JP2002355376A - Game machine, program for game machine, and computer readable recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine wherein a game player can easily grasp a number of times for the continuation of a special game state being advantageous to the game player; a program for the game machine; and a computer readable recording medium. SOLUTION: The game machine is equipped with a main control device 60 which controls a special game state-generating means. In this case, the special game state-generating means generates a special game state which is a game status being advantageous to the game player. Such a game machine is also equipped with a continuous number of times notifying means, and subsidiary control devices 61, 62 and 63. In this case, the continuous number of times notifying means notifies the number of times for the continuation of the special game state. The subsidiary control devices 61, 62 and 63 control the continuous number of times notifying means based on a signal which is inputted from the main control device 60.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine and a ball game machine and a slot machine, and more particularly to a game machine and a game machine for notifying the number of continuations of a special game state advantageous to a player. The present invention relates to a program and a computer-readable recording medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a ball-and-ball game machine (such as a pachinko game machine) has an image display area, usually called digital, provided on the front of the game machine. In this image display device, there is a main display area for variably displaying a plurality of symbols (including pictures and figures). In this main display area, the symbols are displayed as if they are rotating at a high speed, and are displayed for a predetermined time. After the lapse of time, a display is displayed in which rotation is sequentially stopped with a time difference of about several seconds for each symbol. In such a main display area, after a first symbol of a plurality of symbols is stopped, when the next symbol to be stopped (a second stopped symbol) is aligned with the first stopped symbol, a so-called reach state is established, and the remaining symbols are stopped. When all the symbols are aligned, a jackpot as a game situation advantageous to the player occurs. In other words, if the symbol pattern stopped in the main display area is a predetermined specific symbol pattern pattern, for example, a combination of “1”, “1”, and “1”, the pachinko game machine uses a pachinko ball. A game situation occurs in which a large number of game balls can be obtained.

[0003] In addition, the complete stop symbol is a predetermined symbol ("3", "3", "3", "7",
In the case of “7”, “7”), a gaming machine that generates a probability variation (special gaming state) in which a jackpot is likely to occur during the next game, even after the jackpot gaming situation ends. There is also. When this probability variation occurs, it is advantageous for the player that all the variation symbols are easily aligned with a predetermined specific symbol when the variation symbol in which the symbol mode stopped due to the next game situation is variably displayed is stopped. A high-probability state of a game situation is set for a certain game period. Note that the probability varying game is a term used for pachinko gaming machines, and in the case of a slot machine, the probability varying game applies to a challenge time and an assist time.

[0004]

By the way, continuing a probability-variable game a plurality of times can indicate that the skill of the player is high, and it is one of the real pleasures of the game that the player can show off the number of continuations. I think one. In addition, a player plays a game by acquiring many game balls and medals,
The number of continuations of this probability varying game is a measure for measuring the amount of game balls and medals to be obtained. However, in a conventional gaming machine, for example, a signal for displaying the number of continuations is directly output from the main control unit to the liquid crystal screen, and the simple number of continuations is displayed on the liquid crystal screen based on this signal. So
It was difficult for a player concentrated on the game to recognize the number of times the probability-variation game was continued.

In view of such a game situation, the present inventor paid attention to the notification of the number of continuations of the probability variation game.
It has been considered that a conventional gaming machine has difficulty in recognizing the notification expression of the number of continuations on the player side and lacks in gaming ability. It is a technical object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine, a program for a gaming machine, and a computer-readable recording medium that allow a player to easily grasp the number of continuations of a special gaming state advantageous to the player. .

[0006]

A game machine according to the present invention is configured as follows to solve the above-mentioned technical problem. That is, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine having a main control unit that controls a special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state that is a gaming state advantageous to a player, wherein the number of continuations of the special gaming state is It is characterized by comprising a continuation number notifying unit for notifying, and a sub-control unit for controlling the continuation number notifying unit based on a signal input from the main control unit.

[0007] According to this configuration, the direct control of the continuation number notifying means is performed by the sub-control unit (sub-control device) different from the main control unit (main control device). A variety of notification expressions can be performed by the sub-control unit without managing the number of continuations of the probability variation state) and managing the notification expressions. As a result, the player can easily grasp the number of continuations of the special game state advantageous to the player.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine having a main control section for controlling a special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state which is a gaming state advantageous to the player in accordance with an operation of the player. Machine, a continuation number notifying unit for notifying the number of continuations of the special game state, and a sub-control unit for controlling the continuation number notifying unit based on a signal input from the main control unit, I do.

The gaming machine according to the present invention comprises the above-mentioned essential components, but is established even when the components are specifically as follows. That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a configuration in which the continuation number notifying unit notifies the continuation number from the occurrence of the special game state to the end of the special gaming state can be exemplified. Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed based on the determination result of the special gaming state determining means for determining a special gaming state and sequentially stopped, and at least two of the stopped plurality of symbols are aligned. The reach number display means for displaying the reach state according to the above, and the continuation number notifying means notifies the continuation number when the reach state is displayed. Still further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a configuration in which the continuation number notifying unit notifies the continuation number by dividing the number of continuations into a specific number can be exemplified. Still further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a configuration in which the continuation number notifying means notifies the continuation number in accordance with a type of a hit effect can be exemplified. According to this example, the notification of the number of continuations rich in the entertainment of the player is provided.

Still further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the continuation number notifying means is a continuation number symbol display means for displaying the continuation number in a symbol, and the sub-control unit controls the continuation number symbol display means. A configuration that is a control unit can also be exemplified. In the configuration using the symbol control unit,
Examples of a configuration in which the number of continuations is displayed by changing the pattern of the character, and a configuration in which the number of continuations is displayed by changing the symbol from a normal display to a symbol as a background color of the display screen can be exemplified. Further, in the configuration using the symbol control unit, a configuration in which the continuation number symbol display means has a main display area for displaying the special game state and a sub display area for displaying the continuation number symbol can be exemplified.

Still further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the continuation number notifying means is a continuation number voice notifying means for notifying the continuation number by voice, and the sub control unit is a sound for controlling the continuation number voice notifying means. A configuration that is a control unit can also be exemplified.

Still further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the continuation number notifying means is continuation number lamp notifying means for notifying the continuation number by turning on, off, blinking, or blinking intervals of a lamp. An example of a configuration that is a lamp control unit that controls the continuation number lamp notification unit can also be given. Further, in the configuration using the lamp control unit, a configuration in which the continuation number lamp notifying unit notifies the continuation number by the display color of the lamp can also be exemplified.

Still further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the continuation number notifying means may be configured to notify the continuation number based on the continuation condition being achieved and another predetermined condition being achieved. Can also be exemplified. The condition of continuation is achieved when, for example, a random number with a jackpot with probability variation is extracted, or when a specific symbol is obtained as a result of extracting the random number with a jackpot with probability variation. Further, another predetermined condition is achieved when another condition other than the continuation condition is achieved.

Still further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the achievement of the another predetermined condition is such that a time from when the continuation condition is achieved to when the player stops the operation is within a set predetermined time. Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the achievement of the another predetermined condition is such that the time from when the continuation condition is achieved to when the player resumes the operation is within the set predetermined time. Can also be exemplified.

The time from when the continuation condition is achieved to when the player stops the operation is within the set predetermined time.
For example, in the case of pachinko machines,
A state in which the player has stopped operating the ball firing device (e.g., the firing handle) and operated the firing handle to cause the ball to be fired, but has returned the firing handle and has not fired the ball. Is within a set predetermined time.

This is to judge how fast the so-called stopping is performed. If it is known that not only a jackpot with probability variation but also a normal (without probability variation) jackpot will occur to some extent before it occurs, by stopping the launch of the ball, the loss of the ball will be eliminated and the jackpot will soon occur The player can take a method of surely acquiring the prize ball by the game in the game. In order to acquire a prize ball by the game in the jackpot state, for example, when the jackpot state is reached or immediately before the jackpot state is reached, the firing of the ball is restarted so that the ball wins the big winning opening.
In a state other than the jackpot state, the probability of winning (statistical probability) is generally low. Therefore, stopping firing of the ball in this state prevents loss of the ball.

[0017] Therefore, how quickly the "stop" of the hitting is performed is related to the interest of the player, and is determined by the judgment and skill of the player. If it is found that the state is to be reached to some extent earlier, it is advantageous for the player to perform the operation in a short time after stopping to know the state, and it is also a proof that the skill of the player is excellent. That is, notifying the number of continuations only when the stop is performed within the predetermined time means notifying the number of continuations only when the skill of the player is high.

[0018] On the other hand, the timing of resuming "hitting" of "stop hitting" is also a criterion relating to the profit of the player and estimating the skill. After knowing that a jackpot state or a jackpot state with probability fluctuation will occur, and then "stop",
After a while, a jackpot state or a jackpot with probability fluctuation occurs. By hitting (ball restart) a little before (somewhat before), the ball reaches that position just when the big winning opening is opened By doing so, the state of the jackpot can be enjoyed for the full time limit, and a large number of prize balls can be reliably obtained.

[0019] Therefore, how quickly the "hitting" of the hitting is performed is related to the interest of the player and is determined by the judgment and skill of the player. If it is known that the state will be in a certain early state, it is advantageous for the player that the beating is performed early and in a short time after being understood,
This proves that the skill of the player is excellent. Notifying the number of continuations only when the beating is performed within a predetermined time,
Only when the skill of the player is high, the number of continuations is notified.

Still further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, it is also possible to exemplify a configuration in which the predetermined time, which is the time limit, is gradually reduced as the number of continuations advances.

For example, as the number of continuations advances one by one, the predetermined time which is the time limit may be sequentially reduced, or the number of continuations may be reduced to a first predetermined number (for example, 1 From a first predetermined number of times to a second predetermined number of times (for example, four to six times) is a smaller predetermined time, for example, from a first predetermined number of times to a second predetermined number of times. The predetermined time may be sequentially reduced.

Still further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to exemplify a configuration in which the notification by the notification means becomes more flashy as the continuation number increases.

When the notification is flashy, for example, the display becomes brighter, the display blinks more frequently,
It includes not only the display but also all the means and modes that bring more attention to the viewer and the listener, such as accompanying voice or music, or the voice and music gradually increasing.

According to the present invention, when the number of continuations of the special game state is notified, the sub control unit (symbol control unit, voice control unit, lamp control unit) directly performs the notification, and the symbol, voice, and light expression of the lamp are used. By appropriately combining, it is possible to provide various notification expressions that accurately notify the player or intuitively recognize the player during the game. Further, the present invention is suitable for a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine and a game machine such as a slot machine.

The present invention also relates to a program for a gaming machine for causing a computer to execute control means for controlling a special game state generating means for generating a special game state which is a game state advantageous to a player, A program for a gaming machine that functions as a continuation number notifying unit for notifying the number of continuations and a sub control unit for controlling the continuation number notifying unit based on a signal input from the main control unit.

According to this configuration, the program for a game machine is read into a business or home video game machine, a computer with a monitor which can be connected to the Internet, or the like, so that the business or home video game machine, A computer with a monitor or the like that can be connected to the Internet can function as a gaming machine.

Further, the present invention provides a computer-readable recording apparatus which records a control procedure for a gaming machine for causing a computer to execute a control procedure for controlling a special game state generating means for generating a special game state which is a game state advantageous to a player. A possible recording medium, a continuation number notification procedure for notifying the continuation number of the special game state, and a sub control procedure for controlling the continuation number notification means based on a signal input from the main control means. It is a computer-readable recording medium that records a control procedure for causing it to function as a computer.

According to this configuration, all the constituent elements of the gaming machine according to each claim of the present invention are set as the constituent elements of the program and the computer-readable recording medium on which the program is recorded. Can be. As a computer-readable recording medium on which the program is recorded, for example, a ROM (Re-
ad Only Memory), MO (Magnet Optical), CD (Compa
ct Disk), a magnetic recording medium, and the like.

[0029]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, a ball-and-ball game machine (hereinafter, referred to as a “pachinko ball”) that uses a ball (hereinafter, referred to as a “pachinko ball”) as a game medium is described as a game machine.

The pachinko gaming machine I shown in FIG. 1 uses the law of humor (the law on customs business and law concerning the suitability of business).
According to the bylaws of the "class 1" is classified, commonly called "digipachi".

The gaming board 1 of the pachinko gaming machine I includes:
A guide rail 2 for guiding a pachinko ball fired by operating a handle H, which is a firing device, into the game board 1 is planted in a substantially circular shape. A substantially circular area defined by the guide rail 2 becomes the game area 3.

At a substantially central portion of the game area 3, there is provided a symbol display section (commonly called "digital") 30 for variably displaying symbols, such as numbers, symbols, patterns, and the like, which are a plurality of pieces of identification information, using liquid crystal.

The symbol display section 30 is provided with a main display area 50 for displaying a jackpot symbol, a losing symbol or a reach symbol, and various effects relating to these symbols by a reel which is rotated by a liquid crystal display, and is provided separately from the main display area 50. And a sub-display area 52 for informing various effects related to the number of times the special game state is continued by a liquid crystal display.

In the main display area 50, special symbols indicated by symbols 32a, 32b and 32c are displayed on the left, center and right sides of the main display area 50 in the form of a reel. In the main display area 50, special symbols 32a, 32b,
The variable display of 32c is called symbol variation. It should be noted that the sub-display area 52 appears only in the special game state, and a configuration in which the main display area 50 normally occupies the entire symbol display section 30 can be exemplified.

In the sub-display area 52, various effects related to the number of continuations of these symbols, including the big hit symbols and the lost symbols appearing in the main display area 50, are different from the above-mentioned symbols (hereinafter not particularly specified). As long as it is called “another design.”). As this separate symbol, a specific character or a symbol related to the character is applied.

Above the symbol display section 30, a winning opening 34
And decorative LEDs 35a and 35b. Further, below the symbol display section 30, a starting winning opening 4 is provided.

The starting winning opening 4 also functions as a trigger for symbol change when a pachinko ball enters through the gauge, and it is said that a win is made when the pachinko ball enters the starting winning opening 4. The winning pachinko balls are hereinafter referred to as “winning balls” unless otherwise specified. The presence or absence of a prize is detected when a pachinko ball enters the start winning port 4, and the pachinko ball is detected by a prize output sensor 5 which is a prize ball detector.

Further, the game area 3 has a variable winning ball device 6 at a lower portion thereof. The variable prize ball device 6 includes the game board 1
The mounting substrate 7 has a rectangular winning area 8 generally called an attacker, which is opened at a substantially central portion of the mounting substrate 7 only when a big hit is made.
Is provided.

The winning area 8 is provided with a single opening / closing member 9 that is opened and closed by a solenoid 10 installed on the back of the game board 1. When the opening / closing member 9 is opened, when the pachinko balls guided into the game area 3 by the guide rails 2 on the surface of the game board 1 fall inside the game board 1, the pachinko balls are easily guided to the prize area 8. The number increases.

The inside of the winning area 8 is divided into two right and left. The left section is a specific area where the specific ball detector 11 is provided, and the right section is a normal area where the winning ball detector 12 is provided.

On the inner rear wall of the winning area 8, a number display LED 13 for displaying the number of winning balls detected by the winning ball detector 12, and the right to continue the game with the detection of the specific ball by the specific ball detector 11. V display LE that indicates that is established
D14. Winning openings 15a, 15b and attacker lamps 16a, 16b are provided on the left and right sides of the opening / closing member 9, respectively.

In the game area 3, a symbol display section 30 is provided.
Various ornaments are provided on the left, right, left and right sides of the upper part, the central part, and the lower part, respectively. In addition, symbol display section 3
A plurality of electric decorations 55 are attached so as to surround 0.

The symbol display unit 30 is provided with the symbol controller 6.
1 (see FIG. 2), for example, displays a symbol that notifies the number of continuations of the special game state in response to the fact that the progress state of the game has shifted to the special game state which is a game state advantageous to the player. Is controlled to be. Here, the special game state means that the symbols to be displayed in the main display area 50 are predetermined symbols (“3”, “3”, “3” or “7”,
In the case of “7”, “7”), it means a state in which a jackpot is likely to occur during the next game (probability variation state) even after the jackpot game situation ends. In the case of a slot machine, this special game state applies to a challenge time and an assist time.

The electric decoration 55 includes a resin lens formed of a translucent synthetic resin material, a fluorescent lamp and an LED provided in the resin lens, and five lamps on each of the left and right sides of the main display area 50. Number display lamps A1 to A1 provided in total of ten
0 or the like, and is lit or blinked according to the progress of the game. That is, it has a function as a light effect device. In addition, the illuminations 55, the frequency display lamps A1 to A10, and the like are connected to the lamp control device 62 (see FIG. 2).
For example, it is controlled so as to be repeatedly turned on and off in response to the progress of the game shifting to the special game state.

Two speaker units 56 are mounted on the left and right sides of the upper part of the symbol display section 30 and the illuminations 55. The speaker unit 56 outputs sound according to the progress of the game. That is, it has a function as a sound production device. Note that the speaker unit 5
Reference numeral 6 is connected to a voice control device 63 (see FIG. 2), and is controlled to output a voice in response to, for example, a transition of a game progress state to a special game state.

When the pachinko ball wins the starting winning opening 4 and the winning detection sensor 5 is turned on, random numbers are allocated by the jackpot determination program, the symbol determination program, and the variation pattern determination program. That is, if the random number value assigned by the jackpot determination program is the same as a predetermined jackpot random number value, it is determined to be a jackpot, the symbol is determined by the random number value assigned by the symbol determination program, and assigned by the variation pattern determination program The variation pattern including the reach is determined based on the random number value.

Then, the presence or absence of the big hit is determined by the big hit determination program, and then, when the special symbol is determined by the random number value assigned by the symbol determination program, the symbol displayed on the main display area 50 of the symbol display section 30. Starts to fluctuate, and when a certain time elapses after the start of the fluctuation, the special symbols 32a, 32b, and 32c stop changing in the order of left, middle, and right, and the special symbol is determined based on the determination of the symbol determination program.
Therefore, in this embodiment, the right special symbol 32a is called a first stop symbol, the middle special symbol 32b is called a second stop symbol, and the left special symbol 32c is called a third stop symbol.

Further, a variation pattern including reach is determined based on the random number value assigned by the variation pattern determination program, and a reach effect is performed based on the variation pattern.
If the jackpot is determined by the jackpot determination program, after the reach effect, a specific game state (also referred to as a jackpot game state) is set, and a jackpot screen is displayed on the entire surface of the symbol display unit 30.

In this specific game state, the opening and closing member 9 of the variable winning ball device 6 is set to be opened for a predetermined period. The pachinko balls flowing to the opening / closing member 9 among the pachinko balls falling on the surface of the game board 1 during this time are received by the opening / closing member 9 and guided to the winning area 8.

The predetermined period is, for example, a predetermined time (2
Until elapse of about 9 to 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (9
-10 balls) until a winning ball is generated.

When a prize is made in the specific area provided in the prize area 8, the opening / closing member 9 is opened again, and every time a prize ball wins in the specific area, a continuation right is established and a predetermined number of rounds of the opening / closing member 9 are established. Opens.

The jackpot effect and the reach effect are selected based on the random numbers assigned by the jackpot effect selection program. In addition, as an effect of notifying the number of continuations of the specific game state, an animation in which a character runs around according to the number of continuations is displayed in the sub display area 52, or a background color corresponding to the number of continuations is displayed.

[Explanation of Various Control Devices] Next, various control devices for controlling the gaming machine I will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control device (main control device) 60 is a main board that controls the game machine I in an integrated manner.
RAM 60b for temporarily storing the processing items of 60a, and ROM 60 for storing various programs to be executed by main controller 60
c. The programs stored in the ROM 60c include a jackpot determination program, a symbol determination program, a fluctuation pattern determination program, and the like. The main control device 60 includes a sub-board (a symbol control device 61, a lamp control device 62, a voice control device 63, and a payout control device 6).
4 sub-control devices). Then, the main control device 60 determines whether there is a jackpot assigned by the jackpot determination program, a symbol assigned by the symbol determination program,
An 8-bit command indicating the fluctuation pattern including the reach assigned by the fluctuation pattern determination program is transmitted to each sub-control device by the 2-byte transmission method.

The symbol control device 61 is a sub-control device that performs image (symbol display) processing based on the processing of the main control device 60. The symbol control device 61 includes a CPU 61a, a C
A RAM 61b for temporarily storing processing items of the PU 61a,
RO for storing various programs executed by the symbol control device 61
M61c and the like are provided. The programs stored in the ROM 61c include a main program, an interrupt processing program by a main control device, an interrupt processing program by a VDP (image display processor), a continuation number display program, and the like. The continuation number display program is a program that notifies the liquid crystal panel 40 of the continuation number of the special game state in response to the fact that the progress state of the game has shifted to the special game state which is a game state advantageous to the player. The continuation count display program will be described later.

The lamp control device 62 is a sub-control device for performing an effect process using light (illumination) based on the processing of the main control device 60. The lamp control device 62 includes a CPU 62a.
And a RAM 62 for temporarily storing processing items of the CPU 62a
b and R for storing a program for informing of the number of times of continuation by light, etc.
An OM 62c and the like are provided.

The voice control device 63 is a sub-control device that performs a sound effect process based on the processing of the main control device 60. The voice control device 63 includes a CPU 63a and a CP.
A RAM 63b for temporarily storing the processing items of the U63a, and a ROM 6 for storing a continuation number notification program or the like by voice
3c and the like are provided.

The payout control device 64 is a sub-control device for performing a payout process of game balls based on the processing of the main control device 60.
The payout control device 64 includes a CPU 64a, a CPU 6
A RAM 64b for temporarily storing the processing items of 4a, a ROM 64c for storing a payout processing program and the like are provided.

Next, the CPU 61a of the symbol control device 61 is triggered by a command transmitted from the main control device 60.
Will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5. The command transmitted from the main control device 60 is an 8-bit command indicating the presence / absence of a big hit and the determination result of a special symbol or a variation pattern.

As shown in the flow chart of FIG. 3, the CPU 61a of the interrupt processing program protects (saves) each register when a signal is input to the main controller 60, and executes the current symbol controller 61 operation. The state is saved (step 101). Next, the CPU 61a inputs and reads a signal (data) (step 102) and checks an identification bit of the input data. For example, it is determined whether or not the input data identification bit is “1” (input data identification bit = 1 ?; step 103).

If the result of determination in step 103 is that the input data identification bit is "1" (step 103; YE
S), the CPU 61a proceeds to step 104 and performs a received command preceding data check process. On the other hand, if the input data identification bit is not "1" (step 103; N
O), proceed to step 105 to perform the subsequent data check processing of the received command.

In the received command preceding data check processing performed in step 104, as shown in FIG. 4, it is determined whether or not the input data is an appropriate value (step 201), and if the input data is not an appropriate value (step 201; NO). The "preceding data flag FF" is cleared (FF = 0) (step 202), and the process proceeds to step 106 in FIG. On the other hand, if the determination in step 201 is an appropriate value (step 201; YES), the input data is registered as the preceding data in the RAM 61b (step 203), and the “preceding data flag FF” is set (FF = 1). (Step 204), Step 1 in FIG.
Proceed to 06. Note that this "preceding data" is used when the received command is distributed to each processing (variable pattern processing, first stop symbol processing, symbol determination processing, jackpot processing, and the like).

In the received command succeeding data check process performed in step 105, as shown in FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not "preceding data flag FF" is set (whether or not "FF = 1"). Step 301), unless "FF = 1" (Step 301; NO), Step 106 of FIG.
Proceed to. On the other hand, if “FF = 1” is determined in step 301 (step 301; YES), the “preceding data flag
FF "is cleared (FF = 0) (step 302), the subsequent data is stored in the RAM 61b for each command (step 303), and the" data set flag FD "indicating that the data has been registered is set (FD = 1). (Step 30
4), proceed to step 106 in FIG.

In step 106 of FIG. 3, the CPU 61a
Restores the data saved from each register in step 101. Then, the CPU 61a waits for a signal (command) to be newly transmitted to the symbol control device 61, and if a signal is transmitted, repeats the processing of the flowchart of FIG.

The received command preceding data check processing and the received command subsequent data check processing shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 determine whether or not the data sent from main controller 60 is correct and whether or not the data is registered correctly. Is an example of the processing for checking the processing of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the processing shown in FIGS.

Next, the continuation number notifying process is performed by the symbol control device 6.
1, the lamp control device 62, and the audio control device 63, respectively.

[Explanation of the case where the number-of-continuations notifying process is performed by the symbol control device 61]
Various processes are performed using the data registered by the interruption process according to the main processing program shown in FIG. next,
The main processing program executed by the symbol control device 31 will be described. The main processing program shown in FIG. 6 is a series of initial setting processing at power-on (steps 401 to 403).
The actual processing of the registered data includes step 4
The processing is performed in steps 04 to 407.

Next, the main processing program will be described. The CPU 61a of the symbol control device 61 performs a series of initial setting processing after the power is turned on. That is, the CPU 61a performs an initial setting process (step 401) of the
b clear processing (removal of remaining data; step 402)
I do. Further, the CPU 61a operates the VDP of the symbol display unit 30.
Perform initial setting of image (symbol) processing for (Step 4)
03).

Next, the CPU 61a performs a received command analysis process (step 404) on the registered data, and performs a special symbol control process (step 405) for variably displaying a special symbol in the main display area 0. Animation control processing for displaying the number of continuations of a predetermined character by animation on the symbol display unit 30 (step 40)
6) is performed, and a transfer data generation process (step 407) for transferring the display instruction of the special symbol or the number of continuations by the animation to the VDP of the symbol display unit 30 is performed.

After the processing of step 407, every time a new signal (command) is input, step 404 is executed.
To 407 are repeatedly executed.

When transmitting a command (data) from the CPU 61a of the symbol control device 61 to the VDP of the symbol display section 30, the CPU 61a of the symbol control device 61 also performs an interrupt process. As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7, this interrupt processing is triggered by data input, and the CPU 61a protects (saves) each register and saves the current symbol control device 61.
Is saved (step 501). Next, the CPU 6
1a performs data transfer processing to the VDP (step 50).
2) After the transfer, the data saved in each register in step 501 is restored.

In step 502, a display instruction of the number of continuations by animation is output when a special game state occurs and is transferred to the VDP to be displayed on the symbol display section 30. The display is performed when the special game state occurs. Or the end of the special game state.
Further, when the reach state in which at least two special symbols are displayed in the main display area 50, the number of continuations up to that point may be displayed, or the number of continuations including the next jackpot may be displayed. By giving variety to the display time of the number of continuations, it is possible to increase the expectation of big hits not only when the special game state occurs but also during the reach state, or to continue when the special game state ends (or at the end of the game). You can check the number of times.

The processing of step 404 shown in FIG. 6 will be described in more detail. As shown in FIG.
The "preceding data set flag FF" indicating that data has been registered in the received command preceding data check processing (see FIGS. 3 and 4) performed in step 104 is set (FF = 1).
It is determined whether or not it has been set (step 601). If it has been set (step 601: YES), step 60
Proceed to 2. On the other hand, if it is not set (step 6
01: NO), and returns to the processing shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to perform a loop processing for repeatedly executing this processing.

At step 602, the CPU 61a
Clears (preceding data flag FF) (FF = 0).
Next, the CPU 61a distributes the received command to the registered data (received command) based on “preceding data” described in the data (step 603). That is, the CPU 61a performs the variation pattern processing (Step 604), the stop symbol processing (Step 605), the symbol determination processing (Step 606), or the big hit processing (Step 607) based on the "preceding data". I do. In addition, fluctuation pattern processing
Stop symbol processing, symbol confirmation processing, jackpot processing, ROM
This is performed based on the received command analysis processing program stored in 61b.

The variation pattern processing in step 604 is started when the received command is a variation pattern, and displays the reach effect of the variation pattern corresponding to the received command on the symbol display unit 3.
Display at 0.

In the stop symbol processing of step 605, the first special symbol 32a corresponding to the received command is displayed in the main display area 5.
It means a process of stopping from a fluctuation state at 0.

The symbol determination process of step 606 is a process of stopping all the special symbols 32a to 32c corresponding to the received command in the main display area 50 and determining the symbol. In addition, the symbol determination process includes a process in the case of a loss instead of a big hit. This symbol determination processing will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

The jackpot process in step 607 is a process in the case where the received command corresponds to the jackpot determination, in which an image indicating the jackpot is displayed on the entire surface of the symbol display unit 30 and the decoration lamp 55 provided on the front of the gaming machine. And a process of outputting music by using a speaker unit 56 to blink a lamp for producing a big hit.

Next, the symbol determination processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This symbol determination processing is performed by a command of the main control device 60, the symbol control device 61 which is a sub-control device.
Performed by Advantages of the sub-control device include that the main control device 60 is not burdened and that a variety of continuation number notification effects can be provided regardless of the main control device 60.

When the process starts, the symbol control device 61
The CPU 61a reads subsequent data (for example, jackpot determination data and variation pattern determination data) stored in the RAM 61b as a stop symbol for each command in the received command subsequent data check processing (the processing of step 303; see FIG. 5).

Then, the CPU 61a determines whether or not the random number value (variation pattern) transferred from the main control device is a big hit pattern based on the continuation number display program registered in the ROM 61c (step 701).
If the result of this determination is that the pattern is a jackpot pattern (step 701: YES), the process proceeds to step 702, and if the pattern is not a jackpot pattern (step 701: NO), a pattern confirmation data setting process for a loss is performed (step 706).
Returning to the process shown in FIG. 8, a loop process for repeatedly executing this process is performed.

At step 702, the CPU 61a
Determines whether the random number value is a specific symbol (a symbol that shifts to a special game state and may be a probability variation symbol; for example, “3” and “7”). If the result of the determination is that the specific symbol is a specific symbol (step 702: YES), the CPU 61a shifts to the special game state, so that the specific symbol counter K stored in the RAM 61b is incremented by "1" (step 703;
K → + 1), and proceeds to step 705. The specific symbol counter K is a counter that counts the number of continuations. on the other hand,
The CPU 61a determines that the symbol is not a specific symbol (step 70).
2: NO), the game does not shift to the special game state and the number of times does not continue, so that the specific symbol counter K is cleared (step 70).
3; K → 0), and proceed to step 705.

Then, in step 705, the CPU
The reference numeral 61a performs a symbol winning data setting process at the time of a big hit, returns to the process shown in FIG. 8, and performs a loop process of repeatedly executing this process. The symbol determination data setting process at the time of a big hit will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

Next, a description will be given, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the processing starts, the CPU 61a branches to each processing based on the value of the specific symbol counter K stored in the RAM 61b (step 801). That is, the CPU 6
1a, when the numerical value of the specific symbol counter K is “1”, the process jumps to the symbol fixed pattern 1 data setting process (step 802), and when the numerical value is “2”, the process jumps to the symbol fixed pattern 2 data setting process (step 803). In the case of "3", the process jumps to the symbol fixed pattern 3 data setting process (step 804),
In the case of "n", the process jumps to the symbol fixed pattern n data setting process (step 805). Then, after performing each symbol fixed pattern data setting process, the process returns to the process shown in FIG. 9 to perform a loop process of repeatedly executing this process.

In each symbol fixed pattern data setting process,
The symbols to be displayed in the sub display area 52 are determined. This symbol is an effect image for notifying the number of continuations. For example, the number of continuations is displayed by a number. In this case, the CPU 61a
If the numerical value of the specific symbol counter K is "1", a process of setting a symbol in which the character with the number having the continuation number "1" runs around is set (step 802). Similarly, if the specific symbol counter K is “2”, the design of the character of the number with the continuation number of “2” is set (step 803), and if the specific symbol counter K is “3”, the continuation number is “3”. Is set (step 804).
If the specific symbol counter K is "n", the symbol of the number with the continuation number "n" is set (step 80).
5). Next, as another example of setting a symbol, a case where the number of continuations is displayed at a specific number of times (for example, every three times, every five times) will be described. Then, in the case of every three times, the CPU 61a
A configuration in which a symbol whose number of continuations is a multiple of "3" is set and processed each time the value of the specific symbol counter K becomes a multiple of "3" can also be exemplified. Further, as another example of setting a symbol, characters corresponding to the number of continuations are prepared and displayed by the number of continuations, or the number of continuations is displayed by changing the background of the sub-display area 52 corresponding to the number of continuations. The thing of a structure can also be illustrated. In this way, the image for which the effect of informing the number of continuations is set is processed.

[Continuation Number Notification Processing is Performed by the Lamp Control Unit 62
When the lamp control device 62 performs the operation, the interrupt processing by the main control device is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 3 in the case of the symbol control device 61, and thus the detailed description thereof is omitted. . Then, the data registered in the interrupt processing is processed based on the main processing program shown in the flowchart of FIG. The main processing program shown in FIG. 11 includes a series of initial setting processing (steps 411 and 412) when the power is turned on, and the actual processing of the registered data is performed in the processing of steps 413 and 414.

Next, the main processing program will be described. The CPU 62a of the lamp control unit 62 performs a series of initial setting processing after the power is turned on. That is, the CPU 62
a is initialized (step 411), and RA
M62b clear processing (removal of remaining data; Step 4)
Perform 12).

Next, the CPU 62a performs a received command analysis process (step 413) on the registered data, and sets a decoration data output for decorating the front panel 5 by turning on a lamp or the like (step 414). Then, by repeating the processing of steps 413 and 414,
Perform the actual processing of the registered data.

The CPU 62a of the lamp control unit 62
When the timer (data) is transmitted to the
The second CPU 62a performs a timer interrupt process. In the timer interrupt process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 17, the CPU 62a protects (saves) each register and stores the current state of the lamp control device 62 with the data input as a trigger (step 511). Next, after performing the timer update process (step 512), the CPU 62a performs a decoration control output process (step 513).
In step 11, the saved data is restored from each register (step 514).

In step 513, the output command of the decoration data is output when the special game state occurs, and the decoration unit 20 or the lamps A1 to A through the lamp control unit 62 is output.
10 is turned on / off, blinking, blinking interval, or the color of the lamp is changed, and the output may be performed at the end of the special game state. Further, a continuous effect may be output in the reach state. By giving variety to the output time of the number of continuations, it is possible to increase the expectation of big hits not only when the special game state occurs but also during the reach state, or to continue when the special game state ends (or at the end of the game). You can check the number of times.

The processing in step 413 shown in FIG. 11 will be described in more detail. As shown in FIG.
Is set (FF = 1) to indicate that data has been registered in the received command preceding data check processing (see the case of the symbol control device in FIGS. 3 and 4) performed in step 104. Is determined (step 611), and if set (step 61)
1: YES), proceed to step 612. On the other hand, if it is not set (step 611: NO), the process returns to the process shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, and a loop process for repeatedly executing this process is performed.

At step 612, the CPU 62a
Clears (preceding data flag FF) (FF = 0).
Next, the CPU 62a distributes the received command to the registered data (received command) based on “preceding data” described in the data (step 613). That is, the CPU 62a performs the variation pattern processing (step 614), the symbol determination processing (step 615), the big hit processing (step 616), or the gaming state processing (step 617) on the received command based on the "preceding data". I do.

Next, the game state process of step 617 will be described with reference to FIG. This game state process is performed by the lamp control device 62 as a sub control device in response to a command from the main control device 60.

When the process starts, the lamp control device 6
In the received command subsequent data check process (the process of step 303; see FIG. 5), the second CPU 62a stores subsequent data stored in the RAM 62b as a stop symbol for each command (for example, a random value assigned based on the big hit determination program; game state data). Read.

Then, the CPU 62a changes the random number value (game state data) transferred from the main control device side to a specific symbol (high-probability state data; for example, " 3 "
And “7”) are determined (step 711). CP
If the result of determination is that the symbol is a specific symbol (step 711: YES), U62a shifts to the special game state,
“1” is added to the specific symbol counter K stored in M62b (step 712; K → + 1), and the process proceeds to step 714. The specific symbol counter K is a counter that counts the number of continuations. On the other hand, if the specific symbol is not the specific symbol (step 711: NO), the CPU 62a clears the specific symbol counter K (step 713; K → 0) because the number does not continue without shifting to the special game state (step 713; K → 0). move on.

Then, in step 714, the CPU
62a performs a game state data setting process, performs a loop process of returning to the process shown in FIG. 13, and repeatedly executing this process. The game state data setting process will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

Next, the game state data setting processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the processing is started, the CPU 62a branches to each processing based on the numerical value of the specific symbol counter K stored in the RAM 62b (step 811). That is, if the value of the specific symbol counter K is “1”, the CPU 62a jumps to the game state 1 data setting process (step 812), and if “2”,
Jump to game state 2 data setting processing (step 813),
In the case of "3", the game state 3 data setting process (step 8)
The process jumps to 14), and in the case of "n", jumps to the game state n data setting process (step 815). Then, after performing each game state data setting process, the process returns to the process illustrated in FIG. 14 and performs a loop process of repeatedly executing the process.

In each game state data setting process, the decoration section 20 or the lamps A1 to A
10 is turned on / off, blinking, blinking interval, or changing the lamp color and outputting. For example, when the number of continuations is “0”, as shown in the time chart of FIG. 16A, the “ON” and “OFF” signals of the lamps A1 to A10 are all “OF”.
The game state data “F” is set. Then, the lamps A1 to A10 on the front panel 5 do not light up. When the number of continuations is "1", as shown in the time chart of FIG. 16B, the lamps A1 to A10 are turned "ON" and "OF".
Game state data in which the signal of the lamp A1 among the "F" signals is "ON" is set. Then, only the lamp A1 on the front panel 5 is turned on to notify the number of continuations "1 time". When the continuation number is “12” times, as shown in the time chart of FIG.
The game state data in which the signals of the lamps A1, A2, and A10 among the N and OFF signals are turned ON is set. Note that “A1” indicates the number “1”, “A2” indicates the number “2”, and “A10” indicates the number “10”. Then, the lamps A1, A2, A1 on the front panel 5
0 lights up to notify the number of continuations “12 times”.

[Explanation of the case where the continuation number notification process is performed by the voice control device 63] When the process is performed by the voice control device 63, the interrupt process by the main control device is described with reference to FIG. The content is the same as the content, and the data registered in the processing of FIG. 3 is processed based on the main processing program shown in the flowchart of FIG. Note that the main processing program shown in FIG. 17 includes a series of initial setting processing (steps 421 and 422) when the power is turned on, and the actual processing of the registered data is performed in the processing of steps 423 and 424.

Next, the main processing program will be described. The CPU 63a of the voice control device 63 turns on the power after turning on the power.
Perform a series of initial setting processing. That is, the CPU 63a performs an initialization process (step 421) of the RAM 63a itself.
3b clear processing (erasing of remaining data; step 42)
Perform 2).

Next, the CPU 63a performs a received command analysis process (step 423) on the registered data, and sets a data output by voice (step 424). Then, by repeating the processing of steps 423 and 424, the actual processing of the registered data is performed.

The CPU 63a of the voice control device 63 performs a timer interrupt process when a timer (data) is transmitted. As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 18, in the timer interrupt processing, the CPU 63a protects (saves) each register and stores the current state of the voice control device 63 by triggering data input (step 521). Next, CP
After performing the timer update processing (step 522), the U 63a performs the output processing to the tone generator chip (step 52).
3) After the output, the data saved in each register in step 521 is restored (step 524).

In step 523, an output command to the sound source chip is output when a special game state occurs and is output from the speaker unit 30 via the voice control device 63. The output timing is at the end of the special game state. You may.
Further, a continuous effect may be output in the reach state. By giving variety to the output time of the number of continuations, it is possible to increase the expectation of big hits not only when the special game state occurs but also during the reach state, or to continue when the special game state ends (or at the end of the game). You can check the number of times.

The processing of step 423 shown in FIG. 17 will be described in more detail. As shown in FIG.
Indicates that the “preceding data set flag FF” indicating that data has been registered in the received command preceding data check processing (see FIGS. 3 and 4) performed in step 104 is set (FF =
1) It is determined whether or not it has been set (step 621). If it has been set (step 621: YES), the flow proceeds to step 622. On the other hand, if it is not set (step 621: NO), the process returns to the process shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, and a loop process for repeatedly executing this process is performed.

At step 622, the CPU 63a
Clears (preceding data flag FF) (FF = 0).
Next, the CPU 63a distributes the received command to the registered data (received command) based on “preceding data” described in the data (step 623). That is, the CPU 63a performs the variation pattern processing (step 624), the symbol determination processing (step 625), the big hit processing (step 626), or the big hit end processing (step 627) based on the "preceding data". I do. In addition, the continuation number notification effect by voice described here counts the number of continuations using the jackpot end data, for example, every time the jackpot ends,
It outputs a sound such as "probability variation third time".

Next, the jackpot ending processing in step 627 will be described with reference to FIG. This jackpot end processing,
The operation is performed by the voice control device 63, which is a sub control device, according to a command from the main control device 60.

When the process starts, the voice control unit 63
The CPU 63a receives the subsequent data (for example, a random number value assigned based on the jackpot determination program; jackpot end data) stored in the RAM 63b as a stop symbol for each command in the received command subsequent data check process (the process of step 303; see FIG. 5). read out.

Then, the CPU 63a changes the random number value (big hit end data) transferred from the main control unit to the specific symbol end data (for example, “3”) based on the continuation number notification program by voice registered in the ROM 63c. "7") is determined (step 721). CPU
If the result of the determination is that the specific symbol end data is obtained (step 721: YES), the game shifts to the special game state, so that the specific symbol counter K stored in the RAM 63b is incremented by "1" (step 722; K → +1), and proceeds to step 724. The specific symbol counter K is a counter that counts the number of continuations. On the other hand, the CPU 63a determines that the data is not the specific symbol end data (step 721: NO).
Since the number does not continue without shifting to the special game state, the specific symbol counter K is cleared (step 723; K →
0), and proceed to step 724.

Then, in step 724, the CPU
63a performs a jackpot end data setting process, and FIG.
A loop process for returning to the process shown in FIG. The jackpot end data setting process is shown in FIG.
The flowchart will be described in detail.

Next, the jackpot end data setting processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the process starts, the CPU 63a branches to each process based on the value of the specific symbol counter K stored in the RAM 63b (step 821). That is, the CPU 63a
If the value of the specific symbol counter K is “1”, the process jumps to the jackpot end 1 data setting process (step 822), and “2”
, The jackpot end 2 data setting process (step 82)
Jump to 3). If "3", jump to big hit end 3 data setting process (step 824); if "n", jump to big hit end n data setting process (step 815). After performing the jackpot end data setting process, FIG.
Returning to the process indicated by 0, a loop process for repeatedly executing this process is performed.

In each of the jackpot end data setting processes, an effect of outputting a sound such as “probability variation third end” from the speaker unit 30 via the audio control device 63 is performed each time the jackpot ends.

In the above embodiment, when the notification effect of the number of continuations is performed via the symbol control device, the symbol display unit 3
0 is divided into a main display area 50 for displaying a special symbol and a sub-display area 52 for displaying the number of continuations. However, the present invention is only applicable to a case where a continuation number is informed and produced as another embodiment. A configuration in which a symbol display section in which a sub display area 52 is displayed in a part of the main display area 50 can also be exemplified.

Further, in another embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, the continuation number notifying means notifies the continuation number based on the achievement of the continuation condition and the achievement of another predetermined condition. In this case, a program for notifying the number of continuations may be exemplified. The condition of continuation is achieved when, for example, a random number with a jackpot with probability variation is extracted, or when a specific symbol is obtained as a result of extracting the random number with a jackpot with probability variation. Further, another predetermined condition is achieved when another condition other than the continuation condition is achieved.

Further, in another embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, the attainment of the another predetermined condition may be such that the time from when the continuation condition is achieved to when the player stops the operation is set at a predetermined time. The configuration having the above configuration can also be exemplified. In another embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, the achievement of the another predetermined condition is within a set predetermined time from when the continuation condition is achieved until the player resumes the operation. The thing of a structure can also be illustrated.

Note that the time from when the continuation condition is achieved to when the player stops operating is within the set predetermined time, for example, in the case of a pachinko game machine, the time from when the continuation condition is achieved to when the player Stops the operation of the ball firing device (such as a firing handle) and operates the firing handle to a state in which the ball is fired, but returns the firing handle to a state in which the ball is not fired. Time until the time is within the set predetermined time.

In this alternative embodiment, it is determined how fast the so-called stopping is performed. If it is known that not only a jackpot with probability variation but also a normal (without probability variation) jackpot will occur to some extent before it occurs, by stopping the launch of the ball, the loss of the ball will be eliminated and the jackpot will soon occur The player can take a method of surely acquiring the prize ball by the game in the game. To win a prize ball by playing a jackpot game,
For example, when the hit state is reached or immediately before the hit state is reached, the firing of the ball is restarted so that the ball wins the big winning opening. In a state other than the jackpot state, the probability of winning (statistical probability) is generally low. Therefore, stopping firing of the ball in this state prevents loss of the ball.

Accordingly, how quickly the "stop" of the hitting is performed is related to the profit of the player, and is determined by the judgment and the skill of the player. If it is found that the state is to be reached to some extent earlier, it is advantageous for the player to perform the operation in a short time after stopping to know the state, and it is also a proof that the skill of the player is excellent. That is, notifying the number of continuations only when the stop is performed within the predetermined time means notifying the number of continuations only when the skill of the player is high.

[0117] On the other hand, the timing of resuming "hitting" of "stop hitting" is also a criterion relating to the profit of the player and estimating the skill. After knowing that a jackpot state or a jackpot state with probability fluctuation will occur, and then "stop",
After a while, a jackpot state or a jackpot with probability fluctuation occurs. By hitting (ball restart) a little before (somewhat before), the ball reaches that position just when the big winning opening is opened By doing so, the state of the jackpot can be enjoyed for the full time limit, and a large number of prize balls can be reliably obtained.

[0118] Therefore, how quickly the "hitting" of the hitting is performed is related to the profit of the player, and is determined by the judgment and the skill of the player. If it is known that the state will be in a certain early state, it is advantageous for the player that the beating is performed early and in a short time after being understood,
This proves that the skill of the player is excellent. That is, notifying the number of continuations only when the beating is performed within the predetermined time means notifying the number of continuations only when the skill of the player is high.

Further, in another embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, there can be exemplified a configuration in which a predetermined time, which is a time limit, is gradually reduced as the number of continuations advances.

In this alternative embodiment, for example, as the number of continuations advances one by one, the predetermined time, which is the time limit, may be sequentially reduced, or the number of continuations may be reduced to the first predetermined number. Up to (eg 1 to 3 times)
Is a predetermined time that is large, a predetermined time that exceeds the first predetermined number of times to a second predetermined number of times (for example, from 4 to 6 times) is a small predetermined time, and so on. It may be as follows.

Further, in another embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to exemplify a configuration in which the notification by the continuation number notification program (continuation number notification means) becomes more flashy as the continuation number increases.

The notification becomes flashy, for example, by executing control to increase the brightness of the display based on the continuation number notification program, executing control to increase the blinking frequency of the display, not only displaying, but also voice and music. In the case of the notification accompanied by, this includes all means and modes that give more attention to the viewer and the listener, such as executing control to make the voice and music gradually louder.

As described above, according to the present invention, when the number of continuations of the special game state is notified, the sub control unit (symbol control unit, voice control unit, lamp control unit) directly performs the notification, and the symbol, the voice, and the lamp control unit. By appropriately combining the light expressions, it is possible to accurately notify the player of the number of continuations, and to enable various notification expressions for intuitively recognizing the player during the game.

Further, the present invention provides a program for a gaming machine for causing a computer to execute control means for controlling a special game state generating means for generating a special game state which is a gaming state advantageous to a player, A game machine program that functions as a continuation number notifying unit that notifies the number of continuations and a sub control unit that controls the continuation number notifying unit based on a signal input from the main control unit may be used.

According to this configuration, the game machine program is read into a business or home video game machine, a computer with a monitor that can be connected to the Internet, or the like, so that the business or home video game machine is read. A computer with a monitor or the like that can be connected to the Internet can function as a gaming machine.

Further, according to the present invention, a computer-readable recording of a control procedure for a gaming machine for causing a computer to execute a control procedure for controlling a special game state generating means for generating a special game state which is a game situation advantageous to a player. A possible recording medium, a continuation number notification procedure for notifying the continuation number of the special game state, and a sub control procedure for controlling the continuation number notification means based on a signal input from the main control means. It may be a computer-readable recording medium that records a control procedure for functioning as a computer.

According to this configuration, all the constituent elements of the gaming machine according to the claims of the present invention are set as the constituent elements of the program and the computer-readable recording medium on which the program is recorded. Can be. As a computer-readable recording medium on which the program is recorded, for example, a ROM (Re-
ad Only Memory), MO (Magnet Optical), CD (Compa
ct Disk), a magnetic recording medium, and the like.

Furthermore, the present invention is suitable for a game machine such as a slot machine in addition to a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

[0129]

As described above, according to the present invention,
Since the direct control of the continuation number notifying means is performed by a sub-control device different from the main control device, the main control device does not manage the continuation number of the special game state (probability fluctuation state) or manages the notification expression, Various notification expressions are possible with the sub-control device.
As a result, the player can easily grasp the number of continuations of the special game state advantageous to the player. In addition, since various notification expressions are possible, the notification of the number of continuations which is rich in amusement of the player is provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view when a gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a ball-and-ball gaming machine.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control unit of the gaming machine of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of an interrupt process performed by a main control device.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a received command preceding data check process.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a received command subsequent data check process.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a main process when the symbol control device is used.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of interrupt processing by VDP.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a received command analysis process.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a symbol determination process according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a jackpot design confirmation data setting process of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a main process when a lamp control device is used.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a received command analysis process.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a game state process of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a jackpot end data setting process of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of the notification of the number of continuations using the lamp control device. FIG. 16A shows “0 times”, and FIG.
FIG. 16B shows “one time”, and FIG. 16C shows “12 times”.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a main process when using a voice control device.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart of a received command analysis process.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart of a jackpot ending process of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a jackpot end data setting process of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 I Pachinko machine 1 Gaming board 2 Guide rail 3 Gaming area 4 Starting winning opening 5 Winning detection sensor 6 Variable winning ball device 7 Mounting board 8 Winning area 9 Opening / closing member 10 Solenoid 11 Specific ball detector 12 Winning ball detector 13 Number display LED 14 display LED 15a winning opening 16a attacker lamp 16b attacker lamp 17a windmill lamp 17b windmill lamp 18a windmill 18b windmill 19a shoulder lamp 19b shoulder lamp 20a winning opening 20b winning opening 21a sleeve lamp 21b sleeve lamp 22a winning opening side 22a winning opening 22a winning opening 24a Decoration LED 25 Ball guide member 26 Out opening 27 Lamp 30 Symbol display part 32a First stop symbol (special symbol) 32b Second stop symbol (special symbol) 32c Third stop symbol (special symbol) 34 Winning port 35a Decoration LED 35bLED 50 main display area 52 secondary display region Ri

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[Claims] 1. A game machine having a main control section for controlling a special game state generating means for generating a special game state which is a game state advantageous to a player, wherein the number of continuations for notifying the number of continuations of the special game state A gaming machine comprising: a notifying unit; and a sub control unit that controls the continuation number notifying unit based on a signal input from the main control unit. 2. A gaming machine comprising: a main control section for controlling a special game state generating means for generating a special game state which is a game state advantageous to the player in accordance with an operation of the player; A gaming machine comprising: a continuation number notifying unit for notifying the number of continuations; and a sub control unit for controlling the continuation number notifying unit based on a signal input from the main control unit. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the continuation number notifying unit notifies the continuation number from the occurrence of the special game state to the end of the special game state. 4. A plurality of symbols are variably displayed based on the determination result of the special gaming state determining means for determining the special gaming state, and sequentially stopped, and a reach state is established when at least two of the plurality of stopped symbols are aligned. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a reach state display unit that displays the number of times, wherein the continuation number notification unit notifies the continuation number when the reach state is displayed. 4. 5. The continuation number notifying unit notifies the continuation number by dividing the continuation number into a specified number.
4. The gaming machine according to any one of 4. 6. The continuation number notifying means notifies the number of continuations by the type of a hit effect.
4. The gaming machine according to any one of 4. 7. The continuation number notifying means is continuation number symbol display means for displaying the continuation number as a symbol, and the sub-control section is a symbol control section for controlling the continuation number symbol display means. The gaming machine according to claim 1. 8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the symbol is a character, and the number of continuations is displayed by changing the character. 9. The system according to claim 7, wherein the symbol is a background color of a display screen for displaying the special game state, and the number of continuations is displayed by changing the background color from a normal display. Gaming machine. 10. The continuation number symbol display means has a main display area for displaying the special game state and a sub display area for displaying the continuation number symbol.
Or the gaming machine according to 8. 11. The continuation number notifying means is a continuation number sound notifying means for notifying the continuation number by voice, and the sub control unit is a sound control unit for controlling the continuation number sound notifying means. The gaming machine according to claim 1. 12. The continuation number notifying unit is a continuation number lamp notifying unit for notifying the continuation number in a lamp lighting state, and the sub-control unit is a lamp control unit for controlling the continuation number lamp notifying unit. Claims 1 to
7. The gaming machine according to any one of 6. 13. The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein said continuation number lamp notifying means notifies said continuation number by a display color of said lamp. 14. The continuation number notifying means notifies the number of continuations based on that a continuation condition has been achieved and another predetermined condition has been achieved. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 13 to 13. 15. The achievement of the another predetermined condition is that a time from when the continuation condition is achieved to when the player stops operating is within a set predetermined time. A gaming machine according to claim 1. 16. A method according to claim 15, wherein a time from when the condition for continuation is achieved to when the player resumes the operation is within a set predetermined time. A gaming machine according to claim 1. 17. The gaming machine according to claim 15, wherein a predetermined time, which is a time limit, is set to gradually decrease as the number of continuations advances. 18. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification by the continuation number notifying means becomes more flashy as the continuation number increases. 19. A program for a gaming machine for causing a computer to execute control means for controlling a special game state generating means for generating a special game state which is a game state advantageous to a player, wherein a number of continuations of the special game state is notified. A game machine program that functions as a continuation number notifying unit that performs a function of controlling the continuation number notifying unit based on a signal input from the main control unit. 20. A computer-readable recording medium for recording a control procedure for a gaming machine for causing a computer to execute a control procedure for controlling a special game state generating means for generating a special game state which is a game situation advantageous to a player. In the above, a continuation number notification procedure for notifying the number of continuations of the special game state, a sub-control procedure for controlling the continuation number notification means based on a signal input from the main control means, for recording and functioning as a gaming machine Computer-readable recording medium recording the control procedure of the computer.