the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S300.

As described above, when a hit ball is won in the starting winning opening 14, the basic circuit 53 determines whether to make a big hit or a loose hit, a stop symbol, and a variable in the special symbol process in step S11 (see FIG. 5). The display period is determined, and a display control command corresponding to the determination is given to the display control CPU 101 of the display control board 80. The display control CPU 101 controls the display of the variable display unit 9 according to a display control command from the main board 31.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the main processing of step S309 in the special symbol process processing. In step S309, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probable change flag is on (step S30).
9a). If the probable change flag is on, FIG.
A probable change table is designated from among the designated tables shown in (A) (step S309b). If the probability change flag has not been turned on, a normal time table is designated from among the designated tables shown in FIG. 7A (step S3).
09c).

Then, the designated table is set as a designated table (step S309d). Specifically, the processing in step S309b or S309c is performed, for example, by using the start address AAAA or the start address BBB.
This is a process of setting B in a register inside the CPU 56.
In the process of step S309d, the value set in the register is stored as it is, or
It is set in the AM area. Therefore, in this case, the value of the pointer indicating the start address AAAA or the start address BBBB is stored.

Alternatively, each parameter from the start address AAAA or the start address BBBB is stored in a predetermined RAM.
It may be transferred to an area (work area) and the start address of the RAM area may be set in a register or a predetermined RAM area. In this case, if the probable change flag is on, each parameter value from the head address BBBB is stored in the RAM 55.
If the probability variable flag is turned off, each parameter value from the starting address AAAA is set from the predetermined starting address of the RAM 55. Then, the value of the pointer indicating the start address of the RAM area is stored.

In this case, since the data in the RAM area is changed, the value of the pointer indicating the start address of the RAM area may always be the same. Therefore, in this case, the processing in step S309d may not be performed.

FIG. 14 shows an example of the game control program shown in FIG.
9 is a flowchart illustrating processing of a part that handles each parameter set in the specification table as illustrated in FIG. In the example described above, for example, the parameters set in the specification table are handled in the process of step S57 shown in FIG. Here, the parameter of # 4 is handled.

As shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 56
When handling the parameters set in the designated table, first, the start address of the saved designated table is set in the register. When the start address is stored in the register, the register value can be used as it is. Then, the offset from the start address to the parameter storage position to be handled at that time is added to the start address (step S91). For example, when the parameter of # 4 is handled, if the areas of # 1 to # 3 are each composed of 2 bytes, the start address +6 remains in the register as a result of the operation in step S91 (1 byte / 1 address). Case).

Next, the CPU 56 uses the value of the register in which the operation result is set as an address and reads the data set at that address (step S9).
2). The read data is generally loaded into a register different from the register where the address is set. Then, processing based on the data loaded into the register is performed (step S93).

For example, when the parameter # 4 is handled, the value of the extracted random 6 is compared with the data loaded in the register. In this example, when handling the parameter # 4, it is necessary to read a plurality of data from the designated table, and thus the process shown in FIG. 14 is repeatedly executed. For example, an end code is set at the end of each area corresponding to the reach 1, 2, 3 in the designated table and at the end of the entire area of # 4, and is repeatedly executed until the end code is found.

FIG. 15 shows the game control program in FIG.
11 is a flowchart illustrating another processing example of a part that handles each parameter set in the specification table as illustrated in FIG. Also in this example, first, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the stored specification table in the register (step S94). When the start address is stored in the register, the register value can be used as it is.

Next, the CPU 56 executes an instruction to specify the offset and load the data at the address indicated by the register value (step S95). Usually, the CPU is provided with an index register, and is provided with an instruction for addressing the index register value + offset when the index register and an offset by a numerical value are designated. Therefore, in this example, the start address is set in the index register. By executing the instruction for addressing the index register value + offset, the data at the addressed address is loaded into the register. Then, a process based on the data loaded into the register is performed (step S96).

In the example shown in FIG. 14, data is loaded by directly specifying the address where the parameter is set, and in the example shown in FIG. 15, the address is specified indirectly via the index register. The data is loaded. Regardless of which method is used, there is no need to determine whether it is a normal time or a probable change when handling each parameter set in the designated table. By the processing in step S309 shown in FIG. 13, the head address of the designation table corresponding to the state is stored, and as shown in FIG. This is because the distance (address difference = offset) is the same.

Therefore, when each parameter is handled, if an offset for the corresponding parameter is given, the parameter for the normal time can be handled at the normal time without paying special attention to the normal time and the time of the probability change. Sometimes we can handle parameters for probabilistic variation. When handling each parameter, it is not necessary to judge whether it is a normal time or a probable change, that is, since a step of making such a determination is not required, the capacity of the game control program can be reduced. .

Hereinafter, as an example, the ordinary symbol variation control using the parameters # 1 and # 2 shown in FIG. 7A will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the ordinary symbol processing in the main processing shown in FIG. When performing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 determines in step S shown in FIG.
One of the processes from 400 to S404 is performed. In each process, the following processes are performed.

When the hit ball passes through the passage gate 11 and the gate switch 12 is turned on, if the number of passed memories is not full, the number of passed memories is incremented by one, and a random number for ordinary symbol determination is extracted. Although the normal symbol determination random number is not shown in FIG. 6, the counter for generating the normal symbol determination random number is also updated in the determination random number update process (step S10) of the main process (see FIG. 5). ing. In addition,
The gaming machine is provided with a display means for notifying the number of passed storages, but is omitted in FIG.

Normal symbol change waiting process (step S40)
0): When it becomes possible to start changing the normal symbol, the extracted random number for normal symbol determination is compared with the hit determination value to determine whether or not to win. In the case of winning, if there are a plurality of winning symbols, it is also determined which symbol is the winning.

Normal symbol variation start processing (step S40)
1): The timer for determining the fluctuation period of the ordinary symbol is started, and the variation of the ordinary symbol on the variable display 10 is started.

Processing during normal symbol fluctuation (step S40)
2) When the time of one symbol change elapses, the variable display 10
Is the next symbol. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol is stopped.

Opening process of ordinary electric accessory (step S4)
03): If the stopped symbol is a hit symbol, a timer for determining an operation period (open period of the variable winning ball device 15) of the ordinary electric accessory (in this example, the variable winning ball device 15) is started, and the variable is changed. A solenoid 16 for opening the winning ball device 15 is turned on.

Processing during opening of normal electric accessory (step S40)
4): When the timer for determining the operation period of the variable winning ball device 15 times out, the solenoid 16 for opening the variable winning ball device 15 is turned off.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the ordinary symbol change waiting process (step S400). In the normal symbol change waiting process, if the number of passed memories is not 0 (step S400a), the CPU 56 reads the value stored in the random number value storage area corresponding to the number of passed memories = 1 (step S400b), and 1 for the number of storage
Then, the value of each random number value storage area is shifted (step S400c). That is, the number of stored memories = n
The value stored in the random number value storage area corresponding to (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the random number value storage area corresponding to the number of stored passes = n-1.

Next, the read random number is compared with the hit judgment (step S400d). If it matches the winning determination value, a winning symbol is determined (step S400e).
Then, the normal symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the normal symbol change start waiting process (step S401) (step S400f).

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the ordinary symbol change start waiting process (step S401). In the normal symbol change start waiting process, the CPU 56 first reads the parameter value of # 1 from the designation table (step S401a). Then, the read value is set as a normal symbol fluctuation timer and the timer is started. In this example,
Normally, a timer of 29.5 seconds is started, and at the time of probable change, a timer of 5.1 seconds is started. The method of reading the parameter values from the designation table is as shown in the flowcharts of FIGS.

Next, a value indicating the time corresponding to the fluctuation of one symbol is set in the fluctuation speed timer and the timer is started (step S401b), and the normal symbol process flag is set to correspond to the normal symbol changing process (step S402). (Step S401c).

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the ordinary symbol change processing (step S402). In the normal symbol change processing, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the normal symbol change timer has timed out (step S402).
a). If the time-out has occurred, the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol on the variable display 10 is stopped (step 402e), and the ordinary symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ordinary electric auditors character opening start process (step S403) (step S401).
f).

If the normal symbol fluctuation timer has not timed out, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation speed timer has timed out (step S402b). If the timeout has occurred, the symbol displayed on the variable display 10 is set to the next symbol (step S402c). Further, the variable speed timer is reset (step S402d).

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory opening start process (step S403). In the ordinary electric accessory opening start process, the CPU 56 turns on the solenoid 16 for opening the variable winning ball device 15 (step S403a). Next, the parameter value of # 2 is read from the designation table (step S403b). Then, the read value is set as an open timer and the timer is started.

In this example, a timer of 0.2 seconds is normally started at normal time, and a timer of 4 seconds is started at certain time. In other words, the variable winning ball device 15 is normally set at 0.2
Open for 2 seconds, and open for 4 seconds when certainty changes. The method of reading the parameter values from the designation table is as shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. In some gaming machines, the number of times the variable prize ball device 15 is opened is set to a plurality of times. In order to support such a gaming machine, a parameter setting area indicating the number of times the ordinary electric accessory is opened is provided in the designation table. May be provided.

When the release timer is started, the CPU 5
No. 6 sets the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory opening processing (step S404c) (step S403c). In the normal electric accessory opening process, when the opening timer times out, the solenoid 16 is turned off.

As described above, the parameter values used at the time of controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory are read from the designated table. When handling each parameter set in the designated table, it is not necessary to determine whether it is a normal time or a probable change. That is, when handling each parameter, if an offset for the corresponding parameter is given, it is possible to handle the parameter for the normal time at the normal time without paying special attention to the normal time and the time of the probable change. Parameters can be handled.

As in the above-described embodiment, the parameters at the time of normal operation and the time of probable change are set in the designated table, and in each processing module, the parameter value is read by giving an offset to the head address of the designated table. ,
In each processing module, it is not necessary to determine whether it is a normal time or a probable change, so that the number of program steps is reduced. However, according to the present invention, not only such an effect but also an effect that a minimum change is required when a program is diverted to another model.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a parameter table (designation table) and a big hit determination value table used in another model. As shown in FIG. 21B, in this example, the jackpot probability at the time of the probability change is 1 at the normal time.
It is 0 times. Also, as shown in FIG.
The parameter values relating to the variation of the ordinary symbol and the ordinary electric accessory are the same between the normal time and the probable change.

The arrangement of parameters in the table shown in FIG. 21A and the size of each parameter in the memory are the same as those in the table shown in FIG. 7A. Therefore, when a program for a gaming machine using the table shown in FIG. 7A is used for a gaming machine using the table shown in FIG. 21A, it is only necessary to change the table settings. The part that handles each parameter in the designated table need not be changed.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a process for determining a symbol for stopping the variable display of the variable display section 9 in the gaming machine using the table shown in FIG. 21 (A). This example differs from the processing shown in FIG. 10 only in the part where the probability change flag is turned on and off. That is, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot with the probability variable symbol, the probability variable flag is turned on (step S56), and at the same time, the value of the number of stored winning start +1 is stored in the work area (step S75).

Then, as shown in FIG. 23, all the symbols stop waiting process in the special symbol process process (step S3).
At 05), if the set value of the work area is not 0 (step S305a), the content of the work area is decremented by 1 (step S305b). If the set value of the work area after -1 is 0 (step S305c),
The probability change flag is turned off (step S305d). Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the next process (step S305e). Since the all symbol stop waiting process is a process executed during the special symbol change, a process related to the special symbol change control is also performed, but is omitted in FIG.

In this gaming machine, when a probability change big hit occurs, the probability change flag is turned on until the change of the special symbol for the number of times corresponding to the number of start winning memories is completed. Note that, in step S75 in FIG.
The reason why 1 is set is that the fluctuation of the special symbol at the time of occurrence of the probability variation big hit is not included in the probability variation continuation number.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing another example of a process for determining a symbol for stopping variable display of the variable display section 9 in a gaming machine using the table shown in FIG. 21 (A). This example also differs from the processing shown in FIG. 10 only in the part where the probability change flag is turned on and off. That is, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a big hit with the probability variation symbol, the probability variation flag is turned on (step S56).
At the same time, a predetermined value (50 in this example) is stored in the work area (Step S75).

Then, all symbol stop waiting processing in the special symbol process processing as shown in FIG. 23 (step S
In 305), -1 processing of the contents of the work area and probable change flag off processing are performed. Therefore, in this gaming machine, when the probability change big hit occurs, the probability change flag is turned on thereafter until the change of the special symbol 50 times is completed.

The value set in step S76 in FIG. 24 may be used as a parameter set in the specification table. When the designated table is configured in such a manner, in a gaming machine that does not use the number of special symbol changes as a condition for terminating the probable change state, for example, F
FFF (H) (65535 in decimal) is set.

As described in each of the above embodiments, the game control program sets the parameters for the normal time and the probable change in the designated table, and in each processing module, gives an offset to the head address of the designated table. If the configuration is such that the parameter value is read out, the number of program steps can be reduced, and the program change when the program is diverted to another model can be minimized.

In each of the above-described embodiments, as examples of using the parameter values set in the designation table, the control regarding the reach type and the ordinary symbol has been described. However, it is preferable to set other parameters in which different values may be used between the normal time and the certainty change in the specification table. For example, FIG. 7 (A) and FIG. 21 (A) show probable change ramp data as an example of other parameters.

In the probable change state, it is necessary to notify the player of the probable change state by a lamp or an LED. The control of the lamp and the LED is performed, for example, in a lamp timer process (step S7) in the main process (see FIG. 5), but it is not necessary to determine whether the process is in the normal state or in the probable change state. . As mentioned above,
Since the head address of the specification table according to the state is set, in the ramp timer processing, a parameter corresponding to the state at that time can be obtained only by specifying the offset corresponding to the probable lamp data. In this case, the parameter is data indicating a lighting pattern of a lamp or an LED. Therefore, the lighting control of the lamp or the LED according to the state can be performed without making the determination of the normal / probable change.

In each of the above embodiments, the big hit determination value is not included in the designation table. When the designated table is reconstructed in the work area (RAM) and used, the contents may be changed due to noise or the like. However, since the jackpot determination value is not included in the designated table, the value is changed. It won't. That is, the conditions for generating a game value advantageous to the player are not changed, and a great disadvantage is prevented from being given to the player.

[0125]

As described above, according to the present invention, the gaming machine is controlled differently in a special game state in which a state in which a predetermined game value can be given to a player and a normal state other than the special game state. A processing module for providing a state variable table in which each parameter used in a program portion for performing a game control is provided, and a game control program obtains parameters by designating the state variable table and performs game control based on the obtained parameters. , It is not necessary for each processing module to determine whether or not the game is in the special game state, and the program capacity is reduced and the program can be easily changed.

In the state variable table, in the state variable table, each parameter in the normal state and each parameter in the special game state corresponding thereto are set in the same order, respectively.
In addition, if the address difference from the first parameter of each parameter in the normal state is configured to be the same as the address difference from the first parameter of each parameter in the special game state, one of the states is the same regardless of the state. The location where the parameter is stored can be designated by one pointer, and the program configuration can be made more efficient.

The game control means is configured to store, at the timing of switching between the normal state and the special game state, the head address of the portion in the state variable table in which each parameter used in the state after switching is set. In this case, each processing module can input a required parameter value by the stored head address without being aware of the normal state or the special game state.

If the processing module is configured to specify the address of the state variable table using a value obtained by adding the offset corresponding to the module to the stored head address, the offset The required parameter values can be entered immediately by specifying only.

When the state variable table includes the fluctuation time of the normal symbol for determining the operating condition of the variable winning ball device, it is easy to divert the program to another model in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is different. effective.

When the operation time of the variable prize ball device is included in the state variable table, there is an effect that the program can be easily diverted to another model having a different operation time of the variable prize ball device.

When the state variable table contains the lighting pattern of the illuminant indicating the special game state, it is determined whether the illuminant control part in the game control program is in the normal state or the probable change state. Instead, the lighting mode of the light emitting body can be adapted to the state.

When the state variable table contains the distribution ratio of the reach mode used in the reach state,
This has the effect of facilitating the diversion of programs to other models with different reach distribution rates.

If the state variable table is configured so as not to include a determination value for determining whether or not to generate a state in which a predetermined game value can be given to a player, the state variable Even when the table is reconstructed and used in the work area, there is an effect that the determination value does not change due to noise.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine viewed from the front.

FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the rear.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on a main board.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing of a basic circuit.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a table referred to in the game control program.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a data array in a designation table.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a process of determining that a hit ball has won a start winning opening.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a process of determining a stop symbol for variable display and a process of determining a reach type.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special symbol process process.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a main part of the big hit end processing.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a program that uses parameters in a specification table.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating another example of a program that uses parameters in a specification table.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol process process.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol change waiting process.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol change start process.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing processing during normal symbol fluctuation.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a normal electric accessory opening start process.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the data array in the designation table.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a process of determining a stop symbol for variable display and another process of determining a reach type.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of an all symbol stop waiting process.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a process of determining a stop symbol for variable display and still another process of determining a reach type.

[Explanation of symbols]

 9 Variable Display Unit 10 Variable Display 15 Variable Winning Ball Device 16 Solenoid 31 Game Control Board (Main Board) 53 Basic Circuit 54 ROM 55 RAM 56 CPU

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine capable of performing a game based on an operation of a player and shifting to a specific game state advantageous to the player based on a result of the game being in a predetermined mode, The game control means for controlling the progress performs the game control based on the game control program, and performs a different game control between a special game state in which a state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player and a normal state other than the special game state. A state variable table in which a plurality of parameters used in a program portion to be executed are provided; and the game control program obtains parameters by designating the state variable table, and performs game control based on the obtained parameters. A gaming machine comprising a processing module for performing 2. In the state variable table, each parameter in the normal state and each parameter in the special game state corresponding thereto are set in the same order, and the address difference from the first parameter of each parameter in the normal state. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the setting is made so as to be the same as the address difference from the first parameter of each parameter in the special gaming state. 3. The game control means stores, at a timing of switching between a normal state and a special game state, a head address of a portion in the state variable table in which each parameter used in a state after the switching is set. The gaming machine according to claim 2. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the processing module specifies the address of the state variable table using a value obtained by adding an offset corresponding to the module to the stored head address. 5. The state variable table can specify a fluctuation time of a normal symbol for determining an operating condition of a variable winning ball device that can be changed between a state in which a game medium is easy to win and a state in which it is relatively difficult to win. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine includes important information. 6. The variable state winning ball device according to claim 1, wherein the state variable table includes an operating time of the variable winning ball device.
The gaming machine described. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the state variable table includes information capable of specifying a lighting pattern of a light emitting body indicating a special gaming state. 8. A display condition in which a display mode in which a display result has already been derived and displayed at a stage where a variation result of a special symbol variation executed in the specific game state is not derived and displayed is a combination of a specific display mode. 2. The device according to claim 1, further comprising: a selection unit that selects a satisfying reach state from a plurality of types, wherein the state variable table includes reach selection data for selecting which reach type the selection unit selects. A gaming machine according to claim 7. 9. The state variable table according to claim 1, wherein the state variable table does not include a determination value for determining whether to generate a state in which a predetermined game value can be given to a player. Gaming machine.