JP2002315918A - Game machine, computer program and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reducing a developing cost. SOLUTION: '03' of a progress state A1 signal indicates the fact of being a progress state of being low in a generating probability of a big prize, and indication of a variable display of a special pattern. '1' of '10' indicates the fact of being a signal used for a Pachinko machine of a machine model A. '0' indicates that the holding number is '0'. '5' indicates the fact of being a miss in a lot-drawing result of whether or not lot-drawing is a big prize. '120' indicates indication of 12.0 sec as time up to stopping a variation in the all patterns from a start of the variation in the special pattern. A main CPU outputs only a signal for indicating the progress content of a basic game common to respective machine models. A special pattern display device for receiving the signal displays an image characteristic in the respective machine models. Thus, since a computer program executed by the main CPU can be used in common to the respective machine models, the developing cost of software can be reduced.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine for controlling a game by a computer, for example, a game machine such as a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko machine having an electric configuration shown in FIG. 13 is known. The CPU 501 mounted on the main board 500 controls and processes the following contents in a machine cycle. (1) The signal output from the winning ball detection switch 521 or the six payout detection switches 524 is transmitted to the board relay board 5
20 and the prize ball is paid out by the comprehensive relay board 60.
0 to the CPU 601 mounted on the CPU. (2) The signal output from the first-type starting port switch 522 is taken in via the board relay board 520, and the special symbol display device 511 is operated. (3) The signal output from the normal symbol operation switch 523 is taken in via the board relay board 520, and the normal symbol display device 512 is operated. (4) The signal output from the accessory continuous operation switch 531 at the time of the occurrence of the big hit is taken in from the big winning opening concentrated board 530 via the board relay board 520, and the big winning opening concentrated board 53 is sent from the board relay board 520.
0, a signal is output through a special winning opening opening solenoid 53.
4 is driven. (5) The signal output from the count switch 532 is taken in from the special winning opening concentrated board 530 via the board relay board 520, and the number of winnings to the special winning opening is counted.

(6) A signal is output from the board relay board 520 via the special winning opening concentrating board 530 to drive the ordinary electric accessory opening solenoid 533. (7) Board relay board 51
A signal is output via the control signal 0 to control the illumination lamp 513. (8) outputting a signal via the board relay board 520,
The LED board 525 is controlled. (9) Board relay board 52
From 0, a signal is output via the winning opening centralized board 530,
The LED board 535 is controlled. (10) Big hit information and the like are transmitted to a host computer installed in a pachinko hall management room or the like via the game board information terminal 540.
(11) The firing device 620 is driven. (12) The audio output device 622 that outputs a sound effect or the like is controlled. (13)
A signal output from a detection switch 621 such as a metal frame detection switch or a fullness detection switch is fetched to detect opening / closing of a metal frame, fullness of award balls, and the like. (14) Ball out switch 61
The signal output from 3 is taken in via the external connection terminal board 610 to detect a ball cut. (15) A signal is output via the external connection terminal board 610, and the LED board 611,
Various lamps 612 such as a prize lamp and a ball out lamp
And control. (16) Input / output signals to / from the prepaid card unit 614 via the external connection terminal board 610.

[0004]

As described above, since the CPU 501 mounted on the main board 500 performs a very large number of processes in a machine cycle, the load on the CPU 501 is large and the processing speed of the CPU 501 is reduced. There was a problem. Therefore, the present inventor has proposed that the C
In order to reduce the burden on the PU, for each function, such as a payout control board that controls payout of prize balls, a special symbol display device, a lamp control device that controls various LEDs and lamps, and a voice control device that controls various sounds A configuration in which a sub CPU is mounted on each of the substrates and the devices is considered. Then, a control command is transmitted from the main CPU mounted on the main board to each sub CPU, and each sub CPU analyzes the control command transmitted from the main CPU and performs a corresponding operation based on the analysis result. (See FIG. 3 of the present invention). For example, the main CPU
An image control command for instructing a special symbol change pattern, a reach pattern, a stop symbol, and the like is transmitted to the special symbol display device, and the sub CPU of the special symbol display device analyzes the received command, and performs a special process based on the analysis result. Changes in symbols, reach display, display of stopped symbols, and the like are performed.

According to the above configuration, the processing performed by the conventional CPU is shared by the sub CPUs.
Can reduce the load on the main CPU.
Processing speed can be increased, and as a result, a speedy game has become possible. However, the inventor has found the following problems through subsequent studies. For example, since the display content of the special symbol display device differs for each model, the control command transmitted from the main CPU to the sub CPU of the special symbol display device is dedicated to the model. For this reason, since the main CPU and the sub CPU are in a one-to-one fixed relationship, the computer programs executed by both CPUs must be developed exclusively for the model. Therefore, in the development of a new model, if the display content of the special symbol display device changes, the content of the control command also changes. Must be created. The same applies to computer programs executed by the sub CPUs provided in the lamp control device and the voice control device, respectively. In other words, when the effects are different for each model, there is a problem that the development cost increases as the number of models increases. In particular, in recent years, since the period for replacing a new unit has become shorter, there is a problem that the development cost is further increased.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to realize a gaming machine capable of reducing development costs.

[0007]

According to the present invention, in order to achieve the above object, the present invention detects that a game ball has passed a predetermined area on a game board. A detecting means, an output means for determining a progress state of the game based on a detection result of the detecting means, and outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state; and a signal output from the output means, Effecting means for performing an effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal, the effecting means is a gaming machine that performs different effects for each model, the output means,
Based on the detection result, a common progress state is determined for each model, and the staging unit includes a storage unit in which staging contents specific to the model corresponding to the gaming machine are stored, and the staging unit outputs the staging content. Means for reading out the effect content corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal from the storage means, and performing an effect unique to the model based on the read effect content. Is used.

When the game ball passes through a predetermined area on the game board, the fact that the ball has passed is detected by the detection means, and the output means determines a progress state common to each model based on the detection result of the detection means. . The output means outputs a signal corresponding to the determined progress state, and the output signal is input to the rendering means. The machine reads out the effect contents specific to the model corresponding to the model, and performs an effect specific to this model based on the read effect contents.

That is, the progress state determined by the output means is:
Since it is common to each model, it is not necessary to use different output means for each model. In addition, the effect means includes a storage means in which the effect content specific to the model to which the gaming machine corresponds is stored,
The effect content corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal is read out from the storage means, and an effect unique to this model can be performed based on the read effect content. Therefore, even if the effect content differs for each model, the same output means is used for each model as the output means for determining the progress state of the game and outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state. Therefore, it is not necessary to develop an output means for each model, and only the effect means need be developed, so that the development cost can be reduced accordingly.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed a predetermined area on a game board, and a progress state of the game is determined based on a detection result of the detecting means. Output means for outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state, and effect means for inputting the signal output from the output means and performing an effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal. Provided, the effect means is a gaming machine that performs a different effect for each model, even if the determined content is the same, the signal output by the output means is different for each game machine model The output means determines a common progress state for each model based on the detection result, and when outputting a signal corresponding to the determined content, outputs the other model as a signal corresponding to the progress state. The effect means also includes a storage means in which the effect content specific to the model to which the gaming machine is applied is stored, and receives the signal output from the output means, and The input signal determines whether or not this gaming machine is compatible with the applicable model, and the input signal is the input signal when it is determined that this gaming machine is compatible with the applicable model. The technical means of reading the effect content corresponding to the progress state indicated by the above from the storage means and performing an effect peculiar to the model based on the read effect content is used.

When the game ball passes through a predetermined area on the game board, the fact that the game ball has passed is detected by the detection means, and the output means determines a progress state common to each model based on the detection result of the detection means. . The output means outputs a signal corresponding to the determined progress state and a signal used in another model as a signal corresponding to the progress state, and the output signals are input to the production means, and the production means It is determined whether or not the input signal is suitable for the model to which the gaming machine is applicable, and if the input signal is determined to be suitable for the type of the gaming machine, the signal The effect contents corresponding to the indicated progress state are read from the storage means in which the effect contents specific to the model corresponding to the gaming machine are stored, and based on the read effect contents,
Performs effects specific to this model.

In other words, even if the output state is determined to be the same, even if the output signal is different for each type of gaming machine, the output means outputs the signal corresponding to the determined advance state and its progress. A signal used in another model is output as a signal corresponding to the state, and when the input means determines that the input signal is suitable for the model in which it is provided, the directing means indicates the input signal. The effect contents corresponding to the progress state to be read out from the storage means,
An effect unique to this model can be performed based on the read effect contents. Therefore, if the output means for outputting a signal corresponding to each model is used, it is not necessary to develop a different output means for each model, so that the development cost can be reduced accordingly. In addition, even if the effect content differs for each model, the same output means can be used for each model as the output means for determining the progress of the game, so it is necessary to develop an output means for each model. Since only the directing means needs to be developed, the development cost can be reduced accordingly. For example, as described in an embodiment of the invention described below, the main CPU 112 (output means) determines whether each model has a big hit, a suspended number U1, a high probability (progress state determined by the output means), etc. For example, among the determinations, the number of reservations U1 is displayed by an LED provided on a special symbol display device by a gaming machine or displayed on a screen of the special symbol display device. Such as
It depends on the model. Therefore, in such a case, a model that displays the number of reservations U1 with an LED is a type that displays a signal for displaying the number of reservations U1 with an LED and a model that displays the number of reservations U1 on the screen of the special symbol display device. If a signal for displaying the number U1 on the screen of the special symbol display device is output together, a different main CPU 11 is provided for each model.
2 and the computer program (output means) executed by the main CPU 112 does not need to be developed.
The development cost can be reduced accordingly.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the signal output by the output means includes a signal indicating a time during which the effect means is performing. The production means uses a technical means for inputting a signal output from the output means and performing the production according to the time indicated by the input signal.

In other words, the production means can produce a performance in accordance with the time indicated by the input signal, so that the output means measures the time during which the production means is producing a performance,
There is no need to give instructions to end the production.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or third aspect, the output means includes:
Based on the detection result of the detection means, it is determined whether or not to change to a progress state of giving a predetermined profit to the player, and the storage means stores an image specific to the model to which the gaming machine corresponds. The directing means receives the signal output from the output means, reads an image corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal from the storage means, and displays the read image. The technical means of performing an effect peculiar to the model is used.

That is, even if the image displayed by the effect means differs depending on the model, the output means common to each model can be used, so that it is not necessary to develop an output means for each model, and the image display Need only be developed, the development cost can be reduced accordingly. For example, as described in an embodiment of the invention described later, the main CPU 112 provided in the pachinko machine 1 (game machine)
(Output means) is based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first type starting port 27 (predetermined area) provided on the game board 5,
It is determined whether or not it is a big hit (whether or not to change to a progress state for giving a predetermined profit to the player), and a signal corresponding to the determined progress state is output to the special symbol display device 32. Also, the special symbol display device 32 (production means) is a main CP.
An image corresponding to the content indicated by the signal output from U112 is read out from ROM 114 (storage means) and displayed.

In other words, the process of determining whether or not the main CPU 112 is a big hit is performed in common for each model. The same main CPU 112 for each model and its main CPU 1
12 can be used. In addition, in order to produce an image different for each model, only the computer program for causing the special symbol display device 32 to produce an image needs to be developed. Therefore, a pachinko machine that can reduce development costs can be realized.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second or third aspect, the output means includes:
Based on the detection result of the detection means, it is determined whether or not to change to a progress state of giving a predetermined profit to the player, and the storage means stores an image specific to the model to which the gaming machine corresponds. , The effecting means inputs the signal output from the output means, determines whether the input signal is compatible with the applicable model of the gaming machine, the input signal, When it is determined that the gaming machine is suitable for the model, the image corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal is read from the storage unit, and the read image is displayed to display the image. Technical means of performing the production of

That is, even if the output state is determined to be the same and the output signal is different for each type of gaming machine, the output means outputs the signal corresponding to the determined advance state and its progress. A signal used in another model is output as a signal corresponding to the state, and when the input means determines that the input signal is suitable for the model in which it is provided, the directing means indicates the input signal. The image corresponding to the progress state to be read is read from the storage means, and an effect peculiar to this model can be performed based on the read effect contents. Therefore, if the output means for outputting a signal corresponding to each model is used, it is not necessary to develop a different output means for each model, so that the development cost can be reduced accordingly. Moreover, even when the image displayed by the directing means is different for each model, the same output means can be used for each model as the output means for determining the progress of the game. Since it is not necessary to develop the production means, only the production means need be developed, so that the development cost can be reduced accordingly. For example, as described in an embodiment of the invention described below, the main CPU 112 (output unit)
Makes a basic decision common to each model, such as whether a jackpot, a hold number U1, or a high probability (progress state determined by the output means).
Is an LE provided on a special symbol display device by a gaming machine.
For example, it is displayed on the screen of the special symbol display device or displayed on the screen of the special symbol display device, and differs depending on the model. Therefore, in such a case, the model that displays the hold number U1 with an LED is the hold number U1.
And a signal for displaying the number of reserves U1 on the screen of the special symbol display device together with a signal for displaying the number of reservations U1 on the screen of the special symbol display device, The special symbol display device (production means) on the input side determines whether or not the output signal is suitable for the own model. If it is determined that the output signal is suitable, it is suspended based on the input signal. If the display (production) of the number U1 is performed, it is not necessary to develop a different main CPU 112 for each model and a computer program (output means) executed by the main CPU 112.
Development costs can be reduced.

For example, as described in an embodiment of the invention described later, the main CPU 112 (output means) provided in the pachinko machine 1 (game machine) includes a first type in which a game ball is provided on the game board 5. Based on passing through the starting opening 27 (predetermined area), it is determined whether or not a big hit (whether or not to change to a progress state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player) and to correspond to the determined progress state The special signal display 3
Output to 2. In addition, when the special symbol display device 32 (directing means) receives a signal output from the main CPU 112, the special symbol display device 32 determines whether or not the signal is compatible with the model in which the special symbol display device itself is provided. If it is determined that the input signal is present, an image corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal is read out from the ROM 114 (storage means) and displayed. In other words, the process of determining whether or not the main CPU 112 is a big hit is performed in common for each model.
Since the main CPU 112 does not instruct even the contents of the effect of the image by the special symbol display device 32, the main CPU 112 common to each model and the computer program executed by the main CPU 112 can be used. Also, in order to produce different images for each model,
It is only necessary to develop a computer program for the special symbol display device 32 to produce an image effect. Therefore,
A pachinko machine that can reduce development costs can be realized.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed a predetermined area on a game board, and a progress state of the game is determined based on a detection result of the detecting means. Output means for outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state, and effect means for inputting the signal output from the output means and performing an effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal. The effect means is a gaming machine that performs different effects for each model, the output means determines a common progress state for each model based on the detection result, the effect means, The gaming machine is provided with storage means for storing the effects specific to the corresponding model, and when a signal output from the output means is input, corresponds to a progress state indicated by the input signal. A computer program for causing a computer to function a gaming machine that performs an effect peculiar to the model based on the content of the effect read out from the storage means. A technical means of a computer program including a computer program for executing a process of outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state while determining the common progress state is used.

That is, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a main CPU 1 mounted on a main board 100 of a pachinko machine 1 as described in an embodiment of the invention described later.
12 (computer), the computer program is recorded in the ROM 114, and the recorded computer program is stored in the main CPU 11
2 can function by executing.

According to the present invention, a detecting means for detecting that the game ball has passed a predetermined area on the game board, and a progress state of the game is determined based on a detection result of the detecting means. Output means for outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state, and effect means for inputting the signal output from the output means and performing an effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal. The effect means is a gaming machine that performs different effects for each model, the output means determines a common progress state for each model based on the detection result, the effect means, The gaming machine is provided with storage means for storing the effect contents specific to the corresponding model, and when a signal output from the output means is input, corresponds to a progress state indicated by the input signal. A computer program for causing a computer to function a gaming machine that performs an effect specific to the model based on the read effect contents, wherein the computer reads the effect contents from the storage means. When the output signal is input, the effect content corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal is read from the storage means,
A technical means of a computer program including a computer program for executing an effect process for performing an effect unique to the model based on the read effect contents is used.

That is, the gaming machine according to the first aspect is provided with a sub CPU 32e (computer) incorporated in a special symbol display device 32 provided in the pachinko machine 1 as described in an embodiment of the invention described later. ), The computer program is recorded in the ROM 32f, and the recorded computer program is executed by the sub CPU 32e to function.

According to the present invention, a detecting means for detecting that the game ball has passed a predetermined area on the game board, and a progress state of the game is determined based on the detection result of the detecting means. Output means for outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state, and effecting means for receiving the signal output from the output means and performing an effect corresponding to the determined content indicated by the input signal. Provided, the effect means is a gaming machine that performs a different effect for each model, even if the determined progress state is the same, the signal output by the output means is different for each model of the game machine The output means determines a common progress state for each model based on the detection result, and outputs a signal corresponding to the determined progress state. The gaming machine also outputs a signal used in another model as a signal, and the effect means includes a storage means in which the effect content specific to the model to which the gaming machine corresponds is stored, and receives the signal output from the output means. And determines whether or not the input signal is suitable for the model to which the gaming machine is applicable, and determines that the input signal is suitable for the model to which the gaming machine is applicable. A computer program for causing a computer to function a gaming machine that performs an effect peculiar to the model based on the read effect content while reading out the effect content corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal from the storage unit. The computer determines a progress state common to each model, and outputs a signal corresponding to the determined progress state. The use of technical means that a computer program comprising computer program for executing an output process also outputs a signal for use in other models as a signal corresponding to the traveling state of the determined.

That is, the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention includes a main CPU 1 mounted on a main board 100 of the pachinko machine 1 as described in an embodiment of the invention described later.
12 (computer), the computer program is recorded in the ROM 114, and the recorded computer program is stored in the main CPU 11
2 can function by executing.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, a detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed a predetermined area on a game board, and a progress state of the game is determined based on a detection result of the detecting means. Output means for outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state, and effect means for inputting the signal output from the output means and performing an effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal. Provided, the effect means is a gaming machine that performs a different effect for each model, even if the determined progress state is the same, the signal output by the output means is different for each model of the game machine The output means determines a common progress state for each model based on the detection result, and when outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state, sets the progress state to the determined progress state. A signal used in another model is also output as a corresponding signal, and the effect means includes a storage means in which effect contents specific to the model to which the gaming machine corresponds are stored, and the signal output from the output means. At the same time, it is determined whether or not the input signal is suitable for the model to which the gaming machine is applicable, and the input signal is determined to be suitable for the model to which the gaming machine is applicable. In the case, the effect content corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal is read from the storage means,
A computer program for causing a gaming machine that performs a model-specific effect based on the read effect contents to function by a computer, wherein the computer inputs a signal output from the output unit and inputs the signal. The signal is determined to determine whether this gaming machine is compatible with the corresponding model, the input signal,
If it is determined that the gaming machine is suitable for the model, the effect content corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal is read from the storage means, and the model is determined based on the read effect content. A technical means of a computer program including a computer program for executing an effect process for performing a unique effect is used.

In other words, the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention includes a sub CPU 32e (computer) built in a special symbol display device 32 provided in the pachinko machine 1 as described in an embodiment of the invention described later. ), The computer program is recorded in the ROM 32f, and the recorded computer program is executed by the sub CPU 32e to function.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, a detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed a predetermined area on a game board, and a progress state of a game is determined based on a detection result of the detecting means. Output means for outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state, and effect means for inputting the signal output from the output means and performing an effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal. The effect means is a gaming machine that performs different effects for each model, the output means determines a common progress state for each model based on the detection result, the effect means, The gaming machine is provided with storage means for storing the effect contents specific to the corresponding model, and when a signal output from the output means is input, the game machine is provided with a processing state corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal. And a computer-readable recording medium storing a computer program for causing a computer to function a gaming machine that performs an effect unique to the model based on the read effect contents. Is a recording medium storing a computer program including a computer program for executing an output process for determining a progress state common to the respective models and outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state. Is used.

That is, in a gaming machine controlled by a computer, the ROM 114 (recording medium) mounted on the main board 100 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided, for example, as described in an embodiment of the invention described later. Since the main CPU 112 (computer) functions by executing the recorded computer program, the ROM 1
By using the gaming machine, the gaming machine described in claim 1 can be realized.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, a detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed a predetermined area on a game board, and a progress state of a game is determined based on a detection result of the detecting means. Output means for outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state, and effect means for inputting the signal output from the output means and performing an effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal. The effect means is a gaming machine that performs different effects for each model, the output means determines a common progress state for each model based on the detection result, the effect means, The gaming machine is provided with storage means for storing the effect contents specific to the corresponding model, and when a signal output from the output means is input, the game machine is provided with a processing state corresponding to the input signal. And a computer-readable recording medium storing a computer program for causing a computer to function a gaming machine that performs an effect unique to the model based on the read effect contents. When inputting the signal output from the output means, reads the effect content corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal from the storage means, and based on the read effect content, the model-specific The technical means of a recording medium on which a computer program including a computer program for executing an effect process for performing the effect of (i) is recorded is used.

That is, in a gaming machine controlled by a computer, for example, as described in an embodiment of the present invention, a ROM 32f built in a special symbol display device 32 provided in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The computer program recorded on the recording medium
Since the function is realized by execution by the computer 32e, the gaming machine according to claim 1 can be realized by using the ROM 32e.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, a detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed a predetermined area on a game board, and a progress state of the game is determined based on a detection result of the detecting means. Output means for outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state, and effect means for inputting the signal output from the output means and performing an effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal. Provided, the effect means is a gaming machine that performs a different effect for each model, even if the determined content is the same, the signal output by the output means is different for each game machine model The output means determines a common progress state for each model based on the detection result and, when outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state, corresponds to the progress state. A signal used in another model is also output as a signal, and the effect means includes storage means in which effect contents specific to the model corresponding to the gaming machine are stored. And determines whether or not the input signal is suitable for the model to which the gaming machine is applicable, and determines that the input signal is suitable for the model to which the gaming machine is applicable. A computer program for causing a computer to function a gaming machine that performs an effect specific to the model based on the read effect content while reading out the effect content corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal from the storage unit. A recorded recording medium, wherein the computer determines a progress state common to each model and corresponds to the determined progress state. When outputting a signal, a technical means of a recording medium recording a computer program including a computer program for executing an output process of outputting a signal used in another model as a signal corresponding to the progress state is used. .

That is, in a gaming machine controlled by a computer, for example, a ROM 114 (recording medium) mounted on a main board 100 of the pachinko machine 1 as described in an embodiment of the invention described later. Since the main CPU 112 (computer) functions by executing the recorded computer program, the ROM 1
By using the gaming machine, the gaming machine described in claim 2 can be realized.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, a detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed a predetermined area on a game board, and a progress state of the game is determined based on a detection result of the detecting means. Output means for outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state, and effect means for inputting the signal output from the output means and performing an effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal. Provided, the effect means is a gaming machine that performs a different effect for each model, even if the determined progress state is the same, the signal output by the output means is different for each model of the game machine The output means determines a common progress state for each model based on the detection result and, when outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state, corresponds to the progress state. A signal used in another model is also output as a signal, and the effect means includes storage means in which effect contents specific to the model corresponding to the gaming machine are stored, and the signal output from the output means is input. And determines whether or not the input signal is suitable for the model to which the gaming machine is applicable, and determines that the input signal is suitable for the model to which the gaming machine is applicable. A computer program for causing a computer to function a gaming machine that performs an effect specific to the model based on the read effect content while reading out the effect content corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal from the storage unit. On a recorded recording medium, the computer inputs a signal output from the output means, and the input signal is A determination is made as to whether or not the gaming machine is compatible with the applicable model, and if the input signal is determined to be compatible with the corresponding model, the progress indicated by the input signal is determined. A recording medium on which a computer program including a computer program for reading an effect content corresponding to a state from the storage means and executing an effect process for performing an effect specific to the model based on the read effect content is referred to. Use technical measures.

That is, in a gaming machine in which a game is controlled by a computer, for example, as described in an embodiment of the invention described later, a ROM 32f built in a special symbol display device 32 provided in the pachinko machine 1 is used. A computer program recorded on a (recording medium)
Since the function is realized by execution by the computer 32e, the gaming machine according to claim 2 can be realized by using the ROM 32e.

[0037]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each of the embodiments described below, a first-type pachinko machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention. [Overall Main Configuration] First, the main configuration of the pachinko machine according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
1 is a perspective explanatory view showing the appearance of a pachinko machine according to this embodiment. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 that can be opened and closed, and a glass frame 4 is attached to the front frame 2 so that it can be opened and closed. On the right side of the front frame 2, there is provided a keyhole 3 into which a key for opening and closing the glass frame 4 is inserted. A game board 5 is provided inside the glass frame 4, and a firing motor (indicated by reference numeral 15 e in FIG. 3) for shooting game balls to the game board 5 is operated below the right side of the front frame 2. Firing handle 15a is rotatably mounted.

Below the glass frame 4, there is formed a prize ball / lending ball supply port 6a to which a prize ball / lending ball is supplied. An upper receiving tray 6 for storing the prize balls and the lending balls supplied from the prize ball / lending ball supply port 6a is attached. Below the upper tray 6, there is formed a discharge port 7a for discharging a prize ball that has flowed down beyond the number that can be accommodated in the upper tray 6, or a game ball discharged from the upper tray 6 by operating the upper tray ball pulling lever 6b. Have been. On the discharge side of the discharge port 7a, there is provided a lower tray 7 for accommodating game balls discharged from the discharge port 7a. A frame lamp 9 is provided above the game board 5, and an ashtray 7 b is provided on the left side of the lower tray 7.

[Main Structure of Game Board 5] Next, the main structure of the game board 5 will be described with reference to FIG. A center case 30 is provided substantially at the center of the game board 5.
And a normal symbol display device 34 composed of three LEDs, and the number of times that the normal symbol display device 34 can be started is determined by four LEs.
D, a special symbol display LED 35, and a special symbol display device 32 for displaying a plurality of symbols, for example, a special symbol indicating a number of “0” to “9”, a background image, and the like on a liquid crystal.
And are provided. In addition, the special symbol display device 32,
As the number of times that the player can start the game, the number of times the start of the game is suspended (hereinafter referred to as the number of suspensions) is displayed on the screen, and the effect image at the time of the reach or the big hit is displayed.

On both sides of the center case 30, LE
A decorative windmill 46 decorated with D is provided. A normal symbol operation right gate 25 for operating the ordinary symbol display device 34 is provided diagonally below and to the right of the right decorative windmill 46, and a normal symbol operation is also provided at the left and below the left decorative windmill 46. A left gate 26 is provided. Windmills 24 are provided below both sides of the center case 30, respectively, and below the right windmill 24,
A right winning opening 12 is provided, and a left winning opening 13 is provided below the left windmill 24. A right sleeve winning port 22 is provided on the right side of the right winning port 12, and a left sleeve winning port 23 is provided on the left side of the left winning port 13. Below the center case 30, a first type starting port 27 having a function of operating the special symbol display device 32 is provided, and below the first type starting port 27, a stop symbol of the normal symbol display device 34 is provided. Is provided with an ordinary electric accessory 28 that opens both wings when the symbol is hit. The ordinary electric accessory 28 having both wings open has a function of starting the operation of the special symbol display device 32 as in the case of the first type starting port 27.

Below the center case 30, there is provided a variable winning device 40 which is activated when the special symbol fixedly displayed in the three display areas of the special symbol display device 32 becomes a big hit symbol. The variable winning device 40 is provided with a plate-shaped opening / closing member 43 that opens when a big hit occurs and opens a big winning opening 41 so as to be openable and closable in a door manner. On the right side of the variable winning device 40, a lower right winning opening 1
4, and a lower left winning port 44 is provided on the left side of the variable winning device 40. In addition, the variable winning device 4
Inside 0, a specific area having a function of continuously opening and closing the opening and closing member 43 and a specific area switch (indicated by reference numeral 42a in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area are provided. I have.

The game board 5 is provided with rails 16 for guiding the shot game balls to the game area. On the upper part of the game board 5, both right and left upper corners are decorated with LEDs or the like. A decoration 11 is provided, and on the right side of the game board 5, a right side decoration 20 for decorating the right side with an LED or the like is provided. On the left side of the game board 5, the left side is decorated with an LED or the like. A left side decoration 21 is provided. Further, the game board 5 has an out port 4 for collecting game balls that have not been won as out balls.
5 are provided. Many nails (not shown) are driven into the game board 5, and the game balls fired on the game board 5 fall while dancing between the nails, and each winning opening and the first kind start-up are started. Wins are made in the mouth 27, passed through each ordinary symbol operation gate, or collected from the out mouth 45.

[Electrical Configuration of Pachinko Machine 1] Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a main board 100, on which a microprocessor 110 is mounted. The main CPU 1 that determines a main progress state of the game, such as detection of a winning, determination of a big hit or not, and outputs a signal corresponding to the determined progress state to the microprocessor 110.
12, a ROM 114 in which a computer program for the main CPU 112 to execute the above determination and output, and the like, and a game such as a detection result indicating that a game ball has passed through each winning opening or the first type starting opening 27, etc. And a RAM 116 for temporarily storing various data generated in the ROM, a computer program read from the ROM 114, and the like. The following components are electrically connected to the main substrate 100. A first-type starting port switch 27a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the first-type starting port 27;
Special symbol display device 32, lamp control device 300 for controlling LEDs and lamps, power supply substrate 80, payout control substrate 200 for controlling payout of award balls, etc., voice control device 79 for controlling sound effects during a game, etc. Board information terminal board 52, board relay board 51, and game frame relay board 53 for transmitting game board information relating to the game and the jackpot to a computer (not shown) provided in a pachinko hall management room or the like.
It is.

The payout control board 200 is equipped with a microprocessor 210 which operates by inputting a signal sent from the main board 100.
Sub CPU 212 for controlling the payout of award balls, etc.
And a ROM in which various control programs for the sub CPU 212 to execute control such as payout of award balls are recorded.
214 and a RAM 216 for temporarily storing a control program read from the ROM 214 when the sub CPU 212 executes various control programs and various data such as a winning number and a prize ball number generated during a game. . The payout control board 200 includes a power supply board 80, a firing motor driving board 15c for driving the firing motor 15e,
The game frame information terminal board 52 and the payout relay board 55 are electrically connected. The firing motor drive board 15c includes:
A firing switch 15d for outputting a drive signal from the firing motor drive board 15c to the firing motor 15e is connected.

The game frame relay board 53 is electrically connected to a full detection switch 72, a winning ball out detection switch 73, and a sensor relay board 54. Sensor relay board 54
The prize ball payout sensor 62 provided in the prize ball unit 62
a, 62 b and the payout relay board 55. The payout relay board 55 has a ball-out switch 6
1. The award ball payout motor 62c and the ball lending unit 63 are electrically connected. On the board relay board 51, a normal electric accessory solenoid 28a for driving the ordinary electric accessory 28,
A normal symbol display device 34, a right gate switch 25a for detecting a game ball passing through the normal symbol operation right gate 25, a left gate switch 26a for detecting a game ball passing the normal symbol operation left gate 26, and a winning prize port 41. Big win switch 41a for detecting a winning ball, right sleeve winning switch 22a for detecting a game ball winning the right sleeve winning opening 22, and left sleeve winning switch for detecting a gaming ball winning the left sleeve winning opening 23. 23a, a right winning opening switch 12a for detecting a game ball winning the right winning opening 12, a left winning opening switch 13a for detecting a gaming ball winning the left winning opening 13, and a lower right winning opening 1
Lower right winning opening switch 14 for detecting a game ball winning 4
a, a lower left winning port switch 44a for detecting a gaming ball winning the lower left winning port 44, a natural winning port switch 31a for detecting a gaming ball winning the natural winning port 31, and a special winning port relay board 50. A special area switch 42a, a specific area solenoid 42b for driving a member that changes the specific area, and a special winning port solenoid 41b for opening and closing the opening and closing member 43 are electrically connected to the special winning opening relay board 50. ing. The power supply board 80 is connected to an AC 24 V (50
Hz / 60 Hz) from the main power supply 70,
The necessary power is supplied to each substrate and each device.

[Gaming state signal] Next, the main CPU 11
The game state signal output to each board and each device by the game device 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a partially omitted configuration of a game state signal creation table in which data for creating a game state signal to be output from the main CPU 112 to the special symbol display device 32 is set. FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the gaming state A1 signal set in the gaming state signal creation table shown in FIG. 6, and FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the gaming state B1 signal. FIG. The game state signal is the main C
It is a signal indicating the progress state of the game determined by the PU 112.

In the example shown in FIG. 6, in order to make the contents indicated by each data easy to understand, the progress status signal name, the progress status data indicating data corresponding to the progress status, and the progress status are shown in association with each other. I have. In addition, each progress status data,
It is composed of 4 bytes. For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, the progress state A1 signal is “03” “10” “5”.
It is composed of 4 bytes of "1" and "20" (in hexadecimal notation), and "03" indicates a progress state with a low probability of occurrence of a big hit and an instruction to display a change in a special symbol. "1
“1” of “0” indicates that the signal is used for the pachinko machine of model A, and “0” indicates that the reserved number is “0”. "5" indicates that the lottery result of the big hit was not achieved, and "120" indicates that 12.0 seconds are designated as the time from the start of the change of the special symbol to the stop of the change of all the symbols. Show.

In other words, the progress state A1 signal is a progress state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit is low, the result of the determination as to whether or not a big hit is out of order, the progress state in which the number of holds is 0, and a special symbol is displayed. It is a signal indicating that it fluctuates for 12.0 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the progress state B1 signal is "03", "20", "51", "20" (16
(20 digits), and “2” of “20” indicates a signal used for the model B pachinko machine. When the progress state A1 signal and the progress state B1 signal are compared, they have the same data configuration except that the data indicating the model is different. As shown in FIG. 6, the progress state C1 signal is also different from the progress state A1 except that the data indicating the model is different.
It has the same data configuration as.

That is, the progress state A1 signal and the progress state B1
The signal and the progress state C1 signal are a progress state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit is low, and the result of the determination as to whether or not the big hit is a miss is a signal indicating a progress state in which the number of reservations is 0. This signal is output to the special symbol display device 32 when it fluctuates for 12.0 seconds. Also, these three types of signals are output to any type of special symbol display device regardless of the type, and the special symbol display device 32
It determines whether or not the input signal is suitable for its own model, receives only the signal determined to be suitable, and performs a display corresponding to the progress state indicated by the signal. At this time, in the case of a model in which the number of reservations is displayed not by the screen of the special symbol display device 32 but by the number-of-retention display LED 36, the data indicating the number of reservations included in the progress signal is ignored. You.

[Flow of Progress State Signal] Next, the flow of the progress state signal will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow until the progress state signal output from the main CPU 112 is input to the special symbol display device 32. Main CPU 112 and special symbol display device 32
The sub CPUs 32e are time-divisionally operated at interrupts of 2 msec each, and the main CPU 112 outputs a progress signal four times each time the time-division operation is performed. The sub CPU 32e sets the status to H every time the time-sharing operation is performed.
Check whether it is level or L level. Furthermore, the sub CPU3
In order to synchronize with the main CPU 112, the internal CPU 2e performs internal initialization after power-on,
2 waits for the status notified by the device 2 to go to the L level, and activates a 2 msec timer interrupt.

The progress signal output from the main CPU 112 is output to the output port 120 via the main CPU bus 118 one byte at a time, and the output progress signal is output via the main CPU parallel output port 124. After being temporarily stored in the buffer 126, the sub-C of the special symbol display device 32 is connected via the eight data lines L1.
After being temporarily stored in the input buffer 32m connected to the PU 32e, it is input to the input port 32j of the sub CPU 32e. Further, the main CPU 112 sets the status to the L level for 10 μsec from the timing of outputting the progress state signal, returns the status to the H level, and outputs the next one byte. On the other hand, the sub CPU 32e
Check the level of the status line L2 shown in FIG.
After confirming that the level has changed to L, the analysis of the progress signal input to the input port 32j is started.
Further, the main CPU 112 continuously transmits the same progress status signal four times each time so as to prevent erroneous analysis due to bit garbled due to disturbance noise or the like.
If two or more of the four progress status signals received have the same content, the sub CPU 32e analyzes the progress status signals.

[Electrical Configuration of Special Symbol Display Device 32] Next, the main electrical configuration of the special symbol display device 32 will be described.
This will be described with reference to FIG. The special symbol display device 32 includes a special symbol display 32b, a liquid crystal inverter board 32a, a liquid crystal analog board 32c, and a special symbol control board 32d. The main board 100 transmits the image control command to the sub-C mounted on the special symbol control board 32d.
Send to PU32e. The sub CPU 32e is connected to the main C
The progress status signal output from the PU 112 is input, and the content of the input progress status signal is stored in the ROM 32f.
Analyze according to the computer program recorded in. Further, when the display of the special symbol is instructed by the progress state signal, the sub CPU 32e uses the various tables described later stored in the ROM 32f to determine the change start pattern, the change speed, and the change stop pattern of the special symbol. Decide on the work.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e sends the above analysis result to a VDP (video display processor) 32.
g. Subsequently, the VDP 32g reads out the image data corresponding to the analysis result from the character ROM 32i in which the image data such as the special pattern, the character, the background image, and the effect image corresponding to the analysis result are recorded, and reads the read image data. The address, display color, rotation, enlargement and reduction, etc. of the liquid crystal dots to be displayed on the liquid crystal screen are calculated based on the above analysis results, and the calculation results are temporarily stored in the built-in palette RAM 32h. Subsequently, the VDP 32g converts the RGB signals to the liquid crystal analog board 3 based on the calculation results stored in the palette RAM 32h.
2c. Subsequently, the liquid crystal analog substrate 32c performs color correction and luminance adjustment of the captured RGB signals, and sends the signals to the liquid crystal inverter substrate 32a. The liquid crystal inverter board 32a plays a role of a backlight power supply, and boosts the received signal (for example, from 12 V to 600
V) and sends it to the special symbol display 32b. Then, the special symbol display 32b displays the image by switching the liquid crystal dots corresponding to the captured signal. In this manner, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the effect screen is displayed at the time of the reach, the effect screen is displayed at the time of the big hit, the special symbol is determined, and the animation during the round is displayed.

(Special Pattern Variation Pattern) Next, a special symbol variation pattern will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a change start pattern table in which a pattern in which a special symbol starts to change is set, and FIG. It is an explanatory view showing contents. FIG. 8 (C)
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a fluctuation stop pattern table in which a pattern in which a special symbol stops changing is set.
(D) is an explanatory view showing contents of a reach pattern table in which reach patterns are set. In the following description, a special symbol displayed on the left side of the screen of the special symbol display device 32 as viewed from the player is a left symbol, a special symbol displayed in the center of the screen is a middle symbol, and a special symbol displayed on the right side of the screen is a right symbol. Called.

Each table shown in FIG. 8 is stored in the ROM 32f (FIG. 5) of the special symbol display device 32. FIG.
As shown in (A), the fluctuation start pattern table Tb1
Is configured by associating a total of 11 random numbers “0” to “10” with a variation start pattern of a total of 11 special symbols. For example, when the random number “0” is selected, the change start pattern “left → right → middle” associated with the random number “0” is determined as the change start pattern. In other words, the pattern for starting the variable display of the special symbol is determined in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol. When the random number “2” is selected, the change start pattern “left / right → middle” associated with the random number “2” is determined as the change start pattern. That is, the left symbol and the right symbol start to change at the same time, and then the middle symbol is determined to start changing.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the fluctuating speed table Tb2 is configured by associating a total of four random numbers “0” to “3” with a total of four types of fluctuating speed patterns. For example, when the random number “1” is selected, “high-speed start → high-speed progress → low-speed stop” associated with the random number “1” is determined as the variable speed pattern. In other words, all the symbols start to fluctuate at high speed, and then fluctuate at high speed for a predetermined time,
Thereafter, a fluctuating speed pattern that stops at a low speed is determined. As shown in FIG. 8C, the fluctuation stop pattern table Tb
No. 3 is configured by associating a total of 11 random numbers “0” to “10” with a variation stop pattern of a total of 11 types of special symbols. For example, when the random number “1” is selected, the fluctuation stop pattern “left → middle → right” associated with the random number “1” is determined as the fluctuation stop pattern. In other words, the pattern in which the variable display of the special symbol is stopped in the order of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is determined. When the random number “3” is selected, the fluctuation stop pattern “left / middle → right” associated with the random number “3” is determined as the fluctuation stop pattern. That is, the left symbol and the middle symbol stop changing at the same time, and then the right symbol is determined to stop changing.

As shown in FIG. 8D, a plurality of types of reach patterns are set in the reach pattern table Tb4. In this embodiment, a total of three types of reach, long reach and special reach are set. In each reach pattern, a predetermined count value among a plurality of count values (0 to 15 in this embodiment) counted by a reach counter for determining the reach pattern is determined based on whether the hit is a big hit or a loss. And are associated with each other. Normal reach includes a count value of "0" for a big hit and a count value of "0" for a loss.
"8" is associated therewith. The long reach is associated with count values “1” to “6” for a big hit and count values “9” to “14” for a loss. The special reach includes a count value “7” to “15” for a big hit and a count value “1” for a loss.
5 ". In other words, the probability of a big hit in the case of normal reach is 1/16, and conversely, the probability of a big hit in the case of special reach is 15/16. In addition, the contents of directing the reach are elaborate in the order of normal reach, long reach, special reach.

[Major Game Flow] Next, the main game flow will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of the first type start-up process executed by the main CPU 112, and FIG.
It is a flowchart which shows the flow of big hit determination processing which 12 performs. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special symbol display process executed by the sub CPU 32e.
2 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the flowchart shown in FIG. In the following description, it is assumed that the model of the pachinko machine 1 is A. (Type 1 Starting Port Processing) A game ball passes through the type 1 starting port 27 (FIG. 2) or through the opened ordinary electric accessory 28 (FIG. 2), and the type 1 starting port switch 27a (see FIG. 2). When 3) is turned on, the main CPU 112 detects the voltage change of the input port connected to the first-type start-up switch 27a, and turns on the first-type start-up switch 27a.
(Step S in FIG. 9 (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 10: Yes). Subsequently, when the hold number U1 is less than “4”, the main CPU 112 (S12: Ye
s), "1" is added to the reserved number U1 (S14), one count value of the jackpot counter is acquired (S16), and the acquired count value is temporarily stored in the RAM 116 (S18). The jackpot counter is, for example, "0".
The number 512 in total from “の” to “511” is counted, and the initial value of the count is updated every predetermined time. In addition, a predetermined count value (for example, 3, 7) of the count values is set to a value (hereinafter, referred to as a big hit value) that makes a big hit.

(Big hit determination process) Main CPU 112
Determines that the number of reservations U1 is equal to or greater than "1" (FIG. 1).
0, S30: Yes), subtract "1" from the reserved number U1 (S32), and in S18 of the first type start-up process, RAM
Reference is made to the count value temporarily stored in S116 (S3
4) If the count value is the same as the big hit value, it is determined to be a big hit, and if not, it is determined to be a loss (S
36). Subsequently, when it is determined that the big hit is the big hit in S36, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the big hit is the probability change big hit (S38). Here, the probability change means that the next game in which the game based on the jackpot has been completed changes to a game state in which the probability of occurrence of the jackpot is high, and the jackpot promised to change to the probability is the probability change jackpot. . For example, when the count value referred to in S34 is “7” out of the big hit values “3” and “7”, it is determined that the big hit is a variable hit. Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines a change time from when the special symbol display device 32 starts to change the special symbol to when the final display of all the symbols is performed (S40).
For example, the fluctuating time is determined by using a fluctuating time table configured by associating a plurality of random numbers with a plurality of fluctuating times, and selecting a fluctuating time that is associated with a randomly selected random number. .

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether the number of holds U1 rewritten in S32, the jackpot or loss determination result determined in S36, and the probability change or probability change determined in S38 (that is, high probability or low probability). ), The variation time determined in S40, and the model to which the pachinko machine 1 corresponds, a progress state signal is created (S42). For example, the hold number U1 is "0", the big hit, the low probability, the fluctuation time 1
If the type is A for two seconds, the progress signal generation table 114a is used as a progress signal corresponding to the progress status.
The progress state A1 signal (FIG. 7A) is selected from (FIG. 6). Then, the main CPU 112 outputs the progress state signal created in S42 to the special symbol display device 32 (S44).

(Special symbol display processing) and sub CPU3
2e inputs the progress signal output from the main CPU 112 (S60 in FIG. 11), and analyzes the input progress signal according to an analysis program recorded in the ROM 32f (S62). Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e
Determines whether the progress status signal input in S60 is to be used in model A using the result of the analysis in S62 (S64), and if it is to be used in model A (S64) : Yes), number of reservations U
1 is determined (S66), and the determined hold number U1 is displayed on the screen (S68). In the case of a model that displays the number of holds U1 with an LED, the data indicating the number of holds U1 is ignored, and the determination and display of the number of holds U1 are not executed. Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e determines whether the probability indicated by the input progress state signal is a high probability (S70),
If the probability is high (S70: Yes), the special design background screen to be displayed on the screen is displayed on a red background (S7).
2) If the probability is low (S70: No), the background screen is displayed on a blue background (S74).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e determines whether or not the display of the special symbol is instructed by the input progress state signal (S76). It is determined whether or not a big hit is indicated based on the progress state signal (S7).
8). Subsequently, when the big hit is indicated (S78: Yes), the sub CPU 32e determines whether or not the certain big hit is indicated (S80), and when the certain big hit is indicated (S80: Yes). , Select a probable symbol (S
82). Here, the probable change symbol is a big hit symbol displayed on the screen when a probable variable big hit occurs. For example, the selection of a probable variable pattern is performed by selecting a plurality of random numbers (for example, 0 to 0).
4) and a plurality of types of probable symbols (for example, 111, 33)
3, 555, 777, 999) using a probable variable symbol determination table configured to correspond to the random variable selected at random. For example, if you select the random number "3",
Probable variation symbol “77” associated with the random number “3”
7 ".

If it is not a probability variable big hit (S80: No), the sub CPU 32e selects a big hit symbol other than the probability variable symbol (S84). For example, the selection of a jackpot symbol other than the probability variable symbol is performed by selecting a plurality of random numbers (eg, 0 to 4) and a plurality of types of probability variable symbols (eg, 000, 222, 44).
4, 666, 888) by using a jackpot symbol determination table configured in association with each other, and by selecting a jackpot symbol associated with a random number selected at random. For example, when the random number “1” is selected, the big hit symbol “222” associated with the random number “1”
Select When the sub CPU 32e determines that the big hit is not indicated in S78 (S78: N
o), a losing symbol is selected (S86). For example, the selection of a lost symbol is performed by selecting a plurality of random numbers (for example, 0 to 9) and a plurality of types of lost symbols (for example, 0, 1, 2, 3,.
(4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) using a lost symbol determination table configured by associating the lost symbols with a randomly selected random number. . For example, if you select the random number "9",
Loss symbol "8" associated with the random number "9"
Select In addition, three loss symbol determination tables are prepared for the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol. One loss symbol is selected from each of the loss symbol determination tables, and a total of three loss symbols are determined. I do.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e uses the above-described selection method to change the variation start pattern table Tb1 (FIG. 8).
(A)), the change start pattern of the special symbol is selected (S88 in FIG. 12), and the change speed table Tb2 (FIG. 8).
From (B)), a changing speed pattern of a special symbol is selected (S90). Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e selects a special symbol change stop pattern from the change stop pattern table Tb3 (FIG. 8C) (S92), and selects a reach pattern from the reach pattern table Tb4 (FIG. 8D) (S92). S94). Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e determines whether or not the special symbol is changing (S96). If the special symbol is not changing (S96: No), a timer for measuring the changing time is set (S98), and the special symbol change display is performed. Is started in accordance with the fluctuation start pattern selected in S88 and the fluctuation speed pattern selected in S90 (S100). If the sub CPU 32e determines that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S102: Yes), the sub CPU 32e stops the fluctuation display of the special symbol according to the fluctuation stop pattern selected in S92 (S104), and resets the timer (S10).
6). The sub CPU 32e displays a demonstration image for waiting for a customer unique to the model A in accordance with a computer program recorded in the ROM 32f during a period in which the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner. Or display an effect image for a big hit.

[Effects of the Embodiment] (1) As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 of the above embodiment is used, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not a big hit has occurred, determines the number of holds U1, and determines whether or not the game is in the high probability state. For example,
Since only the basic determination and determination common to each model are performed and the progress state is determined, a computer program common to each model can be used as the computer program executed by the main CPU 112. Therefore, a different computer for the main CPU is used for each model. There is no need to create a program. Also, as described above, the main CPU 112 may display the number of reservations U1 on the special symbol display device or on the LED.
Even if the device responding to the judgment result differs depending on the model, the signal used by the other model is output together, and it is determined whether the signal is compatible with the own model. If the CPU 32e is designed to make the determination, a computer program common to each model can be used as the computer program executed by the main CPU 112.

On the other hand, the special symbol display device 32
Analyzing the progress state signal output from the PU 112, grasping the progress state, and using the computer program recorded in the ROM 32f and the image data recorded in the ROM 32i to display an image specific to the model A on the screen. Can be. That is, the main CPU 112 and the sub CPU 32e in the pachinko machine 1 are not in a one-to-one fixed relationship, but the main CPU 112 determines the basic progress of the game and outputs a signal indicating the determined progress. Since the special symbol display device 32 independently executes the effect by the image unique to each model in accordance with the progress, the computer program and the ROM 32i executed by the sub CPU 32e when developing a new model. Since only the image data to be recorded in the main CPU 112 needs to be developed, the development cost can be reduced as compared with the related art in which the computer program executed by the main CPU 112 is also developed.

(2) The progress signal output from the main CPU 112 to the special symbol display device 32 includes a signal indicating the time during which the special symbol display device 32 is displaying the special symbol in a variable manner. Ori, special design display 3
2 displays a special symbol in a variable manner according to the time indicated by the signal. That is, the special symbol display device 32
Since the special symbol can be changed and displayed according to the time indicated by the input signal, the main CPU 11
No. 2 measures the time during which the special symbol display device 32 performs the variable display of the special symbol, and does not need to give an instruction to end the variable display.

[Other Embodiments] (1) In the above embodiment, the special symbol display device 32 has been described as an example of the effecting means. Of course, the present invention can be applied to the case of the special winning opening solenoid 41b or the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 28a. Although the lighting pattern and number of lamps may differ depending on the model, the main CPU 112 notifies the lamp control device 75 of only basic instructions such as lighting timing, and the effect such as the lighting pattern is determined by the lamp control device 75. , The computer program executed by the main CPU 112 can be made common for each model, so that only the computer program executed by the sub CPU of the lamp control device 75 needs to be developed.

(2) Although the sound effect and music may differ depending on the model, the main CPU 112 notifies the voice control device 79 of only basic instructions such as the reproduction timing, and the type of sound effect and music. Of the main CP by the voice control device 79 independently performing
Since the computer program executed by U112 can be common to each model, only the computer program executed by the sub CPU of the voice control device 79 needs to be developed. (3) Furthermore, the payout number of the prize balls may differ depending on the model. Since the payout control board 200 independently performs the computer program to be executed by the main CPU 112 for each model, the sub CPU 2 of the payout control board 200
Only the computer program to be executed by the computer 12 needs to be developed. (4) In each of the above embodiments, the first-type pachinko machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention. Machine, or arrangement ball, sparrow ball, etc.
Of course, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines using gaming balls.

[Correspondence between Claims and Embodiments]
The seed starting port 27 corresponds to the predetermined area according to claim 1,
The first-type starting port switch 27a corresponds to a detecting unit. In addition, the main CPU 112 corresponds to the output unit according to claim 1, the special symbol display device 32 corresponds to the rendering unit,
The ROM 32i corresponds to a storage unit. Furthermore, the main C
Whether a big hit executed by the PU 112, the number of holds U1, a high probability state, or the like corresponds to the progress state of the game. The first type start-up process (FIG. 9) and the big hit determination process (FIG. 10) executed by the main CPU 112 are executed by the main CPU 112.
And the special symbol display process (FIGS. 11 and 12) executed by the sub CPU 32e functions as a rendering unit. In addition, the first-type starting opening process and the big hit determination process correspond to the output process according to claim 6 or claim 8 and correspond to a computer program,
ROM 114 in which the computer program is recorded
Corresponds to the recording medium according to claim 10 or claim 12. Further, the special symbol display processing corresponds to the effect processing according to claim 7 or claim 9, and corresponds to a computer program, and the ROM 32f in which the computer program is recorded is stored in the ROM 32f.
3 corresponds to the recording medium according to the third embodiment.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view showing an appearance of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a game board 5 provided in the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory front view showing a main configuration of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing, in blocks, a main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG.

4 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow until a progress state signal output from a main CPU 112 is input to a special symbol display device 32. FIG.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a block diagram of a main electrical configuration of a special symbol display device 32.

FIG. 6 shows a special symbol display device 32 from the main CPU 112.
It is an explanatory view showing a part of a configuration of a game state signal creation table in which data for creating a game state signal to be output to the game device is omitted.

7A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a game state A1 signal set in the game state signal creation table shown in FIG. 6, and FIG. 7B is a diagram showing a game state B1 signal. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration.

FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a change start pattern table in which a pattern in which a special symbol starts to change is set, and FIG. 8B is a diagram in which the change speed of the special symbol is set; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a fluctuation speed table. FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a fluctuation stop pattern table in which a pattern in which a special symbol stops changing is shown. FIG. 8D shows the contents of a reach pattern table in which a reach pattern is set. FIG.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a first type start-up process executed by a main CPU 112;

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of a jackpot determination process executed by a main CPU 112.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of a special symbol display process executed by a sub CPU 32e.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the flowchart shown in FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an electrical configuration of a conventional pachinko machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Pachinko machine (gaming machine) 32 Special symbol display device (production means) 32e Sub CPU 32f ROM (recording medium) 32i Character ROM (recording medium) 112 Main CPU (output means)

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed a predetermined area on a game board, and a progress state of a game is determined based on a detection result of the detecting means. An output means for outputting a corresponding signal; and a signal output from the output means,
Effect means for performing an effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal, wherein the effect means is a gaming machine that performs an effect different for each model, and the output means includes the detection result Determines a common progress state for each model based on the, the effect means comprises a storage means in which the effect content specific to the model corresponding to this gaming machine is stored, and the signal output from the output means A game machine that, when input, reads out the effect contents corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal from the storage means, and performs an effect unique to the model based on the read effect contents. . 2. A detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed a predetermined area on a game board, and a progress state of a game is determined based on a detection result of the detecting means. Output means for outputting a corresponding signal, and a signal output from the output means,
Effect means for performing an effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal, wherein the effect means is a gaming machine that performs different effects for each model, wherein the determined content is the same. Even if there is, the signal output by the output means is different for each model of the gaming machine, the output means determined a common progress state for each model based on the detection result, corresponding to the determined content When outputting a signal, it also outputs a signal used in another model as a signal corresponding to the progress state, and the production means includes storage means in which production contents specific to the model to which the gaming machine corresponds are stored. Inputting a signal output from the output means, determining whether the input signal is suitable for the model of the gaming machine, and determining whether the input signal is When it is determined that it is suitable for the corresponding model, the effect content corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal is read out from the storage means, and the effect unique to the model is performed based on the read effect content. A gaming machine characterized by performing. 3. The signal output by the output means includes a signal indicating a time during which the effect means is performing, and the effect means inputs a signal output from the output means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the effect is performed according to a time indicated by the input signal. 4. The output means determines whether or not to change to a progress state in which a predetermined profit is provided to a player based on a detection result of the detection means, The production means inputs the signal output from the output means, reads out the image corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal from the storage means, and The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 3, wherein an effect unique to the model is performed by displaying the read image. 5. The output means determines whether or not to change to a progress state in which a predetermined profit is provided to a player based on a detection result of the detection means, The effect means inputs a signal output from the output means, and determines whether or not the input signal is compatible with the corresponding game machine. If it is determined that the input signal is suitable for the model of the gaming machine, an image corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal is read from the storage means, and the read is performed. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein an effect unique to the model is performed by displaying the image. 6. A detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed a predetermined area on a game board, and a progress state of a game is determined based on a detection result of the detecting means. Output means for outputting a corresponding signal;
While inputting the signal output from this output means,
Effect means for performing an effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal, wherein the effect means is a gaming machine that performs an effect different for each model, and the output means includes the detection result. Determines a common progress state for each model based on the, the effect means comprises a storage means in which the effect content specific to the model corresponding to this gaming machine is stored, the signal output from the output means When input, the effect contents corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal are read out from the storage means, and the gaming machine which performs the effect peculiar to the model based on the read effect contents is operated by the computer. A computer program for determining a progress state common to each of the models, and a signal corresponding to the determined progress state. A computer program including a computer program for executing an output process for outputting a program. 7. A detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed a predetermined area on a game board, and a progress state of the game is determined based on a detection result of the detecting means. Output means for outputting a corresponding signal;
While inputting the signal output from this output means,
Effect means for performing an effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal, wherein the effect means is a gaming machine that performs an effect different for each model, and the output means includes the detection result. Determines the common progress state for each model based on the, the effect means comprises a storage means in which the effect content specific to the model to which this gaming machine corresponds is stored, and the signal output from the output means When input, the effect contents corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal are read out from the storage means, and the gaming machine which performs the effect peculiar to the model based on the read effect contents is operated by the computer. A computer program for, when the computer receives a signal output from the output means, a progress indicated by the input signal. A computer program comprising: a computer program for reading an effect content corresponding to a line state from the storage means and executing an effect process for performing an effect unique to the model based on the read effect content. 8. A detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed a predetermined area on a game board, and a progress state of the game is determined based on a detection result of the detecting means. Output means for outputting a corresponding signal;
While inputting the signal output from this output means,
Effect means for performing an effect corresponding to the determined content indicated by the input signal, wherein the effect means is a gaming machine that performs different effects for each model, and the determined progress state is the same. Even if there is, the signal output by the output means is different for each model of the gaming machine, the output means determines a common progress state for each model based on the detection result, and the determined progress state When outputting a signal corresponding to the advancing state, a signal used in another model is also output as a signal corresponding to the progress state, and the staging unit stores a staging content specific to the model corresponding to the gaming machine. Means, and a signal output from the output means is input, and the input signal is
It is determined whether or not this gaming machine is compatible with the applicable model, and the input signal is a progress state indicated by the input signal when it is determined that this gaming machine is compatible with the applicable model. A computer program for causing a computer to function a gaming machine that performs an effect specific to the model based on the read-out effect contents, while reading out the effect contents corresponding to the model from the storage means. In determining to determine a common progress state, when outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state, output processing that also outputs a signal used in another model as a signal corresponding to the determined progress state A computer program including a computer program to be executed. 9. A detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed a predetermined area on a game board, and a progress state of the game is determined based on a detection result of the detecting means. Output means for outputting a corresponding signal;
While inputting the signal output from this output means,
Effect means for performing an effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal, wherein the effect means is a gaming machine that performs different effects for each model, wherein the determined progress state is the same. Even if there is, the signal output by the output means is different for each model of the gaming machine, the output means determines a common progress state for each model based on the detection result, and the determined progress state When outputting a signal corresponding to the, also outputs a signal used in other models as a signal corresponding to the determined progress state,
The effect means includes a storage means in which the effect content specific to the model to which the gaming machine is applied is stored.A signal output from the output means is input, and the input signal is transmitted to the game machine. It is determined whether or not the game machine is suitable for the model, and if the input signal is determined to be suitable for the game machine, an effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal is determined. A computer program for reading out the contents from the storage means and causing a gaming machine to perform a machine-specific effect based on the read effect contents by a computer, wherein the computer is output from the output means. And a determination is made as to whether the input signal is compatible with the corresponding model of the gaming machine. Signal is read from the storage means corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal when it is determined that the gaming machine is suitable for the model, and the read content is A computer program including a computer program for executing an effect process for performing an effect unique to the model based on the model. 10. A detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed a predetermined area on a game board, and a progress state of a game is determined based on a detection result of the detecting means. Output means for outputting a corresponding signal, and effecting means for inputting the signal output from the output means and effecting the effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal, wherein the effecting means Is a gaming machine that performs different effects for each model, the output means determines a common progress state for each model based on the detection result, and the effect means is specific to the model to which the When the signal output from the output means is inputted, the effect contents corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal are stored in the storage means. A computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program for causing a gaming machine that performs an effect peculiar to the model based on the content of the effect read out from the stage to function by a computer, wherein the computer A recording medium on which a computer program including a computer program for executing a process of outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state while determining a common progress state is recorded. 11. A detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed a predetermined area on a game board, and a progress state of a game is determined based on a detection result of the detecting means. Output means for outputting a corresponding signal, and effecting means for inputting the signal output from the output means and effecting the effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal, wherein the effecting means Is a gaming machine that performs different effects for each model, wherein the output means determines a common progress state for each model based on the detection result, and the effect means is specific to the model to which the gaming machine corresponds. When the signal output from the output means is inputted, the effect contents corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal are stored in the storage means. A computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program for causing a gaming machine that performs a machine-specific effect based on the read effect contents to be read out from a stage, and the computer outputs the output device. When the output signal is input, an effect process for reading the effect content corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal from the storage means and performing an effect unique to the model based on the read effect content. A recording medium characterized by recording a computer program including a computer program for executing the program. 12. A detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed a predetermined area on a game board, and a progress state of a game is determined based on a detection result of the detecting means. Output means for outputting a corresponding signal, and effecting means for inputting the signal output from the output means and effecting the effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal, wherein the effecting means Is a gaming machine that performs different effects for each model, even if the determined content is the same, the signal output by the output means is different for each model of the gaming machine, the output means, A progress state common to each model is determined based on the detection result, and when a signal corresponding to the determined progress state is output, a signal corresponding to the progress state is output to another model. The effect means includes a storage means in which the effect contents specific to the model to which the gaming machine is applied are stored, and the signal output from the output means is input, and the input is performed. Is determined whether this gaming machine is compatible with the corresponding model, the input signal, if it is determined that this gaming machine is suitable for the corresponding model, the input signal A storage medium on which a computer program for causing a computer to function a gaming machine that performs an effect specific to the model based on the read effect content is read out, while the effect content corresponding to the indicated progress state is read from the storage means. When the computer determines a progress state common to each model and outputs a signal corresponding to the determined progress state, A recording medium characterized by recording a computer program including a computer program for executing an output process of also outputting a signal used in another model as a signal corresponding to a row state. 13. A detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed a predetermined area on a game board, and a progress state of the game is determined based on a detection result of the detecting means. Output means for outputting a corresponding signal, and effect means for inputting the signal output from the output means and effecting the effect corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal, the effect means Is a gaming machine that performs different effects for each model, even if the determined progress state is the same, the signal output by the output means is different for each model of the gaming machine, the output means, Based on the detection result, a common progress state for each model is determined, and when outputting a signal corresponding to the determined progress state, a signal corresponding to the progress state is output to another model. The effect means includes a storage means in which the effect contents specific to the model to which the gaming machine is applied are stored, and the signal output from the output means is input, and the input is performed. Is determined whether or not this gaming machine is compatible with the applicable model, and the input signal is determined by the input signal when it is determined that this gaming machine is compatible with the applicable model. A storage medium on which a computer program for causing a computer to function a gaming machine that performs an effect peculiar to the model based on the content of the effect read out from the storage means, while reading the effect content corresponding to the indicated progress state. The computer inputs a signal output from the output unit, and the input signal matches a model to which the gaming machine corresponds. It is determined whether or not the input signal, the input signal, if it is determined that this gaming machine is suitable for the corresponding model, the effect content corresponding to the progress state indicated by the input signal, A recording medium on which a computer program including a computer program for executing an effect process for performing an effect peculiar to the model based on the read effect contents is recorded from a storage unit.