JP2004105354A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the matching of both display contents of the setting result of the number of time-shortening times and the initial value of the number of residual times. <P>SOLUTION: When a Pachinko ball enters a special figure starter slot, a main controller discriminates a big win or loss and when the big win is determined, a processing is carried out for setting the big win figures and the processing for setting the number of time-shortening times corresponding to the type of the big win figures. Then, when a figure controller varies and stops the special figures according to the setting result from the main controller, the player is informed of the result in setting the number of time-shortened times along with the result in the discrimination of the big wins. The figure controller determines the number of time-shortening times individually according to the types of the big win figures and makes an initial display of the residual number of time-shortening times based on the result in the determination of the number of the time-shortening times. As a result, the probability of carrying noises is lower than that when the exclusive data for the initial display of the residual number of time-shortening times is outputted to the figure controller from the main controller. Thus, the matching of both the display contents can be enhanced in the display of the big win figures and the initial value of the residual number of time shortening times. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a configuration in which the number of times of variable display of a symbol to be awarded with a privilege is selectively set on the condition of a jackpot determination.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the main control device selectively sets the number of time reductions from a plurality of conditions on the condition of the determination of the big hit, and the display control device displays the setting result of the number of time reductions as indirect means such as the type of the big hit symbol. There is a configuration in which the remaining value of the number of times of time reduction is initially displayed using direct means such as a numeral. The time reduction is a function of setting a variable time from a symbol change to a variable stop shorter than usual, and the number of times of reduction is an example of a variable display number. In the case of this configuration, the setting result of the number of times of time reduction is displayed based on transmitting the dedicated data from the main control device to the display control device, and based on transmitting another dedicated data from the main control device to the display control device. The remaining number of time reductions is displayed initially.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the case of the gaming machine, there is a possibility that the remaining value “50 times” may be initially displayed, despite the fact that the big hit symbol “7 7 7” is displayed as the setting result of the time reduction number. The big hit symbol “7 7 7” is indirectly informing that the setting result of the time reduction number is “100 times”, and the big hit symbol “7 7 7” is displayed and the remaining value “50 times” is displayed. Inconsistent with the display. This inconsistency is due to the fact that electrical noise generated by the influence of the electric charge of the pachinko ball rides on one of the dedicated data, and is a cause of a conflict between the player and the pachinko hall.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of matching a plurality of display contents relating to a variable display count without being affected by noise.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that the sub-control device performs both the following processes (1) and (2) based on the symbol setting result transmitted from the main control device.
{Circle around (1)} The state at the time of the variable stop of the symbol is controlled based on the setting result, and the result of the determination of the big hit and the setting result of the variable display number are notified.
{Circle around (2)} The setting result of the variable display number is uniquely determined based on the symbol setting result, and the remaining value is initially displayed based on the variable display number determination result.
According to the above invention, the setting result of the variable display count is determined based on the symbol setting result, and the remaining value is initially displayed based on the determination result of the variable display count. For this reason, the probability of noise is lower than when separately outputting dedicated data for initial display of the remaining value of the variable display count from the main control device to the sub control device. In displaying the initial value of, the consistency between the two displayed contents is enhanced.
[0005]
The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the sub-control device performs both the following processes (1) and (2) based on the parameter setting result transmitted from the main control device.
(1) The setting result of the variable display count is effect-displayed with the content corresponding to the parameter, and the setting result of the variable display count is notified.
{Circle around (2)} The setting result of the variable display number is uniquely determined based on the effect display parameter, and the remaining value is initially displayed based on the determination result of the variable display number.
According to the above invention, the setting result of the variable display count is determined based on the effect display parameter, and the remaining value is initially displayed based on the determination result of the variable display count. For this reason, the probability of noise is lower than when separately outputting dedicated data for initial display of the remaining value of the variable display count from the main control device to the sub control device. In displaying the initial value of, the consistency between the two displayed contents is enhanced.
[0006]
The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the sub-control device performs the following processes (1) and (2) based on a variable signal from the main control device.
(1) Perform display processing according to the variable signal. The variable signal refers to a signal related to a variable display, and includes a variable display command for instructing the start of the variable display, a variable stop command for instructing the stop of the variable display, and a symbol command for instructing a mode at the time of variable stop of the symbol. , This is a term that includes all the signals related to variable display, such as an effect command for instructing the effect contents from variable symbols to variable stops.
(2) The remaining value of the variable display count is subtracted based on the variable signal, and the result of subtraction of the remaining value is displayed. The display of the remaining value may be subtracted at the start of the variable display, may be subtracted during the variable display, or may be subtracted when the variable display is stopped.
According to the above invention, the remaining value of the variable display count is displayed countdown based on the variable signal. For this reason, the probability of the noise being displayed is lower than in the case where the variable display of the symbol and the countdown display of the remaining value are performed based on different signals, and the consistency between the actual remaining value and the countdown display is improved.
[0007]
The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that the sub-control device determines the disappearance of the remaining value based on the result of subtraction of the remaining value, and erases the display of the remaining value.
According to the above invention, the disappearance of the remaining value of the variable display count is determined based on the variable signal, and the display of the remaining value is independently deleted. As a result, the probability of noise is lower than in the case where the signal for erasing the display of the remaining value is output separately from the variable signal. Increase.
[0008]
The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the background display is changed in synchronization with the initial display of the remaining value of the variable display count.
According to the above invention, since the impression of the entire screen changes in synchronization with the initial display of the remaining value of the variable display count, the player is easily notified that the variable display to be provided with the privilege starts. You.
[0009]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, when the sub control device subtracts the remaining value of the variable display count based on the variable signal from the main control device and determines that the remaining value has disappeared, the display of the remaining value is erased and the display of the background is changed. Is unique in that it performs
According to the present invention, since the impression of the entire screen changes in synchronization with the erasure of the display of the remaining value, the player can easily be notified that the variable display for which the privilege is to be provided has ended. In addition, the display of the background is changed independently based on the variable signal. For this reason, compared to the case where the background display change command is output separately, the probability of noise is reduced, and the consistency between the actual disappearance of the remaining value and the change of the background display is improved.
[0010]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 4, an outer frame 1 is installed on the island of the pachinko hall. The outer frame 1 has a rectangular cylindrical shape with open front and rear surfaces, and a front door 2 is provided on the front surface of the outer frame 1 with a vertical axis (not shown) on the left side as shown in FIG. It is mounted so as to be rotatable around. The front door 2 has a frame shape for opening and closing the front opening of the outer frame 1, and a horizontally long rectangular plate 3 is mounted on the front surface of the front door 2. An upper plate 4 is fixed to the front surface of the plate 3, and a pachinko ball P (see FIG. 5) is stored in the upper plate 4. A plurality of slits 5 are formed at the left end of the upper plate 4 as shown in FIG. A speaker 6 is fixed behind the plurality of slits 5. When the speaker 6 is driven, a sound effect is output from the speaker 6 to the player in front through the plurality of slits 5.
[0011]
A handlebar 7 is fixed to the front of the front door 2 at a lower right position, and a firing handle 8 is rotatably mounted on the handlebar 7. A firing motor 9 is mounted behind the firing handle 8 as shown in FIG. 4, and a hitting hammer 10 is connected to a rotating shaft of the firing motor 9 as shown in FIG. The firing motor 9 is equivalent to a driving source of the hitting hammer 10. When the firing handle 8 is rotated clockwise in FIG. 2, power is supplied to the firing motor 9 and the hitting hammer 10 is driven. Based on this, the pachinko ball P in the upper plate 4 is flipped out of the upper plate 4.
[0012]
A rectangular window frame 11 is mounted on the front surface of the front door 2 so as to be rotatable around a vertical axis (not shown) on the left side, and a transparent glass is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the window frame 11. The window 12 is held. Further, a frame-shaped mechanism panel (not shown) is fixed to the rear surface of the front door 2. As shown in FIG. 3, a game board 13 is held on the mechanism board, and the game board 13 is covered by a glass window 12 of a window frame 11 from the front.
[0013]
As shown in FIG. 2, a frame key 14 is mounted on the front surface of the front door 2 on the right side, and the frame key 14 locks the front door 2 in a closed state in close contact with the outer frame 1. The window frame 11 is locked in a closed state fitted to the inner peripheral surface of the opening of the front door 2. As shown in FIG. 3, an outer rail 15 and an inner rail 16 are fixed to the front of the game board 13, and the pachinko ball P hit by the hitting hammer 10 is fired between the outer rail 15 and the inner rail 16. It rises through passage 17 and is discharged from outlet 18 of firing passage 17. Also, a plurality of obstacle nails 19 are driven into the front of the game board 13, and the pachinko ball P released from the exit 18 falls while hitting the obstacle nail 19.
[0014]
A triangular corner lamp cover 20 is fixed to the front of the game board 13 at the upper left corner and the upper right corner. A plurality of corner lamps 21 (see FIG. 9) are fixed behind these corner lamp covers 20, and each corner lamp cover 20 emits light when the corner lamp 21 is turned on. As shown in FIG. 3, side lamp covers 22 are fixed to the front surface of the game board 13 at the left and right sides. A plurality of side lamps 23 (see FIG. 9) are fixed behind these side lamp covers 22, and each side lamp cover 22 emits light when the side lamps 23 are turned on. As shown in FIG. 3, a display board 24 is fixed to the front of the game board 13, and four retaining ball lamps 25 are fixed to the upper end of the display board 24. These four holding ball lamps 25 constitute a holding ball display 26, and are arranged in a horizontal line.
[0015]
A symbol display device 27 corresponding to a display device is fixed to the display base plate 24. The symbol display device 27 is formed of a color liquid crystal display, and the symbol display device 27 is provided with a special symbol variation region TE and a normal symbol variation region HE. The normal symbol variation area HE is a narrow area located at the lower left corner of the symbol display device 27. In the ordinary symbol variation area HE, numeral symbols are displayed in two horizontal rows as ordinary symbols. The special symbol change area TE generally refers to the remaining portion of the symbol display area HE. Numerical symbols are displayed as special symbols in three horizontal rows in the special symbol display area TE. Note that the special symbol is equivalent to the symbol.
[0016]
A normal symbol start gate 28 is fixed to the game board 13 at a position diagonally lower left and lower right of the display base plate 24. Each of the ordinary symbol starting gates 28 has a U-shaped frame shape whose upper and lower surfaces are open, and a gate sensor 29 (see FIG. 9) is fixed in each ordinary symbol starting gate 28. Each of these gate sensors 29 is composed of a proximity switch, and detects that the pachinko ball P has passed through the inside of the ordinary symbol starting gate 28 and outputs an ordinary symbol starting signal.
[0017]
As shown in FIG. 3, a special symbol starting port 30 is fixed to the game board 13 between the two normal symbol starting gates 28. This special symbol starting port 30 corresponds to a starting port, and is configured as follows.
[0018]
<About the special design opening 30>
As shown in FIG. 5A, a starting port base plate 31 is fixed to the game board 13. The starting port base plate 31 has a pocket shape whose upper surface is open, and two blades 32 are mounted on the starting port base plate 31. The two blades 32 are rotatable about a shaft 33. When the two blades 32 are rotating in a vertically contracted state, as shown in FIG. The upper surface opening of the base plate 31 is narrowed to the same extent as the diameter of the pachinko ball P. When both the blades 32 rotate to the enlarged state of inclination, as shown in FIG. 5B, the pachinko balls P on both left and right sides of the starting port base plate 31 are captured by the blades 32, and It rolls into the starting port base plate 31 along the inclination of the plate 32.
[0019]
A starting port solenoid 34 is fixed to the rear surface of the starting port base plate 31. The two blades 32 are mechanically connected to the plunger of the starting port solenoid 34, and the two blades 32 are turned to an enlarged state and a reduced state based on the power cutoff of the starting port solenoid 34. A starting port sensor 35 (see FIG. 9) is fixed in the starting port base plate 31. The starting port sensor 35 is composed of a proximity switch, and detects that the pachinko ball P has won in the starting port base plate 31 and outputs a special symbol starting signal. The special symbol starting port 30 is configured as described above.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 3, on the front surface of the gaming board 13, a winning opening base plate 36 is fixed below the special symbol start-up opening 30, and as shown in FIG. A large winning opening 37 in the shape of a square tube having an open front surface is formed at the opening. As shown in FIG. 3, a door 38 is mounted on the winning opening base plate 36 so as to be rotatable around a horizontal shaft 39 at the lower end thereof. When the door 38 is turned to a closed state, the door is closed, and as shown in FIG. The big winning opening 37 corresponds to a winning opening.
[0021]
A special winning opening solenoid 40 is fixed to the rear surface of the winning opening base plate 37 on the left side. A door 38 is mechanically connected to the plunger of the special winning opening solenoid 40, and the door 38 is operated to open and close when the plunger of the special winning opening solenoid 40 advances and retreats. A count sensor 43 (see FIG. 9) is fixed in the special winning opening 37. The count sensor 43 is composed of a proximity switch, and detects that the pachinko ball P has won the large winning opening 37 and outputs a count signal.
[0022]
As shown in FIG. 6, a count area 41 and a specific area 42 are formed on the left side and the right side in the special winning opening 37. The count area 41 and the specific area 42 are formed by holes formed in the inner wall of the special winning opening 37, and a V sensor 44 (see FIG. 9) is fixed in the specific area 42. The V sensor 44 includes a proximity switch, and detects that the pachinko ball P has won within the specific area 42 and outputs a V signal.
[0023]
As shown in FIG. 6, a horizontally long rectangular bar-shaped movable piece 45 is mounted in the special winning opening 37. The movable piece 45 counts down from the right specific area 42 toward the left count area 41 (see FIG. 6), and the specific state falls from the left count area 41 toward the right specific area 42. When the movable piece 45 is in the counting state, the pachinko ball P winning in the large winning opening 37 follows the inclination of the upper surface of the movable piece 45 when the movable piece 45 is in the counting state. When the movable piece 45 is in the specific winning state, the player wins in the specific winning area 42 along the inclination of the upper surface of the movable piece 45 with a high probability.
[0024]
A movable piece solenoid 46 is fixed to the rear surface of the winning opening base plate 36 at the right side. A movable piece 45 is mechanically connected to the plunger of the movable piece solenoid 46. When the movable piece solenoid 46 is turned off, the plunger of the movable piece solenoid 46 holds the movable piece 45 in a specific winning state. The plunger of the movable piece solenoid 46 holds the movable piece 45 in the count state when the power is supplied to the movable piece 46.
[0025]
As shown in FIG. 4, a square center cover 47 is provided on the rear surface of the game board 13. The center cover 47 has a container shape with an open front surface. A rectangular frame-shaped main set 48 is provided on the outer periphery of the center cover 47. The main set 48 is detachably fixed to the rear surface of the front door 2, and the center cover 47 is detachably fixed to the main set 48.
[0026]
A collecting gutter (not shown) is fixed to the rear surface of the game board 13, and the collecting gutter is covered by a center cover 47 from behind. The gathering gutter is connected to the special symbol starting port 30, the count area 41 of the special winning port 37, and the specific area 42 of the special winning port 37, and the pachinko ball P winning in the special symbol starting port 30, the count area 41. The pachinko ball P that wins the game and the pachinko ball P that wins in the specific area 42 rolls into the common collecting gutter, and is discharged from the collecting gutter to the outside through the winning ball passage (not shown) of the main set 48.
[0027]
As shown in FIG. 4, a ball tank 49 is fixed to the rear surface of the main set 48 at the upper end. The ball tank 49 has a container shape with an open upper surface, and a pachinko ball P is stored in the ball tank 49. A tank rail 50 is fixed to a rear surface of the main set 48. The tank rail 50 has an inclined gutter shape, and the right end of the tank rail 50 is connected to the inside of the ball tank 49.
[0028]
On the left side of the main set 48, a prize ball payout device 51 is detachably mounted. The award ball payout device 51 pays out the pachinko ball P as a prize ball in the upper plate 4 based on the fact that the pachinko ball P wins in the special symbol starting port 30 and the special winning port 37. It is configured as follows.
<About the prize ball payout device 51>
As shown in FIG. 8, a payout case 52 is detachably fixed to the main set 48, and a ball passage 53 is formed in the payout case 52. The upper end of the ball passage 53 is connected to the outlet of the tank rail 50, and the ball passage 53 is filled with the pachinko balls P in a line from the ball tank 49 through the tank rail 50. A sprocket 54 is mounted rotatably about a shaft 55 at a vertically intermediate portion of the ball passage 53, and a plurality of concave ball receiving portions 56 are formed on the outer periphery of the sprocket 54.
[0029]
In the dispensing case 52, a dispensing motor 57 (see FIG. 11) composed of a stepping motor is fixed. The shaft 55 of the sprocket 54 is connected to the rotating shaft of the payout motor 57. When the rotation of the payout motor 57 is stopped, the rotation of the sprocket 54 is restricted by the electromagnetic force of the payout motor 57, as shown by a solid line in FIG. The pachinko ball P is held in a single ball receiving portion 56 of the sprocket 54. When the rotation shaft of the payout motor 57 rotates by a unit amount in this state, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. One pachinko ball P is discharged and discharged below the dispensing case 52 through the lower end of the ball passage 53. The prize ball payout device 51 is configured as described above.
[0030]
The main set 48 is provided with a lower plate passage (not shown). The upper end of the lower dish passage is connected to the ball passage 53 of the prize ball dispensing device 51, and the pachinko ball P released from the inside of the ball passage 53 falls in the lower dish passage. In addition, an upper plate passage (not shown) is provided at an intermediate portion of the lower plate passage. The upper plate passage is connected to the upper plate 4, and the pachinko balls P released from the prize ball dispensing device 51 roll from the lower plate passage into the upper plate passage, pass through the upper plate passage and into the upper plate 4. Will be paid out.
[0031]
As shown in FIG. 2, a lower plate 58 is fixed below the upper plate 4 on the front surface of the front door 2. The lower plate 58 is connected to the lower end of the lower plate passage, and when the pachinko balls P overflow from the upper plate 4 and fill the upper plate passage, the lower plate 58 passes through the lower end of the lower plate passage and enters the lower plate 58. Paid out.
[0032]
As shown in FIG. 4, a horizontally long rectangular main board box 59 is fixed to the rear surface of the main set 48 at the lower end. As shown in FIG. 9, a main board 60 is housed in the main board box 59, and a main control device 61 mainly composed of a one-chip microcomputer is mounted on the main board 60. I have. The main control device 61 includes a CPU 62, a ROM 63, a RAM 64, and an I / O 65. The ROM 63 stores a control program and control data. The CPU 62 of the main control device 61 corresponds to a big hit determining means, a variable number setting means, a symbol setting means, and a parameter setting means.
[0033]
The two gate sensors 29, the starting port sensor 35, the count sensor 43, and the V sensor 44 are electrically connected to the main control device 61 via a sensor output circuit 66. The sensor output circuit 66 is mounted on the main board 60. The CPU 62 of the main control device 61 receives a normal symbol start signal from both gate sensors 29, a special symbol start signal from the start port sensor 35, and a count sensor 43. And the V signal from the V sensor 44 are detected via the sensor output circuit 66.
[0034]
The starting port solenoid 34, the special winning port solenoid 40, and the movable piece solenoid 46 are electrically connected to the main control device 61 via a solenoid drive circuit 67. The solenoid drive circuit 67 is mounted on the main board 60, and the CPU 62 of the main control device 61 cuts off the power of the starting port solenoid 34, the winning port solenoid 40, and the movable piece solenoid 46 via the solenoid drive circuit 67. By controlling, the two blades 32 of the special symbol starting port 30, the door 38 of the special winning opening 37, and the movable piece 45 of the special winning opening 37 are rotated. The four holding ball lamps 25 are electrically connected to a main control device 61 via a lamp driving circuit 68. The lamp drive circuit 68 is mounted on the main board 60, and the CPU 62 of the main control device 61 controls the power supply of the four reserved ball lamps 25 through the lamp drive circuit 68.
[0035]
As shown in FIG. 10, a design substrate 69 is fixed to the rear surface of the display base plate 24. The symbol board 69 is covered from behind by the center cover 47, and a symbol controller 70 corresponding to a sub-controller is mounted on the symbol board 69. The symbol control device 70 has a CPU 71, a ROM 72, a RAM 73, a VDP 74, a VROM 75, a VRAM 76, and an I / O 77. The ROM 72 of the symbol control device 70 stores a display control program and display control data. Program and display data are recorded. The CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 corresponds to a big hit display means, a variable number display means, an effect display means, a countdown display means, and a background display means. The RAM 73 of the symbol control device 70 corresponds to a storage unit.
[0036]
The main controller 61 is electrically connected to the symbol controller 70 via a harness. The symbol control device 70 is a device in which a display control command and display control data are transmitted in one direction from the main control device 61, and the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 is driven based on a display control command from the main control device 61. The command is set and output to the VDP 74. Then, the VDP 74 detects display data corresponding to the drive command from the VROM 75, and displays a screen corresponding to the drive command on the symbol display device 27 via the LCD drive circuit 78. The LCD drive circuit 78 is mounted on the symbol substrate 69 and has a sprite function. The sprite function is a moving image function for moving a figure on the screen. When the VDP 74 specifies a plurality of figures and a display position, the LCD drive circuit 78 synthesizes the plurality of specified figures by hardware and displays the pattern on the symbol display device. 27.
[0037]
The VROM 75 of the symbol control device 70 records a plurality of background data, a plurality of symbol data, and a plurality of character data as display data. The VDP 74 uses the background data, the symbol data, the type of character data, and the display position as drive commands. In response, the moving image plane in which the design data and the character data overlap with each other is displayed in front of the background data.
[0038]
As shown in FIG. 4, a payout board box 79 is fixed to the rear surface of the main set 48 in front of the main board box 59. As shown in FIG. 11, a payout board 80 is housed in the payout board box 79, and a payout control device 81 mainly composed of a one-chip microcomputer is mounted on the payout board 80. I have. The payout control device 81 has a CPU 82, a ROM 83, a RAM 84, and an I / O 85. In the ROM 83, a payout control program and payout control data are recorded. The payout control device 81 is electrically connected to a main control device 61 via a harness, and a prize ball command and prize ball data are transmitted from the main control device 61 to the payout control device 81 in one direction.
[0039]
The payout motor 57 is electrically connected to the payout control device 81 via a motor drive circuit 86. The motor drive circuit 86 is mounted on the payout board 80, and the CPU 82 of the payout control device 81 controls the rotation amount of the payout motor 57 through the motor drive circuit 86. The amount of rotation is adjusted by the CPU 82 of the payout control device 81 based on the prize ball data from the main control device 61. The CPU 82 controls the amount of rotation of the payout motor 57 to control the amount of rotation from the prize ball payout device 51. A number of pachinko balls P corresponding to the prize ball data are paid out in the upper plate 4 as prize balls.
[0040]
A sound lamp board box (not shown) is fixed to the rear surface of the main set 48. As shown in FIG. 12, a sound lamp board 87 is housed in the sound lamp board box, and a speaker control device 88 mainly composed of a one-chip microcomputer is mounted on the sound lamp board 87. Have been. The speaker control device 88 has a CPU 89, a ROM 90, a RAM 91, and an I / O 92. The ROM 90 stores a speaker control program and speaker control data. A main control device 61 is electrically connected to the speaker control device 88 via a harness, and a speaker control command and speaker control data are transmitted from the main control device 61 to the speaker control device 88 in one direction.
[0041]
The speaker 6 is electrically connected to the speaker control device 88 via a speaker drive circuit 93. The speaker drive circuit 93 is mounted on the sound lamp board 87, and the CPU 89 of the speaker control device 88 outputs a sound effect from the speaker 6 through the speaker drive circuit 93. This sound effect is output by the CPU 89 of the speaker control device 88 based on the speaker control command and the speaker control data from the main control device 61. When the speaker 6 is driven, the sound effect corresponding to the speaker control data is output from the speaker 6. Is output.
[0042]
As shown in FIG. 13, a lamp control device 94 mainly composed of a one-chip microcomputer is mounted on the sound lamp substrate 87. The lamp control device 94 has a CPU 95, a ROM 96, a RAM 97, and an I / O 98. The ROM 96 stores a lamp control program and lamp control data. A main control device 61 is electrically connected to the lamp control device 94 via a harness. A lamp control command and lamp control data are transmitted from the main control device 61 to the lamp control device 94 in one direction.
[0043]
A plurality of corner lamps 21 and a plurality of side lamps 23 are electrically connected to the lamp control device 94 via a lamp drive circuit 99. The lamp drive circuit 99 is mounted on the sound lamp board 87, and the CPU 95 of the lamp control device 94 controls the lighting of the corner lamps 21 and the side lamps 23 through the lamp drive circuit 99. This lighting control is performed by the CPU 95 of the lamp control device 94 based on a lamp control command and lamp control data from the main control device 61. When the corner lamp 21 and the side lamp 23 are driven, the corner lamp cover 20 and the side lamp cover 22 is illuminated according to the lamp control data.
[0044]
Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described.
When the player throws the pachinko ball P into the upper plate 4 and rotates the firing handle 8 clockwise, the pachinko ball P is fired into the game board 13 and falls while hitting the obstacle nail 19. When the pachinko balls P enter the special symbol starting port 30, a set number (for example, five) of the pachinko balls P are paid out from the prize ball payout device 51 into the upper plate 4 as prize balls, and the special symbol game is played. Be started. This special symbol game is performed based on displaying various animation screens in the special symbol change area TE of the symbol display device 27. The outline of the special symbol game is as follows.
[0045]
Any of “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10” is a special symbol in each of the left, middle, and right columns in the special symbol change area TE of the symbol table device 27. Numerical symbols are displayed in a stationary state, and when the pachinko ball P wins in the special symbol starting port 30, the special symbols in each row start to fluctuate simultaneously. This change means that the special symbol in each column changes while moving, the moving direction of the special symbol in each column is from top to bottom, and the changing order of the special symbol in each column is “1”. It is a loop of “9” → “10” → “1” →.
[0046]
When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the change of the special symbol in each row, the left special symbol and the right special symbol are temporarily stopped in that order, and reach occurs according to the combination of the left special symbol and the right special symbol in the temporarily stopped state. Is reported. In this temporary stop state, it is visually expressed that the left special symbol and the right special symbol swing vertically in the special symbol variation region TE, and there is a possibility of re-variation.
[0047]
The reach symbol refers to a combination of two special symbols (left special symbol and right special symbol) having a visual possibility of generating a big hit, and reach is caused by a temporary stop of the reach symbol. As shown below, ten types are set in the reach symbol, and “↓” indicates that the middle special symbol is changing.
[0048]
<Reach design>
"1 ↓ 1", "2 ↓ 2", "3 ↓ 3", "4 ↓ 4", "5 ↓ 5", "6 ↓ 6", "7 ↓ 7", "8 ↓ 8", "9" ↓ 9 ”,“ 10 ↓ 10 ”
In the occurrence state of the reach, a plurality of types of reach actions are selectively displayed on the symbol display device 27. The reach action refers to an animation screen for producing what temporarily stops the special special symbol, and different reliability for the big hit is set according to what kind of reach action appears.
[0049]
When another predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the change of the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol, the final middle special symbol is temporarily stopped after the left special symbol and the right special symbol, and the left special symbol, the middle special symbol. , The right special symbol is stationary in the special fluctuation area TE along one horizontal effective line. The elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbols in the three rows to the determination of the special symbol is referred to as a variable display time (variable time). Is notified to the player.
[0050]
The left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are to be statically displayed from the temporary stop state based on the detection of the display control command from the main control device 61 by the symbol control device 70, and the static display is fixed and stopped. Display (variable stop display). The temporary stop refers to stopping the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol before the final stop based on the display pattern set by the symbol control device 70 by itself.
[0051]
The big hit symbol refers to a combination of three rows of special symbols that notify the big hit, and ten types of big hit symbols are set as shown below. Further, the completely off symbol refers to a combination of three rows of special symbols that do not even generate reach, and specifically, the left special symbol and the right special symbol are different. In addition, the off-reach symbol refers to a combination of three rows of special symbols that generate a reach but does not cause a big hit. Specifically, the left special symbol and the right special symbol are the same but the middle special symbol is different. .
[0052]
<Big hit design>
“1 1 1”, “2 2 2”, “3 3 3”, “4 4 4”, “5 5 5”, “6 6 6”, “7 7 7”, “8 8 8”, “9” 9 9 "," 10 10 10 "
When the big hit symbol is definitely displayed on the symbol display device 27, the big hit game is started. This jackpot game opens the door 38 of the special winning opening 37 and generates a state advantageous to the player who allows the pachinko ball P to enter in the special winning opening 37. The open state is maintained until the number condition of winning (for example, 15) pachinko balls P or the time condition that the opening time reaches the upper limit value (for example, 27 seconds) is satisfied.
[0053]
The opening operation based on the number condition and the time condition of the special winning opening 37 is called a round operation, and the pachinko ball is placed in the specific area 42 of the special winning opening 37 while the number condition and the time condition are satisfied. When P wins, the round operation is restarted. An upper limit (for example, 15 times) is set for this round operation, and when the number of repetitions of the round operation reaches the upper limit, the big hit game ends. If the pachinko ball P does not win in the specific area 42 while the number condition or the time condition is satisfied, the big hit game ends even if the number of repetitions of the round operation does not reach the upper limit.
[0054]
At the time of the big hit game, a big hit is displayed on the symbol display device 27. The big hit display is for displaying the current round number and the winning number of the pachinko balls P with respect to the big winning port 37 in front of the round background. At the end of the last round, the big hit end display is performed. The big hit end display is for displaying the round end display and the remaining time saving number display in that order, and at the time of the round end display, the player is provided with a big hit game based on the fact that a message "splash" is displayed in front of the round background. The end is notified.
[0055]
The remaining time saving number display is for notifying the player of the initial value of the number of remaining time saving times, and is performed by displaying the message "200 time remaining time savings", "100 times remaining time savings", and "50 times remaining time savings". This remaining time reduction display is decremented by "1" based on the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and is displayed to the player based on the fact that the remaining time reduction display becomes "zero time reduction remaining". The end of working hours is announced.
[0056]
The time reduction refers to a mode in which the variation display time of the special symbol is set shorter than usual, and the determination result of the time reduction is applied with the symbol variation immediately after the end of the big hit game as “first time”. In this time saving, a first time saving mode, a second time saving mode, and a third time saving mode are set. When the first time saving mode is set, the second time saving mode is set, and the third time saving mode is set. When the mode is set, the time reduction is applied to the symbol fluctuation of "200 times" at the maximum, the symbol fluctuation of "100 times", and the symbol fluctuation of "50 times". Note that the time reduction is an abbreviation for time reduction.
[0057]
During the initial display of the number of remaining time savings, the background is switched from the round background to the time savings background, and the messages "200 remaining time savings" to "50 remaining time savings" are displayed in front of the background. This time saving background informs the player of the entry into the time saving mode, and a common “shore” is set when any of the first time saving mode, the second time saving mode, and the third time saving mode is set. Is displayed as the time saving background.
[0058]
The first time-saving mode, the second time-saving mode, and the third time-saving mode are sorted according to the type of the immediately preceding big hit symbol, and specifically, the big hit is “3 3 3”, “7 7 7”. , The first time-saving mode is set. When the big hit occurs in any one of “1 1 1”, “5 5 5”, and “99 9”, the second time saving mode is set, and the big hits are “2 2 2”, “444 4”, The third time-saving mode is set when any one of “6.66”, “8 8 8”, and “10 10 10” occurs.
[0059]
When the pachinko ball P wins in the special symbol start-up port 30 at the time of the special symbol fluctuation display, the big hit display, the big hit end display, etc., which cannot immediately start the special symbol fluctuation display, the special symbol fluctuation display and the fluctuation display are performed. The following series of games is suspended up to four times. The reserved ball display 26 indicates the number of reserves by the number of lighting of the reserved ball lamp 25. When the variation display of the special symbol is started, the reserved ball lamp 25 is turned off, so that the decrease of the reserved number is notified. You.
[0060]
When the pachinko ball P fired in the game board 13 passes through the ordinary symbol starting gate 28, an ordinary symbol game is started. This normal symbol game is performed based on the variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol fluctuation area HE of the symbol display device 27. The outline of the normal symbol game is as follows.
[0061]
In the ordinary symbol fluctuation area HE of the symbol table device 27, any of the numeral symbols of "3" and "7" is displayed in a stationary state as ordinary symbols of the left and right columns, and the pachinko ball P is normally displayed. When passing through the inside of the symbol starting gate 28, the ordinary symbols in each row start to fluctuate simultaneously. The fluctuation of each row means that the normal symbol alternately changes to "3" and "7". When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol of each row, the left normal symbol and the right normal symbol. At the same time, the presence or absence of a hit is notified according to the combination of the left normal symbol and the right normal symbol in the fixed stop state. The variable display time from the start of the change of the left normal symbol and the right normal symbol to the determination is set to a different value according to the setting of the time saving. Specifically, in the non-setting of the time saving, the “long value ( 58 sec), and in the setting state of the time saving, it is set to “short value (5 sec)”.
[0062]
Two types of hit symbols, "3 3" and "77", are set, and when a hit occurs, the special symbol starting is performed based on the fact that both the blades 32 of the special symbol starting port 30 rotate in an inclined state. The mouth 30 is enlarged. The extension time of the special symbol start-up port 30 is set to a different value according to the setting state of the time reduction. Specifically, when the time reduction is not set, the special symbol start-up port 30 is set to “short value (0.7 sec)”. ”, And the special symbol starting port 30 is held in the expanded state by“ long value (3.5 sec) ”when the time reduction is set.
[0063]
Next, the internal processing of the main control device 61 and the symbol control device 70 will be described with reference to FIGS.
<Regarding Internal Processing of Main Controller 61>
When the power is turned on, the CPU 62 of the main control device 61 starts the main program of FIG. This main program repeats the counter updating process of step S4 in an infinite loop after execution of steps S1 to S3. When the process proceeds to step S1, the CPU 62 activates the timer interrupt program based on the setting of interrupt inhibition. Ban.
[0064]
When the CPU 62 sets the interrupt prohibition, the process proceeds to step S2, where the measured values of the random counters R1 to R12, the measured values of the normal counters N1 to N5, the measured values of the timers T1 to T5, the setting results of the various flags, and the jackpot determination All the data of the RAM 64 such as the setting result of the special symbol, the setting result of the variation pattern, the setting result of the time saving, the result of the hit determination, the setting result of the normal symbol, and the I / O 65 are initialized. Then, the start of the timer interrupt program is permitted based on the setting of the interrupt permission in step S3, and the random counter R4 and the random counter R4 are determined based on repeating the counter updating process of step S4 in an infinite loop with the remaining time of the timer interrupt program. Update R6, R7, R8, R10.
[0065]
As shown in FIG. 15A, the random counter R4 is for randomly selecting the addition start value of the random counter R3 for big hit determination. This random counter R4 is incremented by "1" for each loop of the main program, is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "952", and then returns to "0" and is incremented.
The random counter R6 selects the left special symbol from a group of left special symbols of "1 to 10", and is used only when determining complete departure and departure reach. This random counter R6 is incremented by "1" for each loop of the main program, is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "9", and then returns to "0" and is incremented.
[0066]
The random counter R7 selects a special middle symbol from a group of special middle symbols "1 to 10", and is used only when determining complete departure and departure reach. This random counter R7 is incremented by "1" each time the random counter R6 for the left special symbol is reset to "0", and is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "9", and then becomes "0". Is added back.
The random counter R8 selects a right special symbol from a group of right special symbols of "1 to 10", and is used only when judging complete departure and departure reach. This random counter R8 is incremented by "1" every time the random counter R7 for medium special symbols is reset to "0", and is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "9". Is added back.
The random counter R10 selects a hit symbol from a group of hit symbols of "3" and "7". The random counter R10 is incremented by "1" for each loop of the main program, is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "1", and then returns to "0" and is incremented.
[0067]
The timer interrupt program of FIG. 16 is started every time 4 msec elapses. The CPU 62 of the main control device 61 causes the main program to be temporarily stopped at the execution position when the timer interrupt program is started, and the main program is terminated when the timer interrupt program ends. Resumes from the paused position. This timer interrupt program has an output monitoring process of step S11 to a jackpot ending process of step S24, and the output monitoring process of step S11 to the normal symbol variation process of step S17 is executed every time the timer interrupt program is started. The control data setting process in step S18 to the big hit end process in step S24 are selectively executed based on the setting state of the game control flag.
[0068]
(1) Output monitoring processing
The CPU 62 of the main control device 61 determines whether or not there is a normal symbol start signal from each gate sensor 29, whether or not there is a special symbol start signal from the start port sensor 35, whether or not there is a count signal from the count sensor 43, and V signal from the V sensor 44. Is detected via the sensor output circuit 66, and the detection result is stored in the output monitoring area of the RAM 64. As shown in FIG. 17, a special symbol start signal recording unit, a normal symbol start signal recording unit, a count signal recording unit, and a V signal recording unit are formed in this output monitoring area. The presence / absence of a normal symbol start signal, the presence / absence of a count signal, and the presence / absence of a V signal are recorded in a special symbol start signal recording section, a normal symbol start signal recording section, a count signal recording section, and a V signal recording section in the output monitoring area. This output monitoring process is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs, and each data stored in the output monitoring area is updated every 4 msec.
[0069]
(2) Counter update processing
The counter updating process in step S12 in FIG. 16 is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs. When the CPU 62 of the main control device 61 shifts to the counter updating process in step S12, the random counters R1 to R5, R9, R11 , R12 are updated.
[0070]
As shown in FIG. 15A, the random counter R1 functions as a parameter for selecting a variation pattern. The random counter R1 is a symbol from the start of the variation of the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol until it is determined. An animation screen of the effect contents according to the selection result of the variation pattern is displayed in the special symbol variation area TE of the display device 27. The random counter R1 is incremented by "1" every time the timer interrupt program is started. The random counter R1 is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "100", and then is incremented back to "0".
The random counter R2 distributes the judgment result to a complete deviation and a deviation reach when the deviation is determined. This random counter R2 is incremented by "1" each time the timer interrupt program is started. The random counter R2 is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "222", and then is incremented back to "0".
[0071]
The random counter R3 determines whether a big hit has occurred. The random counter R3 is incremented by "1" each time the timer interrupt program is started. When the random counter R3 reaches the upper limit, the current measured value of the random counter R4 is obtained, and the random counter R3 is set to the random counter R3. The value obtained from the counter R4 is added to the upper limit value “952”. That is, the random counter R3 does not return to a fixed initial value after being added from a fixed initial value to a fixed upper limit value, but does not return to a fixed initial value after being added from the random initial value R4 to a fixed upper limit value. Is added back.
[0072]
As described above, the random counter R4 sets the addition start value of the random counter R3, and is added every 4 msec when the timer interrupt program is started and is added every one loop of the main program.
The random counter R5 selects a big hit symbol from the big hit symbol group "1 to 10" when determining the big hit. The random counter R5 is incremented by "1" every time the timer interrupt program is started. The random counter R5 is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "9", and then returns to "0" and is incremented.
[0073]
The random counter R9 determines whether a hit has occurred. The random counter R9 is incremented by "1" every time the timer interrupt program is started. The random counter R9 is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "32" and then returned to "0".
The random counter R11 selects a left normal symbol from a group of left normal symbols of "3, 7", and is used only when it is determined to be out of position. The random counter R11 is incremented by "1" each time the timer interrupt program is started, and is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "1", and then is incremented back to "0".
[0074]
The random counter R12 selects a right normal symbol from a group of right ordinary symbols of "3, 7", and is used only when it is determined to be out. This random counter R12 is incremented by "1" each time the random counter R11 for the left ordinary symbol is reset to "0", and is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "1", and then becomes "0". Is added back.
[0075]
(3) Prize ball signal processing
The prize ball signal processing in step S13 in FIG. 16 is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs. The CPU 62 of the main control device 61 determines whether or not a special symbol start signal is present and a count signal based on the data stored in the output monitoring area. Is determined. Here, when the special symbol start signal and the count signal are detected, the prize ball command and the prize ball data are output to the payout control device 81, and the prize ball is paid out.
[0076]
(4) Special symbol data acquisition processing
The special symbol data acquisition process in step S14 of FIG. 16 is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs. The CPU 62 of the main control device 61 determines that the pachinko ball P is in the special symbol start port 30 in the special symbol data acquisition process. The current measurement values of the random counters R1 to R8 are acquired on condition that the player wins the game, and stored in the special symbol counter data area of the RAM 64 (see FIG. 17).
[0077]
When shifting to step S31 in FIG. 18, the CPU 62 detects the presence or absence of a special symbol start signal from the start port sensor 35. The presence / absence of the special symbol start signal is determined based on reference to the output monitoring area of the RAM 64. When the CPU 62 detects that the special symbol start signal is recorded in the output monitoring area, the process proceeds to step S32. The process proceeds to compare the counter N1 with the upper limit value “4”. This counter N1 measures the number of winnings of the pachinko ball P to the special symbol starting port 30. When detecting "N1 <4", the CPU 62 detects the current measured values of the random counters R1 to R8 in step S33. In step S34, "1" is added to the counter N1.
[0078]
As shown in (a) of FIG. 19, the counter N1 is assigned reserved data recording sections E1 to E4 of a special symbol counter data area corresponding to the measured values "1" to "4". Moves to step S35 in FIG. 18, and stores the acquisition results of the random counters R1 to R8 in the recording unit corresponding to the measurement value of the counter N1. For example, when the measurement value of the counter N1 is "1", the acquisition results of the random counters R1 to R8 are stored in the hold data recording unit E1 corresponding to the measurement value "1". When the measured value is "3", the acquisition results of the random counters R1 to R8 are stored in the hold data recording unit E3 corresponding to the measured value "3".
[0079]
(5) Reserve ball processing for special symbols
The special symbol holding ball process of step S15 in FIG. 16 is performed every 4 msec when the timer interrupt occurs. The CPU 62 of the main control device 61 detects the measurement value of the counter N1 in the special symbol holding ball process, The player is notified of the number of times of holding the special symbol game based on turning on / off the holding ball lamp 25 based on the detection result.
[0080]
Lamp numbers “RP1”, “RP2”, “RP3”, and “RP4” are assigned to the holding ball lamp 25 in order from the left in FIG. As shown in FIG. 19A, lamp numbers "RP1" to "RP4" are assigned to the measured values "1" to "4" of the counter N1, and the CPU 62 proceeds to the special symbol holding ball processing. At this time, the measured value of the counter N1 is detected, and the reserved ball lamp 25 of the lamp number corresponding to the detection result of the measured value is turned on.
[0081]
For example, when the measurement value of the counter N1 is "3", the three reserved ball lamps 25 corresponding to "N1 = 3" are lit. In this state, when one pachinko ball P wins in the special symbol starting port 30, the counter N1 is added from "3" to "4", and the four holding ball lamps 25 corresponding to "N1 = 4" are displayed. Light. Accordingly, one holding ball lamp 25 is newly lit, and the player is notified that the number of holding times has increased from “3” to “4”. When the special symbol change display is started in this state, the counter N1 is decremented from "4" to "3" as described later, so that the timer interrupt processing after the subtraction corresponds to "N1 = 3". The three holding ball lamps 25 light up. Accordingly, one holding ball lamp 25 is turned off, and the player is notified that the number of times of holding the special symbol game has been reduced from “4” to “3”.
[0082]
(6) Data acquisition process for ordinary symbols
The ordinary symbol data acquisition process in step S16 of FIG. 16 is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs. The CPU 62 of the main control device 61 determines that the pachinko ball P is in the ordinary symbol start gate 28 in the ordinary symbol data acquisition process. The current measurement values of the random counters R9 to R12 are acquired on condition that the vehicle has passed through the inside, and are stored in the normal symbol counter data area of the RAM 64 (see FIG. 17).
[0083]
When the CPU 62 proceeds to step S41 in FIG. 20, the CPU 62 detects the presence or absence of a normal symbol start signal from the gate sensor 29. The presence or absence of the normal symbol start signal is performed based on referring to the output monitoring area of the RAM 64. When the CPU 62 detects that the normal symbol start signal is recorded in the output monitoring area, the process proceeds to step S42. The process proceeds to compare the counter N2 with the upper limit value “4”. This counter N2 measures the number of pachinko balls P passing through the ordinary symbol starting gate 28. When detecting "N2 <4", the CPU 62 detects the current measured values of the random counters R9 to R12 in step S43. In step S44, "1" is added to the counter N2.
[0084]
As shown in (b) of FIG. 19, the counter N2 has reserved data recording units E11 to E14 of the normal symbol counter data area corresponding to the measured values "1" to "4". Shifts to step S45 in FIG. 20, the acquisition results of the random counters R9 to R12 are stored in the recording unit corresponding to the measurement value of the counter N2. For example, when the measurement value of the counter N2 is "2", the acquisition results of the random counters R9 to R12 are stored in the hold data recording unit E12 corresponding to the measurement value "2", and when the measurement value is "4", the random counter The acquisition results of R9 to R12 are stored in the suspension data recording unit E14 corresponding to the measurement value “4”.
[0085]
(7) Variation processing for ordinary symbols
The normal symbol variation process in step S17 of FIG. 16 is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs. The CPU 62 of the main control device 61 sorts out hits and misses in the normal symbol variation process, and wins and loses symbols. Set.
The CPU 62 determines the setting state of the starting port flag in step S51 of FIG. This starting port flag indicates the current state of the special symbol starting port 30. When the CPU 62 detects that the starting port flag is set to "reducing", the CPU 62 determines that the special symbol starting port 30 is in the reduced state. Then, control goes to a step S52.
[0086]
When the CPU 62 proceeds to step S52, the CPU 62 determines the setting state of the ordinary symbol variation flag. The normal symbol variation flag indicates the variation state of the ordinary symbol. When the CPU 62 detects that the ordinary symbol variation flag is set while the symbol is stopped, the CPU 62 determines that the ordinary symbol is in the variation stopped state, and proceeds to step S53. Move to.
When the process proceeds to step S53, the CPU 62 compares the counter N2 with “0”. As described above, the counter N2 indicates the storage state of the random counters R9 to R12 for the normal symbol game. When the CPU 62 detects "N2>0", the random counters R9 to R12 are stored in the RAM 64. Is determined to have been made, and the process proceeds to step S54.
[0087]
When the CPU 62 proceeds to step S54, the CPU 62 detects the random counter R9 from the reserved data recording unit E11 of the RAM 64 and compares it with the 30 hit values "3 to 32". Here, when the random counter R9 detects that the hit value is equal to any one of the 30 hit values, the hit is determined. When it is detected that the hit value is not equal to any of the 30 hit values, it is determined that the hit value is out. It is stored in the hit area of the RAM 64 (see FIG. 17). That is, the hit is determined with a fixed fixed probability “30/33”.
[0088]
When the CPU 62 stores the result of the determination of the hit and the miss in the hit area of the RAM 64, the CPU 62 sets a normal symbol in step S55 of FIG. The setting process of the ordinary symbol is performed in different modes according to the result of the determination of the hit and the miss, and the details are as follows.
[0089]
(7-1) Normal symbol setting processing at the time of hit determination
A hit symbol table is recorded in the ROM 63 of the main control device 61. The winning symbol table indicates the relationship between the winning symbol and the random counter R10 as shown in FIG. 22A, and the CPU 62 of the main control device 61 proceeds to step S55 in FIG. The hit symbol corresponding to the random counter R10 is detected from the table, and the left normal symbol and the right normal symbol are set to the same detected symbol. For example, when the random counter R10 is "0", the numeral symbol "3" is detected, and the left ordinary symbol and the right ordinary symbol are set to the same detected symbol "3".
[0090]
(7-2) Normal symbol setting processing at the time of departure determination
In the ROM 63 of the main control device 61, a left normal symbol table is recorded. In the left normal symbol table, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), the correspondence between the left ordinary symbol and the random counter R11 is recorded. ing. In addition, a right normal symbol table is recorded in the ROM 63 of the main control device 61. As shown in FIG. 22 (a), the right ordinary symbol table stores the correspondence between the right ordinary symbol and the random counter R12. Has been recorded.
[0091]
When the CPU 62 of the main controller 61 proceeds to step S55 in FIG. 21, the CPU 62 selects a left ordinary symbol and a right ordinary symbol according to the random counters R11 and R12 from the left ordinary symbol table and the right ordinary symbol table. Then, the selection result of the left ordinary symbol and the selection result of the right ordinary symbol are compared, and when both are different, the left ordinary symbol and the right ordinary symbol are determined by the selection result. When both are the same, the right ordinary symbol is changed, and the left ordinary symbol and the right ordinary symbol are determined by the selection result and the change result. For example, when the selection result of the left ordinary symbol and the selection result of the right ordinary symbol are “33”, the right ordinary symbol is changed to “7”, and the left ordinary symbol and the right ordinary symbol are determined as “37”.
[0092]
When the CPU 62 sets a normal symbol, the CPU 62 refers to the time reduction area (see FIG. 17) of the RAM 64 in step S56 of FIG. The time reduction area stores the setting state of the time reduction, and the CPU 62 determines that any one of the first time reduction mode, the second time reduction mode, and the third time reduction mode is stored in the time reduction area. When it is detected, it is determined that it is time saving, and the variation pattern is set to “101” as shown in FIG. Further, when it is detected that the time saving non-setting is stored in the time reduction area, it is determined that the time saving is not in progress, and the variation pattern is set to “102”.
[0093]
After setting the fluctuation pattern, the CPU 62 sets the fluctuation display time for the ordinary symbol in step S57 of FIG. This fluctuation display time generally refers to the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol to the confirmation stop, and as shown in FIG. 22B, during the time when the fluctuation pattern “101” is set, “T101 ( For example, it is set to “T102 (for example, 58 sec)” during non-working hours when the fluctuation pattern “102” is set.
[0094]
After setting the variable display time, the CPU 62 resets the timer T1 to “0” in step S58 of FIG. The timer T1 measures the elapsed time (the normal symbol fluctuation display time) based on the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the timer T1 is reset, the CPU 62 sends an INT signal to the symbol control device 70 in step S59. Output. Then, in step S60, a symbol control command is output as a display control command, and a setting result of a left normal symbol, a setting result of a right normal symbol, and a setting result of a variation pattern are output as display control data. Then, the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 starts the IRQ interrupt program based on the detection of the INT signal, and receives the symbol control command, the setting result of the variation pattern, and the normal symbol setting result in the IRQ interrupt program. Based on this, the variable display of the ordinary symbol is started.
[0095]
When outputting a symbol control command or the like to the symbol control device 70, the CPU 62 starts the timer T1 in step S61. After the output of the symbol control command or the like, the symbol control device 70 performs the variable display of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol variation region HE of the symbol display device 27, and the timer T1 starts the process starting from the time of the variation display of the ordinary symbol. Time will be measured.
[0096]
When the timer T1 is started, the CPU 62 sorts the counter symbol data area for the ordinary symbols in the RAM 64 in step S62. This process overwrites the data stored in the reserved data recording units E12 to E14 on the reserved data recording units E11 to E13. For example, when the random counters R9 to R12 are stored only in the reserved data recording unit E11, the reserved data recording is performed. The default data of the suspension data recording unit E12 is recorded in the unit E11, and the random counters R9 to R12 of the suspension data recording unit E11 are deleted.
[0097]
When the random counters R9 to R12 are stored in the reserved data recording units E11 to E14, the random counters R9 to R12 of the reserved data recording units E12 to E14 are moved to the preceding reserved data recording units E11 to E13, and the reserved data recording units Default data is recorded in E14. Therefore, in the next ordinary symbol variation process, a hit determination, an ordinary symbol setting, a variation pattern setting, and the like are performed based on the random counters R9 to R12 stored in the hold data recording unit E12, and the control data is successively repeated. In the setting process, hit determination, symbol setting, variation pattern setting, and the like are performed based on the random counters R9 to R12 stored in the hold data recording unit E13.
[0098]
After arranging the normal symbol counter data area, the CPU 62 subtracts "1" from the counter N2 in step S63 in FIG. 21, and sets the normal symbol fluctuation flag to "changing" in step S64. As described above, this counter N2 measures the number of pachinko balls P passing through the ordinary symbol starting gate 28 with "4" as the upper limit. Therefore, the counter N2 is decremented immediately after the start of the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol in which the symbol control command is output, and a room for addition is generated in the counter N2 even when the counter N2 has been added to the upper limit value. In the subtraction state of the counter N2, a blank is always generated in the normal symbol counter data area. For this reason, when the presence of the ordinary symbol start signal is recorded in the subsequent output monitoring process, the counter N2 is added in the ordinary symbol data acquisition process, and the random counters R9 to R12 are newly stored in the ordinary symbol counter data area. .
[0099]
When the CPU 62 detects in step S52 of FIG. 21 that the ordinary symbol variation flag is set to varying, the CPU 62 compares the measured value of the variable display time timer T1 with the result of setting the variable display time in step S65. Here, when it is detected that the measured value of the timer T1 has reached the set result of the variable display time, the timer T1 is stopped in step S66, and the measurement of the variable display time is ended.
[0100]
When stopping the timer T1, the CPU 62 outputs an INT signal to the symbol control device 70 in step S67, and outputs a fixed stop command as a display control command in step S68. Then, the process shifts to step S69, and the stop of the change of the ordinary symbol is recorded based on the setting of the stopped state in the ordinary symbol variation flag. This fixed stop command is for instructing the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 to normally stop the fluctuation of the symbol, and the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 issues a fixed stop command in the IRQ interrupt program based on receiving the INT signal. Then, the left normal symbol and the right normal symbol are switched from the fluctuation state to the stationary fixed state.
[0101]
After recording the change stop of the symbol, the CPU 62 detects which of the hit determination result and the loss determination result is stored in the hit area of the RAM 64 in step S70. Here, when it is detected that the result of the hit determination is stored, the process proceeds to step S71, and the timer T2 is reset to "0". The timer T2 measures the enlarged time of the special symbol starting port 30. When the timer T2 is reset, the CPU 62 inclines the two blade plates 32 based on the application of drive power to the starting port solenoid 34 in step S72. The special symbol start-up opening 30 is enlarged by rotating to the state.
[0102]
When the CPU 62 enlarges the special symbol starting port 30, the CPU 62 starts measuring the extension time of the special symbol starting port 30 based on starting the timer T2 in step S73. Then, the process shifts to step S74, and the enlargement of the special symbol starting port 30 is recorded based on the fact that the starting port flag is set to “in progress”.
[0103]
When the CPU 62 detects in step S51 that the starting opening flag is set to be expanded, the CPU 62 determines that the special symbol starting opening 30 is in the expanded state. Then, the process proceeds to step S75, and the measured value of the timer for extended time T2 is compared with the result of setting the extended time. The extension time is set to a short value (0.7 sec) when the time saving is not set, and is set to a long value (3.5 sec) when the time saving is set. The CPU 62 sets the measured value of the timer T2 to the set value. When it is detected that the start has been reached, the special symbol starting port 30 is reduced in step S76 based on the power cut off of the starting port solenoid 34.
[0104]
When the CPU 62 reduces the size of the special symbol opening 30, the CPU 62 finishes measuring the expansion time based on stopping the timer T 2 for the expansion time in step S 77, and based on the fact that the starting opening flag is set to “reducing” in step S 78. The reduction of the symbol starting port 30 is recorded.
[0105]
That is, when the pachinko ball P passes through the inside of the ordinary symbol starting gate 28, the ordinary symbol is variably displayed in the ordinary symbol variation area HE of the symbol display device 27. The variable display time is set to a short value when the time saving is set, and is set to a long value when the time saving is not set. When the variable display time elapses, the combination of the normal symbols ("37", "73") )) Or a combination of hits (“33” or “77”).
Normally, when the symbol fluctuates and stops in a winning combination, the special symbol starting port 30 is enlarged. The extension time is set to a long value when the time saving is set, and is set to a short value when the time saving is not set. The number of winnings of the pachinko ball P with respect to the special symbol starting port 30 depends on whether or not the time saving is set. Adjusted. At the time of the fluctuation display of the ordinary symbol and the enlargement of the special symbol opening 30, even if the pachinko ball P passes through the ordinary symbol starting gate 28, the hit determination processing in step S <b> 54 is not executed (the occurrence of a reserved ball), and the hit determination is made. The processing is executed under the condition that both the fluctuation stop of the normal symbol and the reduction of the special symbol starting port 30 are performed.
[0106]
(8) Control data setting processing
The control data setting process of step S18 in FIG. 16 is executed when the game control flag is set in the control data setting process. The CPU 62 of the main control device 61 determines whether the big hit or the out-of-reach reach in the control data setting process. A complete hit is assigned, a big hit symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a perfect miss symbol are set, and the time-saving acquisition state is determined when the big hit is determined. Note that the game control flag is initially set in the control data setting process, and the control data setting process is executed in the first timer interrupt process immediately after the power is turned on.
[0107]
The CPU 62 compares the counter N1 with "0" in step S101 of FIG. As described above, this counter N1 indicates the storage state of the random counters R1 to R8 for special symbols. When the CPU 62 detects "N1>0", the random counters R1 to R8 are stored in the RAM 64. And the process proceeds to step S102.
[0108]
When the CPU 62 proceeds to step S102, the CPU 62 detects the random counter R3 from the special symbol holding data recording unit E1 of the RAM 64 and compares it with three big hit values "17, 401, 727". Here, when the random counter R3 detects that it is not the same as any of the three big hit values, it is determined that there is a miss and the result of the judgment is stored in the big hit area of the RAM 64 (see FIG. 17). When it is detected that the random counter R3 is equal to any one of the three jackpot values, it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, and the jackpot determination result is stored in the jackpot area of the RAM 64. The big hit area of the RAM 64 is updated based on the recording of the next big hit and miss judgment results.
[0109]
When the CPU 62 stores the big hit and miss judgment results in the big hit area of the RAM 64, the CPU 62 shifts to step S103 in FIG. Here, it is determined whether the big hit area stores the big hit or the missed judgment result. If it is detected that the big hit is stored, the process proceeds to step S104.
[0110]
A big hit symbol table is recorded in the ROM 63 of the main control device 61. The big hit symbol table indicates the correspondence between the random counter R5 and the big hit symbol as shown in FIG. 24. When the CPU 62 shifts to step S104 in FIG. A random counter R5 is detected from E1. Then, a symbol corresponding to the random counter R5 is detected from the big hit symbol table, and the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are set to the same detected symbol. For example, when the random counter R5 is "6", the numeric symbol "7" is detected, and the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are set to the same detected symbol "7".
[0111]
When the CPU 62 proceeds to step S105 in FIG. 23, the CPU 62 detects the setting result of the big hit symbol. Then, the state of time saving is determined based on the setting result of the big hit symbol, and the upper limit Nmax of the number of time savings is set based on the result of determining the time saving. Store. For example, if the setting result of the big hit symbol is any one of “3 3 3” and “7 7 7”, it is determined that the first time-saving mode is to be acquired, and the upper limit Nmax is set to “200 times”. Then, the first time-saving mode and the number of time savings “200” are recorded in the time-saving area.
[0112]
When the result of setting the big hit symbol is any one of “1 1 1”, “5 5 5”, and “9 9 9”, it is determined that the second time-saving mode is to be acquired, and the upper limit Nmax is set to “100 times”. Set to. Then, the second time saving mode and the number of time savings “100 times” are recorded in the time saving area. In addition, when the setting result of the big hit symbol is any one of “2 2 2”, “4 4 4”, “6 6 6”, “8 8 8”, and “10 10 10”, the third time-saving mode is obtained. And the upper limit value Nmax is set to “50 times”. Then, the third time-saving mode and the number of times of time saving “50 times” are recorded in the time reduction area. That is, the first time-saving mode to the third time-saving mode are sorted on the condition that a big hit occurs, and the sorting probability is “2/10” for the first time-saving mode and “3/10” for the second time-saving mode. 10 "and the third time-saving mode is set to" 5/10 ".
[0113]
When the CPU 62 detects in step S103 in FIG. 23 that the determination result of the deviation is stored in the big hit area of the RAM 64, the process proceeds to step S106. Here, the random counter R2 is detected from the special symbol reserved data recording unit E1 of the RAM 64, and the 19 reach values “5, 11, 23, 31, 43, 53, 61, 79, 89, 97, 113, 127” are reached. , 139, 149, 157, 163, 173, 181, 193 ". Here, when the random counter R2 detects that it is equal to any of the 19 reach values, it is determined to be out of reach, and when it is detected that it is not equal to any of the 19 reach values, it is determined that it is completely out of order. The result is stored in the off reach area of the RAM 64 (see FIG. 17). The out-of-reach area is updated based on the recording of the next out-of-complete and out-of-reach determination results.
[0114]
After storing the determination results of the out-of-reach and complete out-of-reach in the out-of-reach area, the CPU 62 proceeds to step S107 in FIG. 23 to detect the out-of-reach and out-of-reach determination results. Here, when it is detected that the determination result of the out-of-reach is stored, the out-reach symbol is set in step S108, and when it is detected that the determination result of the out-of-reach is stored, the completely out-of-design is set in step S109. I do.
[0115]
The off-reach symbol and the completely-off symbol are basically set based on the random counters R6 to R8. When the random counters R6 to R8 are a combination that does not constitute the off-reach symbol and the completely off symbol, the combination of the symbols is changed. An off-reach symbol and a completely-off symbol are set based on the change. Hereinafter, a method of setting the off-reach symbol and the completely-off symbol will be described.
[0116]
(8-1) Setting of off-reach design
The left special symbol table, the middle special symbol table, and the right special symbol table are recorded in the ROM 63 of the main control device 61. The left special symbol table includes a left special symbol, a random counter R6, and the like as shown in FIG. , The correspondence between the middle special symbol and the random counter R7 is recorded in the middle special symbol table, and the correspondence between the right special symbol and the random counter R8 is recorded in the right special symbol table. .
[0117]
When the CPU 62 of the main control device 61 proceeds to step S211 in FIG. 25, the random counters R6 to R8 are detected from the special symbol reserved data recording unit E1 of the RAM 64. Then, a left special symbol corresponding to the random counter R6 is selected from the left special symbol table, a middle special symbol corresponding to the random counter R7 is selected from the middle special symbol table, and a right special symbol corresponding to the random counter R8 is selected from the right special symbol table. Select a special symbol.
[0118]
When selecting the left special symbol to the right special symbol, the CPU 62 compares the left special symbol and the right special symbol in step S212. Here, when it is detected that the left special symbol and the right special symbol are the same, the process proceeds to step S213, and the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are compared. Here, when it is detected that the three players are the same, the process proceeds to step S214, and the special middle symbol is changed to the "+1" symbol.
[0119]
For example, when the selection result of the left special symbol to the right special symbol is “1 2 1”, “left special symbol = right special symbol” is detected in step S212, and “left special symbol = middle special symbol = right special symbol” is detected in step S213. It is detected that the symbol is not a “symbol”, and the off-reach symbol “1 2 1” is determined. When the selection result of the left special symbol to the right special symbol is “11 1”, “left special symbol = right special symbol” is detected in step S212, and “left special symbol = middle special symbol = right special symbol” is detected in step S213. Symbol "is detected. Then, in step S214, the middle special symbol is changed to "2" which is "+1" symbol, and the off-reach symbol "1 2 1" is determined. Note that the “+1” symbol of “10” is “1”.
[0120]
When the CPU 62 detects in step S212 that the result of selecting the left special symbol is different from the result of selecting the right special symbol, the process proceeds to step S215, and copies the left special symbol to the right column. Next, when "left special symbol = middle special symbol = right special symbol" is detected in step S213, the process proceeds to step S214, and the middle special symbol is changed to "+1" symbol.
[0121]
For example, when the selection result of the left special symbol to the right special symbol is “1 24”, it is determined in step S212 that “left special symbol = right special symbol” is not satisfied. Then, in step S215, the left special symbol “1” is copied to the right column, and the left special symbol to the right special symbol are changed to “1 2 1”. In this case, "NO" is determined in the step S213, and the off-reach symbol "1 2 1" is determined. When the selection result of the left special symbol to the right special symbol is “1 1 2”, it is detected in step S212 that “left special symbol = right special symbol” is not satisfied. Then, in step S215, the left special symbol "1" is copied to the right column, and the left special symbol to the right special symbol are changed to "1 1 1". In this case, the middle special symbol is changed from "1" to "2" in step S214, and the off-reach symbol "1 2 1" is determined.
[0122]
(8-2) Completely off design
The CPU 62 of the main control device 61 detects the random counters R6 to R8 from the special symbol reserved data recording unit E1 of the RAM 64 in step S221 of FIG. Then, a left special symbol corresponding to the random counter R6 is selected from the left special symbol table, a middle special symbol corresponding to the random counter R7 is selected from the middle special symbol table, and a right special symbol corresponding to the random counter R8 is selected from the right special symbol table. Select a special symbol.
[0123]
When selecting the left special symbol to the right special symbol, the CPU 62 compares the left special symbol and the right special symbol in step S222. Here, when it is detected that the left special symbol and the right special symbol are the same, the process shifts to step S223 to copy the middle special symbol to the right column. Then, in step S224, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are compared, and when it is detected that the three are the same, the right special symbol is changed to "+1" symbol in step S225. For example, when the selection result of the left special symbol to the right special symbol is “122”, it is detected in step S222 that “left special symbol = right special symbol” is not determined, and the completely departed symbol “1 222” is determined.
[0124]
When the result of selecting the left special symbol to the right special symbol is “1 2 1”, it is detected in step S222 that “left special symbol = right special symbol”. Then, in step S223, the middle special symbol "2" is copied to the right special symbol, and the combination of the left special symbol to the right special symbol is changed to "122". In this case, "NO" is determined in the step S224, and the completely off symbol "1 2 2" is determined. Also, when the selection result of the left special symbol to the right special symbol is “1 1 1”, even if the middle special symbol “1” is copied to the right column in step S223, the combination of the left special symbol to the right special symbol is “ It does not change from "1 1 1". In this case, the right special symbol is changed to "+1" symbol "2" in step S225, and the completely off symbol "1 1 2" is determined.
[0125]
When the CPU 62 proceeds to step S110 in FIG. 23, the CPU 62 detects the random counter R1 from the special symbol reserved data recording unit E1 of the RAM 64 and sets a fluctuation pattern based on the random counter R1. This variation pattern functions as a parameter for setting what kind of effect the combination of the left special symbol and the right special symbol is determined to be displayed. As shown below, the big hit, the miss reach, the complete miss Are set in different modes according to the determination result.
[0126]
(8-3) Change pattern setting at the time of big hit judgment
As shown in FIG. 27, a variation pattern table for a big hit is recorded in the ROM 63 of the main control device 61. This variation pattern table indicates the correspondence between the random counter R1 and the variation pattern. When the CPU 62 proceeds to step S110 of FIG. 23, the CPU 62 detects a variation pattern corresponding to the random counter R1 from the variation pattern table for the big hit. . For example, when the random counter R1 is "10", the fluctuation pattern "34" is detected, and the fluctuation pattern is set to "34".
[0127]
(8-4) Variation pattern setting for out-of-reach judgment
As shown in FIG. 28, the variation pattern table for the off-reach is recorded in the ROM 63 of the main control device 61. This fluctuation pattern table shows the correspondence between the stop symbol difference ΔS, the random counter R1, and the fluctuation pattern. The stop symbol difference ΔS is out of the reach symbol setting result and “Middle special symbol-left special symbol”. ".
[0128]
When the CPU 62 proceeds to step S110 in FIG. 23, the CPU 62 detects a variation pattern corresponding to the random counter R1 and the difference ΔS from the variation pattern table for the off-reach. For example, when the random counter R1 is “10” and the setting result of the out-of-reach reach symbol is “10 2 10”, the variation pattern “3” is set.
[0129]
(8-5) Variation pattern setting at complete deviation judgment
The CPU 62 sets the variation pattern to “0” or “1” in step S110 in FIG. The distribution of the variation pattern is performed according to the setting state of the time saving, and as shown in FIG. 22C, the first time saving mode, the second time saving mode, and the third time saving mode are set in the time saving area. The variation pattern “0” is uniquely set during the time saving when any of the modes is stored, and the variation pattern “1” is uniquely defined during the time saving when the time saving non-setting is stored in the time reduction area. Is set.
[0130]
In the variation pattern, the variation display time is individually set as shown in (c) of FIG. 22, FIG. 27, and FIG. Each of these variable display times refers to a required time from the start of the change of the left special symbol to the right special symbol until it is determined. When the CPU 62 proceeds to step S111 in FIG. 23, the CPU 62 changes the variable display time according to the setting result of the change pattern. Is selected, and the game control flag is set to the variable display process in step S112.
[0131]
(9) Variable display processing
The variable display processing of step S19 in FIG. 16 is executed when the game control flag is set to the variable display processing, and the CPU 62 of the main control device 61 displays on the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 in the variable display processing. The variable display is started based on the output of the control command and the display control data.
[0132]
The CPU 62 resets the timer T3 to “0” in step S121 of FIG. 29, and outputs an INT signal to the symbol control device 70 in step S122. Then, in step S123, a symbol control command (variable display command) is output as a display control command, and the variation pattern set in the immediately preceding control data setting process and the left special symbol set in the immediately preceding control data setting process as display control data are output. Output the right special symbol. Then, the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 starts the IRQ interrupt program based on detecting the INT signal, and receives the symbol control command, the setting result of the variation pattern, and the special symbol setting result in the IRQ interrupt program. Based on this, the special symbol change display is started.
[0133]
When outputting the symbol control command or the like in step S123, the CPU 62 starts the timer T3 in step S124. After the output of the symbol control command or the like, the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 performs the special symbol variation display in the special symbol variation area TE of the symbol display device 27, and the timer T3 sets the time when the special symbol variation display starts. The elapsed time from the starting point is measured.
[0134]
When starting the timer T3, the CPU 62 adds "1" to the counter N3 in step S125. This counter N3 is reset to “0” based on the fact that the big hit symbol is definitely displayed in the special symbol change area TE of the symbol display device 27, as will be described later. Is measured as the first time the fluctuation display immediately after the big hit game.
[0135]
When the CPU 62 adds the number of times the special symbol is fluctuated, the CPU 62 sorts the special symbol counter data area of the RAM 64 in step S126. This processing overwrites the data stored in the reserved data recording units E2 to E4 on the reserved data recording units E1 to E3. For example, when the random counters R1 to R8 are stored only in the reserved data recording unit E1, the reserved data recording is performed. The default data of the suspension data recording unit E2 is recorded in the unit E1, and the random counters R1 to R8 of the suspension data recording unit E1 are deleted.
[0136]
When the random counters R1 to R8 are stored in the reserved data recording units E1 to E4, the random counters R1 to R8 of the reserved data recording units E2 to E4 are moved to the preceding reserved data recording units E1 to E3, and the reserved data recording units are stored. Default data is recorded in E4. Therefore, in the next control data setting process, a jackpot determination, a special symbol setting, a variation pattern setting, and the like are performed based on the random counters R1 to R8 stored in the hold data recording unit E2, and control data setting is performed one after another. In the processing, the determination of the big hit, the setting of the special symbol, the setting of the variation pattern, and the like are performed based on the random counters R1 to R8 stored in the hold data recording unit E3.
[0137]
After arranging the special symbol counter data area of the RAM 64, the CPU 62 subtracts "1" from the counter N1 in step S127 in FIG. 29, and sets the all symbol stop processing to the game control flag in step S128. As described above, the counter N1 counts the number of winning pachinko balls P with respect to the special symbol starting port 30 with "4" as an upper limit. Therefore, the counter N1 is decremented immediately after the start of the change of the special symbol to which the symbol control command or the like has been output, and even when the counter N1 has been added to the upper limit value, room for addition is generated in the counter N1. In the subtraction state of the counter N1, a blank is always generated in the special symbol counter data area of the RAM 64. Therefore, when the special symbol start signal is recorded in the subsequent output monitoring process, the counter N1 is added in the special symbol data acquisition process, and the random counters R1 to R8 are newly stored in the special symbol counter data area. .
[0138]
(10) All symbol stop processing
The all symbol stop process of step S20 in FIG. 16 is executed when the game control flag is set to the all symbol stop process, and the CPU 62 of the main control device 61 executes the all symbol stop process of the symbol control device 70 in the all symbol stop process. A display control command is output to the CPU 71 to end the variable display (symbol determination).
[0139]
The CPU 62 compares the measured value of the timer T3 with the setting result of the variable display time of the special symbol in step S131 of FIG. The timer T3 measures the variable display time of the special symbol. When the CPU 62 detects that the measured value of the timer T3 has reached the set result of the variable display time, it stops the timer T3 in step S132, and Finish measuring the display time.
[0140]
After completing the measurement of the variable display time, the CPU 62 outputs an INT signal to the symbol control device 70 in step S133, and outputs an all symbol stop command (symbol determination command, variable stop command) as a display control command in step S134. At the elapse of the variable display time, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are always in the temporary stop state, and the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 executes the entire IRQ interrupt program in the IRQ interrupt program based on receiving the INT signal. A symbol stop command is detected, and the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are switched from the temporary stop state to the stationary fixed state.
[0141]
Upon outputting the all symbol stop command, the CPU 62 detects a jackpot determination result from the jackpot area of the RAM 64 in step S135. Here, when it is detected that the jackpot determination result is stored, the process proceeds to step S136, and the variable display number of the special symbol is reset to “0” based on setting “0” to the counter N3. Then, the flow shifts to step S137, where a big hit game start process is set in the game control flag.
[0142]
When the CPU 62 detects in step S135 that the determination result of the departure is stored in the big hit area of the RAM 64, the CPU 62 determines in step S138 whether or not the working hours are reduced. For example, when any of the first time-saving mode, the second time-saving mode, and the third time-saving mode is stored in the time-saving area of the RAM 64, it is determined that the time is being saved, and the process proceeds to step S139.
[0143]
When the process proceeds to step S139, the CPU 62 compares the measurement value of the variable display counter N3 with the number of times Nmax of the time reduction area. The number of times Nmax is set to one of “200 times”, “100 times”, and “50 times” in accordance with the state of time saving when the immediately preceding big hit occurs, and the CPU 62 sets “N3 ≧ Nmax”. If it is detected, the process proceeds to step S140, and the non-time saving setting is stored in the time reduction area of the RAM 64. Then, the flow shifts to step S141, where control data setting processing is set in the game control flag. That is, the time saving is forcibly canceled based on the fact that the number of times of variable display reaches the upper limit Nmax without generating a big hit.
[0144]
(11) Jackpot game start processing
The big hit game start processing of step S21 in FIG. 16 is executed when the game control flag is set to the big hit game start processing, and the CPU 62 of the main control device 61 sets the V flag to a specific prize in step S151 of FIG. The state is set, and an INT signal is output to the symbol control device 70 in step S152. Then, a big hit display command is output as a display control command in step S153, and a big hit game process is set in a game control flag in step S154.
[0145]
The big hit display command instructs the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 to execute the big hit display. The CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 starts the IRQ interrupt program based on detecting the INT signal, and the big hit is executed by the IRQ interrupt program. Based on receiving the display command, a big hit is displayed in the special symbol change area TE of the symbol display device 27. This jackpot display notifies the player of the occurrence of the jackpot in a manner different from that of the jackpot symbol, and more specifically, a message “Done! Jackpot” is displayed.
[0146]
(12) Big hit game processing
The big hit game process of step S22 in FIG. 16 is executed when the game control flag is set to the big hit game process, and the CPU 72 of the main control device 71 executes a round operation in the big hit game process, Based on the output of the display control command and the display control data to the symbol control device 70, a round display or the like is performed in the special symbol change area TE of the symbol display device 27.
[0147]
When the CPU 62 proceeds to step S161 in FIG. 32, the CPU 62 determines the open state of the special winning opening 37. The open state of the special winning opening 37 is determined based on the setting state of the open flag. When the CPU 62 detects that the open flag is set to the closed state, the special winning opening 37 is closed. It moves to step S162.
[0148]
When proceeding to step S162, the CPU 62 determines the setting state of the V flag. This V flag is set to a specific prize state in the big hit game start processing, or set to a specific prize state based on the fact that the pachinko ball P wins in the specific area 42 of the big prize mouth 37 during the big hit game processing. When the CPU 62 detects that the V flag is set to the specific winning state, the CPU 62 shifts to step S163 and compares the counter N4 with the upper limit value "14". The counter N4 measures the number of open times (number of rounds) of the special winning opening 37. When the CPU 62 detects "N4≤14", it adds "1" to the counter N4 in step S164 and sets a timer in step S165. Reset T4 to "0". The timer T4 measures the opening time of the special winning opening 37. When the CPU 62 resets the timer T4, the process proceeds to step S166.
[0149]
When the CPU 62 proceeds to step S166, the CPU 62 outputs an INT signal to the symbol control device 70. Then, in step S167, a round display command is output as a display control command, and round display data is output as display control data. The round display data has the current measured value of the counter N4. The CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 detects the round display command and the round display data in the IRQ interrupt program, and the special symbol change of the symbol display device 27. A round display is performed in the area TE. This round display is for displaying a round background corresponding to the number of rounds (counter N4), and the current round number (counter N4) is displayed numerically in front of the round background.
[0150]
When outputting the round display command or the like, the CPU 62 applies drive power to the special winning opening solenoid 40 in step S168 to open the special winning opening 37 (start of the round operation). As a result, a big hit state that allows the pachinko ball P to enter the big winning opening 37 is generated, and a state advantageous to the player is generated.
When the large winning opening 37 is opened, the CPU 62 shuts off the drive power of the movable piece solenoid 46 in step S169, and rotates the movable piece 45 to a specific winning state. In this specific winning state, the movable piece 45 is inclined downward from the count area 41 of the special winning opening 37 toward the specific area 42, and the pachinko ball P winning in the special winning opening 37 follows the specific area along the inclination of the movable piece 45. Guide 42 is provided with a high probability.
[0151]
When the movable piece 45 is rotated to the specific winning state, the CPU 62 records the opening of the special winning opening 37 based on the setting of the opening flag in step S170. Then, in step S171, the timer T4 for opening time is started, and measurement of the opening time of the special winning opening 37 is started. Next, in step S172, the V flag is reset to a count state, and whether or not the pachinko ball P has won in the specific area 42 of the special winning opening 37 can be recorded.
[0152]
For example, immediately after the big hit determination, the V flag is set to the specific winning state, the open flag is set to the closed state, and the counter N4 is reset to "0". Therefore, the CPU 62 shifts from step S161 to S162 and S163, adds the counter N4 from “0” to “1” in step S164, and starts the round operation in step S168. In this case, the round display data “N4 = 1” is output together with the round display command in step S167, and the number of rounds “1” is displayed on the symbol display device 27, so that the player is executing the first round. It is notified that there is.
[0153]
When the timer interrupt occurs in the open state of the special winning opening 37, the CPU 62 detects that the open flag is set to the open state in step S161, and determines the presence or absence of the V signal in step S173. This V signal is output from the V sensor 44 based on the fact that the pachinko ball P wins within the specific area 42 of the special winning opening 37, and the CPU 62 records the presence of the V signal in the output monitoring area of the RAM 64. Is detected, it is determined that there is a V signal. If it is detected that no V signal is recorded, it is determined that there is no V signal.
[0154]
When detecting the presence of the V signal in step S173, the CPU 62 records that the pachinko ball P has won the specific area 42 based on the setting of the V flag in the specific winning state in step S174. Then, in step S175, drive power is applied to the movable piece solenoid 46, and the movable piece 45 is rotated to the count state. In this counting state, the movable piece 45 is inclined downward from the specific area 42 of the special winning opening 37 toward the counting area 41, and the pachinko ball P winning in the special winning opening 37 is counted along the inclination of the movable piece 45. Will be guided with a high probability.
[0155]
When the CPU 62 rotates the movable piece 45 to the count state, the CPU 62 outputs an INT signal to the symbol control device 70 in step S176, and outputs a V display command as a display control command in step S177. Then, the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 detects the V display command in the IRQ interrupt program, and performs the V display in the special symbol change area TE of the symbol display device 27. This V display informs the player that the pachinko ball P has entered the specific area 42 of the special winning opening 37. Specifically, the alphabet "V" is displayed in front of the round background corresponding to the number of rounds. This is done by displaying.
[0156]
Upon outputting the V display command, the CPU 62 determines in step S178 whether or not there is a count signal. This count signal is output from the count sensor 43 based on the fact that the pachinko ball P has entered the special winning opening 37, and the CPU 63 detects that the presence of the count signal is recorded in the output monitoring area of the RAM 64. When it is determined that the count signal is present, it is determined that the count signal is absent when it is detected that the count signal is absent.
[0157]
When detecting the presence of the count signal in step S178, the CPU 62 adds "1" to the counter N5 in step S179. This counter N5 measures how many pachinko balls P have won in the special winning opening 37 during the round operation. When the CPU 62 measures the number of winning pachinko balls P, the symbol control device 70 in step S180. To output an INT signal. Then, in step S181, a win number display command is output as a display control command, and win number display data is output as display control data.
[0158]
The winning number display data has the measurement value of the winning number counter N5. The CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 detects the winning number display command and the winning number display data in the IRQ interrupt program, and the symbol display device 27. Is displayed in the special symbol fluctuation area TE. This winning number display is performed by numerically displaying the measured value of the counter N5 in front of the round background corresponding to the number of rounds. When the pachinko ball P wins in the big winning opening 37 during the round operation, the winning is displayed. The number is counted up and displayed, and the player is notified of the winning number of the pachinko ball P with respect to the large winning opening 37.
[0159]
When outputting the winning number display command or the like, the CPU 62 compares the counter N5 with the upper limit value "10" in step S182, and compares the measured value of the opening time timer T4 with the upper limit value "27 seconds" in step S183. Here, when any one of “N5 ≧ 10” and “T4 ≧ 27 seconds” is detected, the special winning opening 37 is closed based on the cutoff of the special winning opening solenoid 40 in step S184. That is, the round operation ends when the specified number of pachinko balls P wins in the special winning opening 37 or when the opening time of the special winning opening 37 reaches the upper limit.
[0160]
After finishing the round operation in step S184, the CPU 62 ends the measurement of the opening time based on stopping the timer T4 in step S185. Then, in step S186, the winning number counter N5 is reset to "0", and in step S187, the closing of the special winning opening 37 is recorded based on setting the open flag to the closed state.
[0161]
When a timer interrupt occurs while the special winning opening 37 is closed, the CPU 62 proceeds from step S161 to S162 to determine the setting state of the V flag. Here, when it is detected that the V flag is not set to the specific winning state, the big hit round counter N4 is reset to "0" in step S188, and the game control flag is set to big hit end display processing in step S189. The big hit game process is finished based on the.
[0162]
When detecting that the V flag is set to the specific winning state in step S162, the CPU 62 compares the big hit round counter N4 with the upper limit value "14" in step S163. Here, when “N4 ≦ 14” is detected, the process proceeds from step S163 to S164 to S172, and the special winning opening 37 is opened. That is, the round operation is restarted on condition that the pachinko ball P wins in the specific area 42 when the large winning opening 37 is opened.
[0163]
When detecting "N4>14" in step S163, the CPU 62 resets the counter N4 in step S188, and sets the game control flag to the big hit end display processing in step S189. That is, the upper limit value “15 times” is set for the number of repetitions of the round operation, and even when the pachinko ball P wins in the specific area 42, the round operation is performed when the number of continuous round operations reaches 15 times. The jackpot game process is terminated without being restarted.
[0164]
(13) Big hit end display processing
The big hit end display processing of step S23 in FIG. 16 is executed when the game control flag is set to the big hit end display processing, and the CPU 62 of the main control device 61 executes the symbol control device 70 in the big hit end display processing. The CPU 71 transmits a display control command to the CPU 71 to instruct execution of the big hit end display.
When the CPU 62 proceeds to step S191 in FIG. 33, the effect display time is set. This effect display time is equivalent to the display time of the big hit end display, and is set to a fixed constant value.
[0165]
After setting the effect display time, the CPU 62 resets the timer T5 to “0” in step S192. When the timer T5 resets the timer T5, the CPU 62 outputs an INT signal to the symbol control device 70 in step S193, and outputs a jackpot end display command as a display control command in step S194. .
[0166]
The big hit end display command instructs the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 to execute the big hit end display, and the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 detects the big hit end display command in the IRQ interrupt program, and sends it to the symbol display device 27. The big hit end is displayed. The big hit end display has a round end display for displaying the end of the big hit game and a remaining number display for initially displaying the remaining number of time savings. When the CPU 62 outputs the big hit end display command, the CPU 62 resets the timer T5 in step S195. Based on the start, the operation of measuring the effect display time is started, and the big hit end process is set in the game control flag in step S196.
[0167]
(14) Big hit end processing
The big hit end processing of step S24 in FIG. 16 is executed when the game control flag is set to the big hit end processing, and the CPU 62 of the main control device 61 sends the big hit end processing to the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 in the big hit end processing. A display end command is transmitted to instruct the end of the big hit end display.
When the CPU 62 proceeds to step S201 in FIG. 34, the CPU 62 compares the measurement value of the effect display time timer T5 with the result of setting the effect display time. Here, when it is detected that the measured value of the timer T5 has reached the effect display time setting result, the timer T5 is stopped in step S202, and the measurement of the effect display time is ended.
[0168]
After finishing the effect display time measurement, the CPU 62 outputs an INT signal to the symbol control device 70 in step S203, and outputs a display end command as a display control command in step S204. Then, the flow shifts to step S205, in which a control data setting process is set in the game control flag.
The display end command instructs the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 to end the big hit end display. When the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 detects the display end command in the IRQ interrupt program, the immediately preceding big hit symbol is stopped. The big hit end display is ended based on the display with.
[0169]
<About the internal processing of the symbol control device 70>
When the power is turned on, the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 sets interrupt prohibition in step S301 in FIG. 35, and initializes all data and the I / O 77 in the RAM 73 in step S302. Then, in step S303, a demonstration display command is output to the VDP 74, and in step S304, the generation of the interrupt is permitted based on the release of the setting of the interrupt prohibition.
[0170]
Upon detecting the demo display command, the VDP 74 reads necessary display data from the VROM 75. Then, a demo screen is displayed on the symbol display device 27 to notify the player that the player is waiting for a customer. This demo display is performed over both the special symbol variation area TE and the normal symbol variation area HE. At the time of the demonstration display, the name of the manufacturer and the model are displayed.
[0171]
When allowing the interruption in step S304, the CPU 71 shifts to the counter updating process in step S305, and repeats the counter updating process in an infinite loop. This counter updating process is to add “1” to a random counter R13 for selecting a display pattern for a special symbol, and the random counter R13 becomes “0” after being added from “0” to an upper limit value “191”. It returns and is added in a ring shape.
[0172]
When detecting the INT signal from the main control device 61, the CPU 71 activates the IRQ interrupt program in FIG. Then, in step S311, a display control command and display control data from the main control device 61 are detected and stored in the RAM 73. In this RAM 73, as shown in FIG. 37A, a variable display area for a normal symbol, a variable stop area for a normal symbol, a variable display area for a special symbol, and a variable stop area for a special symbol are used as command areas. , A big hit display area, a round display area, a V display area, a winning number display area, a big hit end display area, and a display end area, and a display control command from the main control device 61 is stored in a corresponding command area. The storage command in each command area is deleted based on the execution of the processing according to the storage command.
[0173]
In the RAM 73, as a data area, a symbol area for a normal symbol, a variable pattern area for a normal symbol, a symbol area for a special symbol, a variable pattern area for a special symbol, a round area, and a winning area are set. The display control data from the control device 61 is stored in the corresponding data area. The data stored in each of these data areas is deleted based on the storage of new display control data from the main control device 61, and is stored until new display control data is stored.
[0174]
The timer interrupt program of FIG. 38 is started every time 4 msec elapses. The CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 temporarily stops the main program at the execution position when the timer interrupt program is started, and the main program when the timer interrupt program ends. Resumes from the paused position. This timer interrupt program executes the normal symbol variation display processing of step S321 to the big hit end display processing of step S324 in this order. Details of the normal symbol variation display processing of step S321 to the big hit end display processing of step S324 are as follows. It is as follows.
[0175]
(1) Normal symbol variation display processing
The normal symbol variation display processing in step S321 in FIG. 38 displays the ordinary symbols in the variation state and the variation stop state in the ordinary symbol variation area HE of the symbol display device 27 in accordance with the combination of the ordinary symbols in the variation stop state. This is to notify the player of the judgment result of the hit and the miss, and when the symbol is normally fluctuated and stopped by the combination of the hit, the special symbol starting port 30 is enlarged, and the winning probability of the pachinko ball P to the special symbol starting port 30 is high. Become.
[0176]
When the CPU 71 proceeds to step S331 in FIG. 39, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a symbol control command is stored in the variable display area for ordinary symbols in the RAM 73. This symbol control command is output together with the setting result of the normal symbol and the setting result of the variation pattern based on the detection of the passage of the pachinko ball P to the normal symbol starting gate 28 by the main control device 61. If it is detected that a command is stored, a display pattern for a normal symbol is set in step S332. This display pattern alternately displays ordinary symbols "3" and "7" in the left column in the ordinary symbol variation region HE, and alternately displays ordinary symbols "3" and "7" in the right column. After setting the display pattern, the CPU 71 proceeds to step S333.
[0177]
When the CPU 71 proceeds to step S333, the CPU 71 detects the setting result of the normal symbol from the symbol area for the normal symbol in the RAM 73, and outputs the fluctuation start command of the normal symbol, the setting result of the display pattern, and the setting result of the normal symbol to the VDP 74. . Then, the VDP 74 detects necessary display data from the VROM 75, and alternately displays the ordinary symbols "3" and "7" on the left and right columns in the ordinary symbol variation area HE (ordinary symbol variation display).
[0178]
When the CPU 71 proceeds to step S334, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the fixed stop command for the ordinary symbol is stored in the variation stop area for the ordinary symbol in the RAM 73. This finalization stop command is output based on the detection of the elapse of the fluctuation display time by the main control device 61. When the CPU 71 detects the finalization stop command in step S334, it outputs a fluctuation end command to the VDP 74 in step S335. I do. Then, the VDP 74 simultaneously stops changing the left and right rows in the normal symbol fluctuation area HE with the result of setting the normal symbol, and notifies the player of the determination result of the hit and the off.
[0179]
(2) Special symbol change display processing
The special symbol change display process of step S322 in FIG. 38 displays the special symbol in the special symbol change region TE of the symbol display device 27 in the changing state, the temporary stop state, and the fixed stop state in order, and in the special symbol design fixed stop state. The big hit prize opening 37 is opened when the special symbol is fixed and stopped in the combination of the big hits, and the pachinko ball P is placed in the big hit prize opening 37. Winning is allowed.
[0180]
When the CPU 71 proceeds to step S341 in FIG. 40, it determines whether or not a symbol control command is stored in the special symbol variable display area of the RAM 73. This symbol control command is output together with the special symbol setting result and the fluctuation pattern setting result based on the main controller 61 detecting the winning of the pachinko ball P to the special symbol starting port 30. When it is detected that the symbol control command is stored in the variable display area for the user, the process proceeds to step S342.
[0181]
When the CPU 71 proceeds to step S342, the CPU 71 updates the number N of remaining time savings based on subtracting “1” from the number N of remaining time savings. As will be described later, the CPU 71 determines the time saving mode independently based on the display control data (the setting result of the big hit symbol) transmitted from the main control device 61 in advance. The time saving mode is determined by the CPU 71 independently based on the fact that the measurement result of the remaining number N of time savings becomes “0”, as described later.
[0182]
A display pattern table is recorded in the ROM 72 of the symbol control device 70, as shown in FIG. This display pattern table is for setting a display pattern based on the fluctuation pattern and the random counter R13. The CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 subtracts the remaining number N of times saved in step S342 in FIG. A display pattern and a display time according to the random pattern R13 are selectively set from the display pattern table 41. This display pattern indicates the fluctuation speed of the special symbol in each column, the temporary stop timing of the special symbol in each column, the type of background, the timing of switching the background, the display timing of the character, the type of character, and the like. Is set to end.
[0183]
FIG. 42 is a timing chart for explaining the setting contents of the display pattern “0”. This display pattern “0” is uniquely selected when complete departure is determined in the setting state of the time reduction in which the variation pattern is “0”. When the display pattern “0” is selected, the left special symbol, The right special symbol and the middle special symbol are temporarily stopped simultaneously from the normal fluctuation state. The temporary stop of the left special symbol, the right special symbol, and the middle special symbol is performed by display control data (special symbol setting result) from the main control device 61 stored in the special symbol area of the RAM 73. In the temporary stop state of the three rows, the special symbol of the three rows is a combination of missing.
[0184]
FIG. 43 is a timing chart for explaining the setting contents of the display pattern "1". This display pattern “1” is uniquely selected when complete departure is determined in the non-setting state of the reduction time when the variation pattern is “1”, and when the display pattern “1” is selected, the left special symbol is selected. , Right special symbol and middle special symbol are temporarily stopped in this order from the normal fluctuation state. The temporary stop of the left special symbol, the right special symbol, and the middle special symbol is performed by the display control data from the main control device 61 stored in the special symbol area of the RAM 73. In the state, the special symbol of three rows is a combination that comes off.
[0185]
FIG. 44 is a timing chart for explaining the setting contents of the display pattern "4-1". This display pattern "4-1" is selected according to the random counter R13 when determining the out-of-reach where the variation pattern is "4". When the display pattern "4-1" is selected, the left special symbol and the right are selected. The special symbol temporarily stops in the order from the normal fluctuation state, and the medium special symbol temporarily stops after switching from the normal fluctuation state to the low speed fluctuation state. The temporary stop of the left special symbol, the right special symbol, and the middle special symbol is performed by the display control data from the main control device 61 stored in the special symbol area of the RAM 73. In the state, the special symbol of three rows is a combination that comes off.
[0186]
The display pattern “1” is set when complete departure is determined in the non-setting state of time saving, and ends with the variable display time “T1”. The display pattern "0" is set when complete departure is determined in the time saving setting state, and ends with a variable display time "T0" shorter than when no time saving is set. That is, in the setting state of the time saving, only the variable display time when the complete departure is determined is reduced, and the variable display time when the big hit and the out-of-reach reach are determined becomes the same as when the time reduction is not set.
[0187]
When setting the display pattern, the CPU 71 refers to the time reduction area of the RAM 73 (see FIG. 37A). In this time reduction area, the current setting of the time saving is recorded, and the CPU 71 detects the current setting of the time saving based on the recording data of the time reduction area, and reduces the background in the special symbol variation area TE. Select according to the setting status of.
[0188]
For example, in the time saving non-setting state, as shown in FIG. 45 (a), the time saving is not set for the player based on the fact that the normal background "underwater" is selected when setting all display patterns. Be informed. In the setting state of the first time saving mode, the second time saving mode, and the third time saving mode, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the time saving background "shore" is selected when setting all display patterns. The player is notified that the time is set based on the fact that the time has been set.
[0189]
When setting the display pattern, the CPU 71 detects the current setting of the time saving based on the recording data of the time reduction area, and selects whether or not to display the remaining number N of times of saving according to the setting state of the time saving. For example, in the setting states of the first time-saving mode, the second time-saving mode, and the third time-saving mode, as shown in FIG. In the state in which the time saving is not set, as shown in FIG. 45A, the remaining number N of time savings is not displayed when setting all display patterns.
[0190]
After setting the special symbol display pattern, the CPU 71 proceeds to step S344 in FIG. 40, and outputs a special symbol change start command, a display pattern setting result, and a special symbol setting result to the VDP 74. Then, the VDP 74 detects the display data corresponding to the display pattern from the VROM 75, and performs the fluctuation display in the special symbol fluctuation area TE with the effect contents according to the display pattern.
[0191]
When the CPU 71 starts the display of the change of the special symbol, the process proceeds to step S345, and compares the measured value of the remaining number N of times of saving with “0”. Here, when the “number of remaining time savings N ≦ 0” is detected, the process proceeds to step S346, and the time saving non-setting is recorded based on rewriting the recording data in the time reduction area to the time saving non-setting state. That is, the presence or absence of the display of the number of remaining time savings N is selectively performed according to the measured value of the number of remaining time savings N. Specifically, when the measured value of the number of remaining time savings N is “0” or more, The number N of remaining time savings is displayed as a countdown. If the measured value of the number N of remaining time savings is less than “0”, the number N of remaining time savings is not displayed.
[0192]
When the CPU 71 proceeds to step S347, the CPU 71 determines whether or not all symbol stop commands are stored in the special symbol change stop area of the RAM 73. The all-symbol stop command is output based on the detection of the elapse of the variable display time by the main control device 61. When the CPU 71 detects the storage of the all-symbol stop command, the CPU 71 sends a symbol confirmation command to the VDP 74 in step S348. Output.
[0193]
The all symbol stop command is output by the main control device 61, and the output timing of the all symbol stop command is set to the elapse timing of the fluctuation display time according to the fluctuation pattern. The display pattern is set by the symbol control device 70 based on the fluctuation pattern, and is set so as to end in a fluctuation display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Therefore, when the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 detects the all symbol stop command and outputs the symbol determination command to the VDP 74, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are always in the temporary stop state. In this temporary stop state, the VDP 74 swings the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol up and down. When the VDP 74 detects the symbol confirmation command, the VDP 74 converts the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol into one horizontal one. Is switched to the fixed display state that is stationary on the effective line of
[0194]
For example, when the fluctuation pattern “0” is set, the main controller 61 outputs a symbol stop command to the symbol controller 70 at the timing when the fluctuation display time “T0” has elapsed. When the variation pattern “0” is set, the symbol control device 70 is set so that the display pattern “0” ends with the variation display time “T0”. At the elapse of the variable display time “T0”, as shown in FIG. 42, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are in a temporary stop state, and the VDP 74 issues a symbol determination command from the CPU 71 to the left special symbol, The special symbol is detected in the temporary stop state of the middle special symbol and the right special symbol, and the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are switched from the temporary stop state to the fixed state.
[0195]
(3) Big hit display processing
The big hit display process of step S323 in FIG. 38 notifies that the big hit game is started immediately after the stop of the big hit symbol determination, and notifies the game information during the big hit game. The CPU 71 proceeds to step S351 in FIG. Then, it is detected whether or not the big hit display command is recorded in the big hit display area of the RAM 73. This big hit display command is output immediately after the main control device 61 stops determining the big hit symbol. When the CPU 71 detects the storage of the big hit display command, the CPU 71 outputs the big hit display command to the VDP 74 in step S352. Then, the VDP 74 reads necessary display data from the VROM 75, and displays a big hit on the symbol display device 27. As shown in FIG. 47 (a), this big hit display is to display a message "Yeah! Big hit" in the special symbol variation area TE, and the message is displayed in front of the normal background or the time saving background. Done.
[0196]
When the CPU 71 proceeds to step S353 in FIG. 46, it detects whether or not a round display command is recorded in the round display area of the RAM 73. This round display command is output by the main control device 61 together with the number of rounds N4 at the start of the round operation. When the CPU 71 detects storage of the round display command, the CPU 71 detects the number of rounds N4 from the number of rounds area of the RAM 74 in step S354. Then, the round display command and the number of rounds N4 are output to the VDP 74. Then, the VDP 74 reads necessary display data from the VROM 75 and performs round display on the symbol display device 27. In this round display, as shown in FIG. 47B, a round background corresponding to the number of rounds N4 is displayed in the special symbol fluctuation area TE, and the number of rounds N4 is displayed numerically in front of the round background. Is done.
[0197]
When the CPU 71 proceeds to step S355 in FIG. 46, the CPU 71 detects whether a V display command is recorded in the V display area of the RAM 73. This V display command is output by the main control device 61 when the pachinko ball P has won in the specific area 42 of the special winning opening 37. When the CPU 71 detects the storage of the V display command, the CPU 71 outputs the V display command to the VDP 74 in step S356. Output V display command. Then, the VDP 74 reads necessary display data from the VROM 75 and performs V display on the symbol display device 27. As shown in FIG. 47 (b), this V display is for displaying the message “V” in the special symbol variation area TE, and the display of the message “V” is performed in front of the round background.
[0198]
When the CPU 71 proceeds to step S357 in FIG. 46, the CPU 71 detects whether or not a winning number display command is recorded in the winning number display area of the RAM 73. This winning number display command is output by the main control device 61 together with the winning number N5 when the pachinko ball P wins in the special winning opening 37. When the CPU 71 detects the storage of the winning number display command, the CPU 71 proceeds to step S358. The winning number N5 is detected from the winning number area of the RAM 73, and the winning number display command and the winning number N5 are output to the VDP 74. Then, the VDP 74 reads necessary display data from the VROM 75, and displays a winning number on the symbol display device 27. This winning number display is for displaying the winning number N4 in the special symbol change area TE, as shown in FIG. 47B, and the winning number is displayed in front of the round background.
[0199]
(4) Big hit end display processing
The big hit end display processing in step S324 in FIG. 38 notifies the player of the end of the big hit game and initially displays the number of remaining time savings, and is performed after the end of the last round. The final round is the upper limit round when the round operation is repeated up to the upper limit, and is the half ended when the round operation ends halfway before reaching the upper limit.
[0200]
When the CPU 71 proceeds to step S361 in FIG. 48, the CPU 71 detects whether or not a big hit end display command is stored in the big hit end display area of the RAM 73. The big hit end display command is output by the main control device 61 at the end of the last round. When the CPU 71 detects the storage of the big hit end display command, the type of the time saving mode is determined in step S362, and the determination result is determined in step S363. Is stored in the time reduction area of the RAM 73.
[0201]
The time saving mode determination processing is performed based on the setting result of the last special symbol stored in the special symbol area of the RAM 73, and as shown in FIG. When any one of the symbols “3 3 3” and “7 7 7” is stored, the first time-saving mode is determined, and the first time-saving mode is recorded in the time reduction area. When any of the big hit symbols “1 1 1”, “5 5 5”, and “9 9 9” is stored in the symbol area, the second time saving mode is determined, and the second time saving mode is stored in the time reduction area. The mode is recorded. When any of the big hit symbols “2 2 2”, “4 4 4”, “6 6 6”, “8 8 8”, and “10 10 10” is stored in the symbol area, the third time-saving mode is set. Is determined, and the third time-saving mode is recorded in the time reduction area.
[0202]
After storing the time saving mode in the RAM 73, the CPU 71 determines the number of time savings in step S364 in FIG. Then, in step S365, the determination result of the number of time savings is set to the remaining number N of times saving, and the remaining number N of times saving is initialized. The process of determining the number of time savings is performed based on the determination result of the time saving mode. As shown in FIG. 37 (b), the number of time savings "200" is determined at the time of the first time saving mode determination. The number N of remaining time savings is initially set to “200 times”. When the second time-saving mode is determined, the number of time savings “100” is determined, and the remaining number N of time savings is initialized to “100”. When the third time-saving mode is determined, the number of time savings “50” is determined, and the remaining number N of time savings is initialized to “50”.
[0203]
After initially setting the number N of remaining time savings, the CPU 71 outputs a display start command and an initial setting result of the number of remaining time savings to the VDP 74 in step S366 in FIG. Then, the VDP 74 detects necessary display data from the VROM 75, and displays a big hit end display in the special symbol variation area TE. The big hit end display is for displaying a round end display for notifying the end of the big hit game and a remaining number display for initially displaying the remaining number of working hours, and is performed so as to end in a certain effect display time.
[0204]
FIG. 49 shows a display screen of a big hit end display. At the time of the big hit end display, as shown in FIG. 49 (a), the end of the big hit game is notified to the player based on the message "jump" being displayed. This message "Matane" is performed in front of the immediately preceding round background, and after the message "Matane" is displayed, as shown in FIG. Switching is performed, and the initial setting result of the number of remaining time savings N “N times remaining time savings” is displayed in front of the time savings background.
[0205]
When the CPU 71 proceeds to step S367 in FIG. 48, it determines whether a display end command is stored in the display end area of the RAM 73. This display end command is output based on the fact that the main control device 61 detects the elapse of the effect display time for the big hit end display. When the CPU 71 detects the storage of the display end command, the CPU 71 effects the effect on the VDP 74 in step S368. Output the end command. When the production end command is output, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), the remaining time savings N is in the initial display state. When the VDP 74 detects the production end command, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), The immediately preceding big hit symbol stored in the symbol area of the RAM 73 is statically displayed in front of the time saving background, and the initial value of the remaining time saving number N is reduced and displayed at the right corner of the screen.
[0206]
FIG. 1 shows the relationship between the display control command transmitted from the main control device 61 to the symbol control device 70, the display content of the symbol display device 27, and the flow of the special symbol game in chronological order. Here, when the pachinko ball P wins in the special symbol starting port 30, a symbol control command for the special symbol is output from the main control device 61 to the symbol control device 70, and the symbol control device 70 starts to display the variation of the special symbol. .
[0207]
When the all symbol stop command is output from the main control device 61 to the symbol control device 70, the symbol control device 70 fixes and stops the special symbol and ends the variable display. When the big hit symbol is displayed in the fixed stop state, a big hit display command is output from the main control device 61 to the symbol control device 70, and the symbol control device 70 performs the big hit display "Yeah! Big hit".
[0208]
When a big hit display command is output from the main control device 61 to the symbol control device 70, a big hit game is started. During the big hit game, a round display command, a V display command, and a winning number display command are output from the main control device 61 to the symbol control device 70, and the symbol control device 70 outputs the number of rounds and the specific winning opening 42 to the symbol display device 27. And the number of wins of the pachinko balls P with respect to the special winning opening 37 are displayed.
[0209]
When the last round ends, a big hit end display command is output from the main control device 61 to the symbol control device 70. Then, the symbol control device 70 independently determines the type of the time saving mode and the number of time savings, and performs a round end display notifying the end of the big hit game and a remaining time savings number indicating the initial value of the remaining time savings. At the time of the initial display of the number of remaining time savings, the symbol control device 70 switches the background to the time saving background to notify that the time saving mode has been entered.
[0210]
When the pachinko ball P wins in the special symbol starting port 30 in the time-saving mode entry state, a symbol control command for the special symbol is output from the main control device 61 to the symbol control device 70, and the symbol control device 70 is in front of the time-saving background. Starts the special symbol change display. At this time, “1” is subtracted from the remaining time savings number N, and the display of the remaining time savings number N at the upper right corner is changed to the subtraction result. Therefore, the display of the remaining time savings N is decreased by "1" each time the variable display is started, and the remaining time savings N is counted down.
[0211]
When the special symbol is displayed for the number of times reduced in the entry state of the time reduction mode, the remaining number N of times saved is reduced to "0". Then, based on the detection of “remaining time savings N = 0”, the symbol control device 70 erases the display of the remaining time savings N, and switches the background from the time saving background to the normal background. The elimination of the remaining time savings N and the switching of the background are set by the symbol control device 70 as a display pattern. When starting the variable display of a special symbol based on the display pattern, the remaining time savings N is erased and the background Is switched from the time saving background to the normal background.
[0212]
For example, in the setting state of the first time saving mode, the display of the number N of remaining time savings is switched from "1" to "0" at the start of the "200th" change. Then, at the start of the “201st” change, the display of the remaining number N of time savings disappears, and the background is switched from the time saving background “coast” to the normal background “underwater”.
[0213]
According to the first embodiment, the symbol control device 70 is configured to perform the following processes (1) and (2) based on the special symbol setting result transmitted from the main control device 61. For this reason, compared to a case where the dedicated data for initially displaying the remaining number of times saved is separately output from the main control device 61 to the symbol control device 70, the probability of noise is reduced. In displaying the initial value of the number of remaining time savings, consistency between the two displayed contents is enhanced.
{Circle around (1)} The combination when the special symbol is fixed and stopped is controlled based on the setting result, and the result of the jackpot determination and the setting result of the number of times reduced are notified.
{Circle around (2)} The setting result of the number of time savings is uniquely determined based on the setting result of the special symbol, and the remaining number of time savings is initially displayed based on the determination result of the number of time savings.
[0214]
Further, the symbol control device 70 is configured to perform the following processes (1) and (2) based on a symbol control command (variable display command) from the main control device 61. As a result, the probability of noise on the display is lower than in the case where the special symbol variation display and the remaining time reduction countdown display are performed based on separate signals, and the consistency between the actual remaining time reduction count and the countdown display is reduced. Increase.
{Circle around (1)} A special symbol is fluctuated and displayed based on the symbol control command.
{Circle around (2)} The number of remaining time savings is subtracted based on the symbol control command, and the result of subtraction of the number of remaining time savings is displayed.
[0215]
In addition, the symbol control device 70 determines the disappearance of the time saving mode based on the subtraction result of the remaining time savings, and independently deletes the display of the remaining time savings. For this reason, the probability of noise being applied is lower than in the case where a dedicated signal for erasing the display of the number of remaining time savings from the main control device 61 to the symbol control device 70 is output separately from the symbol control command. The consistency between the disappearance of the time saving mode and the display erasure of the remaining time savings is improved.
[0216]
Further, the symbol control device 70 subtracts the number of remaining time savings based on the symbol control command from the main control device 61, and when it determines that the remaining number of time savings has disappeared, performs the display deletion of the remaining number of time savings and changes of the time saving background independently. Was. For this reason, the impression of the entire screen changes in synchronization with the elimination of the display of the number of remaining hours saved, so that it is easy to tell the player that the time saved has ended. In addition, since the probability of noise is reduced as compared with a case where the main controller 61 separately outputs a command for changing the display of the time saving background to the symbol controller 70, the matching between the actual disappearance of the time saving mode and the change of the time saving background is achieved. Improve the nature.
[0217]
In addition, the background was changed to the time saving background at the same time as the initial display of the remaining time savings. Therefore, the impression of the entire screen changes at the same time as the initial display of the number of remaining hours saved, so that the player can easily understand that the variable display to be given the time reduction starts.
[0218]
In the first embodiment, the setting result of the number of times saved is indirectly notified to the player according to the type of the big hit symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The notification may be made indirectly based on what is done. Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention that embodies the configuration will be described.
[0219]
The CPU 62 of the main control device 61 increments the random counter R14 by "1" each time the timer interrupt programmer is activated, and when it detects that the pachinko ball P has entered the special symbol starting port 30, a random counter R1 to R1 is added. The measured value of R8 and the measured value of the random counter R14 are acquired and stored in the reserved data recording unit E1 in the special symbol counter data area of the RAM 64. This random counter R14 is used to select the type of the time saving mode, and after being added from "0" to "132", returns to "0" and is added in a loop.
[0220]
After setting the big hit symbol in step S104 of FIG. 23, the CPU 62 detects the random counter R14 from the special symbol holding data recording unit E1 in step S105, and determines the state of time saving based on the random counter R14. Then, the upper limit Nmax of the number of time savings is set based on the result of the time savings determination, and the determination result of the time savings mode and the determination result of the number of times savings Nmax are stored in the time reduction area of the RAM 64.
[0221]
For example, when the random counter R14 is "0 to 26", it is determined that the first time-saving mode is to be acquired, and the upper limit Nmax is set to "200 times". Then, the first time saving mode and the number of time savings “200 times” are recorded in the time saving area. When the random counter R14 is "27 to 66", it is determined that the second time-saving mode is to be obtained, and the upper limit Nmax is set to "100". Then, the second time-saving mode and the number of time savings “100 times” are recorded in the time-saving area. When the random counter R14 is "67 to 132", it is determined that the third time-saving mode is to be acquired, and the upper limit value Nmax is set to "50". Then, the third time-saving mode and the number of times of time saving “50 times” are recorded in the time-saving area.
[0222]
When the CPU 62 outputs the all symbol stop command to the symbol control device 70, the CPU 62 outputs a jackpot display command as a display control command to the symbol control device 70 in step S153 in FIG. 31 and selectively selects lottery patterns A to C as display control data. Output. This lottery pattern is equivalent to a parameter for staging and displaying the setting result of the time saving mode. The lottery pattern A is output when the first time saving mode is set, and the lottery pattern B is set when the second time saving mode is set. When the third time-saving mode is set, the lottery pattern C is output.
[0223]
When detecting the big hit display command and the lottery pattern from the main control device 61 by the IRQ interrupt program, the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 stores the big hit display command in the big hit display area of the RAM 73, and stores the lottery pattern in the lottery pattern area of the RAM 73. I do. When the timer interrupt program detects that the big hit display command is stored in the big hit display area of the RAM 73, the big hit is displayed on the symbol display device 27. This jackpot display is to display the effect that the time saving mode is drawn by lottery after the display of "Yeah! Big hit" by using a pattern. The display of the effect using the pattern is a lottery of the RAM 73 as shown below. It is performed with the effect contents according to the lottery pattern stored in the pattern area.
[0224]
<When the lottery pattern A is stored>
As shown in FIG. 50A, an animation screen of an effect in which an arrow pattern is fired toward a rotating target pattern is displayed. For this purpose, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), the characters big hit, medium hit and small hit are drawn, and the arrow penetrates the big hit character.
<When the lottery pattern B is stored>
As shown in FIG. 50A, an animation screen of an effect in which an arrow pattern is fired toward a rotating target pattern is displayed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 50 (c), large hits, medium hits, and small hits are drawn, and the arrows penetrate the middle hits.
<When the lottery pattern C is stored>
As shown in FIG. 50A, an animation screen of an effect in which an arrow pattern is fired toward a rotating target pattern is displayed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 50 (d), the characters big hit, medium hit and small hit are drawn, and the arrow penetrates the small hit character.
[0225]
When detecting the big hit end display command from the main control device 61 after the end of the last round, the CPU 71 of the symbol control device 70 determines the type of the time saving mode in step S362 of FIG. Store in area. The determination process of the time-saving mode is performed according to the type of the lottery pattern stored in the lottery pattern area of the RAM 73. When the lottery pattern A is detected, the first time-saving mode is determined and the first time-saving mode is determined. One time saving mode is recorded. When the lottery pattern B is detected, the second time-saving mode is determined, and the second time-saving mode is recorded in the time reduction area. When the lottery pattern C is detected, the third time-saving mode is determined, and the third time-saving mode is recorded in the time reduction area.
[0226]
After storing the time saving mode in the RAM 73, the CPU 71 determines the number of time savings in step S364. Then, in step S365, the determination result of the number of time savings is set to the remaining number N of times saving, and the remaining number N of times saving is initialized. The determination process of the number of time savings is performed based on the determination result of the time saving mode. For example, when the first time saving mode is determined, the number of time savings “200” is determined, and the remaining number N of time savings is set to “200”. Initialized. When the second time-saving mode is determined, the number of time savings “100” is determined, and the remaining number N of time savings is initialized to “100”. When the third time-saving mode is determined, the number of time savings “50” is determined, and the remaining number N of time savings is initialized to “50”.
[0227]
When the CPU 71 initializes the number N of remaining time savings, the CPU 71 outputs a display start command and an initial setting result of the number N of remaining time savings to the VDP 74 in step S366. Then, the VDP 74 displays the message “Makeover”. Then, the background is switched to the time saving background “shore”, and the initial setting result of the remaining number N of time savings is displayed in front of the time saving background.
[0228]
According to the second embodiment, the symbol control device 70 is configured to perform the following processes (1) and (2) based on the effect display lottery pattern transmitted from the main control device 61. For this reason, the probability of noise is reduced as compared with the case where the dedicated data for initially displaying the remaining time savings is separately output from the main control device 61 to the symbol control device 70, so that the setting result of the time savings and the remaining time savings In displaying the initial value, consistency between the two displayed contents is enhanced.
{Circle around (1)} The effect of setting the number of time savings is displayed in a manner corresponding to the lottery pattern, and the setting result of the number of time savings is reported.
{Circle around (2)} The result of setting the number of time reductions is uniquely determined based on the lottery pattern for effect display, and the remaining number of time reductions is initially displayed based on the determination result of the number of time reductions.
[0229]
In the first and second embodiments, the first time-saving mode, the second time-saving mode, and the third time-saving mode are selectively set on the condition of the determination of the big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, the first probability variation mode, the second probability variation mode, and the third probability variation mode may be selectively set. These probability variation modes refer to high probability modes in which a big hit is determined with a higher probability than usual, and when the first probability variation mode is selected, the high probability state is displayed as a special symbol variation display of “X1 times”. When the second probability variation mode is selected, the high probability state is applied to the variation display of “X2 (<X1) times”, and when the third probability variation mode is selected, the high probability state is changed to “X3 (<X2)”. It is good to apply to the variable display of "times".
Further, in the first and second embodiments, the options of the number of times of saving are exemplified by “200 times”, “100 times”, and “50 times”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Whether to select from “100 times” or “0 times”, “Yes (fixed value)” or “No” may be used as an option of the number of times of saving.
[0230]
In the first and second embodiments, the time saving is selected from the three types of the first time saving mode to the third time saving mode based on the occurrence of the big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In short, it suffices to select from two or more types. In this case, it is preferable to make the maximum number of time savings Nmax different according to the type of the time saving mode.
In the first and second embodiments, the display of the number of remaining hours saved is reduced at the start of the variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Finally, it may be reduced.
[0231]
In the first and second embodiments, the symbol control device 70 subtracts “1” from the remaining time savings based on the detection of the symbol control command from the main control device 61. The present invention is not limited to, for example, subtracting based on detecting all symbol stop commands (variable stop commands), subtracting based on detecting a fluctuation pattern (effect command) for a special symbol, The subtraction may be performed based on detection of a special symbol setting result (symbol command).
[0232]
Further, in the first and second embodiments, when setting the time saving, the variable display time is shortened only at the time of complete departure determination. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The variable display time may be shortened at the time of the determination, or the variable display time may be reduced at the time of the complete departure determination, the determination of the departure reach, and the determination of the big hit.
In the first and second embodiments, the common "shore" is displayed regardless of the type of the time saving mode as the background of the time saving mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Different time saving backgrounds may be displayed.
[0233]
In the first and second embodiments, the display of the number of remaining time savings is deleted and the background is changed from the time saving background to the normal background at the start of the "Nmax + 1" th special symbol change. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, it may be performed immediately after the “Nmax” -th time the special symbol is stopped.
In the first and second embodiments, the present invention is applied to one type of pachinko machine in which the big hit operation is performed in conjunction with the stop of the big hit symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may apply to three types of pachinko machines. In these three types of pachinko machines, the special winning opening is opened in conjunction with the display of the big hit symbol, and the big hit operation is performed based on the fact that the pachinko ball enters the special winning opening when the special winning opening is opened. Done.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention (a diagram showing a relationship between a display control command output from a main control device to a symbol control device, display contents of a symbol display device, and a flow of a special symbol game).
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the entire configuration of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 3 is a front view showing the game board;
FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the entire configuration of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a special symbol starting port (a is a view showing a contracted state, and b is a view showing an enlarged state).
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a large winning opening in an open state (a view showing a state where a movable piece has been rotated to a count state).
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a large winning opening in an open state (a diagram showing a state in which a movable piece has rotated to a specific winning state).
FIG. 8 is a rear view showing the internal configuration of the prize ball payout device.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a main control device.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a symbol control device.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a payout control device.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a speaker control device.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a lamp control device.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a main program of a main control device.
15A is a diagram showing a list of random counters held by the main controller, FIG. 15B is a diagram showing a list of normal counters held by the main controller, and FIG. 15C is held by the main controller. Diagram showing a list of timers
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt program of the main control device.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a data storage area of a RAM of the main control device.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing special symbol data acquisition processing of the main control device.
19A is a diagram showing a relationship between a counter data area for a special symbol, a counter and a lamp number, and FIG. 19B is a diagram showing a relationship between the counter data area for a normal symbol and the counter.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol data acquisition process of the main control device.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol variation process of the main control device.
22A is a diagram showing a relationship between a random counter and a normal symbol, FIG. 22B is a diagram showing a relationship between the presence / absence of setting of time reduction, a variation pattern for the ordinary symbol, and a variation display time, and FIG. ) Is a diagram showing the relationship between the presence / absence of time reduction setting, the variation pattern for special symbols, and the variation display time.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a control data setting process of the main control device.
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a relationship between a random counter, a big hit symbol, a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the off-reach symbol setting process of the main control device.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a completely off symbol setting process of the main control device.
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a fluctuation pattern table for a big hit;
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table for off-reach.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a variable display process of the main control device.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing all symbol stop processing of the main control device.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game start process of the main control device.
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game process of the main control device.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end display process of the main control device.
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a jackpot ending process of the main control device.
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a main program of the symbol control device.
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an IRQ interrupt program of the symbol control device.
FIG. 37 (a) is a diagram showing a data storage area of a RAM of a symbol control device, and FIG. 37 (b) is a diagram showing a relationship between a type of a big hit symbol, a time reduction mode, and a time reduction frequency.
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt program of the symbol control device.
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol variation display process of the symbol control device.
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a special symbol change display process of the symbol control device.
FIG. 41 shows a display pattern table.
FIG. 42 is a timing chart for explaining a display pattern for complete departure (when time reduction is set);
FIG. 43 is a timing chart for explaining a display pattern for complete departure (when time reduction is not set);
FIG. 44 is a timing chart for explaining a display pattern for off-reach.
45A is a diagram showing a normal background, and FIG. 45B is a diagram showing a time saving background.
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a jackpot display process of the symbol control device.
FIG. 47 (a) shows a big hit display screen, and FIG. 47 (b) shows a round display screen
FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end display process of the symbol control device.
FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a big hit end display screen.
FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention (a diagram showing a screen for displaying the effect of the time saving mode being drawn).
[Explanation of symbols]
P is a pachinko ball, 30 is a special symbol starting port (starting port), 61 is a main control device, 70 is a symbol control device (sub-control device), 62 is a CPU (big hit determination means, variable number setting means, symbol setting means, Parameter setting means), 73 is a RAM (storage means), 71 is a CPU (big hit display means, variable number display means, effect display means, countdown display means, background display means).

Claims (6)

A main control device that outputs a variable display command and a variable stop command based on the pachinko ball winning in the starting opening,
A sub-control device that displays a symbol in a variable state and a variable stop state based on detecting a variable display command and a variable stop command from the main control device,
The main control device includes:
Jackpot determining means for determining a jackpot and a miss based on the pachinko ball winning in the starting opening,
Variable number setting means for selectively setting a variable number of times of display of a symbol to be awarded on condition that the big hit determination means has determined a big hit, from a plurality of symbols,
When the big hit determination means determines the coming off, a symbol for notifying the coming off is set, and when the big hit determining means determines the big hit, a symbol for notifying the setting result of the variable display number in addition to the big hit is set. Having a pattern setting means,
The sub-control device includes:
Storage means for storing the setting result of the symbol setting means,
Jackpot display means for notifying a jackpot and a miss based on displaying the symbols stored in the storage means in a variable stop state,
Variable number display means for independently determining the setting result of the variable display number based on the symbol stored in the storage means, and initially displaying the remaining value based on the determination result of the variable display number. A gaming machine characterized by: A main control device that outputs a variable display command and a variable stop command based on the pachinko ball winning in the starting opening,
A sub-control device that displays a symbol in a variable state and a variable stop state based on detecting a variable display command and a variable stop command from the main control device,
The main control device includes:
Jackpot determining means for determining a jackpot and a miss based on the pachinko ball winning in the starting opening,
Variable number setting means for selectively setting a variable number of times of display of a symbol to be awarded on condition that the big hit determination means has determined a big hit, from a plurality of symbols,
Symbol setting means for setting a symbol for notifying the determination result of the big hit determination means,
Parameter setting means for setting a parameter for effect display of the setting result of the variable number setting means,
The sub-control device includes:
Storage means for storing the setting result of the symbol setting means and the setting result of the parameter setting means,
Jackpot display means for notifying a jackpot and a miss based on displaying the symbols stored in the storage means in a variable stop state,
Effect display means for effecting and displaying the setting result of the variable number of times of display according to the parameters stored in the storage means,
Variable number display means for independently determining the setting result of the variable display number based on the parameter stored in the storage means and initially displaying the remaining value based on the determination result of the variable display number. A gaming machine characterized by: The sub-control device has countdown display means for subtracting the remaining value of the variable display count based on detecting a signal related to the variable display of the symbol from the main control device and displaying the result of subtraction of the remaining value. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the sub-control device determines the disappearance of the remaining value based on a result of subtraction of the remaining value of the variable display count and deletes the display of the remaining value. 5. The sub-control device according to claim 1, further comprising a background display unit that changes the background display in synchronization with the initial display of the remaining value of the variable display count. Gaming machine. The sub-control unit is
Background display means for changing the background display in synchronization with the initial display of the remaining value of the variable display count;
Countdown display means for subtracting the remaining value of the variable display count based on detecting a signal related to the variable display of the symbol from the main control device, and displaying a result of subtraction of the remaining value,
The countdown display means determines the disappearance of the remaining value based on the result of the subtraction of the remaining value and erases the display of the remaining value,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the background display means changes the background display in synchronization with the erasure of the display of the remaining value.

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