JP2004154478A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enabling a player to securely recognize the appearance of a prior notice. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, when a prior notice saying, "if you temporarily stop at 13, you will make a hit." appears, a secret pattern "13" appears in the variable display thereafter, and a jackpot is made. The secret pattern "13" is equivalent to a jackpot notice, and when the prior notice is given, the secret pattern "13" appears with either one of the present reserved balls. In this structure, as the prior notice and the jackpot notice are given in different timing, the player can securely recognize the appearance of the notices. <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 a variable display for sequentially displaying symbols in a variable state and a variable stop state is performed on condition that a pachinko ball has won a starting port.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Some of the gaming machines have a configuration in which symbols are sequentially displayed on a display device in a variable state and a variable stop state, and a player is notified of a determination result of a big hit or a miss based on the state of the symbol in the variable stop state. In the case of this configuration, the fact that a specific character is displayed instantaneously in a variable state of the symbol is notified that a big hit will occur in the variable display.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, a player does not stare at the display device alone, but stares at the flow of pachinko balls, has a conversation with an adjacent player, or uses a mobile phone. For this reason, there is a high possibility that the notice is overlooked only by displaying the specific character instantaneously, and the enjoyment of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit with high expectation cannot be obtained.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to reliably recognize the occurrence of a notice.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
<About the invention according to claim 1>
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the occurrence of the specific state is notified before the current variable display is started, and the occurrence of the specific state with the current variable display is notified during the current variable display. It is characterized by The specific state is a term indicating that the state of the symbol in the variable stop state is a predetermined specific state, and the jackpot mode and the reach mode are examples of the specific state.
The second notice regarding the occurrence of the specific state is issued during the variable display before the specific state occurs in the variable display. In addition, the first notice according to the second notice is performed before the start of the variable display according to the second notice, and is not simply performed before the second notice. That is, the first notice and the second notice are not performed during the same variable display, and are different from the step-up notice in which a plurality of notices are performed during the same variable display. It is preferable that the first notice be given during the variable display before the current variable display.
[0005]
The first notice does not necessarily indicate the occurrence of the specific state but the second notice, and is not necessarily performed on the assumption that the specific state occurs. On the other hand, the continuous notice is to notify the occurrence of a specific state before and during the variable display, and the notice before the variable display of the continuous notice is the same as the notice during the variable display. It is a direct notice. That is, the first notice is different from the first notice of the continuous notice.
[0006]
The first notice and the second notice are to notify the occurrence of a specific state in advance by using video, sound, light, or a combination thereof, and to merely provide visual decoration, sound decoration, or light decoration. It is not intended, but has a function of increasing the expectation of occurrence of a specific state. These first notice and second notice need not be deterministically informed of the realization of the contents of the notice with a probability of "100%". It may be some non-deterministic one.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the first notice and the second notice are performed at different timings, it is possible to make the player surely recognize the occurrence of the notice. In addition, since the first notice and the second notice differ in their contents at completely different timings, it is possible to wait for the occurrence of the second notice when the first notice occurs. . Therefore, the continuation time of the expectation for the occurrence of the specific state is increased, and the interest of the game is enhanced.
[0007]
<About the invention according to claim 2>
The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the occurrence of the specific state is notified in advance within the range of the reserved ball. This reserved ball is generated based on the fact that the pachinko ball wins the start opening at a timing at which the variable display cannot be started immediately, and indicates that the start of the new variable display is suspended. The existence of the reserved ball is an indispensable condition for making the first notice, and the remaining conditions for making the first notice may be set arbitrarily. Examples of the remaining conditions include that the measured value of the notice counter corresponds to a preset notice value, and that the occurrence of a specific state is determined based on the counter data of the reserved ball.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is notified in advance that the occurrence of the specific state is notified within the range of the reserved ball. For this reason, it is not necessary to make a pachinko ball newly enter the starting opening during the period from the occurrence of the first notice to the occurrence of the second notice, so that there is no ball lending immediately after the first notice occurs, and Despite the fact that the first notice is generated, it is not impossible to generate the second notice in terms of cost.
[0008]
<About the invention according to claim 3>
According to a third aspect of the present invention, a determination result relating to the occurrence of a specific state is stored based on the fact that a pachinko ball wins the starting opening, and a first notice is provided based on the storage data of the determination result as described below. And a second notice is provided.
First notice: A plurality of judgment results are stored, and a first judgment is made with respect to an earlier judgment result prior to the specific state on the condition that a specific state exists in the plurality of judgment results.
Give a notice.
Second notice: The judgment of the specific state is made on the condition that the first notice is given.
Notice 2
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the first notice and the second notice are made on the basis of the existence of a plurality of judgment results. For this reason, it is not necessary to make a pachinko ball newly enter the starting opening during the period from the occurrence of the first notice to the occurrence of the second notice, so that there is no ball lending immediately after the first notice occurs, and Even if the first notice is generated, it is possible to prevent the second notice from being costly impossible.
[0009]
<About the invention according to claim 4>
In the invention according to claim 4, the first notice is selectively performed for the variable display on condition that the pachinko ball has won the starting opening, and the specific state is set within the effective limit from the setting of the first notice. The feature is that a second notice is given to the variable display based on the occurrence. The effective limit refers to an upper limit value for validating the first notice, and may be set by a variable display count or an elapsed time.
According to the invention according to claim 4, the first notice and the second notice are performed irrespective of the existence of the reserved ball. For this reason, the first notice and the second notice are generated even on a stand where the winning rate of the pachinko ball with respect to the starting port is low and a reserved ball is unlikely to be generated. Can be given.
[0010]
<About the invention according to claim 5>
The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that a notice object of the first notice is notified. The notice object refers to a variable display in which the second notice may occur. For example, during the variable display, the remaining effective number or remaining time of the notice is notified, or during the variable display, the current variable display is performed. It is good to notify that a display is a subject of notice. The notification operation of the notification target is performed on condition that the first notification is performed, and the remaining effective number or the initial value of the remaining valid time may be notified at the time of the first notification.
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the notice target of the first notice is notified, it becomes clear whether or not the current variable display is the notice target. For this reason, the pleasure of waiting for the occurrence of the second notice at the time of the current variable display becomes clear, and the interest of the game is further enhanced.
[0011]
<About the invention according to claim 6>
The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that it notifies that the first notice has become invalid. The invalidation of the first announcement refers to the absence of the reserved balls to be announced or the reaching of the effective limit, and the invalid state of the first announcement means that the probability of occurrence of the second announcement is " 0% "or a state in which the possibility that the occurrence of the second notice is linked to the occurrence of the specific state is lower than that in the valid state.
According to the invention according to claim 6, the player is notified that the first notice has been invalidated, so that the player does not endlessly continue the game in expectation of the second notice.
[0012]
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. 7) is stored in the upper plate 4.
[0013]
A plurality of slits 5 are formed on 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.
[0014]
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.
[0015]
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.
[0016]
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.
[0017]
A triangular corner lamp cover 20 is fixed to the front surface of the game board 13 at the upper left corner and the upper right corner. A plurality of corner lamps 21 (see FIG. 8) are fixed behind each of these corner lamp covers 20, and each corner lamp cover 20 emits light when the rear corner lamp 21 is turned on.
[0018]
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. 8) are fixed behind these side lamp covers 22, and each side lamp cover 22 emits light when the rear side lamps 23 are turned on.
[0019]
As shown in FIG. 3, a display board 24 is fixed to the front of the game board 13, and four holding 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.
[0020]
A symbol display device 27 composed of a color liquid crystal display is fixed to the display base plate 24. The symbol display device 27 is provided with special symbol change areas TE in three horizontal rows, and a special symbol is displayed in each special symbol display area TE. The special symbol corresponds to an identification symbol for identifying a big hit and a miss, and is composed of a numeric symbol. The symbol display device 27 corresponds to a display device.
[0021]
A special symbol starting port 28 is fixed to the game board 13 below the symbol display device 27. The special symbol starting port 28 has a pocket shape whose upper surface is open, and a starting port sensor 29 (see FIG. 8) is fixed in the special symbol starting port 28. The starting port sensor 29 is composed of a proximity switch, and detects that the pachinko ball P has won in the special symbol starting port 28 and outputs a special symbol starting signal (referred to as a starting signal). Incidentally, the special symbol starting port 28 corresponds to a starting port.
[0022]
As shown in FIG. 3, on the front surface of the game board 13, a winning opening base plate 30 is fixed below the special symbol starting opening 28, and as shown in FIG. A large winning opening 31 in the shape of a square tube having an open front surface is formed at the opening. As shown in FIG. 3, a door 32 is attached to the winning opening base plate 30 so as to be rotatable around a horizontal shaft 33 at the lower end. The door 32 is closed when the door 32 is turned to a closed state, and is opened when the door 32 is turned to an open state in which the door 32 is horizontally inclined forward as shown in FIG. The special winning opening 31 corresponds to a variable winning opening.
[0023]
A special winning opening solenoid 34 is fixed to the rear surface of the winning opening base plate 30 on the left side. A door 32 is mechanically connected to the plunger of the special winning opening solenoid 34, and the door 32 is operated to open and close when the plunger of the special winning opening solenoid 34 advances and retreats. A count sensor 35 (see FIG. 8) is fixed in the special winning opening 31. The count sensor 35 is composed of a proximity switch, and detects that the pachinko ball P has won the large winning opening 31 and outputs a count signal.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 5, a count area 36 and a specific area 37 are formed on the left side and the right side in the special winning opening 31. The count area 36 and the specific area 37 are formed of holes formed in the back wall of the special winning opening 31, and a V sensor 38 (see FIG. 8) is fixed behind the specific area 37. The V sensor 38 includes a proximity switch, and detects that the pachinko ball P has won in the specific area 37 and outputs a V signal.
[0025]
As shown in FIG. 5, a horizontally long rectangular bar-shaped movable piece 39 is mounted in the special winning opening 31. The movable piece 39 counts down from the right specific area 37 to the left count area 36 (see FIG. 5), and the specific state falls from the left count area 36 to the right specific area 37. When the movable piece 39 is in the count state, the pachinko ball P winning in the special winning opening 31 follows the inclination of the upper surface of the movable piece 39 when the movable piece 39 is in the counting state. A win is made in the count area 36 with a high probability, and when the movable piece 39 is in the specific winning state, a win is made in the specific area 37 along the slope of the upper surface of the movable piece 39 with a high probability.
[0026]
A movable piece solenoid 40 is fixed to the rear surface of the winning opening base plate 30 on the right side. A movable piece 39 is mechanically connected to the plunger of the movable piece solenoid 40. When the movable piece solenoid 40 is cut off, the plunger of the movable piece solenoid 40 holds the movable piece 39 in a specific winning state. When power is supplied to the solenoid 40, the plunger of the movable piece solenoid 40 holds the movable piece 39 in a count state.
[0027]
As shown in FIG. 4, a square center cover 41 is provided on the rear surface of the game board 13. The center cover 41 has a container shape with an open front surface. A rectangular frame-shaped main set 42 is provided on the outer periphery of the center cover 41. The main set 42 is detachably fixed to the rear surface of the front door 2, and the center cover 41 is detachably fixed to the main set 42.
[0028]
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 41 from behind. The gathering gutter is connected to the special symbol starting port 28, the count area 36 of the special winning opening 31, and the specific area 37 of the special winning port 31, and the pachinko ball P winning in the special symbol starting port 28, the count area 36. The pachinko ball P that has won the prize and the pachinko ball P that has won the specific area 37 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 42.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 4, a ball tank 43 is fixed to the rear surface of the main set 42 at the upper end. The ball tank 43 has a container shape whose upper surface is open, and a pachinko ball P is stored in the ball tank 43. A tank rail 44 is fixed to a rear surface of the main set 42. The tank rail 44 has an inclined gutter shape, and the right end of the tank rail 44 is connected to the inside of the ball tank 43.
[0030]
On the left side of the main set 42, a prize ball payout device 45 is detachably mounted. The award ball payout device 45 pays out the pachinko ball P as a prize ball into the upper plate 4 based on the fact that the pachinko ball P wins in the special symbol starting port 28 and the special winning opening 31. It is configured as follows.
<About the prize ball payout device 45>
As shown in FIG. 7, a payout case 46 is detachably fixed to the main set 42, and a ball passage 47 is formed in the payout case 46. The upper end of the ball passage 47 is connected to the outlet of the tank rail 44, and the ball passage 47 is filled with the pachinko balls P in a line from the ball tank 43 through the tank rail 44. A sprocket 48 is mounted rotatably about a shaft 49 at an intermediate portion in the vertical direction of the ball passage 47, and a plurality of concave ball receiving portions 50 are formed on the outer peripheral portion of the sprocket 48.
[0031]
In the dispensing case 46, a dispensing motor 51 (see FIG. 10) composed of a stepping motor is fixed. A shaft 49 of the sprocket 48 is connected to the rotation shaft of the payout motor 51. When the rotation of the payout motor 51 is stopped, the rotation of the sprocket 48 is restricted by the electromagnetic force of the payout motor 51, as shown by a solid line in FIG. In addition, the pachinko ball P is held in one ball receiving portion 50 of the sprocket 48. In this state, when the rotation shaft of the payout motor 51 rotates by a unit amount, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. One pachinko ball P is discharged and discharged below the dispensing case 46 through the lower end of the ball passage 47. The prize ball payout device 45 is configured as described above.
[0032]
The main set 42 is provided with a lower plate passage (not shown). The upper end of the lower dish passage is connected to the ball passage 47 of the prize ball payout device 45, and the pachinko balls P released from the inside of the ball passage 47 fall 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 ball P discharged from the prize ball dispensing device 45 rolls from the lower plate passage into the upper plate passage, and passes through the upper plate passage into the upper plate 4. Will be paid out.
[0033]
As shown in FIG. 2, a lower plate 52 is fixed below the upper plate 4 on the front surface of the front door 2. The lower plate 52 is connected to the lower end of the lower plate passage. When the pachinko ball P overflows from the upper plate 4 and fills the upper plate passage, the lower plate 52 passes through the lower end of the lower plate passage and enters the lower plate 52. Paid out.
[0034]
As shown in FIG. 4, a horizontally long rectangular main board box 53 is fixed to the rear surface of the main set 42 at the lower end. As shown in FIG. 8, a main board 54 is accommodated in the main board box 53, and a main controller 55 mainly composed of a one-chip microcomputer is mounted on the main board 54. I have. The main control device 55 has a CPU 56, a ROM 57, a RAM 58, and an I / O 59. The ROM 57 stores a control program and control data.
[0035]
The CPU 56 of the main control unit 55 includes a judgment unit, a holding unit, a notice setting unit, a big hit judgment unit, a symbol setting unit, a data acquisition unit, a display content setting unit, a change pattern setting unit, a big hit game unit, a notice judgment unit, and a privilege. This corresponds to a determination unit. The RAM 58 of the main control device 55 corresponds to a storage unit.
[0036]
The starting port sensor 29, the count sensor 35, and the V sensor 38 are electrically connected to a main controller 55 via a sensor output circuit 60. The sensor output circuit 60 is mounted on the main board 54, and the CPU 56 of the main control unit 55 detects a start signal from the start port sensor 29, a count signal from the count sensor 35, and a V signal from the V sensor 38 as sensors. It is detected via the output circuit 60.
[0037]
The special winning opening solenoid 34 and the movable piece solenoid 40 are electrically connected to a main controller 55 via a solenoid drive circuit 61. The solenoid drive circuit 61 is mounted on the main board 54, and the CPU 56 of the main control device 55 controls the power-cutting of the large winning opening solenoid 34 and the movable piece solenoid 40 through the solenoid drive circuit 61, and The door 32 of the mouth 31 and the movable piece 39 of the special winning opening 31 are rotated.
[0038]
The four holding ball lamps 25 are electrically connected to a main controller 55 via a lamp driving circuit 62. The lamp drive circuit 62 is mounted on the main board 54, and the CPU 56 of the main control device 55 controls the lighting of the four reserved ball lamps 25 via the lamp drive circuit 62.
[0039]
A design substrate case (not shown) is fixed to the rear surface of the display base plate 24, and a design substrate 63 is accommodated in the design substrate case as shown in FIG. The symbol board 63 is covered from behind by the center cover 41, and a symbol controller 64 corresponding to a sub-controller is mounted on the symbol board 63. The symbol control device 64 has a CPU 65, a ROM 66, a RAM 67, a VDP 68, a VROM 69, a VRAM 70, and an I / O 71. The ROM 66 of the symbol control device 64 stores a display control program and display control data. Program and display data are recorded. The CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64 corresponds to display control means, notice means, first notice setting means, limit setting means, second notice setting means, notification means, and effect display means.
[0040]
The main controller 55 is electrically connected to the symbol controller 64. The symbol control device 64 transmits a display control command and display control data in one direction from the main control device 55, and the CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64 is driven based on the display control command from the main control device 55 and the like. The command is set and output to the VDP 68. Then, the VDP 68 detects display data corresponding to the drive command from the VROM 69, and displays a moving image plane corresponding to the drive command on the symbol display device 27 via the LCD drive circuit 72. The LCD drive circuit 72 is mounted on the design board 63 and has a sprite function. The sprite function is a moving image function for moving a figure on the screen. When the VDP 68 specifies a plurality of figures and a display position, the LCD drive circuit 72 synthesizes the plurality of specified figures by hardware and displays the pattern on the symbol display device. 27.
[0041]
The VROM 69 of the symbol control device 64 records a plurality of background data, a plurality of symbol data, and a plurality of character data as display data, and the VDP 68 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 where the design data and the character data overlap with each other is displayed in front of the background data.
[0042]
As shown in FIG. 4, on the rear surface of the main set 42, a payout board box 73 is fixed in front of the main board box 53. As shown in FIG. 10, a payout board 74 is housed in the payout board box 73, and a payout control device 75 mainly including a one-chip microcomputer is mounted on the payout board 74. I have. The payout control device 75 has a CPU 76, a ROM 77, a RAM 78, and an I / O 79. The payout control program and payout control data are recorded in the ROM 77. The main controller 55 is electrically connected to the payout controller 75, and a prize ball command and prize ball data are transmitted from the main controller 55 to the payout controller 75 in one direction.
[0043]
The payout motor 51 is electrically connected to the payout control device 75 via a motor drive circuit 80. The motor drive circuit 80 is mounted on the payout board 74, and the CPU 76 of the payout control device 75 controls the rotation amount of the payout motor 51 through the motor drive circuit 80. This amount of rotation is adjusted by the CPU 76 of the payout control device 75 based on the prize ball data from the main control device 55. The CPU 76 controls the amount of rotation of the payout motor 51 to control the amount of rotation from the prize ball payout device 45. A number of pachinko balls P corresponding to the prize ball data are paid out in the upper plate 4 as prize balls.
[0044]
A sound lamp board box (not shown) is fixed to the rear surface of the main set 42. As shown in FIG. 11, a sound lamp board 81 is housed in the sound lamp board box, and a speaker control device 82 mainly composed of a one-chip microcomputer is mounted on the sound lamp board 81. Have been. The speaker control device 82 includes a CPU 83, a ROM 84, a RAM 85, and an I / O 86. The ROM 84 stores a speaker control program and speaker control data. The main control device 55 is electrically connected to the speaker control device 82, and a speaker control command and speaker control data are transmitted from the main control device 55 to the speaker control device 82 in one direction.
[0045]
The speaker 6 is electrically connected to the speaker control device 82 via a speaker drive circuit 87. The speaker drive circuit 87 is mounted on the sound lamp board 81, and the CPU 83 of the speaker control device 82 outputs a sound effect from the speaker 6 through the speaker drive circuit 87. This sound effect is output by the CPU 83 of the speaker control device 82 based on the speaker control command and the speaker control data from the main control device 55. When the speaker 6 is driven, the sound effect corresponding to the speaker control data is output from the speaker 6. Is output.
[0046]
As shown in FIG. 12, a lamp control device 88 mainly composed of a one-chip microcomputer is mounted on the sound lamp substrate 81. The lamp control device 88 has a CPU 89, a ROM 90, a RAM 91, and an I / O 92. The ROM 90 stores a lamp control program and lamp control data. The main control unit 55 is electrically connected to the lamp control unit 88, and a lamp control command and lamp control data are transmitted from the main control unit 55 to the lamp control unit 88 in one direction.
[0047]
A plurality of corner lamps 21 and a plurality of side lamps 23 are electrically connected to the lamp control device 88 via a lamp driving circuit 93. The lamp drive circuit 93 is mounted on the sound lamp board 81, and the CPU 89 of the lamp control device 88 controls the lighting of the plurality of corner lamps 21 and the plurality of side lamps 23 through the lamp drive circuit 93. This lighting control is performed by the CPU 89 of the lamp control device 88 based on the lamp control command and the lamp control data from the main control device 55. 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 in a manner corresponding to the lamp control data.
[0048]
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 28, the set number of pachinko balls P are paid out from the prize ball payout device 45 as prize balls in the upper plate 4, and the special symbol game is started. This special symbol game is performed based on displaying various animation screens on the symbol display device 27. The outline of the special symbol game is as follows.
[0049]
In the symbol table device 27, any one of the numeric symbols of "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12" is displayed as a special symbol in each of the left, middle, and right columns. It is displayed in a stationary state, and when the pachinko ball P wins in the special symbol starting port 28, the special symbols in each row start to fluctuate. 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 “11” → “12” → “1” →.
[0050]
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 in the vertical direction, and the possibility of re-variation remains.
[0051]
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, twelve types are set in the reach symbol, and "↓" indicates that the middle special symbol is changing.
[0052]
<Reach design>
"1 ↓ 1", "2 ↓ 2", "3 ↓ 3", "4 ↓ 4", "5 ↓ 5", "6 ↓ 6", "7 ↓ 7", "8 ↓ 8", "9" ↓ 9 ”,“ 10 ↓ 10 ”,“ 11 ↓ 11 ”,“ 12 ↓ 12 ”
In the occurrence state of the reach, a plurality of types of reach action screens are selectively displayed on the symbol display device 27. This reach action screen refers to an animation screen that directs the final middle special symbol at what is temporarily stopped, and different degrees of reliability for the big hit are set according to what kind of reach action screen appears. .
[0053]
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 following the left special symbol and the right special symbol, and then the left special symbol, the middle special symbol The symbol and the right special symbol are fixed 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 is referred to as the variable display time (variable display time). Is notified to the player.
[0054]
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 55 by the symbol control device 64, 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 64 itself.
[0055]
The big hit symbol refers to a combination of three rows of special symbols that notify the big hit. As shown below, 12 types of big hit symbols are set. 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. .
[0056]
<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 "," 11 11 11 "," 12 12 12 "
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 32 of the special winning opening 31 to generate a state advantageous to a player who allows the pachinko ball P to enter the special winning opening 31. The special winning opening 31 has an upper limit number. The pachinko ball P is held in the open state until the number condition for winning or the time condition for the open time to reach the upper limit is satisfied.
[0057]
The opening operation based on the number condition and the time condition of the special winning opening 31 is called a big hit round, and the pachinko ball is placed in the specific area 37 of the special winning opening 31 while the number condition and the time condition are satisfied. When P wins, the big hit round is restarted. An upper limit value X is set for the number of repetitions of the big hit round. When the number of repetitions of the big hit round reaches the upper limit value X, the big hit game is ended unconditionally. If the pachinko ball P does not win in the specific area 37 while the number condition or the time condition is satisfied, the big hit game ends even if the number of repetitions of the big hit round does not reach the upper limit X.
[0058]
At the time of the big hit game, a big hit is displayed on the symbol display device 27. This jackpot display is composed of a plurality of jackpot round displays, and the jackpot round display is performed by displaying the current jackpot round number in front of the jackpot round background consisting of a pattern according to the current jackpot round number, In front of the round background, the current winning number of pachinko balls P with respect to the special winning opening 31 is displayed.
[0059]
When the pachinko ball P wins in the special symbol opening 28 at the time of the special symbol variation display and the big hit display where the special symbol variation display cannot be started immediately, the special symbol variation display (special symbol game) is limited to four times. Suspended. The reserved ball display 26 displays the number of times the special symbol game is reserved 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 to reduce the number of reserved balls. Is notified.
[0060]
While the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol fluctuate, a prediction may be given. This prediction announcement is equivalent to the announcement of the jackpot announcement that informs in advance that the jackpot announcement will be performed. As shown in FIG. 1, if the symbol "13" is temporarily stopped at the symbol display device 27 as a prediction announcement character. It is done by displaying.
[0061]
When the predictive notice character appears, when the hidden symbol "13" temporarily stops at the time of the subsequent fluctuation display, a big hit is definitely generated with a probability of "100%". This hidden symbol "13" is equivalent to a jackpot notice character that does not have a function as an identification symbol for identifying a jackpot or a miss, and the appearance of the hidden symbol "13" is performed at the time of the fluctuation display related to the reserved ball, When the hidden symbol “13” appears, a big hit occurs in the variable display. Note that the prediction announcement and the jackpot announcement correspond to the first announcement and the second announcement.
[0062]
Next, the internal processing of the main control device 55 and the symbol control device 64 will be described with reference to FIGS.
<Regarding Internal Processing of Main Controller 55>
When the power is turned on, the CPU 56 of the main control device 55 starts the main program of FIG. The main program repeats steps S4 to S8 in an infinite loop after execution of steps S1 to S3. When the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1, the CPU 56 prohibits the start of the timer interrupt program based on the setting of interrupt prohibition. .
[0063]
When the CPU 56 sets the interrupt prohibition, the process proceeds to step S2, in which the measured values of the random counters R1 to R7, the measured values of the normal counters N1 to N3, the measured values of the timers T1 to T2, the setting results of various flags, and the jackpot determination result , And all the data of the RAM 58 such as the setting result of the special symbol and the setting result of the variation pattern and the I / O 59 are initialized. Then, the start of the timer interrupt program is permitted based on the setting of the interrupt permission in step S3, and steps S4 to S8 are repeated in an infinite loop with the remaining time of the timer interrupt program.
[0064]
When the CPU 56 proceeds to Step S4 in FIG. 13, the CPU 56 updates the random counters R4 and R6. As shown in FIG. 14A, the random counter R4 is for randomly selecting an addition start value of the random counter R3 for determining a big hit. 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.
[0065]
The random counter R6 selects a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol from a special symbol group of "1 to 12", and is used only when determining complete departure and departure reach. The random counter R6 is a three-digit counter. As shown in FIG. 15, the first digit is added from "0" to "11" and then returned to "0" and added in a ring shape. It is. The addition processing of the first digit is performed by "1" for each loop of the main program, and the second digit is "1" for each carry in which the first digit is added from "11" to "0". , And the third digit is incremented by “1” every time the second digit is incremented from “11” to “0”.
[0066]
After adding the random counter R6 in step S4 of FIG. 13, the CPU 56 compares the first digit and the third digit of the random counter R6 in step S5. Here, when the difference is detected, the random counter R6 is stored in the completely off symbol area (see FIG. 17) of the RAM 58 in step S6.
[0067]
When the CPU 56 detects that the first and third digits of the random counter R6 are the same in step S5 in FIG. 13, the CPU 56 compares the first and second digits of the random counter R6 in step S7. Here, when the difference is detected, the random counter R6 is stored in the off-reach symbol area (see FIG. 17) of the RAM 58 in step S8.
[0068]
The timer interrupt program shown in FIG. 16 is started every time 4 msec elapses. The CPU 56 of the main control device 55 temporarily stops the main program at the execution position when the timer interrupt program is started, and stops the main program 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 game process of step S19. The output monitoring process of step S11 to the holding ball process of step S15 is executed every time the timer interrupt program is started. The control data setting process of S16 to the big hit game process of step S19 are selectively executed based on the setting state of the game control flag.
[0069]
(1) Output monitoring processing
The CPU 56 of the main controller 55 detects, via a sensor output circuit 60, the presence / absence of a start signal from the start port sensor 29, the presence / absence of a count signal from the count sensor 35, and the presence / absence of a V signal from the V sensor 38. Is stored in the start signal recording unit, the count signal recording unit, and the V signal recording unit (all shown in FIG. 17) in the output monitoring area of the RAM 58. This output monitoring process is always performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs, and each data stored in the output monitoring area is updated every 4 msec.
[0070]
(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 56 of the main control device 55 proceeds to the counter updating process in step S12, the random counters R1 to R5 and R7 are updated. I do.
[0071]
As shown in FIG. 14A, the random counter R1 functions as a parameter for selecting a variation pattern, and is used during a period from the start of the variation of the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol to the final stop. An animation screen of the effect contents according to the selection result of the variation pattern is displayed on the symbol 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".
[0072]
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".
[0073]
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.
[0074]
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 12" 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 "11" and then returned to "0".
The random counter R7 is for determining whether or not to make a prophecy notice. The random counter R7 is incremented by "1" every time the timer interrupt program is started. The random counter R7 is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "150", and then is incremented back to "0".
[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 56 of the main control device 55 determines whether a start signal and a count signal are present based on data stored in the output monitoring area. Judge. Here, when a start signal or a count signal is detected, a prize ball command and prize ball data are output to the payout control device 75, and a prize ball is paid out.
[0076]
(4) Data acquisition processing
The data acquisition process in step S14 in FIG. 16 is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs, and the CPU 56 of the main control device 55 determines that the pachinko ball P has won the special symbol starting port 28 in the data acquisition process. The current measured values of the random counters R1 to R5 are acquired as conditions and stored in the counter data area of the RAM 58 (see FIG. 17). At this time, the presence or absence of a big hit is determined based on the acquisition result of the random counter R3 for the big hit determination, and the determination result is stored in the determination data area of the RAM 58 (see FIG. 17).
[0077]
When the process proceeds to step S31 in FIG. 18, the CPU 56 detects the presence or absence of a start signal from the start port sensor 29. The presence / absence of the start signal is determined by referring to the output monitoring area of the RAM 58. When the CPU 56 detects that the start signal is recorded in the output monitoring area, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S32 and proceeds to step S32. N1 is compared with the upper limit “4”. The counter N1 measures the number of winnings of the pachinko ball P to the special symbol starting port 28. When detecting "N1 <4", the CPU 62 detects the current measured values of the random counters R1 to R5 in step S33. In step S34, "1" is added to the counter N1.
[0078]
As shown in FIG. 19, the reserved data recording units E1 to E4 of the counter data area are allocated to the counter N1 corresponding to the measured values "1" to "4", and the CPU 56 proceeds to step S35 in FIG. After the transfer, the acquisition results of the random counters R1 to R5 are stored in the recording unit corresponding to the measurement value of the counter N1 among the suspension data recording units E1 to E4.
[0079]
For example, when the measurement value of the counter N1 is "1", the acquisition results of the random counters R1 to R5 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 R5 are stored in the hold data recording unit E3 corresponding to the measured value "3".
[0080]
When the CPU 56 stores the obtained results of the random counters R1 to R5 in the RAM 58, the CPU 56 determines the setting state of the probability fluctuation in step S36 in FIG. This determination process is performed based on the setting state of the probability variation flag Fk. When the CPU 56 detects that the probability variation flag Fk is turned off, the CPU 56 determines that the probability variation is not set, and proceeds to step S37. When the ON of the variation flag Fk is detected, it is determined that the probability variation is set, and the process shifts to step S38.
[0081]
When the CPU 56 proceeds to step S37, the CPU 56 compares the big hit determination random counter R3 acquired in step S33 with three big hit values “17, 401, 727”. Here, when it is detected that the random counter R3 is not equal to any of the three jackpot values, it is determined to be out, and when it is detected that the random counter R3 is equal to any of the three jackpot values, it is determined to be a jackpot. . That is, when the probability variation is not set, the big hit is determined with a low probability of “3/953”.
[0082]
When the CPU 56 proceeds to step S38, the CPU 50 sets the big hit determination random counter R3 acquired in step S33 to the 15 big hit values "17, 61, 103, 197, 277, 367, 401, 431, 523, 619, 661, 727". , 797, 887, 941 ". Here, when it is detected that the random counter R3 is not equal to any of the 15 jackpot values, it is determined to be out, and when it is detected that the random counter R3 is equal to any of the 15 jackpot values, it is determined to be a jackpot. . That is, when the probability variation is set, the big hit is determined with a high probability of “15/953”.
[0083]
As shown in FIG. 19, the determination data recording units E11 to E14 in the determination data area of the RAM 58 are allocated to the counter N1 corresponding to the measurement values "1" to "4". In S39, the determination result of the big hit is stored in the recording unit corresponding to the measurement value of the counter N1 among the determination data recording units E11 to E14. For example, when the measured value of the counter N1 is "2", the big hit determination result is stored in the determination data recording unit E12 corresponding to the measured value "2". When the measurement value of the counter N1 is "4", the determination result of the big hit is stored in the determination data recording unit E14 corresponding to the measurement value "4".
[0084]
After storing the jackpot determination result in the RAM 58, the CPU 56 compares the measured value of the counter N1 with the set value “2” in step S40 of FIG. The counter N1 indicates the current number of reserved balls. When the CPU 56 detects "N1 ≧ 2", the CPU 56 determines that the number of reserved balls is two or more, and proceeds to step S41.
[0085]
When the CPU 56 proceeds to step S41, the CPU 56 detects whether or not the determination result of the big hit is stored in the recording unit corresponding to the measured value of the counter N1 among the determination data recording units E11 to E14. Here, when it is detected that the big hit is stored, the process shifts to step S42 to detect the stored data in the determination data area. This detection processing is performed for the recording section of the determination data recording sections E11 to E14 which is earlier than the current measurement value of the counter N1, and the CPU 56 hits the recording section which is earlier than the current measurement value of the counter N1. Is not stored, the current measurement value of the random counter R7 for prediction and prediction is acquired in step S43. For example, when the counter N1 is "3", it is detected whether or not a big hit is stored in the determination data recording units E11 and E12 corresponding to "1" and "2" before "3".
[0086]
Upon acquiring the random counter R7, the CPU 56 compares the random counter R7 with the 75 prediction prediction values “0 to 74” in step S44. Here, when it is detected that the random counter R7 is equal to any one of the 75 prediction values, it is determined that the prediction is to be performed, and it is detected that the random counter R7 is not the same as any of the 75 prediction values. Sometimes it is determined that a prophecy is not given. That is, (1) that there are two or more reserved balls, (2) that a big hit has been determined in the current reserved ball, and (3) that there is no big hit in the previous reserved ball. When the two conditions are satisfied, the prediction is determined with a probability of “75/151” according to the measurement value of the random counter R7.
[0087]
When determining whether or not the prediction has been made, the CPU 56 detects the result of the prediction in step S45. Here, when it is detected that the prediction has been made, the flags F1 to F4 are selectively turned on in step S46. As shown in FIG. 19, the measurement values “1” to “4” of the counter N1 are assigned to these notice flags F1 to F4, and the CPU 56 determines which of the notice flags F1 to F4 corresponds to the counter N1. Turn on.
[0088]
For example, when the number of reserved balls is two, the counter N1 is added to "2", and the advance notice flags F1 and F2 are selectively turned on. When the number of reserved balls is four, the counter N1 is added to "4", and all the advance flags F1 to F4 are turned on.
[0089]
(5) Reserving ball processing
The holding ball processing in step S15 in FIG. 16 is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs, and the CPU 56 of the main control device 55 detects the measurement value of the counter N1 in the holding ball processing and holds based on the detection result. The number of times of holding the special symbol game is notified to the player based on turning on / off the ball lamp 25.
[0090]
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. 19, the lamp numbers “RP1” to “RP4” are assigned to the measurement values “1” to “4” of the counter N1, and the CPU 56 starts the measurement of the counter N1 when shifting to the holding ball processing. The value is detected, and the reserved ball lamp 25 of the lamp number corresponding to the detection result of the measured value is turned on.
[0091]
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 28, 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 turned on, and the player is notified that the number of holdings has increased from “3” to “4”.
[0092]
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”.
[0093]
(6) Control data setting processing
The control data setting process of step S16 in FIG. 16 is executed when the game control flag is set in the control data setting process. Complete hits are assigned, a big hit symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a perfect miss symbol are set, and the state of probability fluctuation acquisition is determined when a 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.
[0094]
The CPU 56 compares the counter N1 with "0" in step S51 in FIG. As described above, this counter N1 indicates the storage state of the random counters R1 to R5. When detecting "N1>0", the CPU 56 determines that the random counters R1 to R5 are stored in the RAM 58. , To step S52.
[0095]
When the CPU 56 proceeds to step S52, the CPU 56 determines whether the judgment result of the big hit or the miss is stored in the judgment data recording unit E11 in the judgment data area. Here, when it is detected that the big hit is stored, the big hit is stored in the big hit area (see FIG. 17) of the RAM 58 as a determination result, and the process shifts to step S53 in FIG. Further, when it is detected that the deviation is stored in the determination data recording unit E11, the deviation is stored in the big hit area as the determination result, and the process shifts to step S53.
[0096]
A symbol table is recorded in the ROM 57 of the main controller 55. This symbol table shows the relationship between the random counter R5 and the big hit symbol as shown in FIG. 21. When the CPU 56 proceeds to step S53 in FIG. 20, the CPU 56 resets the random counter R5 from the hold data recording unit E1 of the RAM 58. To detect. Then, a symbol corresponding to the random counter R5 is detected from the 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".
[0097]
When the CPU 56 proceeds to step S54 in FIG. 20, the CPU 56 detects the result of setting the big hit symbol. Then, based on the setting result of the big hit symbol, the acquisition state of the probability variation is determined, and the determination result is stored in the probability variation area of the RAM 58. For example, when the setting result of the big hit symbol is an odd number, it is determined that the probability variation has been acquired, and the probability variation flag is stored in the probability variation area in the ON state. When the setting result of the big hit symbol is an even number, it is determined that the probability variation is not obtained, and the probability variation flag is stored in the probability variation area in an off state. That is, whether or not the probability fluctuation has been obtained is distributed with a probability of "1/2" on condition that a big hit occurs.
[0098]
When the CPU 56 detects in step S52 in FIG. 20 that the determination result of the disconnection is stored in the determination data recording unit E11 in the determination data area, the process proceeds to step S55. Then, the random counter R2 is detected from the hold data recording section E1 in the counter data area, and the 19 outreach values “5, 11, 23, 31, 43, 53, 61, 79, 89, 97, 113, 127, 139, 149, 157, 163, 173, 181, 193 ".
[0099]
When detecting that the random counter R2 is equal to any one of the 19 outreach values, the CPU 56 determines that the outreach is out of reach, and stores the outreach as a determination result in the outreach area of the RAM 58 (see FIG. 17). When the random counter R2 detects that it is not the same as any of the 19 outreach values, it is determined that the outlier is completely out, and the outlier reach area stores the outlier as a determination result.
[0100]
After storing the determination result of the off-reach and the completely-off, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S56 in FIG. 20 and detects the determination result from the off-reach area. Here, when the off-reach is detected, the process proceeds to step S57, and the random counter R5 is detected from the off-reach symbol area of the RAM 58. Then, a symbol corresponding to the first digit, a symbol corresponding to the second digit, and a symbol corresponding to the third digit of the random counter R5 are detected from the symbol table of the ROM 57, and are converted into a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol. Set.
[0101]
When the CPU 56 detects in step S56 of FIG. 20 that the determination result of complete out-of-touch is stored in the out-of-touch reach area, the process proceeds to step S58, and detects the random counter R5 from the completely out-of-design area of the RAM 58. Then, a symbol corresponding to the first digit, a symbol corresponding to the second digit, and a symbol corresponding to the third digit of the random counter R5 are detected from the symbol table of the ROM 57, and are converted into a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol. Set.
[0102]
In step S59 in FIG. 20, the CPU 56 detects the random counter R1 from the reserved data recording unit E1 in the counter data area, 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.
[0103]
(6-1) Change pattern setting at the time of big hit judgment
As shown in FIG. 22, a variation pattern table for a big hit is recorded in the ROM 57 of the main controller 55. This fluctuation pattern table indicates the correspondence between the random counter R1 and the fluctuation pattern. When the CPU 56 proceeds to step S59 in FIG. 20, the CPU 56 detects a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the random counter R1 from the fluctuation 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".
[0104]
(6-2) Variation pattern setting for out-of-reach judgment
In the ROM 57 of the main control device 55, as shown in FIG. 23, a variation pattern table for off-reach is recorded. 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”. ".
[0105]
When the CPU 56 proceeds to step S59 in FIG. 20, the CPU 56 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.
[0106]
(6-3) Change pattern setting for complete departure determination
The CPU 56 does not perform the distribution of the fluctuation pattern based on the random counter R1 at the time of complete deviation determination, and sets the fluctuation pattern to “1” in step S59 of FIG.
[0107]
After setting the fluctuation pattern, the CPU 56 determines the setting state of the advance notice flag F1 in step S60. Here, when it is detected that the notice flag F1 is turned on, the setting result of the variation pattern is changed to a specific result in step S61, and the notice flag F1 is turned off in step S62. The change processing of the variation pattern is performed in accordance with the determination result of the complete deviation and the deviation reach. When the complete deviation is determined, the variation pattern is changed to the fluctuation pattern “100” for the prediction notice, and when the deviation reach is determined. The change pattern is changed to the change pattern “101” for the prediction.
[0108]
When detecting that the notice flag F1 is turned off, the CPU 56 determines the setting state of the notice flag F2 in step S63. Here, when it is detected that the notice flag F2 is turned on, the process proceeds to step S64, and the result of the big hit determination is detected from the big hit area of the RAM 58. For example, when it is detected that a hit is stored in the big hit area, the process proceeds to step S62 without changing the fluctuation pattern, and the advance notice flag F2 is turned off. When it is detected that the big hit is stored, the change pattern is changed to the big hit notice change pattern "102" in step S65, and the notice flag F2 is turned off in step S62.
[0109]
When detecting that the notice flag F2 is turned off, the CPU 56 determines the setting state of the notice flag F3 in step S66. Here, when it is detected that the advance notice flag F3 is turned on, the process shifts to step S64 to detect a jackpot determination result from the jackpot area. For example, when it is detected that an outlier is stored in the big hit area, the process proceeds to step S62 without changing the variation pattern, and the advance notice flag F3 is turned off. When it is detected that the big hit is stored, the change pattern is changed to the change pattern "102" for the big hit notice in step S65, and the notice flag F3 is turned off in step S62.
[0110]
When detecting that the notice flag F3 is turned off, the CPU 56 determines the setting state of the notice flag F4 in step S67. Here, when it is detected that the notice flag F4 is turned off, the process proceeds to step S68 without changing the variation pattern. When it is detected that the advance notice flag F4 is turned on, the process proceeds to step S64, and the result of the big hit determination from the big hit area is detected. When the notice flag F4 is in the ON state, a big hit is stored in the big hit area, and the CPU 56 changes the change pattern to the change pattern "102" for the big hit notice in step S65, and turns off the notice flag F4 in step S62.
[0111]
As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the fluctuation display time is individually set in the fluctuation pattern. These variable display times refer to the time required from the start of the change of the left special symbol to the right special symbol to the final stop, and when the CPU 56 proceeds to step S68 in FIG. 20, the CPU 56 displays the variable display according to the result of setting the change pattern. The time is selected, and the game control flag is set to the variable display processing in step S69. When the setting result of the fluctuation pattern is "1", the fluctuation display time is set to "T1" in step S68, and when the setting result of the fluctuation pattern is "100" to "102", the fluctuation display time is set in step S68. Are set to “T100” to “T102”.
[0112]
(7) Variable display processing
The variable display processing of step S17 in FIG. 16 is executed when the game control flag is set to the variable display processing, and the CPU 56 of the main control device 55 displays the variable display processing on the CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64. The variable display is started based on the output of the control command and the display control data.
[0113]
The CPU 56 resets the timer T1 to “0” in step S91 in FIG. When the timer T1 resets the timer T1, the CPU 56 outputs an INT signal to the symbol control device 64 in step S92, and outputs a symbol control command and symbol control data in step S93. The INT signal instructs the CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64 to start an IRQ interrupt program. The CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64 starts the IRQ interrupt program based on detection of the INT signal, and executes a symbol control command and a symbol. Control data is received in the IRQ interrupt program.
[0114]
The symbol control command is for instructing the start of the special symbol change, and the CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64 starts the special symbol change display based on the detection of the symbol control command. The symbol control data includes the setting result of the variation pattern and the setting results of the left special symbol to the right special symbol. The CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64 displays the special symbol variation display based on the symbol control data in the following (1). Control is performed in the modes of to ２2.
[0115]
{Circle around (1)} Special results of left special design to right special design: The left, middle, and right columns show fixed stop symbols. The CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64 determines and stops the special symbols of each column with the set symbols. Let it.
[0116]
{Circle around (2)} Variation pattern setting result: This indicates the effect of the variation display, and the CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64 renders the variation display of the special symbol in a display pattern corresponding to the variation pattern.
[0117]
After outputting the symbol control data and the like, the CPU 56 of the main control device 55 starts the timer T1 in step S94. After the output of the symbol control command or the like, the CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64 performs the variable display of the special symbol on the symbol display device 27, and the timer T1 measures the elapsed time from the start of the variable display. Become.
[0118]
When the timer T1 is started, the CPU 56 sorts the counter data area of the RAM 58 in step S95. This process overwrites the data stored in the reserved data recording units E2 to E4 on the reserved data recording units E1 to E3 in the counter data area. For example, when the random counters R1 to R5 are stored only in the reservation data recording unit E1, default data of the reservation data recording unit E2 is recorded in the reservation data recording unit E1, and the random counters R1 to R5 of the reservation data recording unit E1 are erased. Is done. Further, when the random counters R1 to R5 are stored in all of the reserved data recording units E1 to E4, the random counters R1 to R5 of the reserved data recording units E2 to E4 are moved to the preceding retained data recording units E1 to E3, Default data is recorded in the suspension data recording unit E4.
[0119]
After arranging the counter data area of the RAM 58, the CPU 56 arranges the determination data area. This process overwrites the judgment data recording units E11 to E13 in the judgment data area with the data stored in the judgment data recording units E12 to E14. For example, when the judgment result of the big hit is stored in the judgment data recording units E11 to E12, the judgment result of the judgment data recording unit E12 is moved to the preceding judgment data recording unit E11, and the default data is recorded in the judgment data recording unit E12. You.
[0120]
That is, in the next control data setting process, a special symbol setting process, a variation pattern setting process, and the like are performed based on the data stored in the determination data recording unit E12 and the reserved data recording unit E2. A special symbol setting process, a variation pattern setting process, and the like are performed based on data stored in the unit E13 and the hold data recording unit E3.
[0121]
After arranging the determination data area, the CPU 56 subtracts "1" from the counter N1 in step S96, and sets the all symbol stop processing to the game control flag in step S97. As described above, the counter N1 counts the number of retained balls, and the subtraction result of the counter N1 is detected in the next timer interrupt process, and the lighting of the retained ball lamp 25 is controlled based on the subtraction result of the counter N1no. You. Therefore, the reserved ball lamp 25 is turned off after the start of the fluctuation display, and the decrease in the number of reserved balls is notified to the player after the start of the fluctuation.
[0122]
The counter N1 counts the number of winning pachinko balls P with respect to the special symbol starting port 28 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 counter data area and the determination data area. Therefore, when the start signal is recorded in the subsequent output monitoring process, the counter N1 is added in the data acquisition process, random counters R1 to R5 are newly stored in the counter data area, and the big hit determination result is stored in the determination data area. Is newly stored.
[0123]
FIG. 25 is a diagram for specifically explaining the processing contents related to the prediction notice and the jackpot prediction. For example, when a big hit and a prediction announcement are determined for the third reserved ball in the data acquisition process, the counter N1 is added to "3", and thus the announcement flags F1, F2, and F3 are turned on.
[0124]
In the control data setting process subsequent to the data acquisition process, a special symbol setting process and a variation pattern setting process are performed on the first reserved ball. In this case, the turning-on of the advance notice flag F1 is detected in step S60 in FIG. 20, the fluctuation pattern for the advance notice is set in step S61, and the advance notice flag F1 is turned off in step S62.
[0125]
Then, the fluctuation pattern for the prediction announcement is output in the fluctuation display processing following the control data setting processing, and the prediction announcement is performed during the fluctuation of the special symbol.
[0126]
In the control data setting process for the second retained ball, the turning-on of the advance notice flag F2 is detected in step S63 of FIG. 20, the non-big hit is detected in step S64, and the advance notice flag F2 is turned off in step S62. Then, a normal fluctuation pattern is output in the fluctuation display processing subsequent to the control data setting processing, and a normal fluctuation display in which the prediction announcement and the jackpot announcement do not appear is performed.
[0127]
In the control data setting process for the third retained ball, the turning-on of the advance notice flag F3 is detected in step S66 of FIG. 20, and a big hit is detected in step S64. Then, in step S65, the fluctuation pattern for the big hit notice is set, and in step S62, the notice flag F3 is turned off. Next, a change pattern for the jackpot notice is output in the change display process, and after the jackpot is announced based on the temporary stop of the symbol "13" during the change of the special symbol, the jackpot symbol stops.
[0128]
(8) All symbol stop processing
The all symbol stop processing in step S18 in FIG. 16 is executed when the game control flag is set to the all symbol stop processing, and the CPU 56 of the main control device 55 executes the all symbol stop processing in the all symbol stop processing. A display control command is output to the CPU 65, and the variable display is terminated (symbol determination).
[0129]
The CPU 56 compares the measured value of the timer T1 with the result of setting the variable display time in step S101 in FIG. The timer T1 measures the variable display time of the special symbol. When the CPU 56 detects that the measured value of the timer T1 has reached the set result of the variable display time, it stops the timer T1 in step S102, and Finish measuring the display time.
[0130]
After finishing the measurement of the variable display time, the CPU 56 outputs an INT signal to the symbol control device 64 in step S103, and outputs an all symbol stop command (symbol determination command, variable stop command) as a display control command in step S104. 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 65 of the symbol control device 64 receives all the signals 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.
[0131]
When outputting the all symbol stop command, the CPU 56 detects a jackpot determination result from the jackpot area of the RAM 58 in step S105. Here, when it is detected that a big hit is stored in the big hit area, the V flag is turned on in a step S106, and a big hit game process is set in a game control flag in a step S107. When it is detected that the big hit area stores a miss, the process proceeds to step S108, and the control data setting process is set in the game control flag.
[0132]
(9) Jackpot game processing
The big hit game process of step S19 in FIG. 16 is executed when the game control flag is set to the big hit game process, and the CPU 56 of the main control device 55 executes the big hit round in the big hit game process, The big hit round is displayed on the symbol display device 27 based on the output of the display control command and the display control data to the symbol control device 64.
[0133]
When the CPU 56 of the main control device 55 proceeds to step S111 in FIG. 27, the CPU 56 determines the open state of the special winning opening 31. The open state of the special winning opening 31 is determined based on the setting state of the open flag. When the CPU 56 detects that the open flag is turned off, the CPU 56 determines that the special winning opening 31 is closed. , To step S112.
[0134]
When the process proceeds to step S112, the CPU 56 determines the setting state of the V flag. This V flag is turned on during all symbol stop processing, or turned on based on the fact that the pachinko ball P wins in the specific area 37 of the special winning opening 31 during the big hit game processing, and the CPU 56 When it is detected that the flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S113, and the counter N2 is compared with the upper limit value “14”. The counter N2 counts the number of times of opening the special winning opening 31 (number of big hit rounds). When the CPU 56 detects "N4≤14", the process proceeds to step S114.
[0135]
When the process proceeds to step S114, the CPU 56 adds "1" to the counter N2, and resets the timer T2 to "0" in step S115. The timer T2 measures the opening time of the special winning opening 31 (the duration of the big hit round). When the CPU 56 resets the timer T2 to "0", the process proceeds to step S116.
[0136]
When the CPU 56 proceeds to step S116, the CPU 56 instructs the symbol control device 64 to start an IRQ interrupt program based on outputting an INT signal. Then, the process shifts to step S117 to output a jackpot round display command as a display control command to the symbol control device 64 and output jackpot round display data (measured value of the counter N2) as display control data.
[0137]
When detecting the INT signal, the CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64 activates the IRQ interrupt program. Then, the big hit round display command and the big hit round display data are detected by the IRQ interrupt program, and the big hit round is displayed on the symbol display device 27. The big hit round display is for displaying a big hit round background corresponding to the big hit round number (measured value of the counter N2), and the current big hit round number (measured value of the counter N2) is numerically displayed in front of the big hit round background. Is displayed.
[0138]
When the CPU 56 outputs a jackpot round display command or the like, the drive power is applied to the jackpot opening solenoid 34 in step S118 to open the jackpot 31 (start of the jackpot round). As a result, a big hit state that allows the pachinko ball P to enter the big winning opening 31 is generated, and a state advantageous to the player is generated.
[0139]
When the large winning opening 31 is opened, the CPU 56 cuts off the drive power of the movable piece solenoid 40 in step S119, and rotates the movable piece 39 to a specific winning state. In this specific winning state, the movable piece 39 is inclined downward from the count area 36 of the special winning opening 31 toward the specific area 37, and the pachinko ball P winning in the special winning opening 31 follows the specific area along the inclination of the movable piece 39. You will be guided with high probability within 37.
[0140]
When the movable piece 39 is rotated to the specific winning state, the CPU 56 records the opening of the special winning opening 31 based on turning on the opening flag Fd in step S120. Then, in step S121, the opening time timer T2 is started, and the opening time of the special winning opening 31 is measured. Next, in step S122, the V flag Fv is turned off, and whether or not the pachinko ball P has won in the specific area 37 of the special winning opening 31 can be recorded.
[0141]
For example, immediately after the jackpot determination, the V flag is turned on, the release flag is turned off, and the counter N2 is reset to "0". Accordingly, the CPU 56 proceeds from step S111 in FIG. 28 to S112, S113, and S114, and adds “1” to the counter N2. Then, the timer T2 is reset in step S115, the special winning opening 31 is opened in step S118, and the movable piece 39 is rotated to a specific winning state.
[0142]
When a timer interrupt occurs while the special winning opening 31 is open, the CPU 56 detects that the open flag is turned on in step S111, and determines the presence or absence of a V signal in step S123. This V signal is output from the V sensor 38 based on the fact that the pachinko ball P wins within the specific area 37 of the special winning opening 31, and the CPU 56 records the presence of the V signal in the output monitoring area of the RAM 58. When it is detected that there is, the process proceeds to step S124, and the V flag is turned on. Thereby, the fact that the pachinko ball P has won the specific area 37 is recorded, and the process proceeds to step S125.
[0143]
When the CPU 56 proceeds to step S125, the CPU 56 applies drive power to the movable piece solenoid 40, and rotates the movable piece 39 to a count state. In this counting state, the movable piece 39 is inclined downward from the specific area 37 of the special winning opening 31 toward the counting area 36, and the pachinko ball P winning in the special winning opening 31 is counted along the inclination of the movable piece 39. Will be guided with a high probability.
[0144]
When the CPU 56 rotates the movable piece 39 to the count state, the CPU 56 outputs an INT signal to the symbol control device 64 in step S126, and outputs a V display command as a display control command in step S127. Then, the CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64 detects the V display command in the IRQ interrupt program, and performs the V display on the symbol display device 27. This V display informs the player that the pachinko ball P has entered the specific area 37 of the special winning opening 31. Specifically, the alphabet "V" is displayed in front of the big hit round background according to the number of big hit rounds. Is displayed.
[0145]
Upon outputting the V display command, the CPU 56 determines in step S128 whether or not there is a count signal. This count signal is output from the count sensor 35 based on the fact that the pachinko ball P has entered the special winning opening 31. The CPU 56 detects that the presence of the count signal is recorded in the output monitoring area of the RAM 58. If so, it is determined that there is a count signal, and "1" is added to the counter N3 in step S129. The counter N3 counts how many pachinko balls P have entered the special winning opening 31 during one big hit round. When the CPU 56 measures the number of winning pachinko balls P, the process proceeds to step S130. I do.
[0146]
When the CPU 56 proceeds to step S130, the CPU 56 outputs an INT signal to the symbol control device 64. Then, in step S131, a winning number display command is output as a display control command, and winning number display data is output as display control data. The winning number display data has the measurement value of the winning number counter N3. The CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64 detects the winning number display command and the winning number display data in the IRQ interrupt program, and At 27, the winning number is displayed. This winning number display is performed by numerically displaying the measured value of the counter N3 in front of the big hit round background according to the number of big hit rounds. During the big hit round, the pachinko ball P wins in the big winning opening 31. At times, the number of winnings is counted up.
[0147]
When the CPU 56 outputs the winning number display command or the like, the measured value of the counter N3 is compared with the upper limit value “10” in step S132, and the measured value of the opening time timer T2 is compared with the upper limit value “27 seconds” in step S133. Compare. Here, when one of “N3 ≧ 10” and “T2 ≧ 27 seconds” is detected, the special winning opening 31 is closed based on the cutoff of the special winning opening solenoid 34 in step S134. That is, the big hit round ends when the specified number of pachinko balls P wins in the special winning opening 31 or when the opening time of the special winning opening 31 reaches the upper limit.
[0148]
After finishing the jackpot round in step S134, the CPU 56 ends the opening time measuring operation based on stopping the timer T2 in step S135. Then, the winning number counter N3 is reset to "0" in step S136, and the closing of the special winning opening 31 is recorded based on turning off the open flag in step S137.
[0149]
When a timer interrupt occurs while the special winning opening 31 is closed, the CPU 56 proceeds from step S111 to S112, and determines the setting state of the V flag. Here, when it is detected that the V flag is offset, the counter N2 for the number of big hit rounds is reset to "0" in step S138, and the game control flag is set in the control data setting process in step S139.
[0150]
When detecting that the V flag is turned on in step S112, the CPU 56 compares the big hit round number counter N2 with the upper limit value "14" in step S113. If “N2 ≦ 14” is detected here, the process proceeds from step S113 to S114 to S118, and the special winning opening 31 is opened. That is, the big hit round is restarted on condition that the pachinko ball P wins in the specific area 37 when the big winning opening 31 is opened.
[0151]
When detecting "N2>14" in step S113, the CPU 56 resets the counter N2 for the number of big hit rounds in step S138, and sets the game control flag to control data setting processing in step S139. That is, the upper limit value of “15 times” is set for the number of repetitions of the jackpot round, and even when the pachinko ball P wins in the specific area 37, the jackpot round is performed when the number of continuous jackpot rounds has reached 15 times. The jackpot game process is terminated without being restarted.
[0152]
<About the internal processing of the symbol control device 64>
When the power is turned on, the CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64 sets interrupt prohibition in step S201 in FIG. 28, and initializes all data and the I / O 71 in the RAM 67 in step S202. Then, in step S203, a demonstration display command is output to the VDP 68, and in step S204, the generation of the interrupt is permitted based on the release of the setting of the interrupt prohibition.
[0153]
Upon detecting the demo display command, the VDP 68 reads necessary display data from the VROM 69 and performs a demonstration display (referred to as a demo display) on the symbol display device 27. This demonstration display informs the player that the player is waiting for a customer, and is specifically performed by displaying a manufacturer name and a model name in front of the demonstration background.
[0154]
When allowing the interruption in step S204, the CPU 65 proceeds to the counter updating process in step S205, and repeats the counter updating process in an infinite loop. This counter updating process is to add "1" to the random counter R10 for selecting a display pattern for a special symbol, and the adding process of the random counter R10 is performed after "0" is added to the upper limit "191". It returns to "0" and is performed in a ring shape.
[0155]
When detecting the INT signal from the main control device 55, the CPU 65 activates the IRQ interrupt program shown in FIG. Then, in step S211, the display control command and display control data from the main control device 55 are detected and stored in the command area and the data area of the RAM 67.
[0156]
The timer interrupt program in FIG. 30 is started every time 4 msec elapses. The CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64 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 has a special symbol variation display process of step S221 to a big hit display process of step S222. Details of the special symbol variation display process of step S221 to the big hit display process of step S222 are as follows.
[0157]
(1) Special symbol change display processing
The special symbol change display process of step S221 in FIG. 30 displays the special symbols on the symbol display device 27 in the changing state, the temporary stop state, and the fixed stop state in order, and provides the player with a combination of the special symbols in the fixed stop state. The main control device 55 starts a jackpot round when the special symbol is determined and stopped in a combination of jackpots, and allows the pachinko ball P to enter the jackpot 31. I do.
[0158]
When the CPU 65 proceeds to step S231 in FIG. 31, it determines whether or not a symbol control command is stored in the command area of the RAM 67. The symbol control command is output together with the special symbol setting result and the fluctuation pattern setting result based on the main controller 55 detecting the winning of the pachinko ball P to the special symbol starting port 28. When it is detected that a symbol control command is stored in the step S232, the process proceeds to step S232.
[0159]
A display pattern table is recorded in the ROM 66 of the symbol control device 64, as shown in FIG. This display pattern table is used to select a display pattern based on the fluctuation pattern and the random counter R10. When the CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64 proceeds to step S232 in FIG. 31, the display pattern table changes from the display pattern table in FIG. And a display pattern corresponding to the random counter R10. 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 the background for the special symbol, the timing of switching the background for the special symbol, the display timing of the character, the type of the character, etc. , And is set to end in the variable display time.
[0160]
FIG. 33 is a timing chart for explaining the setting contents of the display pattern "1". This display pattern "1" is uniquely selected when the fluctuation pattern "1" determined to be completely off is detected. When the display pattern "1" is selected, the background A in FIG. 37 is used as a special symbol game background. Is displayed. In addition, the character is not displayed, and the left special symbol, the right special symbol, and the 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 display control data (special symbol setting result) from the main control device 55 stored in the data area of the RAM 67. In the temporary stop state of, the special symbols in the three rows are in a combination of missing.
[0161]
The fluctuation pattern “100” for prediction and prediction is set when the main control device 55 determines that the pattern is completely off, and the symbol control device 64 sets the display pattern “100” when the fluctuation pattern “100” is detected. This display pattern "100" is the same as the normal complete departure display pattern "1" except that a prediction prediction character is inserted, and the prediction prediction character is the final one as shown in FIG. Displayed immediately after the special symbol in the middle row is temporarily stopped. FIG. 1 shows a display screen of a prophecy notice character.
[0162]
FIG. 34 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 R10 when determining the out-of-reach where the variation pattern is "4", and when the display pattern "4-1" is selected, the special symbol game background is selected. 37 is displayed. Further, the left special symbol and the right special symbol are temporarily stopped in this order from the normal fluctuation state, and the middle special symbol is temporarily stopped 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 55 stored in the data area of the RAM 67. Is a special combination.
[0163]
The fluctuation pattern “101” for the prediction announcement is set by the main control device 55 when the out-of-reach is determined, and the symbol control device 64 sets the display pattern “101” when the fluctuation pattern “101” is detected. This display pattern "101" is the same as the normal off-reach display pattern "4-1" except that a prediction prediction character is inserted, and the prediction prediction character is, as shown in FIG. Displayed immediately after the last special symbol in the middle row is temporarily stopped.
[0164]
FIG. 35 is a timing chart for explaining the setting contents of the display pattern "58". This display pattern "58" is selected regardless of the random counter R10 at the time of judging the jackpot whose variation pattern is "58". When the display pattern "58" is selected, the background of FIG. 37 is used as a special symbol game background. A → background C → background A is switched and displayed. Further, the left special symbol and the right special symbol temporarily disappear from the normal fluctuation state and then disappear, and the middle special symbol disappears from the normal fluctuation state. In this, the special symbol disappears at the same time when the special symbol game background is switched from "A" to "C". In the state where the special symbol game background is switched, the reach action character is displayed and the predetermined operation is performed. Is displayed. This animation screen allows the player to imagine whether a big hit has occurred or not in accordance with the action content of the reach action character, and is called a reach action.
[0165]
FIG. 36 illustrates the reach action displayed when the display pattern “58” is selected. When the display pattern “58” is selected, as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), a reach action of an effect of catching the bream character T is displayed. At the end of the reach action, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), after a message of "big hit !!" is displayed as a character, the special symbol game background is switched from "C" to "A". As shown in (d) of 36, special symbols in three rows are provisionally displayed in a combination of big hits.
[0166]
The fluctuation pattern “102” for the big hit notice is set by the main control device 55 when the big hit is determined, and the symbol control device 64 sets the display pattern “102” when the fluctuation pattern “102” is detected. This display pattern "102" is the same as the normal jackpot display pattern "58" except that the hidden symbol "13" is inserted as a jackpot notice character. The hidden symbol "13" is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the left column temporarily stops and the right column fluctuates, and is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column. This hidden symbol "13" is inserted between the special symbol "12" and "1" in the right column, and the right column resumes the normal fluctuation after the hidden symbol "13" is displayed. FIG. 1 shows a state where the hidden symbol “13” has stopped temporarily, and “↓” indicates that the middle special symbol is changing.
[0167]
After setting the display pattern, the CPU 65 proceeds to step S233 in FIG. 31 to output a change start command, a display pattern setting result, and a special symbol setting result to the VDP 68. Then, the VDP 68 detects display data corresponding to the display pattern from the VROM 69, and performs variable display on the symbol display device 27 with the effect contents corresponding to the display pattern.
[0168]
When the change display of the special symbol is started, the CPU 65 deletes the symbol control command in the command area and the symbol control data in the data area in step S234. Then, the process shifts to step S235, and it is determined whether or not all the symbol stop commands are stored in the command area. This all symbol stop command is output based on the main controller 55 detecting the elapse of the variable display time. When the CPU 65 detects the all symbol stop command, it outputs a symbol determination command to the VDP 68 in step S236. In step S237, all symbol stop commands in the command area are deleted.
[0169]
The all symbol stop command is output from the main control device 55, 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 64 based on the fluctuation pattern, and is set so as to end in the fluctuation display time according to the fluctuation pattern. Therefore, when the CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64 detects the all symbol stop command and outputs the symbol confirmation command to the VDP 68, 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 68 swings the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol up and down. When the VDP 68 detects the symbol confirmation command, the VDP 68 converts the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol into one horizontal one. Is displayed in a stationary state on the effective line of.
[0170]
For example, when the variation pattern “58” is set, the main controller 54 outputs a symbol stop command to the symbol controller 64 at the timing when the variation display time “T58” has elapsed. When the variation pattern “58” is set, the symbol control device 64 sets the display pattern “58” to end in the variation display time “T58”. At the elapse of the variable display time “T58”, as shown in FIG. 35, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are in a temporary stop state, and the VDP 68 issues a symbol determination command from the CPU 65 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.
[0171]
(2) Big hit display processing
The jackpot display process in step S222 of FIG. 30 is to display a jackpot round background corresponding to the number of jackpot rounds during the jackpot game and to notify the jackpot round information as a character in front of the jackpot round background. In step S241, it is detected whether the big hit round display command is stored in the command area of the RAM 67. The big hit round display command is output by the main controller 55 together with the number of big hit rounds (counter N2) at the start of the big hit round. When the CPU 65 detects the big hit round display command, the CPU 65 reads the big hit round from the data area of the RAM 67 in step S242. The number of times is detected, and the routine goes to Step S243.
[0172]
When the CPU 65 proceeds to step S243, the CPU 65 sets a display pattern according to the number of big hit rounds, and outputs a round display command and round display data to the VDP 68. The round display data has a display pattern setting result. When the VDP 68 detects the round display command and the round display data, the VDP 68 detects necessary display data from the VROM 69, and as shown in FIG. , The jackpot round background and the number of jackpot rounds (R) are displayed.
[0173]
When the CPU 65 instructs the VDP 68 to execute the big hit round display, the big hit round display command in the command area and the number of big hit rounds in the data area are erased in step S244 of FIG. 38, and the V display command is recorded in the command area of the RAM 67 in step S245. It is detected whether or not it has been performed. This V display command is output by the main control device 55 when the pachinko ball P has entered the specific area 37 of the special winning opening 31. When the CPU 65 detects the V display command, the V display is displayed on the VDP 68 in step S246. Output a command. Then, the VDP 68 reads necessary display data from the VROM 69 and performs V display on the symbol display device 27. This V display, as shown in FIG. 39, displays the message "V", and the display of "V" is performed in front of the big hit round background.
[0174]
When the CPU 65 proceeds to step S247 in FIG. 38, the CPU 65 deletes the V display command in the command area, and detects in step S248 whether or not a winning number display command is recorded in the command area. This winning number display command is output by the main control unit 55 together with the counter N3 (the number of winning of the pachinko balls P with respect to the special winning opening 31) when the pachinko ball P wins in the special winning opening 31, and the CPU 65 sets the winning. If a number display command is detected, the flow shifts to step S249.
[0175]
In step S249, the CPU 65 detects the counter N3 from the data area of the RAM 67, outputs a winning number display command and the counter N3 to the VDP 68 in step S250, and outputs a winning number display command in the command area and wins the data area in step S251. Erase the number N3.
[0176]
Upon detecting the winning number display command and the counter N3, the VDP 68 reads necessary display data from the VROM 69 and displays the winning number on the symbol display device 27. The winning number display indicates "N3" as shown in FIG. 39, and the winning number is displayed in front of the big hit round background.
[0177]
According to the first embodiment, the prediction and the jackpot are performed at different timings, so that the player can reliably recognize the occurrence of the prediction. Moreover, since the prediction of the occurrence of the jackpot and the prediction of the occurrence of the jackpot are performed at different display times, it is possible to wait for the occurrence of the prediction of the jackpot later. it can. For this reason, the duration of the sense of expectation for the occurrence of the big hit becomes longer, and the interest of the game is enhanced.
[0178]
In addition, the prediction was made on the basis of the existence of a plurality of jackpot determination results as an essential condition, and the prediction was made that the jackpot announcement would be made within the range of the reserved ball. For this reason, since it is not necessary to make the pachinko ball P newly enter the special symbol starting port 28 during the period from the occurrence of the prediction announcement to the occurrence of the jackpot announcement, the ball lending is lost immediately after the prediction announcement occurs, and the prediction announcement It is no longer cost-effective to generate a jackpot notice in spite of the fact that the error occurs. In addition, since the prediction is performed on the precondition of the existence of the reserved ball, the credibility of the prediction is enhanced.
[0179]
In addition, since the remaining valid number, which is the target of the prediction, is displayed on the reserved ball display 26, it is clear whether or not the current fluctuation display is the target of the prediction. For this reason, the pleasure of waiting for the jackpot notice at the time of the present fluctuation display becomes clear, and the interest of the game is further enhanced.
[0180]
In the first embodiment, the number of remaining valid predictions is displayed on the reserved ball display 26, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be displayed on the symbol display device 27. In this case, when the message "Chance !!" is displayed during the fluctuation display, it is displayed that the current fluctuation display is the target of the prediction and the remaining effective number is displayed as a numerical value at the time of the current fluctuation display. good.
[0181]
In the first embodiment, the occurrence of the jackpot notice is notified as the first notice and the jackpot notice is given as the second notice. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first notice may be used. The occurrence of the reach announcement may be announced, and the reach announcement may be performed as the second announcement. Hereinafter, a specific example of the configuration will be described.
[0182]
In the data acquisition processing of FIG. 18, the outreach is determined in addition to the jackpot. Then, when the jackpot or out-of-reach is determined, the presence or absence of the prediction is determined based on both the presence of the plurality of reserved balls and the random counter R7. At the time of the fluctuation display, a prediction notice "If the vehicle stops once at 13, it will be reach." Thereafter, the hidden symbol "13" is temporarily stopped at the time of the fluctuation display of the reserved ball for which the hit or the out-of-reach is determined, and the occurrence of the reach is notified in advance.
[0183]
Further, in the first embodiment, the main controller 55 changes the setting result of the variation pattern based on the setting state of the notice flag. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A configuration in which a fluctuation pattern is newly set based on a state may be adopted. In this case, the variation pattern table for the advance notice and the variation pattern table for the absence of the advance notice are recorded in the ROM 57, and when the advance notice flag is on, the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table for the advance notice, and the advance notice flag is turned off. In this state, it is preferable to select a fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern table for no notice.
[0184]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. While the special symbol is changing, a prediction may be given. As shown in FIG. 40, this prediction announcement is made when the message "13" stops within 10 rotations as a prediction announcement character on the symbol display device 27. Is displayed, and when the hidden symbol "13" is temporarily stopped in any of the ten subsequent fluctuation displays at the time of appearance of the prediction announcement, a big hit is definitely generated in the fluctuation display. During the validity period of the prediction announcement, a message “remaining X times” is displayed, and the remaining effective number of the prediction announcement is notified to the player.
[0185]
When the CPU 56 of the main control device 55 stores the jackpot and miss determination results in the determination data area of the RAM 58 in step S39 in FIG. 41, the special symbol and the variation pattern are set in the control data setting process without performing the prediction prediction determination process. I do. Then, in the variation display processing, the special symbol setting result and the variation pattern setting result are output to the symbol control device 64 together with the symbol control command. Then, the CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64 stores the symbol control command in the command area of the RAM 67, and stores the setting result of the special symbol and the setting result of the variation pattern in the data area of the RAM 67.
[0186]
When detecting that the symbol control command is stored in the RAM 67 in step S231 of FIG. 42, the CPU 65 of the symbol control device 64 sets a fluctuation pattern and a display pattern according to the random counter R10 in step S232, and sets the counter in step S261. Obtain the measured value of N4. The counter N4 indicates the number of remaining valid predictions. When the CPU 65 detects "N4 = 0", the CPU 65 determines that the prediction has expired, and proceeds to step S262.
[0187]
When the CPU 65 proceeds to step S262, the CPU 65 detects a special symbol setting result from the data area of the RAM 67. Here, when it is determined that the special symbol is a completely out of combination or a out of reach combination, the process proceeds to step S263 to acquire the current measured value of the random counter R11. The CPU 65 increments the random counter R11 by "1" in a counter updating process for each loop of the main program, and the addition process of the random counter R11 is performed in a ring shape from "0" to "150".
[0188]
When acquiring the random counter R11, the CPU 65 compares the random counter R11 with the three prediction announcement values “0, 50, 100” in step S264. Here, when it is detected that the obtained result of the random counter R11 is the same as any one of the three prediction values, it is determined that the prediction is present, and the obtained result of the random counter R11 is the same as any of the three prediction values. Otherwise, it is determined that there is no prediction notice.
[0189]
When determining whether or not there is a prediction, the CPU 65 detects a result of the prediction in step S265. Here, when the presence of the prediction is detected, the remaining valid number of the prediction is set to the initial value "10" based on setting "10" to the counter N4 in step S266, and the process proceeds to step S267.
[0190]
When the CPU 65 proceeds to step S267, the CPU 65 inserts the prediction announcement pattern into the display pattern setting result. As shown in FIG. 40, the prediction announcement pattern is for displaying a prediction announcement character, and the prediction announcement pattern is inserted at the temporary stop timing of the final middle special symbol.
[0191]
After inserting the prediction announcement pattern, the CPU 65 outputs the display pattern setting result and the special symbol setting result to the VDP 68 in step S233. Then, the VDP 68 performs a fluctuating display on the symbol display device 27 with the content according to the display pattern, and executes a prediction and a notice.
[0192]
When detecting that the symbol control command is newly stored in the RAM 67 in step S231 of FIG. 42, the CPU 65 sets a fluctuation pattern and a display pattern according to the random counter R10 in step S232, and proceeds to step S261. Here, when the counter “N4> 0” is detected, it is determined that the prediction prediction is valid, and the flow shifts to step S268. Here, the remaining number pattern is inserted into the display pattern setting result. This remaining number pattern displays the current measured value of the counter N4 as a message “N4 remaining times”. When the CPU 65 inserts the remaining number pattern, the CPU 65 subtracts “1” from the counter N4 in step S269. To reduce the number of remaining valid predictions. Note that the counter N4 is set to the decrement limit value "0", and the counter N4 is not decremented below "0".
[0193]
When the CPU 65 decrements the counter N4, a special symbol setting result is detected from the data area in step S270. Here, when it is detected that the special symbol setting result is not a big hit combination, the process shifts to step S233 to output the display pattern setting result and the special symbol setting result to the VDP 68. Therefore, when complete departure or departure reach is determined in the valid state of the prediction notice, a normal fluctuation display is performed as shown in FIG. 40, and the remaining valid number of the prediction notice is displayed in front of the special symbol game background. Is done.
[0194]
When the CPU 65 detects in step S270 of FIG. 42 that the result of setting the special symbol is a combination of big hits, the process proceeds to step S271, and inserts the big hit notice pattern into the result of setting the display pattern. As shown in FIG. 40, the jackpot notice pattern is a pattern in which the hidden symbol “13” is temporarily displayed while the special symbol in the right column is changing, and the CPU 65 inserts the jackpot notice pattern into the display pattern. In step S272, the remaining effective number of the prediction announcement is reset to "0" based on setting "0" to the counter N4, and the prediction announcement is invalidated.
[0195]
When the big hit notice pattern is inserted, the CPU 65 outputs the display pattern setting result and the special symbol setting result to the VDP 68 in step S233. Then, the VDP 68 gives a jackpot notice based on the temporary display of the symbol "13" hidden in the right column, and stops the special symbol with the combination of the jackpots.
[0196]
According to the above second embodiment, the prediction is randomly performed at the time of the fluctuation display on condition that the pachinko ball P has won the special symbol starting port 28, and the big hit is made within the ten times fluctuation display from the prediction prediction. When the judgment is made, the jackpot notice is given at the time of the fluctuation display, so that the prediction notice and the jackpot notice are performed irrespective of the existence of the reserved ball. For this reason, since the winning rate of the pachinko ball P with respect to the special symbol starting port 28 is low and the holding ball is unlikely to be generated, a prediction announcement and a jackpot announcement are generated, and the pleasure of the notification is given to the player according to the selection result of the table. Can be given. In addition, it is possible to adjust the effective number of times of variable display according to the specifications of the model, and obtain a duration of expectation corresponding to the specifications of the model.
[0197]
In addition, when the prediction announcement is executed, the remaining effective number of the prediction announcement is initially displayed at the time of the fluctuation display, and at the time of the fluctuation display after the prediction announcement is executed, the remaining effective number of the prediction announcement is countdown displayed. It becomes clear whether or not the subject of the notice. For this reason, the pleasure of waiting for the jackpot notice at the time of the present fluctuation display becomes clear, and the interest of the game is further enhanced.
[0198]
In the above-described second embodiment, the remaining valid number of the prediction announcement is counted down at the time of the fluctuation display after the execution of the prediction announcement. However, the present invention is not limited to this. .
[0199]
Further, in the second embodiment, the variable display count is set as the effective limit of the prediction announcement. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effective time may be set.
[0200]
In the case of this configuration, "If you stop once at 13 within 2 minutes hits." Is displayed as a prediction notice, and when a big hit is determined by the variable display started within 2 minutes, the hidden symbol "13" is displayed. It is good to give a jackpot notice based on what you do. In this case, it is preferable that the remaining valid time is displayed on the symbol display device 27 as a countdown display, or the valid time is displayed as a countup display.
[0201]
Further, in the above-described second embodiment, the occurrence of the jackpot notice is notified as the first notice, and the jackpot notice is performed as the second notice. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The occurrence of the reach announcement may be announced, and the reach announcement may be performed as the second announcement. Hereinafter, a specific example of the configuration will be described.
[0202]
When it is determined in the special symbol variation display processing of FIG. 42 that a prediction has been made, the prediction is displayed at the time of the variation display, "If 13 stops once within 10 rotations, it will be reachable." Then, when the jackpot or out-of-reach is determined within 10 rotations, the hidden symbol "13" is temporarily stopped at the time of the fluctuation display, and the occurrence of the reach at the time of the fluctuation display is announced in advance.
[0203]
Further, in the first and second embodiments, the player reads the invalidation of the prediction notice from the display contents of the holding ball display 26 and the display contents of the symbol display device 27. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, it may be configured to display that the prediction announcement has been invalidated based on the display of the message “End of the right of the prediction announcement” on the symbol display device 27. In this configuration, the player is reliably notified that the prediction has been invalidated, so that the player does not endlessly continue the game in expectation of the jackpot.
[0204]
Further, in the first and second embodiments, the configuration is such that the jackpot announcement by the hidden symbol “13” does not occur in the invalid state of the prediction announcement. However, the present invention is not limited to this. However, the configuration may be such that a big hit notice due to the hidden symbol “13” occurs. In the case of this configuration, the big hit probability when the hidden symbol “13” appears is set higher than the big hit probability when the hidden symbol “13” does not appear, and the appearance of the hidden symbol “13” in the effective state of the prediction notice It is good to set lower than time.
[0205]
In the first and second embodiments, the prediction is performed immediately after the temporary stop in the final middle row. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the prediction may be performed immediately after the start of the change in three rows. .
Further, in the first and second embodiments, the prediction is performed during the fluctuation display from the start of the fluctuation to the confirmation of the three columns, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the prediction may be performed during the standby display. good. This standby display is a display from the end of the current variable display to the start of the next variable display, and the standby display is generally a standby screen in which the previous fixed stop symbol is statically displayed. And a demo screen.
[0206]
Further, in the first and second embodiments, when the big hit notice appears within the effective limit of the prediction notice, the big hit is definitely generated at the time of the fluctuation display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration in which a big hit does not occur may be adopted.
[0207]
Further, in the above first and second embodiments, the message "hits once stopped at 13" and "hits once 13 stops within 10 revolutions" are displayed as the prediction notice. For example, messages such as "hit if character crosses screen" and "hit if character crosses screen within 10 rotations" may be displayed. In the case of this configuration, a jackpot notice may be given based on displaying an animation screen in which the character crosses the screen during the fluctuation display.
[0208]
In the first and second embodiments, the number of reserved balls is measured with an upper limit of four. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit is measured with a plurality of values other than four. The configuration may be such that the upper limit is not set.
Further, in the first and second embodiments, the prediction and the jackpot were performed by video, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the prediction was performed by sound using the speaker 6 or the corner lamp cover 20 or It may be performed by light using the side lamp cover 22 or by a combination thereof.
[0209]
In the first and second embodiments, the current winning number of the pachinko ball P with respect to the special winning opening 31 is displayed at the time of the big hit round. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the current winning number is displayed. The point is that it is only necessary to display a moving image plane or a still screen having a big hit game pattern.
[0210]
In the first and second embodiments, the reserved data recording units E1, E2, E3, and E4 are provided as the counter data area in the RAM 58 of the main control device 55. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Suspended data recording units E0, E1, E2, E3, and E4 may be provided. In the case of this configuration, when organizing the stored data in the RAM 58 in step S95 in FIG. 24, the stored data (random counters R1 to R8) of the reserved data recording unit E1 is overwritten on the reserved data recording unit E0, and the present variation display is performed. It is better to store the counter data.
[0211]
Further, in the first and second embodiments, the holding ball lamp 25 is turned off after the start of the variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. 25 may be turned off. In this case, after the stored data has been rearranged (arrangement of the random counters R1 to R5, rearrangement of the determination data) and the number of reserved balls (subtraction of the counter N1) in the fluctuation display processing of FIG. It is preferable that the holding ball lamp 25 be turned off based on this, and that the INT signal, the symbol control command, and the symbol control data be output to the symbol control device 64 after the holding ball lamp 25 is turned off.
[0212]
Further, in the first and second embodiments, the acquisition state of the probability fluctuation is determined immediately before the start of the fluctuation display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be determined during a big hit game. In this case, the determination timing is preferably at the end of the big hit game (specifically, after the big hit notice determination processing and immediately after the end of the last big hit round).
[0213]
Further, in the first and second embodiments, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine having a configuration in which the state of obtaining the probability variation is determined on the condition of the occurrence of a big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine having a configuration in which a time reduction acquisition state is determined. This time shortening is a function of shortening the fluctuation time (variable time) from the start of the change of the special symbol to the fixed stop. Specifically, when a big hit occurs in an odd number symbol, the change display of Xa times after the big hit game is displayed. It is preferable to set a time reduction, and when the big hit occurs in an even number symbol, the time reduction is set to Xb (<Xa) times of variable display after the big hit game.
[0214]
Further, in the first and second embodiments, the present invention is applied to one kind of pachinko machine in which the big hit game is performed in conjunction with the stop of the big hit symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this. You may apply to three types of pachinko machines. With these three types of pachinko machines, the special winning opening is opened in conjunction with the display of the big hit symbol, and when the special winning opening is opened, the big hit game is played based on the pachinko ball entering the special winning opening. Done. This jackpot game consists of a plurality of jackpot rounds set in advance, and each jackpot round is started based on a pachinko ball winning in another special winning opening, and is unconditionally set until the last round set in advance. Will be continued.
[0215]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, since the first notice and the second notice are performed at different timings, it is possible to make the player surely recognize the occurrence of the notice. Moreover, since the first and second notices having different contents are performed at completely different timings, it is possible to look forward to the occurrence of the second notice when the first notice occurs. . Therefore, the continuation time of the expectation for the occurrence of the specific state is increased, and the interest of the game is enhanced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention (a diagram showing a flow of prediction and announcement).
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 winning opening in an open state (a view showing a state in which a movable piece has rotated to a count state).
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a large winning opening in an open state (a diagram showing a state where a movable piece has been rotated to a specific winning state).
FIG. 7 is a rear view showing the internal configuration of the prize ball payout device.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a main control device.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a symbol control device.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a payout control device.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a speaker control device.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a lamp control device.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a main program of a main control device.
14A is a diagram showing a list of random counters held by the main control device, FIG. 14B is a diagram showing a list of normal counters held by the main control device, and FIG. Diagram showing a list of timers
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a method of adding a random counter.
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 a data acquisition process of the main control device.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a relationship among a counter, a hold data recording unit, a judgment data recording unit, a lamp number, and a notice flag.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing control data setting processing of the main control device.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a relationship between a random counter and a big hit symbol, a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a fluctuation pattern table for a big hit.
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a fluctuation pattern table for out-of-reach.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a variable display process of the main control device.
FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining a flow of a prediction announcement and a jackpot announcement.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing all symbol stop processing of the main control device.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game process of the main control device.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a main program of the symbol control device.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an IRQ interrupt program of the symbol control device.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt program of the symbol control device.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a special symbol change display process of the symbol control device.
FIG. 32 shows a display pattern table.
FIG. 33 is a timing chart for explaining a display pattern for complete departure.
FIG. 34 is a timing chart for explaining a display pattern for off-reach.
FIG. 35 is a timing chart for explaining a display pattern for a big hit;
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing display contents of a reach action.
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a special symbol game background.
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a jackpot display process of the symbol control device.
FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a display screen during a big hit round.
FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention (a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1 showing a flow of prediction and announcement).
FIG. 41 is a flowchart (data corresponding to FIG. 18) showing a data acquisition process of the main control device;
42 is a flowchart showing a special symbol change display process of the symbol control device (FIG. 31 equivalent diagram).
[Explanation of symbols]
P is a pachinko ball, 28 is a special symbol starting port (starting port), 55 is a main control device (determining means, holding means, notice setting means), 58 is a RAM (storage means), 64 is a symbol control device (display control means). , Notice means, first notice setting means, limit setting means, second notice setting means, and notification means).

Claims (6)

Determining means for determining whether or not a specific state has occurred on condition that the pachinko ball has won the starting port;
Display control means for performing a variable display to stop and display in a form according to the determination result of the determination means after displaying the symbol in a variable state on the condition that the pachinko ball has won the starting port,
The first notice is provided to definitively or non-deterministically notify that the occurrence of the specific state is to be announced before the current variable display is started. And a notice means for making a second notice for making a definite or non-definite notice during the variable display of the game machine. A notification means provided with a holding means for holding the start of the variable display based on the winning prize ball up to X times (X is an integer of 2 or more) based on the winning of the pachinko ball at the timing at which the variable display cannot be started; 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification is for steadily or indefinitely notifying that the occurrence of the specific state is to be notified within the range of the number of holdings of the holding means. Judging means for judging the presence or absence of a specific state based on the fact that the pachinko ball wins the starting opening, and storing the judgment result in the storage means;
Display control means for performing a variable display to stop and display in a form according to the determination result after displaying the symbol in a variable state on the condition that the determination result is stored in the storage means,
A plurality of determination results are stored in the storage unit, and a first notice is set for an earlier determination result prior to the specific state on the condition that a specific state exists in the plurality of determination results, Notice setting means for setting a second notice for a result of determination of a specific state on condition that the first notice is set;
Notice that the occurrence of a specific state is foreseen during the variable display corresponding to the previous determination result, and that the particular state is generated for the variable display during the variable display corresponding to the determination result of the specific state. And a game machine. Determining means for determining whether or not a specific state has occurred on condition that the pachinko ball has won the starting port;
Display control means for performing a variable display to stop and display in a form according to the determination result of the determination means after displaying the symbol in a variable state on the condition that the pachinko ball has won the starting port,
First notice setting means for setting a first notice for the variable display on condition that the pachinko ball has won the starting port;
Limit setting means for setting an effective limit of the first notice on condition that the first notice setting means sets the first notice;
Second notice setting means for setting a second notice for the variable display based on the occurrence of a specific state within the set limit of the limit setting means;
The fact that the occurrence of the specific state is foreseen during the variable display in which the first notice is set is foreseen, and the notice that the specific state will occur in the variable display for which the second notice is set for the variable display is foreseen. A gaming machine comprising a notice means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a notification unit configured to notify a notification target of the first notification. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a notifying unit for notifying the invalidation of the first notice.

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