JP2004041283A - Game machine and game program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that can reduce image data to be increased to the utmost even when variations in display contents of presentation is increased, and conduct a presentation display giving a game player the feeling of expectation. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine (1) comprises an LCD (liquid crystal display) (4) which variously displays a plurality of symbols that indicate the occurrence of a big win advantageous to a player by a stop mode and also displays a presentation including background, a main control circuit (30) that determines whether or not the big win occurs in response to a given input signal, and an auxiliary control circuit (40) that determines one background from among a plurality of backgrounds on the basis of the result in the determination in the main control circuit (30). The auxiliary control circuit (40) controls the LCD (4) so as to display the one background. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game machine (including a pachinko machine, a slot machine, and a TV game machine) provided with a control means such as a microcomputer and a game program capable of simulating the operation of the game machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a display means for changing and displaying a symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a "special symbol") is provided, and when the variable display is stopped in a predetermined combination of special symbols. In addition, there is provided a game in which a prize or a big hit is made and a special game state advantageous to a player is generated. In recent years, during fluctuation display of symbols, a background, a character, and the like by animation are often displayed as effects on a so-called standby screen and a so-called demonstration screen.
[0003]
The display contents of the above-mentioned effects tend to be diversified year by year. For example, various presentation methods have been adopted in order to keep the player from getting bored, such as making the display contents of the presentation different according to the game results, and making the display contents of the presentation different even if the game results are the same.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, increasing the variation in the display content of such an effect enhances the interest of the game, but on the other hand, complicates the control program related to the lottery process for the effect and increases the capacity of the image data displayed on the display means. Will be.
[0005]
Further, even when it is desired to set a plurality of effects whose display contents are slightly changed, it is necessary to prepare as many as the number of image data sets for each effect. That is, when increasing the variation of the display content of the effect, the increased number of effect data is required.
[0006]
In order to deal with these, it is conceivable to improve the processing capacity of the CPU or increase the capacity of the storage means such as the ROM. The storage capacity of the storage means is limited. For this reason, it is desired to reduce the capacity of the control program and image data as much as possible.
[0007]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect display that can suppress an increase in image data as much as possible and increase a player's expectation even when the variation of the display content of the effect is increased. It is.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The gaming machine of the present invention has a display means (for example, an LCD 4 described later) for displaying a variation display of a plurality of symbols and an effect including a background, which indicate the occurrence of a big hit which is advantageous to the player in a stop mode, and a predetermined signal input. When there is, a main control means (for example, a main control circuit 30 to be described later) for determining whether or not a big hit has occurred, and a plurality of backgrounds (for example, a "seaside" to be described later) based on the result of the determination by the main control means. , "Iwaji", "Monzen") and a sub-control means (for example, a sub-control circuit 40 described later) for determining one background, and the sub-control means displays the one background so as to be displayed. Controlling the means.
[0009]
In an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of backgrounds have different probabilities determined by the sub-control means, respectively.
[0010]
In an embodiment of the present invention, a gaming machine is characterized in that one background has a relationship with another background (for example, a relationship corresponding to the progress of a predetermined story).
[0011]
The gaming machine of the present invention has a display means for displaying a variation display of a plurality of symbols indicating the occurrence of a big hit which is advantageous to the player by a stop mode and a display including an effect, and a big hit when a predetermined signal is input. Main control means for determining the presence or absence of the occurrence, and sub-control means for controlling the display means so that the appearance is displayed, the sub-control means, based on the result of the determination in the main control means, a plurality of An appearance to be displayed on the display means is determined from the appearances, and in the effect, the same background is displayed even if the appearance changes.
[0012]
The gaming machine of the present invention is a display means for performing a display including a variation display of symbols required for the game and a display including a background, and determines one background from among a plurality of backgrounds. Sub-control means for displaying the one background on a display means as a background of an image (for example, a standby image and a demonstration image to be described later) displayed before the start of the variable display, wherein the one background is an image Is the same as the background displayed during the variable display before (for example, immediately before) is displayed.
[0013]
The game program according to the present invention includes a step of causing a predetermined display means to perform a variation display of a plurality of symbols indicating an occurrence of a jackpot advantageous to a player and a display of an effect including a background in a stop mode, and a predetermined signal input. Determining whether a big hit has occurred, determining one background from among a plurality of backgrounds based on the result of the determination by the main control means, and displaying the one background on the display means. Is a game program for causing a computer to realize the steps.
[0014]
The game program of the present invention comprises the steps of: causing a predetermined display means to perform a variation display of a plurality of symbols representing an occurrence of a jackpot advantageous to a player in a stop mode and a display of an effect including appearances; A step of determining whether a big hit has occurred; a step of controlling the display means so that the appearance is displayed; and a step of displaying among a plurality of appearances based on a result of the determination by the main control means. This is a game program for causing a computer to determine an appearance to be displayed on a means and to display the same background even if the appearance changes in the effect.
[0015]
The game program according to the present invention includes a step of causing a predetermined display means to perform a variation display of a symbol required for the game and a display of an effect including the background, and determines one background from a plurality of backgrounds, and the variation display is completed. After that, displaying the one background on a display unit as a background of an image (for example, a standby image and a demonstration image described later) displayed until the next variation display is started,
Making the computer make the one background the same as the background displayed during the variable display before (for example, immediately before) the image is displayed.
[0016]
[Action and effect]
According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the sub control means determines one background from among the plurality of backgrounds based on the result of the determination by the main control means, and the display means displays the one background. Control. Therefore, the same character can be shared for display contents other than the background, for example, appearances, so that a plurality of variations can be set for the display contents of the effect without increasing the capacity of image data prepared in advance. In other words, there is no need to prepare image data of the effect according to the number of variations set for the display content of the effect, and the amount of image data can be reduced.
[0017]
According to an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of backgrounds have different probabilities determined by the sub-control means. Therefore, the player can foresee the probability of a big hit by looking at the background, and can have a sense of expectation for the big hit according to the background.
[0018]
Also, one background has relevance to another background. Therefore, for example, when each background indicates one scene of a predetermined story, the player can know the progress of the story by looking at the background. Here, if the probability that the sub-control means determines that the background is closer to the end of the story is set higher, and if the background is displayed, the player will not expect a big hit until the variable display ends. You can enhance the feeling.
[0019]
According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the sub-control means determines an appearance to be displayed on the display means from the plurality of appearances based on the result of the determination by the main control means. Therefore, the display contents other than the appearances can be shared, so that a plurality of variations can be set for the effect display contents without increasing the capacity of the image data prepared in advance. Also, in the effect, the same background is displayed even if the appearance changes, so that the background can be shared in the effect.
[0020]
According to the gaming machine of the present invention, after the variable display ends, the background of the image displayed until the next variable display starts is displayed during the variable display before the image is displayed. Same as background. Therefore, in the display contents of the effect displayed on the so-called standby screen or the so-called demonstration screen, the same character can be shared for the appearances, so that the standby screen and the demonstration screen can be used without increasing the amount of image data prepared in advance. A plurality of variations can be set for the displayed contents of the effect to be displayed. Also, for example, when the game ball does not easily win the start winning prize hole described below and becomes a standby screen or a demo screen, the same background as that displayed during the immediately preceding variable display is displayed on these screens. When displayed, the continuous display of the same background can give the player a feeling that the game is continuing. Thereby, even if the player does not win the start winning opening, the player can continue playing with a sense of expectation to win the starting winning opening.
[0021]
In addition, when the background displayed on the standby screen or the demo screen is the same as the background displayed during the fluctuation display before the immediately preceding, and different from the background displayed during the immediately preceding fluctuation display, It can give the player an unexpected feeling. For example, the background displayed during the immediately preceding fluctuation display is a background having a low expectation of the big hit, and the background displayed during the previous fluctuation display is a background having a high expectation of the big hit. In this case, it is possible to display a background with a high expectation of a big hit on the standby screen or the demo screen. In other words, when the standby screen or the demo screen does not win in the starting winning opening, the background of the expectation of the jackpot changes from the background having a low expectation to the background of the expectation to the jackpot, and the winning winning in the starting winning opening is not established. Dejected players can have hope.
[0022]
Or, when the background displayed on the standby screen or the demo screen is the same as the background displayed during the preceding variable display, and is also the same as the background displayed during the previous variable display. Means that, even when the standby screen or the demo screen is displayed, the display of the same background is continued further than described above, so that the player has a feeling that the game is continuing more and plays the game with a sense of expectation. be able to.
[0023]
According to the game program of the present invention, if it is applied to, for example, a home-use game machine capable of playing a pachinko game, it is possible to share the appearances displayed during the variable display as described above. Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare the image data of the effect according to the number of variations set for the display content of the effect, so that the image data can be reduced.
[0024]
According to the game program of the present invention, for example, if the present invention is applied to a home-use game machine capable of playing a pachinko game, the background displayed during the fluctuation display as described above can be shared, and the image data capacity Requires less.
[0025]
According to the game program of the present invention, for example, if the present invention is applied to a home game machine or the like capable of playing a pachinko game, it is possible to share the appearances displayed on the demo screen as described above, Requires less capacity.
[0026]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a front external view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0027]
The gaming section of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a gaming board 3 arranged inside an upper glass of a front door 2, and various winning regions arranged on the board surface. A liquid crystal display device (hereinafter, referred to as "LCD") as a display means for performing a variable display of a symbol required for the game (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") and an effect including a background described later is provided substantially in the center of the game board 3. .) 4 are arranged. The details of the components arranged on the game board 3 will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0028]
An upper plate 21 for storing game balls (pachinko balls) paid out as prize balls or rental balls is provided below the game board 3, and the game balls discharged to the upper plate 21 are provided on the back side of the game board 3. It is supplied to the launching device 82 (FIG. 7) provided. Further, below the upper plate 21, an outlet 22 for discharging the game balls from the upper plate 21, a lower plate 23 for storing the game balls discharged from the outlet 22, and the game balls are directed to the game section. A firing handle 24 as an operating means for firing, a speaker 25 for outputting various sounds such as BGM, and the like are provided.
[0029]
FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the gaming board 3. An LCD 4 is arranged substantially at the center of the game board 3. As described above, the LCD 4 displays an effect including a change display of a special symbol and a background. The change display of the special symbol is a pseudo display of three rows of rotating reels of the slot machine by an image, and is started when a game ball wins (hereinafter referred to as "start winning") in a starting winning opening 6 described later. You. Then, when the special symbol change display is stopped in a predetermined stop mode, it becomes a "big hit" and shifts to a "special game state" described later, which is advantageous for the player. The predetermined stop mode of the big hit is, for example, a special symbol stopped on the left side of the screen 4a (hereinafter referred to as “left stop symbol”), and a special symbol stopped at the center of the screen 4a (hereinafter referred to as “middle stop symbol”). And a special symbol stopped on the right side of the screen 4a (hereinafter, referred to as a "right stopped symbol"), which are all the stopped symbols in the same symbol.
[0030]
FIG. 3 shows a specific example of the special symbol. As shown in FIG. 3, twelve types of symbols including symbols “1” to “9” indicating Chinese numerals are set as special symbols, and each symbol has “1 to 12” required for display control. The code number is attached.
[0031]
In addition, the above-mentioned "big hit" is classified into "probable big hit" and "normal big hit" according to the type of the special symbol constituting the stop mode of the big hit (hereinafter referred to as "big hit stop mode"). In the present embodiment, of the 12 special symbols shown in FIG. 3, the code numbers are "1", "3", "5", "7", "9", and "11". Is a “probable variable design”, and six types of special symbols having code numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “10”, and “12” are “non-probable design”.
[0032]
The “probable change big hit” occurs when the “probable change design” becomes “specific stop mode”. When the “big hit big hit” is reached, the probability of the big hit occurrence becomes high in the general game state after the “big hit game state” ends. On the other hand, the “normal jackpot” is generated when the “non-specific stop mode” in which the “non-probable changing symbols” are arranged. In the case of "normal jackpot", the probability of occurrence of a jackpot does not change in the general gaming state after the "big hit gaming state" ends.
[0033]
On the screen 4 a of the LCD 4, an effect display is performed by animation or the like in which various characters appear with three types of images of “seaside”, “rocky place”, and “gateway” as backgrounds. Here, as an example of the effect display, a scene of an animation in which an image indicating the characters “Momotaro” and “Ogre” is displayed with “Seaside” as the background is shown.
[0034]
In addition, in addition to the LCD 4 as in the present embodiment, the display means for displaying the special symbols and the like, a display device having a large number of LEDs arranged, a light emitting means such as a lamp, a CRT, a plasma display, an electroluminescence and the like. It can also be configured using other electrical indicators. Instead of the electrical display device, a mechanical device such as a mechanical reel or a moving object such as a model, which is provided with a rotating reel having a design drawn on the outer peripheral surface and performs variable display, may be used.
[0035]
Below the LCD 4, an ordinary electric accessory 5 constituting a starting winning port (so-called start hole) 6 is provided. The ordinary electric accessory 5 is a winning device (a so-called tulip) having an opening / closing wing piece that can be converted into a first state in which it is easy to win the starting winning opening 6 and a second state in which it is difficult to win the starting winning opening 6. Even in the second state in which the opening / closing wing pieces are closed, about one game ball can be won. Then, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 6, five prize balls are paid out.
[0036]
In addition, a normal symbol operating gate 7 is provided at the lower left of the starting winning opening 6. When a game ball wins at the ordinary symbol operation gate 7, the ordinary symbol display LEDs 11a and 11b to be described later are operated.
[0037]
A large winning prize opening (a so-called attacker) 8 is provided below the electric powered accessory 5, which is a variable prize-winning device of a door opening and closing type that can be converted into an “open state” advantageous for the player and a “closed state” disadvantageous to the player. Is provided. The special winning opening 8 is converted into the above-mentioned open state for a predetermined time when the change display of the special symbol on the LCD 4 is stopped in the big hit stop mode. Then, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of award balls is paid out when a game ball wins in the special winning opening 8. The above-mentioned special game state refers to a game state in which the special winning opening 8 is open. During the special game state, the open state continues until 10 balls are won in the special winning opening 8 or 30 seconds elapse. A game (hereinafter referred to as "big hit game") can be performed 15 times (round). Here, the first big hit game is called “first round”, and the second and subsequent big hit games are also called “second round”, “third round”. After one round of the jackpot game is over, in order to perform the next round, it is necessary to satisfy a predetermined condition generally called “V winning”. Here, the special winning opening 8 is composed of a plurality of winning openings, and the V winning is a case where a game ball wins a specific winning opening of the plurality of winning openings. The specific winning opening is usually provided at the center of the special winning opening 8.
[0038]
An out port 9 for collecting out balls is provided below the large winning port 8.
[0039]
A rail 10 is provided on the left side of the game board 3. A game ball fired from a firing device 82 (FIG. 7) provided on the back side of the game board 3 moves upward along the rail 10 and is driven into a game area.
[0040]
Above the LCD 4, ordinary symbol display LEDs 11a and 11b, ordinary symbol storage LEDs 12, and special symbol storage LEDs 13a to 13d are provided.
[0041]
The normal symbol display LED 11a disposed on the left side is configured by a green light emitting diode, and the normal symbol display LED 11b disposed on the right side is configured by a red light emitting diode. When a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 7, these two LEDs 11a and 11b alternately perform a lighting operation for a predetermined time. After a predetermined time, when the left ordinary symbol display LED 11a is turned on (lit green), the ordinary electric accessory 5 is converted to the first state.
[0042]
The ordinary symbol storage LED 12 is turned on one by one each time a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol operating gate 7 during the variation of the ordinary symbol, and the number of operable times (4) of the ordinary symbol display LEDs 11a and 11b at that time. The maximum number of times) is notified to the player. The fifth and subsequent passes are not counted and become invalid.
[0043]
The special symbol storage LEDs 13a to 13d are turned on one by one each time there is a start winning while the variable display of the special symbol is being performed. Winning to the winning opening 6 when all four special symbol storage LEDs 13a to 13d are turned on is invalidated.
[0044]
An upper left windmill 14 and a lower left windmill 15 are provided on the left side of the LCD 4, and an upper right windmill 16 and a lower right windmill 17 are provided on the right side of the LCD 4. On the left and right sides of the starting winning opening 6, there are provided general winning openings 18a and 18b which are set so as to pay out 10 winning balls when there is a winning ball.
[0045]
Further, on the game board 3, various decorative lamps for performing effects with light according to the game state are provided.
[0046]
4 to 6 show one example of a specific example of the variable display and the effect display displayed on the screen 4a of the LCD 4.
[0047]
In the present embodiment, an effect display using “Momotaro” as the theme is performed as the display content of the effect. In this story, Momotaro 101 defeats the demon 102 of "Onigashima", lands on "Onigashima", climbs the mountain where the demon lives, and aims at the castle where the demon lives.
[0048]
As the background of the production, "the seaside" showing Momotaro's landing on "Onigashima", "Iwaji" showing the mountain where the demon lives, and "Monzen" showing the castle where the demon lives are prepared. These backgrounds have relevance corresponding to the progress of the story. Although not shown, the effect is displayed even when the special symbol change display is started.
[0049]
FIG. 4 shows the display contents of the effect on the background of "seaside", FIG. 5 shows "rocky place", and FIG.
[0050]
FIG. 4A shows a scene in a so-called reach state in which the left and right special symbols are aligned and stopped at the same symbol (here, “seven”). In the example of FIG. 4A, a state in which Momotaro 101 tries to exterminate the demon 102 is displayed as an effect in the reach state (hereinafter referred to as “reach effect”) with “seaside” as a background.
[0051]
FIG. 4B shows a scene when the central variable symbol stops from the reach state shown in FIG. 4A and a so-called “big hit” in which three special symbols are aligned with the same symbol. . The state when the variable display of the special symbol is stopped in the big hit stop mode is shown. In the example of FIG. 4B, a state in which Momotaro 101 has defeated the demon 102 is displayed with "seaside" as the background.
[0052]
FIG. 4 (c) shows a scene when the central variable symbol stops from the reach state shown in FIG. 4 (a) and three special symbols are not aligned in the same symbol, so-called "out". . In the example shown in FIG. 4C, a state in which Momotaro 101 is attacked by the demon 102 with the "seaside" as a background is displayed.
[0053]
FIG. 5A shows one scene of the reach state. In the example of FIG. 5A, a state in which Momotaro 101 tries to exterminate the demon 102 is displayed as a reach effect with "Iwaji" as a background.
[0054]
FIG. 5B shows a scene when a big hit has occurred from the reach state shown in FIG. 5A. The state when the variable display of the special symbol is stopped in the big hit stop mode is shown. In the example of FIG. 5B, a state in which Momotaro 101 exterminates the demon 102 is displayed with "Iwaji" as the background.
[0055]
FIG. 5 (c) shows a scene when it is out of the reach state shown in FIG. 5 (a). In the example shown in FIG. 5C, a state in which Momotaro 101 has been attacked by the demon 102 with "Iwaji" as the background is displayed.
[0056]
FIG. 6A shows one scene of the reach state. In the example of FIG. 6A, a state in which Momotaro 101 tries to exterminate the demon 102 is displayed as a reach effect with "Monzen" as a background.
[0057]
FIG. 6B shows a scene when a big hit has occurred from the reach state shown in FIG. 6A. The state when the variable display of the special symbol is stopped in the big hit stop mode is shown. In the example of FIG. 6B, a state in which Momotaro 101 has defeated the demon 102 is displayed with "Monzen" as the background.
[0058]
FIG. 6C shows one scene when the state is out of the reach state shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 6C, a state in which Momotaro 101 has been attacked by the demon 102 is displayed with "Monzen" as the background.
[0059]
FIGS. 4 (a), 5 (a) and 6 (a) show how Momotaro 101 tries to exterminate the demon 102, respectively, and FIGS. 4 (b), 5 (b) and 6 (B) shows a state where Momotaro 101 has defeated the demon 102, and FIGS. 4 (c), 5 (c) and 6 (c) show a state where the Momotaro 101 has been killed by the demon 102. Each is displayed. That is, image data of characters such as Momotaro 101 and demon 102, which are appearances, is shared regardless of the game result, and the display content of the entire effect is made different by making the background different.
[0060]
The above background difference informs or suggests "big hit reliability" to the player. The “big hit reliability” is a degree of reliability that makes a big hit. As will be described in detail later, the probability of being determined by the sub-control circuit 40 is set higher in the order of “seaside”, “rocky field”, and “gateway”, that is, the closer to the end of the story. For this reason, the player can grasp the progress of the story by looking at the background, and have a sense of expectation for a big hit according to the background. For example, if the background is “front of the gate,” the player can have an expectation that the possibility of a big hit is high.
[0061]
The example of the effect display described above is a case where there is a reach, but an effect display including a background is shown even if there is no reach although not shown. In addition, the above-mentioned “seaside”, “rocky place”, and “gateway” display a background of a predetermined image (hereinafter, referred to as “standby image”) or “standby image” displayed after a lapse of a predetermined time after the change display is completed. It is also displayed as the background of the “demonstration image” that is displayed after a certain period of time has elapsed after the execution. The screen on which the standby image is displayed is hereinafter referred to as “standby screen”, and the screen on which the demonstration image is displayed is hereinafter referred to as “demo screen”. On this "demo screen", a demonstration such as a model name of a gaming machine is displayed. On the “standby screen” and the “demo screen”, the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner.
[0062]
The background of the “standby image” and “demonstration image” is the same as the background that was displayed during the previous special pattern (ie, the display that was performed immediately before the “standby screen” and “demo screen”). It is an image. Therefore, for example, if the game ball does not readily enter the starting winning opening 6 and becomes a “standby screen” or a “demo screen”, these screens have the same background as the background displayed immediately before. Since it is displayed, it is possible to give the player a feeling that the game is continuing. As a result, even if the game ball does not readily enter the start winning opening 6, it is possible to continue the game with a sense of expectation for winning. Here, the background of the “standby image” and the “demonstration image” is referred to as “demo background”. Further, in the embodiment, a “standby image” is displayed after a lapse of a predetermined time after the variable display ends, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and a “demonstration image” may be displayed.
[0063]
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a specific configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 1.
[0064]
The game operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled by a main control circuit 30 as main control means. The main control circuit 30 includes a CPU (hereinafter, referred to as “main CPU”) 31 as an arithmetic processing unit, a ROM (hereinafter, referred to as “main ROM”) 32 as a read-only storage unit, and a readable and writable storage unit. A RAM (hereinafter, referred to as “main RAM”) 33 is configured as a main component, and these components are arranged on one circuit board. As the main RAM 33, a dynamic memory (DRAM) is used. Input signals from various sensors connected to the main control circuit 30 are input to a main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 30, and the main CPU 31 performs a process corresponding to the input signal in accordance with a control program stored in a main ROM 32. Execute.
[0065]
Further, the main control circuit 30 generates a reset signal for periodically executing the entire game control processing program (for example, every 2 ms) (this is referred to as “interruption generation”). , And an initial reset circuit 35 for generating an initial reset signal for executing an initial process for the circuit when the power is turned on.
[0066]
In the main control circuit 30, as a signal input means, a passing ball sensor 7S for detecting a game ball which has won the above-mentioned ordinary symbol operating gate 7 and a game ball which has won the above-mentioned general winning openings 18a and 18b are detected. A general winning ball sensor 18S, a starting winning ball sensor 6S for detecting a game ball that has won the above-described starting winning opening 6, and a large winning ball sensor 8S for detecting a gaming ball winning the above-mentioned large winning opening 8 are connected. I have. For example, when a signal from the starting winning ball sensor 6S is input to the main control circuit 30, the main CPU 31 accumulatively stores the input signal in the main RAM 33 as a starting storage number, and performs a process of determining the presence or absence of a big hit. Do. Then, a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a “command”) related to the display of the LCD 4 generated based on these determination results is transmitted to a sub-control circuit 40 described later. Therefore, the main control circuit 30 functions as a big hit determination unit.
[0067]
The main ROM 32 stores data necessary for various decisions regarding display on the LCD 4. For example, a "big hit determination table" which is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the symbol change performed by the LCD 4 is a big hit, and whether or not to generate a reach when the stop result of the symbol change is out of place. "Reach determination table" which is referred to when determining whether or not, "stop symbol determination table" which is referenced when determining the final stop mode which is the final stop mode of the special symbol, and the background is determined. The main ROM 32 stores a “background lottery table” that is referred to when performing a change, a “variable pattern selection table” that is referred to when selecting a change pattern, and the like. Specific examples of these various tables are shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 and will be described later.
[0068]
The "stop symbol determination table" is composed of a "hit stop symbol determination table", a "reach with and without stop stop symbol determination table", and a "non-reach and off stop symbol determination table". The “background lottery table” includes a “background lottery table for hit” referred to when determining a big hit and a “background lottery table for miss” referred to when determining a big hit.
[0069]
Further, the main CPU 31 periodically updates various random number counters. At the time of starting winning, the main CPU 31 reads out the count values of these random number counters (hereinafter referred to as “random number values”) and stores them in the main RAM 33. It is stored in a predetermined storage area formed (hereinafter, referred to as a “random value storage area”). The random number value stored here is used for various determinations performed in the main control circuit 30 and the like.
[0070]
Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a sub-control circuit 40 as sub-control means disposed on another circuit board different from the main control circuit 30. Similar to the main control circuit 30, the sub control circuit 40 includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as “sub CPU”) 41, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as “program ROM”) 42, and a RAM (hereinafter referred to as “work RAM”) 43. Is configured as a main component.
[0071]
The sub-control circuit 40 controls the display of the symbol variation and the effect animation on the LCD 4 according to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 30. In addition, in the sub control circuit 40, in addition to the display control of the LCD 4, the audio output control from the speaker 25 according to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 30, the frame LED arranged on the front door 2 and the game board 3, the board surface The operation control of a light emitting body (generally referred to as a lamp 26) such as an upper LED is also performed. As specific means for executing a process according to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 30, the sub control circuit 40 includes a symbol control unit 45 for controlling the LCD 4, an audio control unit 46 for controlling the speaker 25, And a lamp control unit 47 for controlling the lamp 26.
[0072]
The symbol control unit 45 is configured by means for generating image data to be displayed on the LCD 4 based on a command from the sub CPU 41 and executing display control of the image data. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the symbol control unit 45 includes an image data ROM 54 for storing dot data for generating image data (background, special symbols, characters, etc.), and parameters set by the sub CPU 41. VDP (Video Display Processor) 51 which reads dot data from each dot data area in the image data ROM 54 to generate image data to be displayed, and D / A which converts the image data generated by the VDP 51 into RGB signals. A converter 52 and a reset IC 53 that generates a reset signal when the symbol control program enters an abnormal processing routine are provided. Also, a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) 44 for interrupting at predetermined time intervals is connected to the sub CPU 41 and the VDP 51.
[0073]
The sound control unit 46 includes a sound source IC 61, an AMP 62, and a sound data ROM 63, and outputs a sound signal to the speaker 25 as sound generation means. The sound source IC 61 reads predetermined audio data from the audio data ROM 63 based on a command from the sub CPU 41 and generates an audio signal. The AMP 62 amplifies the audio signal generated by the sound source IC 61 with the AMP 62 and outputs the amplified audio signal to the speaker 25.
[0074]
The lamp control unit 47 includes a decoration data ROM 71 and a drive circuit 72, and controls lighting of the lamp 26. The decoration data ROM 71 stores a lamp effect pattern in which the lighting pattern of the lamp 26 is set. The sub CPU 41 creates a lamp operation control program according to the display content of the LCD 4 and controls the drive circuit 72. The lighting control of the lamp 26 is performed.
[0075]
Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0076]
FIG. 8 shows a "big hit determination table". The "big hit determination table" is used for determining whether or not the symbol variation stop result is a big hit. The main CPU 31 determines the value of the big hit determination random number counter ("the big hit determination random number value") taken out at the time of this determination. Is referred to the numerical range set in the big hit determination table, and the above determination is made. Here, the “big hit determination random number counter” is formed in the main CPU 31 and is periodically updated within the range of “0 to 315”. In the "big hit determination table" shown in FIG. 8, the numerical range of the random number for big hit determination to determine the outlier is "0 to 6" or "8 to 315". The numerical range is “7”. Also, there are five random numbers for big hit determination, which are big hit determinations during the probability fluctuation, of “7”, “57”, “117”, “217”, and “297”.
[0077]
FIG. 9 shows a "reach determination table". The "reach determination table" is used for determining whether or not to generate a reach when the stop result of the symbol change is out of order. The main CPU 31 uses the reach determination table extracted at the time of this determination. The value of the random number counter (referred to as a "random number for reach determination") is compared with the numerical value set in the reach determination table to make the above determination. Here, the "reach determination random number counter" is formed in the main CPU 31 and is periodically updated within the range of "0 to 238". In the "reach determination table" shown in FIG. 9, the reach determination random numbers for determining that a reach is to be generated (reach is present) are "7, 13, 19, 31, 41, 41". 53, 61, 73, 79, 97, 103, 109, 113, 127, 139, 151, 163, 173, 181, 193, 199, 223 ", and the determination that no reach is generated (no reach) Is a numerical value other than the above numerical value within the range of "0 to 238".
[0078]
FIG. 10 shows a "stop hit symbol determination table". The "stop hit symbol determination table" is referred to when determining a stop symbol when a big hit is determined. The main CPU 31 collates the value of the stop symbol determination random number counter taken out at the time of this determination (referred to as “stop symbol determination random number value”) with the numerical value set in the stop symbol determination table, and determines the above determination. Do. Here, the “stop symbol determining random number counter” is formed in the main CPU 31 and is periodically updated within the range of “0 to 11”.
[0079]
In the "stop hit symbol determination table" shown in FIG. 10, for example, when the random number for stop symbol determination is "0", all three stop symbols (left stop symbol, middle stop symbol, right stop symbol) are used. The symbol of code number 1 is determined.
[0080]
FIG. 11 shows a "reach with / without reach stop symbol determination table". The "reach with / without stop symbol determination table" is referred to when the type of stop symbol is determined when it is determined that there is a deviation and when it is determined that there is a reach. The main CPU 31 stops the random number for stop symbol determination and the value of the third random symbol for stop symbol determination (hereinafter referred to as "third random symbol for stop symbol determination") taken out at the time of this determination with the reach. The stop symbol is determined by comparing with the numerical value set in the symbol determination table. More specifically, the main CPU 31 compares the random number for stop symbol determination with the numerical value set for “for first and second stop symbol determination” in the stop symbol determination table with and without reach to the first symbol. , The second stop symbol is determined, and the third stop symbol determination random number is compared with the numerical value set for “third stop symbol determination” in the stop symbol determination table with or without reach to perform the third stop symbol. Determine the design.
[0081]
In the "reach with / without reach stop symbol determination table" shown in FIG. 11, for example, when the random number for stop symbol determination is "0", the left stop symbol and the right stop symbol are determined to be the symbol of code number 1. You. For example, when the third stop symbol determining random number value is “0”, the middle stop symbol is determined as a symbol having a code number obtained by adding 1 to the code number of the determined left stop symbol. For example, when the left stop symbol and the right stop symbol are determined to be the symbol of the code number 1, the middle stop symbol is determined to be the symbol of the code number 2 obtained by adding 1 to the code number 1 of the left stop symbol. .
[0082]
FIG. 12 shows a "non-reachable off stop symbol determination table". The "non-reach-less stop symbol determination table" is referred to when the type of stop symbol is determined when it is determined that there is no reach and when it is determined that there is no reach. The main CPU 31 extracts the value of the first stop symbol determination random number counter (hereinafter referred to as “first stop symbol determination random number value”) and the value of the second stop symbol determination random number counter (“second The stop symbol determination random number is referred to as a "stop symbol determination random number") and the third stop symbol determination random number are compared with the numerical values set in the stop symbol determination table. More specifically, the main CPU 31 compares the first stop symbol determination random number with the numerical value set for “first stop symbol determination” in the non-reachable stop symbol determination table to perform the first stop. The second stop symbol is determined by comparing the random number for determining the second stop symbol with the numerical value set for “for the second stop symbol determination” in the table, and the third stop symbol is determined. The third stop symbol is determined by comparing the random number for determination with the numerical value set in “for the third stop symbol determination” in the table.
[0083]
For example, in the "reach-free off stop symbol determination table" shown in FIG. 12, when the first stop symbol determination random value is "0", the left stop symbol is determined as the symbol of code number 1, and When the 2 stop symbol determination random number is “0”, the symbol with the code number obtained by adding 1 to the determined left stop symbol code number is determined as the right stop symbol, and the third stop symbol determination random value is When it is "0", the middle stop symbol is determined as the symbol of code number 1.
[0084]
FIG. 13 shows a “winning background lottery table”. The hit background lottery table is referred to when a big hit is determined when a background to be displayed is selected from among “seaside”, “rocky”, and “monzen” (hereinafter referred to as “background determination”). You. In this background determination, the main CPU 31 compares the value of the extracted background determination random number counter (referred to as “background determination random number value”) with the random number range of the hit background lottery table to determine the background. Here, the “background determination random number counter” is formed in the main CPU 31 and is periodically updated within the range of “0 to 250”.
[0085]
As shown in FIG. 13, when the random number for background determination is “0 to 37”, “seaside” is determined, and when the random number for background determination is “38 to 125”, “rocky” is determined. Is done. When the random number for background determination is “126 to 250”, “gateway” is determined.
[0086]
The probability (decision probability) of “seaside” being determined by the sub-control circuit 40 is 15%, the probability of determination of “rocky” is 35%, and the probability of determination of “monzen” is 50%.
[0087]
FIG. 14 shows a “missing background lottery table”. The background lottery table for departure is referred to when the background is determined when the departure is determined. In this background determination, the main CPU 31 determines the background by comparing the extracted random number for background determination with the random number range in the departure background lottery table.
[0088]
As shown in FIG. 14, when the random number for background determination is “0 to 176”, “seaside” is determined, and when the random number for background determination is “177 to 244”, “rock” is determined. Is done. When the random number for background determination is “245 to 250”, “gateway” is determined.
[0089]
The decision probability of “seaside” is 70%, the decision probability of “rocky” is 27%, and the decision probability of “monzen” is 3%.
[0090]
According to FIGS. 13 and 14 described above, in the hit background lottery table, the determination probabilities are set in the order of “seaside”, “rocky”, and “gateway”, and in the departure background lottery table, “seaside”. , “Iwaji”, and “Monzen”, the determination probability is set lower.
[0091]
As shown in FIG. 4 (a), when the player reaches the reach state with the background being “the seaside”, the player recognizes that the probability of coming off is high. Also, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the background is "rocky" and the reach state is reached, the player can have a fun as to whether or not a big hit will occur. As shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the background is “front of the gate” and the player is in the reach state, the player recognizes that the probability of a big hit is high.
[0092]
Although not shown, the effect is also displayed from the time when the special symbol change display starts, so that the player expects a big hit according to the displayed background from the start of the change to the big hit or off. You can have a feeling.
[0093]
FIG. 15 shows a “variation pattern selection table”. In the "variation pattern selection table", a plurality of variation patterns having different symbol variation modes and effect contents from the start to the stop of the variation of the special symbol are set. Here, 49 types (pattern numbers 1 to 49) are set. Is set. These 49 types of variation patterns are classified into any of "hit variation pattern", "reach-excluding variation pattern", and "reach-less excursion variation pattern".
[0094]
When it is determined that a big hit has occurred, any one of the pattern numbers 1 to 19 of the “hit change pattern” is selected as the change pattern. Further, when it is determined that there is a reach and a disconnection, any one of the pattern numbers 20 to 44 of the “reachable and non-reachable variation pattern” is selected as the variation pattern. Further, when it is determined that there is no reach, any one of the pattern numbers 45 to 49 of the “no-reach variation pattern” is selected as the variation pattern.
[0095]
Each variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection table has a predetermined numerical range from “0 to 1023”, and the main CPU 31 determines the value of the extracted variation pattern selection random number counter ( The "variation pattern selection random number" is compared with the set numerical value range to select a variation pattern. For example, when it is determined that the hit is a big hit, the main CPU 31 compares the picked-up variation pattern selection random value with the numerical range set in the pattern numbers 1 to 19 of the hit variation pattern, and selects one variation pattern. . Here, the “variation pattern selection random number counter” is formed in the main CPU 31 and is periodically updated within the range of “0 to 1023”.
[0096]
Next, a procedure of a control process performed by the main control circuit 30 and the sub control circuit 40 will be described.
[0097]
In the main control circuit 30, "main game control processing" shown in FIG. 16 and "interrupt processing" shown in FIG. 17 are performed.
[0098]
In the “main game control process” shown in FIG. 16, first, the main CPU 31 sets an “interrupt permission flag” (step [hereinafter abbreviated to “ST”) 1). By setting the "interrupt permission flag", "interrupt processing" (FIG. 17) described later is executed. Next, the main CPU 31 executes a “special symbol control process” (ST2), and subsequently executes a “normal symbol control process” (ST3). The "special symbol control process" will be described later with reference to FIG. A plurality of flags including the above-mentioned interrupt permission flag are stored in the main RAM 33. Setting a flag means rewriting the value of the flag from "0" to "1".
[0099]
In the ordinary symbol control process of ST3, the main CPU 31 checks the presence / absence of the number of passed memories stored in the main RAM 33 in an input signal process (ST9 of FIG. 17) described later. Then, it reads out the later-described ordinary symbol determination random numbers to determine whether or not the ordinary symbol display LEDs 11a and 11b are in a state where the left ordinary symbol display LED 11a, which is advantageous to the player, is turned on. Then, the lighting operation of the ordinary symbol display LEDs 11a and 11b is controlled based on the determination result.
[0100]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the “interrupt processing”. The main CPU 31 periodically (eg, every 3 ms) on condition that the “interrupt permission flag” is set in the above-mentioned ST1 (FIG. 16) or ST15 described later. Is executed.
[0101]
In this “interrupt processing”, the main CPU 31 first saves each register in the main RAM 33 (ST5). Subsequently, the random number value of the random number counter is updated (ST6). The random number counters for which the random number value is updated in the process of ST6 are "big hit determination random number counter", "reach determination random number counter", "stop symbol determination random number counter", "background determination random number counter". And “variation pattern selection random number counter”. These various random number counters are composed of a main CPU 31 and a main RAM 33. In the process of ST6, the main CPU 31 rewrites the random number value of each random number counter to a value obtained by adding "1". These various random number counters have a predetermined updatable numerical range, and when reaching the upper limit of the numerical range, the main CPU 31 resets the counter value of the random number counter to “0”.
[0102]
Next, the main CPU 31 performs an “input port reading process” for reading a signal input to the main CPU 31 (ST7), and subsequently, converts various commands stored in the main RAM 33 into various control units corresponding to the commands. A "command output process" for outputting to the symbol control unit 45, the voice control unit 46, and the like is performed (ST8).
[0103]
Next, the main CPU 31 executes "input signal processing" (ST9). In the input signal processing in step ST9, the presence or absence of input of detection signals output from various sensors such as the passing ball sensor 7S, the general winning ball sensor 18S, the starting winning ball sensor 6S, and the winning ball sensor 8S is checked. Processing according to the signal is performed. A specific processing procedure of the input signal processing will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0104]
Next, the main CPU 31 performs an update process of a timer that measures the opening time of the door of the special winning opening 8 performed when a big hit occurs, the display time of the special game displayed on the display screen 4a, and the like (ST10). Subsequently, an "abnormality management process" for processing error signals generated from various devices is executed (ST11).
[0105]
Next, the main CPU 31 executes a “lamp control process” (ST12), and subsequently executes a “payout process” (ST13). In the “lamp control process”, a control signal is sent from the main CPU 31 to the lamp control unit 47 to control lighting of various lamps. In the "payout process", the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a payout request flag is set in the main RAM 33. When the flag is set, the main CPU 31 sends a control signal corresponding to the payout request flag from the payout control circuit. 80, and the payout of the game ball as the prize ball is performed.
[0106]
Next, the main CPU 31 restores the registers saved in the main RAM 33 in ST5 (ST14), finally sets an "interrupt permission flag" (ST15), and ends this "interrupt processing".
[0107]
FIG. 18 shows the procedure of the "input signal processing" in ST9. First, the main CPU 31 performs a "winning sphere sensor check process" (ST21). In this processing, the main CPU 31 checks the presence or absence of the input of the detection signal from the special winning ball sensor 8S, and when there is an input, a predetermined number (for example, thirteen) according to the winning in the special winning opening 8. The "payout request flag" for requesting the prize ball payout is set.
[0108]
Next, the main CPU 31 performs a “general winning ball sensor check process” (ST22). In this process, the main CPU 31 checks the presence or absence of the input of the detection signal from the general winning ball sensor 18S, and if there is an input, a predetermined number (for example, five pieces) corresponding to the winning in the general winning openings 18a and 18b )), A "payout request flag" for requesting the prize ball payout is set.
[0109]
Next, "start winning ball sensor check processing" is performed (ST23). In the start winning ball sensor check processing, it is determined whether or not a start winning has been achieved, that is, whether or not a detection signal has been input from the starting winning ball sensor 6S. Here, when a detection signal is input from the start winning ball sensor 6S, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the start storage number stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. This starting memory number is usually set to “4” as the upper limit value. When the upper limit value is reached, the starting memory number is not added even if there is an input signal from the starting winning ball sensor 6S.
[0110]
Next, "passing ball sensor check processing" is performed (ST24). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 7, that is, determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the passing ball sensor 7S. Here, when there is an input of a detection signal from the passing ball sensor 7S, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the passing storage number stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. The number of stored passages is normally set to “4” as an upper limit, and when the upper limit is reached, the number of stored passages is not added even if there is an input signal from the passing ball sensor 7S.
[0111]
Next, the procedure of the "special symbol control process" in ST2 (FIG. 16) will be described with reference to FIG.
[0112]
First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the displayed demonstration screen is displayed for the first time after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on (ST31). If the determination in ST31 is "YES", "demo display processing" is performed (ST32). Specifically, the main CPU 31 stores in the main RAM 33 a “demo display command” which is a control command for displaying a demonstration image. The “demo display command” includes a control command for displaying a standby image. If the determination in ST31 is "NO", it is determined whether or not there is a start memory, that is, whether or not the number of start memories stored in the main RAM 33 is one or more (ST33). If the determination is "YES", the process moves to ST35, and if "NO", a "demo background determination process" described later is performed (ST34).
[0113]
In ST35, it is determined whether or not the random number for jackpot determination among the read random numbers is a hit value. If the hit value is a hit value ("YES" in ST35), the process proceeds to ST36. Then, the process moves to ST39.
[0114]
In ST36, the background is determined from the "winning background lottery table". Next, the main CPU 31 determines one of the symbol combinations indicating the big hit as the stop state of the special symbol based on the random number value for determining the stop symbol among the read random number values (ST37). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the “variation pattern selection table” in the main ROM 32 and selects one variation pattern from the hit variation patterns (ST38). Thereafter, the process proceeds to ST44.
[0115]
In ST39, the background is determined from the "missing background lottery table". Next, the main CPU 31 determines one of the symbol combinations indicating the departure as the stop state of the special symbol based on the random number value for determining the stop symbol (ST40). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the symbol combination determined in ST40 constitutes a reach (ST41). If the symbol combination constitutes a reach ("YES" in ST41), the process proceeds to ST42, where the reach is performed. If not ("NO" in ST41), the process moves to ST43.
[0116]
In ST42, one variation pattern is selected from the variation patterns with and without reach by referring to the “variation pattern selection table” in the main ROM 32. Thereafter, the process proceeds to ST44.
[0117]
In ST43, one variation pattern is selected from the non-reach variation patterns with reference to the “variation pattern selection table” in the main ROM 32. Thereafter, the process proceeds to ST44.
[0118]
Next, the main CPU 31 controls the sub-control circuit 40 that specifies the background determined in ST36 or ST39, the special symbol stop mode determined in ST37 or ST40, and the variation pattern determined in ST38, ST42 or ST43. An instruction “display control command” is generated and stored in the main RAM 33 (ST44). The display control command stored in the main RAM 33 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 40 in the "command output process" of ST8 (FIG. 17).
[0119]
Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the big hit determination random number determined in ST35 is a hit value (ST45). If the random value is an outlier (“NO” in ST45), the process proceeds to ST47. If the value is a hit value ("YES" in ST45), a "special game process" is performed (ST46). In the “special game process”, the main CPU 31 performs the effect display on the LCD 4 during the special game state, the opening / closing process of the door of the special winning opening 8 during the jackpot game, and the sound output of the effect sound from the speaker 25. Various commands as control commands relating to control and the like are generated and stored in the main RAM 33.
[0120]
The command stored in the main RAM 33 in this ST45 is also transmitted to various control circuits corresponding to the type of command in the "command output process" in ST8 (FIG. 17).
[0121]
In ST47, the main CPU 31 performs “special symbol control end processing”, and ends the special symbol control processing.
[0122]
Next, the “demo background determination process” will be described with reference to FIG.
[0123]
In this process, the background of the “standby image” and the “demonstration image” are determined.
[0124]
First, the sub CPU 41 determines whether or not the background displayed when the special symbol was changed and displayed last time (at the time of change) is “seaside” (ST51). If the determination is "YES", a demo display command specifying the background as "seaside" is stored in the main RAM 33 (ST52), and if "NO", the background at the time of the previous change is "rocky". Is determined (ST53). If the determination is "YES", the demo display command specifying the background as "rocky" is stored in the main RAM 33, and if the determination is "NO", the demo display command specifying the background as "gateway" is stored in the main RAM 33. It is stored (ST55).
[0125]
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, a procedure of a control processing operation regarding display on the LCD 4 executed by the sub CPU 41 of the sub control circuit 40 will be described.
[0126]
First, the sub CPU 41 initializes the operation of the sub control circuit 40 (ST61). Subsequently, the sub CPU 41 clears the data stored in the work RAM 43 (ST62) and performs an initial setting of the operation of the VDP 51 (ST63). Next, the sub CPU 41 reads out the command stored in the work RAM 43 and performs a “received command analysis process” (ST64). The command transmitted by the main control circuit 30 is stored in the work RAM 43 by a “command interrupt management process” described next with reference to FIG. In the “received command analysis process” of ST 64, interpretation of the read command and parameter setting of the VDP 51 are performed.
[0127]
Next, the sub CPU 41 executes an “effect display control process” for controlling the display of the LCD 4 according to various commands such as the “effect command” read out in the “received command analysis process” of ST64 (ST65).
[0128]
Next, it is determined whether or not the "1 frame processing flag" indicating that the display of the image "1 frame" on the screen 4a has been completed is set (ST66). When this determination is "YES", the next The process of ST65 is performed to execute the display control of "one frame", and if "NO", the process stands by.
[0129]
Next, the "command interrupt management process" will be described with reference to FIG.
[0130]
First, the sub CPU 41 determines whether or not a command has been received from the main control circuit 30 (ST71). When confirming the reception of the command (“YES” in ST71), the sub CPU 41 stores the command in a predetermined area of the work RAM 43. It is stored (ST72). That is, in the command interrupt management process, the sub CPU 41 constantly monitors the input of the command sent from the main control circuit 30.
[0131]
The embodiments have been described above, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
[0132]
In the embodiment, the background is determined based on the determination result of the occurrence of the big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the appearance to be displayed may be determined from a plurality of appearances. . That is, even if the appearance changes based on the determination result, the background is made the same, and the display contents of the entire effect are made different. In this case, the probability that the appearance item is determined by the sub-control means may be made different. In addition, the determined appearance may be related to other appearances in accordance with the progress of the story.
[0133]
Further, the present invention can be applied to a game program in which the operation of a pachinko gaming machine is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In this case, the recording medium for recording the game program may be a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front external view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a front external view of the game board.
FIG. 3 is a view showing a special symbol.
FIG. 4 is a view showing a specific example of a fluctuation display and a production display with a seaside as a background.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a specific example of a fluctuation display and an effect display with a rocky background as a background.
FIG. 6 is a view showing a specific example of a variable display and an effect display with a gate in the background.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a specific configuration of a control unit of the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a big hit determination table.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a reach determination table.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a hit stop symbol determination table.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a reach-with or without-reach stop symbol determination table.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a non-reachable stop stop symbol determination table.
FIG. 13 is a view showing a winning background lottery table.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a background lottery table for departure.
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a variation pattern selection table.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a control processing operation executed by the main CPU.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing input signal processing.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a special symbol control process.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a demonstration background determination process.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a control processing operation executed by a sub CPU.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a command interrupt management process.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 3 ... Game board, 4 ... LCD, 4a ... Screen, 5 ... Ordinary electric accessory, 6 ... Start winning prize hole, 6S ... Start winning prize ball sensor, 7 ... Ordinary symbol actuation gate, 7S ... Pass Ball sensor, 8 ... Winning prize mouth, 8S ... Winning prize ball sensor, 9 ... Out opening, 10 ... Rail, 11a, 11b ... Normal design display LED, 12 ... Normal design storage LED, 13a-13d ... Special design storage LED , 14: upper left windmill, 15: lower left windmill, 16: upper right windmill, 17: lower right windmill, 18a, 18b: general winning opening, 18S: general winning ball sensor, 21: upper plate, 22: outlet, 23: lower Plate, 24 ... Launch handle, 25 ... Speaker, 26 ... Lamp, 30 ... Main control circuit, 31 ... Main CPU, 32 ... Main ROM, 33 ... Main RAM, 34 ... Reset clock pulse generation circuit, 35 ... Initial reset Road, 40 ... Sub-control circuit, 41 ... Sub CPU, 42 ... Program ROM, 43 ... Work RAM, 44 ... CTC, 45 ... Symbol control section, 46 ... Sound control section, 47 ... Lamp control section, 51 ... VDP, 52 ... D / A converter, 53 ... Reset IC, 54 ... Image data ROM, 61 ... Sound source IC, 62 ... AMP, 63 ... Sound data ROM, 71 ... Decoration data ROM, 72 ... Drive circuit, 80 ... Payout control circuit, 81 ... dispensing device, 82 ... firing device.

Claims (8)

Display means for performing a display including a variation display of a plurality of symbols representing the occurrence of a jackpot advantageous to the player by the stop mode and an effect including a background;
When there is a predetermined signal input, main control means for determining the presence or absence of the jackpot,
Sub-control means that determines one background from among a plurality of backgrounds based on the result of the determination in the main control means,
The gaming machine, wherein the sub control unit controls the display unit so that the one background is displayed. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of backgrounds have different probabilities determined by the sub-control means. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said one background has a relationship with another background. Display means for performing a variable display of a plurality of symbols representing the occurrence of a jackpot advantageous to the player by the stop mode and a display of an effect including appearances;
When there is a predetermined signal input, main control means for determining the presence or absence of the jackpot,
Sub-control means for controlling the display means so that the appearance is displayed,
The sub-control means determines an appearance to be displayed on the display means from among a plurality of appearances based on a result of the determination by the main control means, and the effect is the same even if the appearance changes. A gaming machine characterized by displaying a background. Display means for displaying the effect display including the fluctuation display of the symbols required for the game and the background,
One background is determined from a plurality of backgrounds, and after the variable display is completed, the one background is displayed on the display means as a background of an image to be displayed until the next variable display is started. Sub-control means,
The gaming machine, wherein the one background is the same as the background displayed during the variable display before the image is displayed. Causing the predetermined display means to perform a variation display of a plurality of symbols representing the occurrence of a jackpot advantageous to the player and a display of an effect including a background by a stop mode,
When there is a predetermined signal input, a step of determining the occurrence of the jackpot,
Determining one background from among a plurality of backgrounds based on the result of the determination by the main control means;
Displaying the one background on the display means. A step of displaying on the predetermined display means a variation display of a plurality of symbols representing the occurrence of a big hit advantageous to the player by a stop mode and an effect including appearances;
When there is a predetermined signal input, a step of determining the occurrence of the jackpot,
Controlling the display means so that the appearance is displayed;
Determining an appearance to be displayed on the display means from a plurality of appearances based on a result of the determination by the main control means, and displaying the same background even if the appearance changes in the effect; A game program for causing a computer to realize the above. Causing a predetermined display means to perform a display including a variation display of a symbol required for the game and an effect including a background,
When one of the plurality of backgrounds is determined, and after the variable display is completed, when the variable display of the image to be displayed is not performed until the next variable display is started, the one background is determined. Displaying on the display means,
Making the computer make the one background the same as the background displayed during the variable display before the image is displayed.

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