JP2004159717A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that makes the best use of start storage. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has a second start ball detector 20b having a second start area in a variable winning device 20 and detecting a passage of a game ball into the second start area, a nonstarted game count storage mean 31h storing the number of passages of game balls into the second start area on the basis of a detection by the second start ball detector 20b and a second start game control means 31e controlling the variable winning device 20 into a first state from a second state at a prescribed action timing in a prescribed start mode and performing a second start game up to a maximum of the number of stored games stored in the nonstarted game count storage means 31h. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that plays a game by driving a game ball into a game area.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The second-type pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine enters a starting gaming state when the gaming ball wins in the starting winning opening, and opens and closes the opening / closing piece. At this time, when a game ball wins in the variable winning device and the game ball enters a specific area in the variable winning device, a specific game state is generated. In the specific game state, the opening and closing pieces of the open / close piece are continuously opened up to a predetermined number of times several times.
The number of times this continuous release is performed is called the number of rounds. The round is performed a predetermined number of times on condition that game balls enter a specific area in the variable winning device. When a game ball enters a specific area in the variable winning device in the starting game state, the number of rounds that can be continued in the specific game state is determined based on a result of a lottery performed inside the gaming machine. Sometimes.
[0003]
The number of rounds that can be continued in the specific game state is notified to the player by being displayed on the display in the specific game state. In addition, the number of rounds that can be continued in the specific game state is reflected in the degree of the game value (for example, the number of game balls paid out) given to the player, so that the player has great expectation for determining the number of rounds. Embrace.
[0004]
In a round other than the last round, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball enters a specific area in the variable winning device), the right to continue the round is established and the next round is started. . When the predetermined condition for establishing the continuation right is that a game ball enters a specific area in the variable winning device, the internal structure of the gaming machine is changed to change the internal structure of the gaming machine in order to enhance the interest of the game. There are some which make it difficult for game balls to enter a specific area in the winning device. Changing the internal structure of the gaming machine means, for example, moving a variable member to make it easier for a game ball to enter a specific area in the variable winning device or to make it harder to win.
[0005]
As described above, the player plays the game while enjoying how to generate the specific game state or how to establish the right to continue the round in the specific game state.
[0006]
Here, there are, for example, the following two documents as a conventional technology regarding a gaming machine.
[0007]
First, in some conventional gaming machines, when the starting port sensor is turned on, the number of rounds is determined, and the determination result is displayed on a round number display (Patent Document 1).
[0008]
In such a gaming machine, when the numerical value of the number of rounds to be displayed is large, when the variable winning device is in the open state in the starting game state according to the display, the player enters the game ball into the specific area to perform the specific game state. Is started, the game in the specific game state can be performed for a long time. Therefore, the player can enjoy a game unique to such a gaming machine, for example, by changing the number of game balls hit into the variable winning device with reference to the displayed number of rounds.
[0009]
However, once the start game state or the specific game state is reached, even if a game ball wins in the start port until the game state ends, it is invalid. For this reason, during the start game state or the specific game state, it is not possible to enjoy the start game started when the game ball wins the start opening.
[0010]
In order to solve such a problem, a conventional gaming machine has information based on the fact that a gaming ball has won a winning opening, for example, the fact that a winning has occurred, a random number value extracted based on the winning, and a random number value based on the random number value. In some cases, an internal parameter or the like describing the determined start game state is stored as a start memory, and this memory is notified for each open / close state of the blade member (Patent Document 2).
[0011]
By introducing this start memory, it is possible to execute the start game based on winning in the start winning prize port in the start game state or the specific game state that was invalidated before that end of those game states It becomes. For this reason, the problem which was not solved by the gaming machine provided by patent document 1 can be solved, and the pleasure of a player can be expanded. Also, by providing the effect of the gaming machine in association with the starting memory, a pleasure of increasing the starting memory is newly provided.
[0012]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-10-94643
[Patent Document 2]
JP-A-2002-177515
[0013]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, these gaming machines also have the following problems.
With the introduction of the start memory, the player has a pleasure to start winning even in the start game state or the specific game state.
However, in the related art, the position of a game in which a start winning is achieved in a start game state or a game in a specific game state is such that when a start win is made, this is stored as a start memory. That is, in a game in a start game state or a specific game state, a game ball in a variable prize device in which a game ball is hit into a variable prize device and a prize game ball entered into the variable prize device enters a specific area, It does not improve.
As a result, in the start game state and the specific game state, the actual use of the start memory is not sufficiently performed.
[0014]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the playability even in a start game state or a specific game state in order to make maximum use of start memory.
[0015]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The gaming machine according to the present invention performs a game by hitting a gaming ball into a gaming area (for example, the gaming area 3), and changes into a first state advantageous to the player and a second state disadvantageous to the player. A variable winning device (for example, the variable winning device 20) is provided, and based on a game ball passing through a first starting region (for example, a region where the first starting ball detectors 5a to 5c are arranged) provided in the game region. The variable winning device is changed from the second state to the first state in a predetermined start mode (for example, a state or a state in which a start operation of opening the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b once or twice) is performed. The first starting game to be controlled is performed, and the game balls that have won the variable winning device by the first starting game are provided in the variable winning device in a specific region (for example, a specific ball detector 48 is provided). Area) On the basis of this, in a gaming machine that generates a specific gaming state in which the variable winning device is controlled from the second state to the first state in a specific mode that is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode, the second starting is performed in the variable winning device. An area (for example, a game ball detection effective range in the second starting ball detector 20b attached to the central part 47) is provided, and a detecting means (for example, the second starting ball) detects that a game ball has passed to the second starting area. Ball detector 20b), an unstarted game number storage means (for example, an unstarted game number storage means 31h) for storing the number of game balls passed to the second starting area based on the detection by the detection means, and the unstarted game. Start game control means for performing a second start game in which the variable winning device is controlled from the second state to the first state at a predetermined operation timing in a predetermined start mode with the start storage number stored in the number storage means as an upper limit. For example, characterized in that it comprises a second game control means 31e).
[0016]
A start passage storage determination unit (for example, a start passage storage determination unit 31g) that determines whether to store the unstarted game number storage unit based on the passage of the game ball to the second start region.
[0017]
There is provided a start passage storage notifying unit (for example, a start passage storage notifying unit 80b) for notifying that the start passage storage determination unit is determined to be valid.
[0018]
The unstarted game number storage means performs a start passage storage (for example, the storage is controlled by the start passage storage determination unit 31g) based on the detection by the detection unit on condition that the game is in the specific game state.
[0019]
Start timing setting means (for example, start timing setting means 31k) for setting the start timing of the second start game based on the storage of the unstarted game number storage means, and the second start according to the start timing set by the start timing setting means. A second start game start control means (for example, start game start control means 31j) for starting a game is provided.
[0020]
Notification determination means (for example, notification determination means 80g) for determining whether to notify the start of the second startup game based on the storage of the number of unstarted games prior to the start of the second startup game, and the notification determination means Is provided, the timing notifying means (for example, the timing notifying means 80c) for notifying the start timing of the second start game when is determined.
[0021]
The start of the second start game based on the storage of the number of unstarted games storage means and the start of the first start game triggered by information based on passing through the first start area are identifiably notified (for example, the first control). In the case of the mode, the background color of the variable display device 29 is changed.) A starting game notifying unit (for example, a starting game notifying unit 80d) is provided.
[0022]
The predetermined operation timing at which the start game control means starts the second start game is after the end of the specific game state, and the specific game state end determination means for determining that the specific game state has ended (for example, the specific game state end determination) Means 31n), and the starting game control means, on condition that the end of the specific game state is judged by the specific game state end judging means, the second start based on the starting memory number stored in the unstarted game number storing means. Play games.
[0023]
The predetermined operation timing at which the start game control means starts the second start game is after the end of either the first start game or the second start game, and it is determined that any of the start games has ended. Start game end determination means (for example, start game end determination means 31m), and the start game control means stores the number of unstarted games on condition that the start game end determination means determines the end of any start game. A second starting game is performed based on the starting storage number stored in the means.
[0024]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board 1 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of the variable winning device 20 shown in FIG. 3 to 6 are perspective views of the variable winning device 20 of FIG. 3 and 4 are explanatory diagrams showing the internal structure of the variable winning device 20 in a high probability state described later, and FIGS. 5 and 6 are explanatory diagrams in a low probability state described later.
[0025]
A game board 1 shown in FIG. 1 is attached to a circular guide rail 2 for guiding a fired game ball, a game area 3 in which a game ball guided by the guide rail 2 proceeds, and a game area 3. Nail and windmills 8a to 8f that determine the course of the game ball, and general winning openings 7a to be a trigger for paying out a predetermined number of game balls by winning the game ball whose course is determined by the nail and the windmill 8a to 8f. 7d, starting winning openings (starting regions) 4a to 4c, which are attached substantially at the center of the game area 3 and which trigger opening and closing of opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b to be described later when a game ball is won, and starting winning openings 4a to 4c. A first starting ball detector 5a to 5c provided therein for detecting a winning game ball, and side lamps 10a and 10b which are illuminated when the game ball wins the starting winning openings 4a to 4c. Pump ornament 9a, and includes a 9b, generally winning opening 7a to 7d, and outro 11 for collecting the game balls that did not the starting winning opening 4a~4c and variable winning device 20.
[0026]
When a game ball is fired by the player, the game ball is guided by the guide rail 2 and proceeds to the game area 3. The course of the game ball that has advanced to the game area 3 is changed by nails and windmills 8a to 8f, and falls downward.
[0027]
When the falling game balls enter the general winning openings 7a to 7d, the side lamps 10a and 10b are turned on and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. On the other hand, if the player does not win any of the general winning openings 7a to 7d, it is collected through the outro 11.
Further, when the falling game balls win the winning prize openings 4a to 4c and are detected by the first starting ball detectors 5a to 5c, the side lamps 10a and 10b are turned on and a predetermined number of game balls are played. The payout is performed, and the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b of the variable winning device 20 are opened and closed once or twice, for example.
[0028]
Specifically, the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b are opened and closed once, for example, when the starting winning opening 4a, 4c is won, and the opening and closing pieces 23a, 23b are opened and closed, for example, twice when winning the starting winning opening 4b.
[0029]
Here, the effective detection range of the starting ball detector provided outside the variable winning device 20, in this embodiment, the effective detection range of the first starting ball detectors 5 a to 5 c is referred to as a first starting region. In addition, passing of the game ball through the first starting area is referred to as establishment of a first starting condition. A state in which the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b perform opening and closing operations triggered by the establishment of the first starting condition is referred to as a first starting mode, and the control of the variable winning device 20 in this starting mode is a first starting game and the first starting game. The state controlled as described above is referred to as a first start game state.
[0030]
In the first starting mode, while the open / close pieces 23a and 23b are open, a game ball wins in the variable winning device 20, and when the game ball enters the specific receiving port 42 which is a specific area, the variable winning is achieved. The device 20 is controlled to a specific mode that is more advantageous to the player than the start mode.
On the other hand, if any of the general winning openings 7a to 7d, the starting winning openings 4a to 4c, and the variable winning device 20 are not won, they are collected through the outro 11.
[0031]
The state controlled in the specific mode in this manner is referred to as a specific game state.
The “specific game state” means a state that is advantageous to a player who has been given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the “specific game state” is, for example, a state where the state of the variable prize device 20 is more advantageous (meaning that it is more advantageous than the starting mode) for a player who is likely to win a game ball, and for a player. This is a state in which a predetermined game value has been given, such as a state in which the right to a further advantageous state has been generated, or a state in which the conditions for paying out game balls are easily satisfied.
[0032]
In the variable winning device 20 shown in FIGS. 2 to 6, when the mounting substrate 21 for mounting the main body of the variable winning device 20 on the surface of the game board 1 and the open / close pieces 23a and 23b provided on the mounting substrate 21 are opened. And a pair of left and right prize ball detectors 25a and 25b for detecting a game ball having a prize.
[0033]
Further, the variable winning device 20 includes an upper rolling plate 40 located above the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b and changing the course of the game ball, and upper rolling plates on both left and right sides of the upper rolling plate 40. An introduction port 37 is formed into which a game ball whose course has been changed at 40 is introduced.
Further, the variable winning device 20 includes a ball passage 26a, 26b for passing the game ball introduced into the introduction port 37 to the specific reception port 42 side, and a ball discharge port 27a, for discharging the game ball passing through the ball passage 26a, 26b. 27b.
[0034]
The variable winning device 20 includes a ball receiving unit 28 (also referred to as variable members 43a and 43b) below the ball discharging ports 27a and 27b for receiving game balls discharged from the ball discharging ports 27a and 27b, and a ball receiving unit 28. And a lower rolling plate 39 for changing the course of the game ball, and a central portion 47 partially covered at its side by the ball receiving portion 28 and located at the central portion of the variable winning device 20 main body. And
[0035]
Below the central part 47, a variable member 43c that performs a periodic movement that draws an arc-shaped trajectory having the specific reception port 42 and the opening 32 that is a normal area located around the specific reception port 42; The game ball formed by combining the specific ball detector 48 provided in the inside and detecting the entry of the game ball and the concave portion provided at each end of the variable members 43a and 43b is stored. The storage unit 50 is located.
[0036]
The variable winning device 20 includes a second starting area variable member 43d described below.
The second starting area variable member 43d has a structure that can be stored inside the central part 47, and the upper end surface of the variable member 43c is located immediately below the storage section 50 formed by the variable members 43a and 43b. It is located above the trajectory created by periodic motion. Therefore, the periodic movement of the variable member 43c is not hindered by the second starting region variable member 43d.
The second starting area variable member 43d has a flat plate-like structure having a through hole 43e through which a game ball can pass in the vertical direction. Therefore, if game balls are stored on the storage unit 50, when the storage unit 50 is opened, the stored game balls pass through the through hole 43e with a high probability.
Further, the second starting region variable member 43d includes a second starting ball detector 20b. The detection effective range is inside the through hole 43e. Therefore, the detector can detect that the game ball passes through the through hole 43e.
[0037]
Here, the effective detection range of the starting ball detector provided in the variable winning device 20, in this embodiment, the effective detection range of the second starting ball detector 20b is referred to as a second starting region. In addition, passing of the game ball through the second starting area is referred to as establishment of a second starting condition. A state in which the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b perform opening and closing operations when the second start condition is satisfied is referred to as a second starting mode. Control of the variable winning device 20 in this starting mode is referred to as a second starting game and the second starting game. The state controlled as described above is referred to as a second start game state.
Further, in the following description, a starting area is used as a generic term of the first and second starting areas, and a starting game state is defined as a generic term of the first and second starting games, and a starting game state is defined as a generic term of the first and second starting gaming states. Used.
[0038]
In the second starting mode, similarly to the first starting mode, while the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b are open, a game ball wins in the variable winning device 20, and the game ball is a specific area. When the player enters the reception 42, the variable winning device 20 is controlled in a specific manner.
[0039]
As described above, the central portion 47 can house the second starting region variable member 43d therein, and when the second starting region variable member 43d is stored, the second starting ball detector 20b does not detect that a game ball has passed. That is, the second start condition is not satisfied.
In this embodiment, the variable member 43d for the second starting area provided in the variable winning device 20 protrudes from the inside of the central part 47 to a position immediately below the storage part only in the specific gaming state, and otherwise the central part. It is housed inside the part 47. In other words, it is set so that the second start condition can be satisfied only during the specific game state.
[0040]
As described above, during the specific game state, the second starting area variable member 43d protruding from the inside of the central part 47 is located immediately below the storage unit 50. As will be described later, during the specific game state, since the storage section 50 is formed and released, there is a high possibility that the stored game balls pass through the through-hole 43e. That is, the second start condition is easily established during the specific game state.
However, since the specific game state is in progress, the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b perform the opening / closing operation in a specific mode. Therefore, even if the second start condition is satisfied during the specific game state, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b in the start mode based on the satisfaction of the condition cannot be performed. Therefore, it is necessary to wait for the end of the specific game state in which the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b can be started. In other words, it is necessary to keep that the second start condition is satisfied until the end of the specific game state.
[0041]
In order to realize this reservation, information relating to the establishment of the second start condition in the specific game state is temporarily stored as start memory in the unstarted game number storage means described later. Thereafter, when the specific game state ends, the information stored in the unstarted game number storage means is read, and a second start game state is generated according to this information.
[0042]
The information relating to the establishment of the start condition is the fact that the start condition is established, a random number value extracted based on the establishment of the start condition, and an internal state that describes an aspect of the start game state determined based on the random number value. Refers to parameters.
[0043]
Further, regarding the processing relating to the start memory, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a processing process for determining whether or not to store the information relating to the establishment when the second start condition is satisfied, as the start memory. I have. In addition, when it is determined that the data is to be stored as the start-up memory, that fact can be notified. Details of these points will be described later.
[0044]
The variable winning device 20 described above further includes a variable display device 29 described below. The variable display device 29 displays, for example, the following contents.
(1) The number of winning balls detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b. (2) A specific game state occurs when a game ball enters the specific reception port 42 and is detected by the specific ball detector 48. (3) Number of rounds when a specific game state occurs. (4) It is determined that the game ball passes through the second starting area and is started and stored. (5) The number of start memories stored in the unstarted game number storage means. The details of the round will be described later.
[0045]
Here, in the variable display device 29 shown in FIG. 2 or the like, when the number of storages to be started is “4” (circle “3” and star “1”), “777” (777) ( The symbols with the same left middle and right symbols are also referred to as double eyes.) In other words, the variable display device 29 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified, and derives a specific display mode indicating the number of rounds that can be continued in the specific game state determined by the determination unit described later as a display result. To display.
Here, the asterisk indicates that the game ball that has won the variable prize device 20 when the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b are opened in the start mode based on the start memory enters the specific reception port 42, and thus the specific game is performed. If a state occurs, the user is notified in advance that the maximum number of rounds in the specific game state is likely to be, for example, 15 (specific round), which is the largest among the settable upper limit times. Things.
[0046]
The display of the number of start memories may not be performed by the variable display device 29 but may be performed by using an LED or the like separately. In this case, the identification display may be realized by changing the emission color of the LED capable of emitting at least two colors, instead of the identification display of the circle and the star.
[0047]
Further, if LEDs capable of emitting three colors of RGB (red, green, blue) are used, for example, the number of rounds is displayed in different colors depending on whether the determination result is one, five, or fifteen. By doing so, it is possible to give a notice.
In addition, since blue and green in the LED are vulnerable to overvoltage, it is preferable to provide a zener diode on the circuit to improve the durability.
[0048]
In addition to the notification of the start storage number by display, the notification may be performed by a sound output from a speaker or the like.
[0049]
In addition, when the game ball hit into the game area 3 wins any of the start areas, the variable display device 29 changes the symbol in order to notify the result of the determination of the number of rounds in the specific game state.
[0050]
Next, when the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b open and close once or twice, the game ball wins in the variable winning device 20 and when passing through the ball passages 26a and 26b, the game is detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b. When a ball is detected, this detection triggers, for example, the left and right symbols to stop in the symbol indicating the determination result of the number of rounds, and sets the symbol to the reach state.
[0051]
Note that the reach state refers to displaying a part of the symbol indicating the determination result of the number of rounds on a symbol excluding at least one of the left middle right symbol (left and right symbols excluding the middle symbol in the present embodiment). For example, this means that the right symbol is stopped at “7”, the middle symbol is changed, and the left symbol is stopped at “7”.
[0052]
In addition, the reach symbol means a symbol stopped on the variable display device 29 when it reaches the reach state. As the reach symbol, a symbol different from the symbol indicating the determination result of the number of rounds may be displayed in order to diversify the effect for the player. In this case, for example, during the specific game state (between the first round and the second round, etc.), the variable display is performed again, and the symbol indicating the determination result of the true number of rounds may be stopped.
[0053]
Thereafter, when the game ball that has won the variable winning device 20 enters the specific receiving port 42, the middle symbol is stopped so as to be in a cross before the occurrence of the specific gaming state, and the variable winning device 20 is specified from the starting mode. Control to the mode.
Here, for example, as a result of the determination by the determination means, when the number of rounds is one, “111” is stopped and displayed on the variable display device 29, and when the number of rounds is five, “333” is displayed on the variable display device 29. Is stopped, and when the number of rounds is 15, "777" is stopped and displayed on the variable display device 29.
Therefore, by visually recognizing the variable display device 29, the player can know whether the number of rounds determined by the determination unit is one, five, or fifteen.
[0054]
Further, the variable display device 29 may be configured by various display devices such as an LCD, a dot matrix type display device, or a 7-segment LED, and notifies various information by turning on a lamp or an LED. There may be. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which the determination result of the number of rounds is not notified to the player.
[0055]
The opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b of the variable winning device 20 are connected to solenoids 24a and 24b (FIG. 7) provided on the back of the game board 1 via a link mechanism. A ball passage (not shown) for discharging game balls is provided downstream of the specific ball detector 48 and the opening 32. The space above the upper rolling plate 40 is referred to as an upper winning space 22, and the space below the upper rolling plate 40 is referred to as a lower winning space 30.
[0056]
Here, in the normal state in which neither the first or second starting state nor the specific game state occurs, the variable members 43a and 43b are closed to each other, and the storage unit 50 is formed. On the other hand, the variable member 43c performs an arc-shaped periodic motion.
[0057]
Next, based on the establishment of the starting condition, the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b are opened, and when a predetermined time has elapsed from the opening, the variable members 43a, 43b are opened mutually, and the formation of the storage section 50 is released. During this time, the variable member 43c is also performing an arc-shaped periodic motion.
When a game ball wins in the variable prize device 20 when the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b are open, the course of the game ball is changed by the upper rolling disc 40 and proceeds to the ball passages 26a and 26b through the introduction port 37. Are discharged from the ball discharge ports 27a and 27b.
Thus, the game ball advances from the upper winning space 22 to the lower winning space 30 and is stored in the storage unit 50, the course is changed in the ball receiving unit 28, or the course is changed in the lower rolling plate 39. The flow of entering the specific reception port 42 or the opening 32 through any one of the modes is formed.
[0058]
In the above-described starting mode, the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b are closed after a lapse of a predetermined time from their opening. In addition, when game balls are stored in the storage unit 50, the formation of the storage unit 50 is canceled if the specific reception port 42 provided in the variable member 43c is located directly below the storage unit 50. At times, the game balls that have been stored up to that point often drop directly below and enter the specific reception port 42, so that the specific game state is likely to occur.
On the other hand, when the game ball is not stored in the storage unit 50, if the specific reception port 42 provided in the variable member 43c is located right and left directly below the storage unit 50, the game ball is not stored in the ball reception unit. When the path is changed by 28 or the lower rolling plate 39, the vehicle often enters the specific reception port 42, so that a specific game state is likely to occur.
[0059]
When a specific game state is generated by the game ball that has won the variable prize device 20 entering the specific reception port 42 and detected by the specific ball detector 48, as described below, the open / close piece 23a , 23b open and close continuously. On the other hand, when the specific game state does not occur, it is determined whether or not there is a start memory. As a result of the discrimination, if the start memory is stored, the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b are opened / closed based on the starting memory. If the starting memory is not stored, the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b are repeated until the game ball wins the winning opening 4a to 4c again. 23a and 23b remain closed.
[0060]
In the specific game state, the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b repeat opening / closing operations for a predetermined time at most, for example, 18 times (18 opening / closing cycles). If, for example, 10 game balls are detected by the winning ball detectors 25a, 25b before the opening / closing cycle is completed 18 times, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b ends at that time.
[0061]
Here, in this embodiment, by changing the internal structure of the variable winning device 20 during the specific game state, a state in which the game ball easily wins the specific area as shown in FIGS. A high-probability state with a high probability) and a state where a game ball is unlikely to win in a specific area as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 (a low-probability state with a low probability of continuing a round) are controlled.
[0062]
Note that the internal structure of the variable winning device 20 in the normal state other than the specific game state or the start game state is referred to as a normal internal structure. In addition, a state in which the variable winning device 20 is neither a high probability state nor a low probability state as a normal internal structure is referred to as a normal probability state. In addition, instead of preparing two types of states of the internal structure of the variable winning device 20 such as a high probability state and a low probability state (excluding the normal probability state), three or more types may be prepared.
[0063]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in the high probability state in the specific game state, the variable members 43a and 43b are closed to form the storage section 50 during the opening and closing cycle of the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b. The variable member 43c may be movable, or may be stopped in a mode in which the specific receiving port 42 is located immediately below the storage unit 50.
[0064]
When the opening / closing cycle of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b is completed, the variable member 43c is positioned so that the specific receiving port 42 is located immediately below the storage unit 50, and then the variable members 43a and 43b are opened right and left with respect to each other. To release the storage of game balls.
[0065]
In this case, the stored game balls enter the specific reception port 42 and are easily detected by the specific ball detector 48, so that the round can be easily continued.
[0066]
Before entering the specific reception port 42, the stored game balls pass through the through holes 43e provided in the second starting area variable member 43d, and the passing thereof is detected by the second starting ball detector 20b. Is done. That is, when it is determined that the second start condition is satisfied and the information relating to the satisfaction of the condition is stored, the number of stored start times is incremented by one.
[0067]
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, in the low probability state during the specific game state, the variable member 43c is kept movable during the opening and closing cycle of the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b and at the end of the opening and closing cycle. In this state, when the variable members 43a and 43b are opened to the left and right from each other, when the storage state of the game balls in the storage unit 50 that has been formed is released, the specific reception port 42 is located immediately below the storage unit 50. It may be located or not located.
[0068]
In this case, the case where the stored game ball enters the specific reception port 42 and is detected by the specific ball detector 48, and the case where the stored game ball does not enter the specific reception port 42 and is not detected by the specific ball detector 48. And it is relatively difficult to continue the round compared to the high probability state.
[0069]
However, the stored game ball passes through the through hole 43e provided in the second starting area variable member 43d regardless of whether or not it enters the specific receiving port, and the second starting ball detector 20b detects the stored game ball. Passage is detected. That is, when it is determined that the second start condition is satisfied and the information relating to the satisfaction of the condition is stored, the number of stored start times is incremented by one.
[0070]
5 and 6, the positions of the variable members 43a and 43b are fixed, and the variable member 43c performs an arc-shaped periodic motion. As a result, the positions of the variable members 43a and 43b and the variable member 43c are changed. Although the mode in which the relative position shift occurs and the game ball hardly flows into the specific ball detector 48 has been described, the mode in which the relative position shift occurs is not limited to this.
That is, the variable member 43c side may be fixed, and instead, the variable member 43a, 43b side may be cyclically moved in an arc shape. Alternatively, both the variable members 43a and 43b and the variable member 43c may be periodically moved asynchronously at different timings.
[0071]
In addition, regardless of whether or not the internal structure allows the game ball to easily enter the specific entrance 42, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the specific entrance 42. It may enter and be detected by the specific ball detector 48. In this case, the continuation right of the 18 opening / closing cycles (the continuation right of the next round) is established.
When the continuation right is established, the opening / closing cycle of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b in the next round is started again after a predetermined interval time has elapsed.
[0072]
The number of times the opening / closing cycle continues (the number of rounds) is allowed, for example, up to 15 times (15 rounds). The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b in this start mode is not included in the number of rounds.
[0073]
FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic internal configuration of the main board 31, the lamp control board 75, the sound control board 70, the display control board 80, and the like, which will be described below.
[0074]
As shown in FIG. 7, the main board 31 is provided on the back surface of the gaming machine of FIG. 1 and controls the progress of the game, a basic circuit 53, a switch circuit 58, a solenoid circuit 59, a motor circuit 60, An information output circuit 64 is mounted.
[0075]
The basic circuit 53 outputs signals such as commands to the solenoid circuit 59, the motor circuit 60, and the information output circuit 64 according to a signal or a program output from the motor position sensor 45 for detecting the position of the specific reception port 42 and the switch circuit 58. I do. The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54, a RAM 55, a CPU 56, and an I / O port (I / O) 57.
[0076]
The switch circuit 58 outputs detection signals from the specific ball detector 48, the first starting ball detectors 5a to 5c, the second starting ball detector 20b, the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, and the clear switch 921 to the basic circuit 53. Is what you do.
[0077]
The solenoid circuit 59 drives the solenoids 24a and 24b that move the open / close pieces 23a and 23b, the solenoid 35 that moves the variable members 43a and 43b, and the solenoid 20d that moves the variable member 43d in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53. It is.
[0078]
The motor circuit 60 drives the motor 38 that moves the variable member 43c according to a command from the basic circuit 53.
[0079]
The information output circuit 64 outputs information indicating the occurrence of a specific game state to an external device (not shown) such as a hall computer in accordance with the data output from the basic circuit 53.
[0080]
Note that the clear switch 921 is used for storing backup data stored in a storage content holding means (for example, a backup RAM capable of holding the content even when the power supply is stopped) included in each board (the main board 31, the payout control board 77, and the like). Is provided on a switch board (not shown) as operation means for clearing the condition.
[0081]
The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means (means for storing fluctuation data) used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port. (I / O) 57.
[0082]
Although separately shown in FIG. 7, the ROM 54, the RAM 55, and the like may be built in the CPU 56. In this case, when a one-chip microcomputer is employed as the CPU 56, the RAM 55, the ROM 54, and the I / O port unit 57 may be externally or internally provided in the one-chip microcomputer.
[0083]
Note that, for example, an I / O expander is used as an output port for a test signal included in the I / O port unit 57. In this case, for example, each test signal is output from each output port of the I / O expander to each corresponding pin of a test signal terminal (not shown).
[0084]
The RAM 55 is a backup RAM partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period.
[0085]
A game ball launching device that hits and launches game balls is driven by a drive motor 94 controlled by a circuit on a launch control board 91. The driving force of the driving motor 94 is adjusted according to the operation amount of the operation knob 5. That is, the circuit on the launch control board 91 is controlled so that the game ball is launched with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the operation knob 5.
[0086]
In this embodiment, the display control means 80A mounted on the display control board 80 outputs a control signal to the variable display device 29 in accordance with a display control command transmitted from the main board 31 to perform display control. .
[0087]
Based on the command transmitted from the main board 31 instructing the start of the display control for deriving the display result, the display control unit 80A does not receive the display control command from the main board 31 until at least the reach state is reached. The display of the variable display device 29 is controlled.
[0088]
The lamp control means mounted on the lamp control board 75 sends control signals to various light emitting members such as the side lamps 10a and 10b, the accessory series lamp, and other frame decorative lamps according to the lamp control command transmitted from the main board 31. The output is used to control the operation of various light emitting members in a predetermined manner.
[0089]
The sound control means mounted on the sound control board 70 performs control including presence / absence of sound output from the speaker 27 according to a sound control command transmitted from the main board 31.
[0090]
The payout control means mounted on the payout control board 77 controls the payout of game balls from the ball payout device 97 in accordance with the payout control command transmitted from the main board 31.
Note that a counter for counting game balls may be provided in place of the payout control means. That is, the payout may be counted up without actually paying out the game balls, and may be counted down every time the game balls are launched toward the game area 3 during the game. That is, a so-called enclosed type may be adopted.
[0091]
The lamp control means and the sound control means may be mounted on one board. Further, the display control unit 80A, the lamp control unit, and the sound control unit may be mounted on one board.
[0092]
Further, a part or all of various units controlled by the display control unit 80A, the lamp control unit, and the sound control unit may be configured to be controlled on the main board 31 side. These may be connected in a tree shape such that 80 is middle and the lamp control board 75 and sound control means 70 are lower.
[0093]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram for explaining an outline of a circuit configuration in the display control board 80 of FIG. The circuit configuration of the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 75 in FIG. 7 is the same as the circuit configuration of the display control board 80.
[0094]
FIG. 8 shows a three-terminal capacitor or a ferrite bead for cutting off the high-frequency signals of the 8-bit display control signals CD0 to CD7, which are the display control commands transmitted from the main board 31, and the 1-bit strobe signal (INT signal). A noise filter 107 and an input buffer such as a 74HC540 which is a general-purpose IC that allows the display control signals CD0 to CD7 and the INT signal from which noise has been removed by the noise filter 107 to pass only in the direction from the main board 31 to the display control board 80. A circuit 105A and an input buffer circuit 105B such as 74HC14 which is a general-purpose IC, a display control CPU 101 for performing display control of the variable display device 29 in accordance with display control signals CD0 to CD7 received after receiving an INT signal, and a display control CPU 101. The system in which the program to be activated is stored Shows a display control board 80 and a data ROM 102.
[0095]
It should be noted that the I / O port may be provided externally without being built in the display control CPU 101. Further, even if the noise is superimposed on the display control command when passing through the substrate, the noise filter 107 eliminates the influence.
Further, the input buffer circuits 105A and 105B constitute irreversible information input means together with the input ports, and even if a circuit in the display control board 80 is tampered with, a signal output by the tampering is applied to the main board. The transmission to the 31 side is prevented.
[0096]
FIG. 8 shows, in addition to the display control board 80, a main board 31 that outputs display control signals CD0 to CD7 and an INT signal to the display control board 80, and a variable display device whose display is controlled by the display control board 80. 29.
[0097]
The main board 31 includes an output port 572 (output port 2) for transmitting display control signals CD0 to CD7, an output port 570 (output port 0) for outputting an INT signal, and a display control signal CD0 output from the output port 572. A buffer circuit 62A such as a 74HC240 and a buffer circuit 620 such as a 74HC14, which are general-purpose ICs that pass the INT signal output from the CD7 and the output port 570 only in the direction from the main board 31 to the display control board 80. ing.
[0098]
Incidentally, a noise filter may be provided on the output side of the buffer circuits 620 and 62A of the main board 31.
[0099]
First, when the display control signals CD0 to CD7 are output from the output ports 572 of the main board 31 and the INT signal is output from the output port 570, the display control signals CD0 to CD7 and the INT signal are respectively supplied to the buffer circuit 620 and the buffer circuit 62A. Is transmitted to the display control board 80 after the transmission timing is adjusted.
[0100]
The display control signals CD0 to CD7 and the INT signal transmitted from the main board 31 have their noise removed by the noise filter 107 of the display control board 80, and are sent to the input buffer circuits 105A and 105B such as the 74HC14.
[0101]
Then, an INT signal output from the input buffer circuit 105B is input to the display control CPU 101, and thereafter, display control signals CD0 to CD7 output from the input buffer circuit 105A are input to the display control CPU 101 through the I / O port. You.
[0102]
The display control CPU 101 controls the display of the variable display device 29 in accordance with the received display control command, and outputs a test signal indicating the control state to a test signal terminal (not shown).
[0103]
For example, when a display control command specifying that “7” is to be displayed as information for reporting the number of rounds is received, the display control CPU 101 causes the variable display device 29 to display “7”. The display control is executed, and a test signal indicating the executed contents is output.
[0104]
Although only display control has been described with reference to FIG. 8, similar signal processing is performed between the main boards 31 for the payout control board 77, the sound control board 70, and the lamp control board 75. Outputs signals to the ball payout device 97, the speaker 27, the side lamps 10a and 10b, etc., as appropriate, using signals from the main board 31 as inputs to execute ball payout and effects.
[0105]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control means 31A (CPU 56) of the main board 31 and peripheral circuits such as the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 shown in FIG.
When the power of the gaming machine is turned on and the input level of the reset terminal becomes a high level, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initialization processing.
[0106]
In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition in order to prohibit input of signals and the like to the CPU 56 at the time of initial setting (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to an interrupt mode 2 to be described later (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, initialization of the built-in device register is performed (step S4). After the initialization of the timer / counter circuit (CTC), which is a built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit), and the I / O port (parallel input / output port: PIO) are performed (step S5), the RAM is set to be accessible. (Step S6).
[0107]
The CPU 56 used in this embodiment also has a built-in PIO and CTC. The CTC has two external clock / timer trigger inputs CLK / TRG2,3 and two timer outputs ZC / TO0,1.
[0108]
The CPU 56 used in this embodiment has the following three types of maskable interrupt modes. When an interrupt that can be masked occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets an interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter on the stack.
[0109]
Interrupt mode 0: The built-in device that has issued the interrupt request sends an RST command (1 byte) or a CALL command (3 bytes) onto the internal data bus of the CPU 56. Therefore, the CPU 56 executes the instruction at the address corresponding to the RST instruction or the address specified by the CALL instruction. Upon reset, the CPU 56 automatically enters the interrupt mode 0. Therefore, when it is desired to set the mode to the interrupt mode 1 or the interrupt mode 2, it is necessary to perform a process for setting the mode to the interrupt mode 1 or the interrupt mode 2 during the initial setting process.
[0110]
Interrupt mode 1: In this mode, when an interrupt is accepted, the operation always jumps to address 0038 (h).
[0111]
Interrupt mode 2: A mode in which the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device indicates an interrupt address. It is. That is, the interrupt address is an address indicated by 2 bytes in which the upper address is the value of the specific register and the lower address is the interrupt vector. Therefore, an interrupt process can be set at an arbitrary (although discrete) even address. Each built-in device has a function of transmitting an interrupt vector when making an interrupt request.
[0112]
Therefore, when the interrupt mode 2 is set, it is possible to easily process an interrupt request from each built-in device, and to set an interrupt process at an arbitrary position in a program. . Further, unlike the interrupt mode 1, it is easy to prepare an interrupt process for each interrupt occurrence factor. As described above, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 is set to the interrupt mode 2 in step S2 of the initial setting process.
[0113]
Next, the CPU 56 determines only once whether or not the state of the output signal of the clear switch 921 input via the input port is ON (step S7). If it is determined that the state of the output signal of the clear switch 921 is ON in the determination, the process proceeds to step S11.
[0114]
When the clear switch 921 is not turned on, it is determined whether or not the data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, the processing of stopping power supply such as the addition of parity data) has been performed when the power supply to the gaming machine has stopped. It is determined whether backup data exists (step S8). If it is determined that such protection processing has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether or not backup data is present in the backup RAM area is determined, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing. In this example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is backup data (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, there is no backup data (OFF state). ).
[0115]
If it is determined that there is backup data, the CPU 56 performs data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area, and determines whether the check result is normal (step S9).
Specifically, in step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is restored after a power supply interruption such as a power failure occurs, the data in the backup RAM area is preserved, and as a result of the comparison, they match. The fact that they do not match means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, a normal initialization process (executed at the time of turning on the power and not at the time of recovery from the stop of the power supply) is executed.
[0116]
If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoring process for returning the internal state of the game control unit 31A and the control state of the electric component control unit such as the display control unit 80A to the state at the time of stopping the power supply ( Step S10). Then, the saved value of the PC (program counter) stored in the backup RAM area is set in the PC, and the program returns to that address.
[0117]
In this embodiment, whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored is determined using both the backup flag and the check data, but either one may be used. That is, one of the backup flag and the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the state restoration process.
[0118]
In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first clears the RAM (step S11). In addition, a work area for setting an initial value in a predetermined work area (for example, a flag for selectively performing processing according to a control state such as a payout command storage pointer, a winning ball flag, a ball out flag, and a payout stop flag). Is set (step S12). Further, a payout possible state designation command indicating whether or not the payout of the prize ball is possible is transmitted to the payout control board 77 (step S13). A process for transmitting an initialization command for initializing the display control board 80 and the like is executed (step S14). As an initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the variable display device 29 (a command transmitted to the display control board 80) or a command instructing to turn off the side lamps 10a and 10b (a command issued to the lamp control board 75). Command to be transmitted).
[0119]
Then, the register of the CTC provided in the CPU 56 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically, for example, every 2 mS (step S15). That is, a value corresponding to 2 mS is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value.
The details of the operation relating to this step will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0120]
Next, in order to make the random number update process described below necessary, the interrupt disable state is set (step S16), and then the random number update process is performed (step S17). Thereafter, when the execution of the random number update processing is completed, the state is set to the interrupt permission state (step S19). Steps S16 to S19 are repeatedly executed.
[0121]
The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of a counter for extracting a random value. The random number may be, for example, a random number for determining the number of rounds in the specific game state, or the internal structure of the variable winning device 20 after the end of the specific game state, whether or not the game ball can easily enter the specific reception port 42. There is a random number for. In addition, those random numbers may be realized by one random number.
[0122]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the 2 mS timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 56 of FIG.
When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 saves the register (step S20). After that, each processing of steps S21 to S35 is executed. Specifically, first, the CPU 56 inputs, via the switch circuit 58, detection signals of switches of the specific ball detector 48, the first starting ball detectors 5a to 5c, the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, and the like. The state determination, that is, the switch processing is performed (step S21).
[0123]
Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for extracting a random value is performed (step S22).
Each random number will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0124]
The CPU 56 also sets the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the winning detectors such as the first starting ball detectors 5a to 5c, the second starting ball detector 20b, and the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b. A prize ball process is executed (step S23).
[0125]
Specifically, in response to a winning detection based on turning on any of the winning detectors such as the first starting ball detectors 5a to 5c, the second starting ball detector 20b, and the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b. Then, a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control board 77. The payout control means mounted on the payout control board 77 drives the ball payout device 97 according to a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.
[0126]
Subsequently, a symbol determination process including a display process of the number of rounds of the variable prize device 20 and a display process of the number of start storages is performed (step S25).
The details of the operation of this step will be described with reference to FIG.
[0127]
After that, an accessory processing process including an opening / closing process of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b and a command setting process for driving the variable members 43a to 43c is performed (step S26).
The operation of this step will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
[0128]
Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as information relating to a specific game state and information relating to a start game, which are supplied to the hall management computer (step S29).
[0129]
Subsequently, the CPU 56 executes a storage process for checking an increase or decrease of the number of start storages stored in the unstarted game number storage means (step S30).
The details of the operation of this step will be described with reference to FIG.
[0130]
Further, various commands from the main board 31 to the display control board 80 and the like are transmitted (step S31). A test terminal process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be referred to outside the gaming machine is executed (step S32). Further, the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b are set to an open state or a closed state, the game ball path in the variable winning device 20 is switched, the variable member 43d is housed in the central part 47, and the central part A control signal for driving the solenoid circuit 59 is output when a predetermined condition to be described later is satisfied in order to protrude outside the 47 (step S33). The solenoid circuit 59 drives the solenoids 24a, 24b, 35, 20d according to the drive command. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S34), and the interrupt is permitted (step S35).
[0131]
With the above control, in this embodiment, the processing from step S21 to step S33 is executed every 2 ms. In this embodiment, some of the processes executed in the timer interrupt process may be executed in the main process.
[0132]
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the configuration of the probability state table provided in the random number extracting means of the CPU 56 of FIG. Note that "low" means a low probability round, and "high" means a high probability round.
[0133]
The high-probability round is a round in which a game ball easily enters the specific reception port 42. Specifically, during the round (until the round ends), the specific ball detector 48 Since the probability that the ball is detected is high (for example, a probability that is not 100% but considerably high), it means a round in which it is easy to continue the round.
[0134]
The low-probability round is a round in which a game ball is difficult to enter the specific reception port 42. Specifically, the specific ball detector 48 plays a game during the round (until the round ends). Since the probability that a sphere is detected is low (for example, the probability is not 0% but very low), it means a round in which it is difficult to continue the round.
[0135]
As shown in FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, the probability state table 1 in which the number of determined rounds is one, the probability state table 2 in which the number of determined rounds is five, and the number of determined rounds A probability state table 3 for 15 times is prepared.
For example, “0 to 5” is assigned to the probability state table 1 as a determination value to be compared with random 1 (a random number for determining the number of rounds) shown in FIG. Further, for example, “6 to 8” is assigned to the probability state table 2 as a determination value to be compared with the random 1. Furthermore, for example, “9, 10” is assigned to the probability state table 3 as a judgment value to be compared with random 1.
[0136]
When the random 1 is any one of “0 to 5”, the probability state table 1 is selected, and all of the 1 to 15 rounds in the specific game state are controlled to the low probability round.
If the random 1 is any one of “6 to 8”, the probability state table 2 is selected, and 1 to 4 of the number of rounds in the specific game state are controlled to the high probability round, and the number of rounds in the specific game state Are controlled to the low probability round.
When the random 1 is any one of "9, 10", the probability state table 3 is selected, and 1 to 14 rounds in the specific game state are controlled to the high probability round, and the number of rounds in the specific game state is set. Are controlled in the low probability round. Note that the fifteenth round is the final round, and there is no transition to the next round.
[0137]
Here, regardless of the high probability state or the low probability state, for example, if a game ball wins in the specific entrance 42 during the specific area validity period, the continuation right is generated even in the low probability state, If a game ball does not win in the specific reception port 42 during the specific area valid period, no continuation right is generated even in the high probability state.
For this reason, the actual number of rounds at the end of the specific gaming state may be different from the determined number of rounds. That is, the number of rounds at the end of the actual specific gaming state may be larger or smaller than the determined round number.
In the specific area valid period, on / off switching control is performed each time the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b are opened / closed.
[0138]
Here, instead of the mode of the specific game state in which the transition to the next round is controlled by the control for changing between the high probability state and the low probability state, the final round is, for example, the first round, the fifth round, and the fifteenth round. It is also possible to adopt a mode of a specific game state in which control is performed so as not to shift to the next round even if a game ball enters the specific reception port 42 in those final rounds.
Specifically, in the probability state table 1 shown in FIG. 11, only the first round is set to “high” and the second and subsequent rounds are not provided.
In the probability state table 2, the first to fifth rounds are set to “high” and the sixth and subsequent rounds are not provided.
Further, in the probability state table 3, the first to fifteenth rounds are changed to “high”.
[0139]
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number touched in the random number updating process (step S22) shown in FIG. Each random number is used as follows.
[0140]
(1) Random 1: A random number for determining the number of rounds in the specific gaming state (for determining the number of rounds), for example, “0 to 10” is assigned. For example, the value is updated by adding “1” to the value of the random number counter every 2 mS.
[0141]
(2) Random 2-1 to 2-3 (random 2): random numbers for determining a left-center / right-side lost symbol (for determining a lost symbol) of the variable winning device 20, for example, each of which is assigned “0 to 2”. . The random 2-1 is updated by adding “1” to the value of the random number counter every 2 ms, for example, and for the remaining time for interrupt processing. The random 2-1 is updated by adding “1” to the value of the random number counter every 2 ms, for example, and for the remaining time for interrupt processing. The random 2-2 is updated by adding “1” to the value of the random number counter every time the digit of the added random 2-1 changes. The random 2-3 is updated by adding “1” to the value of the random number counter every time the digit of the added random 2-2 changes.
[0142]
(3) Random 3: A random number (for start timing determination) for determining whether or not to select a timing for starting the opening operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b based on the start memory after the end of the specific game state. “0 to 10” is assigned. For example, the value is updated by adding “1” to the value of the random number counter every 2 mS and the remaining time for interrupt processing.
[0143]
(4) Random 4: If the above timing is selected, it is a random number (for the number of start timing selection targets) for determining how many opening operations related to start storage are to be selected. 20 ". For example, the value is updated by adding “1” to the value of the random number counter every 2 mS and the remaining time for interrupt processing.
[0144]
(5) Random 5: A random number for selecting the timing to start the opening operation of the above-mentioned selection target (for selecting a start timing), for example, “0 to 2” is assigned. For example, the value is updated by adding “1” to the value of the random number counter every 2 mS and the remaining time for interrupt processing.
[0145]
(6) Random 6: A random number (for pattern selection) for determining a pattern of which of the start memories is to be selected when the number of selections and the number of start memories are different from each other. 3 (when the number of stored memories is "4". When the number of stored memories is "3" or "2", for example, "0-2" or "0-1", respectively) is assigned. For example, the value is updated by adding “1” to the value of the random number counter every 2 mS and the remaining time for interrupt processing.
[0146]
(7) Random 7: A random number (for starting passage memory determination) for determining whether or not information relating to establishment of the second starting condition is stored as starting memory. For example, “0-3” is assigned, and only when the value is 0, it is stored as the start memory. The updating of the random number is performed by adding "1" to the value of the random number counter, for example, every 2 mS and in the remaining time for interrupt processing.
[0147]
In the random number update process (step S22) of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 56 performs the count up (addition of 1) of the counter for generating the round number determination random number of (1). In addition, in order to enhance the game effect, in addition to the random numbers in (1) to (7), a determination is made as to whether or not to notify the number of rounds different from the true number of rounds before the occurrence of the specific game state. Random numbers are also used.
[0148]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the operation of the symbol determination process shown in step S25 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
[0149]
In the symbol determination process, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second starting ball detector has detected that the game ball has passed through the second starting area and a signal is input to the switch circuit 58, that is, (2) It is determined whether a start condition is satisfied (step S313).
If it is determined that the second start condition is satisfied, it is further determined whether or not the game is in the specific game state (step S314). If it is determined that the game is in the specific game state, a second game condition described later with reference to FIG. A 2 start area switch passing process (step S315) is performed.
[0150]
On the other hand, if it is determined that the second starting condition is not satisfied, the first starting ball detector detects that the game ball has passed through the first starting region, and a signal is input to the switch circuit 58 to that effect. Is determined, that is, whether the first start condition is satisfied (step S311). If it is determined in this step that the first start condition is satisfied, a first start area switch passage process (step S312) described later with reference to FIG. 14 is performed.
[0151]
When the first or second starting area switch passage processing (steps S312 and S315) is completed, one of steps S300 to S303 to be described later is performed according to the internal state (symbol determination process flag) indicating the destination step in the symbol determination process. Is performed.
[0152]
If it is determined that the first start condition in step S311 is satisfied or not, or if the result of determination in step S314 is whether or not the current specific game state is present, any of the first and second conditions is used. Without performing the start area switch passage processing (steps S312 and S315), any one of steps S300 to S303 described later is performed according to the internal state (symbol determination process flag) indicating the destination step in the symbol determination process. Perform processing.
[0153]
In the present embodiment, the detection range of the second starting ball detector 20b is set as the second starting region. Therefore, in step S313, a determination is made as to whether or not a detection signal has been output from the second starting ball detector 20b. However, another detector, for example, the detection effective range of the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b or the specific ball detector 48 may be used as the second starting region. Further, a time period in which the detection effective range of each detector is set as the second starting region may be individually set.
[0154]
In step S314, it is determined whether or not the game is in the specific game state. However, the condition of the determination may be changed, for example, as to whether or not the game machine is in the first or second starting mode, the range of the effect of the gaming machine may be expanded. In this case, the drive timing of the second starting region variable member 43d is also controlled in accordance with the setting conditions in this step, and the second starting condition is satisfied when the second starting region passage processing in step S315 can be executed. It is advisable to match the times when they are available.
[0155]
Symbol normal processing (step S300): Waits for a state where variable display of symbols can be started. When the state in which the variable display of symbols can be started is reached, the internal state (symbol determination process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S301. The details of the operation in step S300 will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0156]
Variable display processing (step S301): When the first start condition is satisfied during the normal state or the second start condition is satisfied during the specific game state, the number of rounds is displayed based on random 1 and 2. Determine the design for use, the reach design, and the missing design. After that, a command of an instruction to actually start changing the symbol is transmitted to the display control board 80. Thereafter, the internal state (symbol determination process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S302.
[0157]
Reach variable display processing (step S302): When a game ball is detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b before a predetermined period elapses after the command is transmitted to the display control board 80 in step S301, the step is performed. A command for instructing a reach state with the reach symbol determined in the processing of S301 is transmitted to the display control board 80. Thereafter, the internal state (symbol determination process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S303.
[0158]
On the other hand, after a command is transmitted to the display control board 80 in step S301 and a predetermined period elapses without a game ball being detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, a command of an instruction to stop at a lost symbol is issued. It is transmitted to the display control board 80. Thereafter, the internal state (symbol determination process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S303. The details of the operation in step S302 will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0159]
Symbol stop processing (step S303): When a game ball that has won the variable prize device 20 enters the specific reception port 42, a command for instructing to stop the middle symbol with the same symbol as the left and right symbols is displayed and controlled to make it a double cross. It is transmitted to the substrate 80. On the other hand, if the game ball that has won the variable prize device 20 does not enter the specific entrance 42, a command for instructing the middle symbol to stop at the symbol determined in step S301 in order to make it a lost symbol is sent to the display control board 80. Send.
[0160]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of the first starting area switch passage processing shown in step S312 of FIG.
In the first start area switch passage processing, first, the CPU 56 performs processing according to the first start area (for example, control processing of the number of times of opening / closing of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b, control processing of sound output from a speaker at that time). To this end, data corresponding to the winning destination of the game ball set in the processing described later with reference to FIG. 22 is set (step S110).
[0161]
Subsequently, when the first start condition of the game ball is satisfied, it is a normal state which is neither a start game nor a specific game state, and is the start storage number currently stored in the non-start game number storage means 0? It is determined whether or not it is (step S111).
[0162]
If it is determined in step S111 that the game is in the normal state and the starting memory is not stored in the unstarted game number storage unit, the storage counter of the unstarted game number storage unit is increased by 1, and the first start condition is newly set. A storage area in which such information can be stored is specified (step S112).
[0163]
Subsequently, each random number value such as a random number for round number determination is extracted by the random number extracting means of the CPU 56, and stored in this storage area together with information for specifying the starting area in which the starting condition is satisfied (step S113).
[0164]
Note that extracting a random value means reading a count value from a counter for extracting a random value, and using the read count value as a random value.
[0165]
Here, step S113 is executed when the start storage number is 0 when the first start condition is satisfied, and therefore, only the information stored in step S113 is stored in the unstarted game number storage means. .
[0166]
Thereafter, a prize-winning effect setting process including a determination as to whether or not the random number value extracted by the random number extracting means matches a predetermined determination value is executed (step S115).
[0167]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S111 that the state is not the normal state, the first start area switch passage processing is completed, and the step of FIG. 13 is performed according to the internal state (symbol determination process flag) indicating the destination step in the symbol determination process. Perform any one of steps S300 to S303.
[0168]
When the execution of the prize-winning effect setting process is completed, the first start area passage process shown in FIG. 14 is completed, and the process proceeds to FIG. After that, any one of steps S300 to S303 is performed according to the internal state (symbol determination process flag) indicating the destination step in the symbol determination process.
[0169]
In the present embodiment, the information relating to the establishment of the first start condition is not stored in the start mode. However, in the case of storing the start mode, instead of the first start area switch passage processing shown in FIG. It is preferable to perform the same processing as the second start area switch passing processing shown.
[0170]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the operation of the second starting area switch passage processing shown in step S315 of FIG.
In the second starting area switch passage processing, first, the CPU 56 performs processing according to the second starting area (for example, control processing of the number of times of opening / closing of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b, control processing of a sound output from a speaker at that time). For this purpose, data corresponding to the winning destination of the game ball set in the processing described later with reference to FIG. 22 is set (step S110a).
[0171]
Subsequently, in order to determine whether or not information relating to establishment of the second starting condition of the game ball can be newly stored in the unstarted game number storage means, the start storage stored in the unstarted game number storage means. It is determined whether the number has reached the maximum value (here, “maximum value = 4”) (step S111a).
[0172]
When it is determined that the starting storage number stored in the unstarted game number storage means has not reached “4”, each random number such as a round number determination random number is extracted by the random number extracting means of the CPU 56, and the starting condition is determined. These random numbers are stored in a temporary storage area provided in the RAM 55 together with information specifying the established start area (step S114a).
[0173]
On the other hand, if it is determined that the starting storage number stored in the unstarted game number storage means has reached 4, the second starting area switch passage processing is completed, and an internal state indicating a destination step in the symbol determination process. One of the processes in steps S300 to S303 in FIG. 13 is performed according to the (symbol determination process flag).
[0174]
If step S114a has been executed, the random number 7 for starting passage memory determination is read out of the random number values stored in the temporary storage area, and whether or not information based on the establishment of the second starting condition relating to the current process is to be stored is determined. Is determined (step S116a). Specifically, the current random number 7 is compared with a table for determining whether or not the vehicle has passed the starting.
[0175]
As a result of the above processing, if the start is not memorized, the second starting area switch passage processing is completed, and the steps S300 to S303 in FIG. 13 are performed according to the internal state (symbol determination process flag) indicating the destination step in the symbol determination process. Perform one of the processes. (Step S120a)
[0176]
On the other hand, when starting storage is performed, first, a start passage storage notification command is set (step S121a). This command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, the sound control board 70, and the lamp control board 75 in the command transmission processing (step S31) of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. Alternatively, each effect means of the lamp executes the processing based on the information relating to this command, and a notification that the starting and storing is performed is appropriately executed.
[0177]
After execution of step S121a, the CPU 56 performs a start timing selection execution process (step S119a). In this start timing selection execution processing, when starting the second start game based on the establishment of the second start condition that is the current start storage target, whether to change the timing of starting the opening operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b is determined. Determination, and when it is determined that the timing is to be changed, the setting of the selection of the timing is included.
[0178]
When the start timing selection execution processing is completed, the storage counter of the unstarted game number storage means is incremented by 1, and a new storage area in which information on the second start condition can be stored is specified (step S112a).
[0179]
Next, in step S114a, a random number value or the like stored in the temporary storage area is read and stored in this storage area (step S113a).
[0180]
Thereafter, a prize-winning effect setting process including a determination as to whether or not the random number value extracted by the random number extracting means matches a predetermined determination value is executed (step S115a).
This step is the same module as the winning effect setting processing (step S115 in FIG. 14) of the first starting area passage processing.
[0181]
When the execution of the prize-winning effect setting process is completed, the second starting area passing process shown in FIG. 15 is completed, and the process returns to FIG. 13 to return to the internal state (symbol determination process flag) indicating the destination step in the symbol determination process. Accordingly, any one of steps S300 to S303 is performed.
[0182]
In the present embodiment, in step S120a, whether or not to start and store is determined by a random number. However, other conditions exemplified below may be used, or a combination thereof may be used.
(1) Whether the specific game state is a high probability round or a low probability round. If the starting effect is memorized only in the high probability round, the difference in the effect of the effect between the rounds becomes large, and if the starting effect is memorized only in the low probability round, the difference becomes small.
(2) Number of rounds. If a certain number of rounds is reached in the specific game state, starting and storing in subsequent rounds will increase the player's interest in continuing the round.
(3) A time for starting and storing is provided. This is a so-called chance time. For example, a setting is made such that the start-up memory is stored for 10 to 20 minutes every hour.
[0183]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the operation of the start timing selection execution process executed by the CPU 56 shown in step S119a of FIG.
[0184]
First, the CPU 56, based on the start storage number stored in the unstarted game number storage means and the random number for start timing determination which is random 3, based on the establishment of the start condition stored in the start storage 23a, 23b. It is determined whether or not the timing for starting the opening operation is changed, that is, whether or not to select the start timing (step S131).
[0185]
Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the number of start storages stored in the unstarted game number storage unit is “1” or more and the random number 3 matches a predetermined determination value, the start storage is performed. It is determined that the timing for starting the opening operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b based on the establishment of the starting condition is determined, and the starting storage number stored in the unstarted game number storage means is “0”. Alternatively, when the random number 3 does not match the predetermined determination value, it is determined that the selection of the timing for starting the opening operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b based on the establishment of the starting condition stored in the starting state is not performed. .
[0186]
In the case where the information is started and stored in an identifiable state for each start winning, the above determination may be made for each information stored in the respective unstarted game number storage means. In particular, when starting or storing a total of eight or sixteen start times, the number of times of opening / closing of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b increases, so that it becomes possible to increase the chances of selecting a timing, so that so-called aiming can be further prevented.
[0187]
As a result of the determination in step S131, when the timing for starting the opening operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b based on the establishment of the starting condition stored in the starting is not selected, the process proceeds to step S116 in FIG. 14 (step S132). ).
[0188]
On the other hand, when selecting the timing for starting the opening operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b based on the establishment of the start condition stored in the start, the start timing is selected based on the random number for start timing selection which is random 4. (Step S133).
[0189]
Specifically, for example, judgment values of “0” to “2” are prepared, and 0.8 seconds, 1.2 seconds, and 1.5 seconds are assigned to each of these judgment values as a start timing. deep. Next, by determining whether the start timing selection random number is any of the determination values “0” to “2”, a time corresponding to the determination value is determined to make a selection.
[0190]
After the execution of step S133, a selection result flag that can refer to the selection result of the start timing at the time of the special winning opening opening process shown in step S306 of FIG. 22 is set (step S134).
[0191]
After the execution of step S113, a selection result flag that can be referred to in the selection processing of the start timing in the pre-winning opening processing shown in step S306 of FIG. 22 is set (step S134). A command is set (step S135). This command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, the sound control board 70, and the lamp control board 75 in the command transmission processing (step S31) of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. Or each effect means of the lamp executes a process based on the information relating to this command, and after the end of the specific game state or the first or second start game state, the opening and closing pieces 23a, 23b are opened in the start game which continues to be started. The display about the timing of starting the operation is performed.
[0192]
In this case, if the notification is always performed, so-called aiming is promoted. Therefore, the display control means 80A determines whether or not to perform the display, and performs the display only when it is determined to perform the display, which is a countermeasure against the above-mentioned aiming.
[0193]
In the present embodiment, the notification is made by the display means such as the variable winning device 29. However, notification using a sound or a lamp other than the display may be performed. In this case, the selection result command set in step S134 is also transmitted to the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 75, and based on this command, the control means of each control board controls the speaker 27 and the side lamps 10a, 10b. Output a control signal.
[0194]
In addition, the above-described notification and the determination of whether or not to perform the notification are performed by the display control unit 80A, but the main board 31 may perform one or both of the determination and the notification. .
[0195]
Thus, the start timing selection execution processing ends, and the flow shifts to step S112a of the second start area switch passage processing shown in FIG.
[0196]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the operation of the prize-winning effect setting process executed by the CPU 56, which is shown in step S115 of the first start area switch passage process shown in FIG. 14 and step S115a of the second start region switch passage process shown in FIG. It is.
In the prize-winning effect setting process, first, the CPU 56 sets a start prize presence flag indicating that the start condition to be referred to in the storage process (step S30) executed after the symbol determination process process is completed. (Step S121).
[0197]
Next, the CPU 56 reads out the random 1 (the random number for round number determination) from the storage area (step S122), and executes the round number determination / determination module as described later with reference to FIG. That is, a round number determination / determination subroutine is called (step S123).
[0198]
If the determination unit of the CPU 56 determines that the number of rounds is a specific round such as 15 based on the value of random 1 in the round number determination / determination module (step S124), the data indicating the specific round designation command Is set in the RAM 55 as a winning command (step S126).
[0199]
On the other hand, when the round number determination module determines that the number of rounds is not a specific round based on the value of random 1 (step S124), data indicating a non-specific round designation command is set in the RAM 55 as a winning command (step S124). Step S135).
[0200]
In this embodiment, the left, middle, and right symbols are three types of “1”, “3”, and “7”, respectively, and the display of the symbols is sequentially changed on the variable display device 29 from “1”. The fluctuation of the symbol is realized. The display of the display symbol may change discontinuously. In addition, when the left and right are aligned, the game reaches the reach, and when the left middle right is aligned in the final stop symbol (fixed symbol) of the symbol, the number of rounds in the specific game state is displayed.
[0201]
Further, in order to be able to refer to the storage process (step S30) of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10, the data set as the winning command in the RAM 55 is stored in an area of the RAM 55 defined as a winning effect buffer. It is stored (step S136). The command stored in the winning effect buffer is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the command transmission process (step S31) of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
[0202]
When the execution of the data storage process is completed, the winning effect setting process shown in FIG. 17 is completed.
[0203]
FIG. 18 shows the number-of-rounds determination process by the determination means shown in step S123 of the winning-time effect setting process shown in FIG. 17, and the number-of-rounds determination process by the condition determination means of the CPU 56 shown in step S56 of the symbol normal process shown in FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the embodiment.
[0204]
In the round number determination / determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the extracted random 1 value with the first determination value (step S144), and as a result of the comparison, compares the extracted random 1 value with the first random value. It is determined whether or not the determination value is equal to 1 (step S145).
[0205]
As a result of the determination in step S145, if the extracted random 1 value matches the first determination value, the number of rounds in the specific game state is set to 15 (step S146). On the other hand, when the extracted random 1 value does not match the first determination value, the extracted random 1 value is compared with the second determination value (step S147), and the comparison result is obtained. Then, it is determined whether or not the extracted value of random 1 matches the second determination value (step S148).
[0206]
As a result of the determination in step S148, if the extracted value of random 1 matches the second determination value, the number of rounds in the specific game state is set to 5 (step S149). On the other hand, when the value of the extracted random 1 does not match the second determination value, the number of rounds in the specific game state is set to one (step S150).
[0207]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the operation of the symbol normal process shown in step S300 of the symbol determination process shown in FIG.
[0208]
In the symbol normal processing, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not a state in which a symbol change can be started (step S51). The state where the symbol can be changed is a state where the symbol is not changed on the variable display device 29. For example, it is a normal state that is not a specific game state or a start game state. In this state, the value of the symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300.
[0209]
If it is determined in step S51 that the symbol can be changed, it is determined whether or not the value of the starting storage number stored in the unstarted game number storage means is 0 by checking the start winning counter. The determination is made by referring to the count value (step S52).
[0210]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S51 that it is not in the state in which the symbol change can be started, or if it is determined in step S52 that the value of the starting storage number stored in the unstarted game number storage means is 0, The symbol normal process is terminated without updating the value of the symbol determination process flag so that the process can shift to the variable display process, and the character process of step S26 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10 from the symbol determination process shown in FIG. Move on to processing.
[0211]
When it is determined in step S52 that the value of the starting storage number stored in the unstarted game number storage means is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the starting storage number = 1 is changed to the starting value. The information is read out together with the information specifying the starting area where the condition is satisfied, and is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S53). Thereafter, the value of the starting storage number stored in the unstarted game number storage means is reduced by 1 and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S54).
[0212]
That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the start storage number = n (here, n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the start storage number = n-1.
[0213]
Next, the CPU 56 reads the random number for round number determination from the storage area (step S55), and executes the round number determination / determination module described with reference to FIG. 18 (step S56).
[0214]
If the condition determination means determines that the number of rounds is set to, for example, 15 (step S57), the CPU 56 sets a specific round flag used to ensure that the number of rounds can be derived and displayed, for example, 15 times. (Step S58). Note that the contents of the specific round flag are added to the display control command, and are transmitted to the display control means 80A in the command transmission processing (step S31) of the timer interruption processing shown in FIG.
[0215]
Thereafter, the value of the symbol determination process flag is updated so that the process can shift to the variable display process (step S59). Thereafter, the process proceeds from the symbol determination process process of FIG. 13 to the accessory process process (step S26) of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
[0216]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the operation of the reach variable display process shown in step S302 of the symbol determination process shown in FIG.
In the variable reach display process, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not a game ball has been detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b (step S61).
[0217]
Subsequently, regardless of the result of the determination in step S61, it is determined whether or not the specific area is valid (steps S62 and S66).
[0218]
If the result of determination in step S62 is that the specific area is in the valid period, the process proceeds from the symbol determination process process of FIG. 13 to the accessory process process of the timer interrupt process (step S26) shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not during the specific area validity period, it is determined that the vehicle stops at a lost symbol (step S68). Specifically, the left symbol is determined according to the value of the random 2-1 read in step S53, the middle symbol is determined according to the value of the random 2-2, and the right symbol is determined according to the value of the random 2-3. Here, when the random 2-1 to 2-3 become all the same values by accident, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol so that the right and left symbols do not match, and the right symbol is shifted without reaching. To Then, the process proceeds to step S63 for performing a process of updating the value of the symbol determination process flag so that the process can shift to the symbol stop process.
[0219]
Further, as a result of the determination as to whether or not the specific area is in the valid period in step S66, if the specific area is not in the valid period, the character determining process in FIG. The process moves to the process (step S26). On the other hand, when the specific area is in the valid period, it is determined to reach (step S67). Specifically, the left and right symbols are determined based on the value of the random number for randomizing the number of rounds (random 1) (random 1 read in step S53 of the symbol normal process shown in FIG. 17). Furthermore, based on the value of the number of rounds determination random number (random 1) (random 1 read in step S53 of the symbol normal process shown in FIG. 19), the middle symbol when the game ball enters the specific reception port 42 is also determined. I do.
[0220]
Next, the value of the symbol determination process flag is updated so that the process can shift to the symbol stop processing (step S63).
[0221]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the operation of the storage process (step 30) of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
In the storage process, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the count value of the start storage counter is the same as the count value of the previous start storage counter (step S161).
[0222]
If the count value of the start storage counter and the count value of the previous start storage counter are not the same, that is, if there is a change in the start storage number stored in the unstarted game number storage means, the start storage counter The address of the command transmission table with the specified start storage is set in a pointer so that it can be referred to immediately (step S162), and a command set process is executed to enable transmission of the command (step S163).
[0223]
Then, the count value of the start storage counter is set to the previous start storage counter (step S164).
[0224]
The display control command is transmitted to the display control board 80 by executing the command set processing. In this embodiment, each display control command transmitted to the display control means 80A is stored in the command transmission table of the ROM 54 (FIG. 7).
[0225]
In the command set process, the CPU 56 sets the display control command data stored at the address of the ROM 54 indicated by the pointer to an output port for outputting the display control command data, and indicates that the command is to be transmitted. It outputs a display control INT signal.
[0226]
Also, if the start winning flag is set in step S121 of the winning effect setting process shown in FIG. 17 (step S165), it corresponds to the data corresponding to the winning command stored in the winning effect buffer. The address and the like of the winning command transmission table are set in the pointer (step S166), and the command setting process is executed (step S167).
[0227]
By the above processing, when the number of stored start games stored in the unstarted game number storage means increases or decreases, a display control command for designating the number of start storage games can be transmitted to the display control means 80A.
When the starting storage number stored in the unstarted game number storage means increases, the display control of the specific round designation command or the non-specific round designation command is performed in the command transmission process (step S31) of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Command is sent.
[0228]
The number of rounds determined when the start condition is satisfied (the number of rounds determined in step S123 of the winning effect setting process shown in FIG. 17) indicates the number of rounds in the specific game state based on the satisfaction of the start condition. In order to perform this, it is determined by the determining means. When the game ball that has won the variable prize device 20 by actually opening and closing the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b enters the specific reception port 42, the number of rounds is determined by the condition determining means in order to notify the number of rounds in the specific game state. It is determined (round number determination processing in step S56 of the symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 19).
[0229]
The display result of the actual variable display is derived based on the determination result of the condition determining means (each determination result in steps S67 and S68 of the reach variable display process shown in FIG. 20).
[0230]
However, the random number value used when the number of rounds is determined by the condition determining means is the same as the random number value used when the number of rounds is determined by the determining means.
Therefore, the result of determining the number of rounds is the same as the result of determining the number of rounds.
[0231]
This is because the processing of step S123 of the winning effect setting processing shown in FIG. 17, which is processing for extracting a random number value used in the determination by the determining means, and the processing of step S56 of the symbol normal processing shown in FIG. This is because the process is completed within the timer interrupt process and the random number does not change during that process.
The reason for performing such a process is that the random numbers once extracted are stored in the storage area, and the random numbers stored in the storage area are read out again to obtain the random number values. This is because even if each random value is extracted, they are the same random value.
[0232]
In addition, the command transmission unit of the game control unit 31A transmits the start storage number designation command as the start storage number command prior to the transmission of the determination result command including the information on the specific round flag which is the determination result of the number of rounds. (The processing of steps S162 and S163 of the storage processing shown in FIG. 21 is executed before the processing of steps S166 and S167).
Therefore, the display control unit 80A can determine whether to change the display mode of the unstarted game number notification unit 29a to the special display mode described later based on the number of rounds determined by the determination unit.
[0233]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the operation of the accessory process in step S26 of the timer interrupt setting process shown in FIG.
In the accessory process process, first, the CPU 56 performs a specific area passage process that is a process of determining whether or not a game ball has passed the specific reception port 42 (step S320). In the specific area passing process, a process of generating a specific game state when it is determined that a game ball has passed through the specific reception port 42 during the normal state, and that a game ball has passed through the specific reception port 42 during the specific game state. The processing includes a transition to the next round when the determination is made.
The details of the operation of this step will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0234]
Next, a starting region winning process including a process of determining whether the game ball has passed through the first or second starting region is performed (step S340).
The operation of this step will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.
[0235]
Then, any one of steps 306 to S310 and S319 is performed in accordance with the internal state (government process flag) indicating the transfer destination step in the bonus process.
[0236]
Big winning opening pre-opening process (step S306): As described below, this process is a process performed before opening the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b in the starting mode.
If the setting process has not been executed in step S333 or S335 of the start area winning process shown in FIG. 24 described later, the process proceeds to the information output process (step S29) of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
On the other hand, when the setting process is executed in step S333 or S335 of the start area winning process shown in FIG. 24, as shown in FIG. 24, before the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b are opened as a start mode. In accordance with the setting result in step S333 or S335 of the start area winning process, a flag capable of specifying the number of times the solenoids 24a and 24b are driven and a flag capable of specifying the drive timing of the solenoid 35 are generated.
The operation of this step will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.
[0237]
Furthermore, the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b are turned on so that the gaming balls can be detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b (specifically, the game control means 31A detects the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b). Output is enabled.) After that, the internal state (accessory process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S307.
[0238]
The winning ball detectors 25a and 25b may be always on regardless of whether they are in the normal state, in the starting game state, or in the specific game state.
[0239]
Big winning opening opening process (step S307): This process is performed when opening the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b in a start mode, and drives the solenoids 24a and 24b in accordance with the flag generated in step S306. Reset the flag. After that, the internal state (the accessory process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S308.
[0240]
Processing after opening the special winning opening (step S308): This processing is performed after opening the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b in a start mode. The solenoid 35 is driven according to the flag generated in step S306, and the flag is reset. I do. Next, the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b are turned off. Further, if the timing selection execution flag has been set in step S134, the timing selection execution flag is reset. Thereafter, when it is determined in step S320 that the game ball has passed through the specific reception port 42, the internal state (the accessory process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S309. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S320 that the game ball has not passed through the specific reception port 42, the internal state (the accessory process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S306.
[0241]
Big hit jackpot opening processing (step S309): This processing is performed before the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b are opened in a specific mode. In order to change between the high probability state and the low probability state, the number of rounds is reduced. The drive timing of the solenoid 35 is set according to the determination result. Next, the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b are turned on so that the gaming balls can be detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b.
[0242]
Further, a drive command for the solenoid 20d for projecting the variable member 43 from the inside of the central part 47 is set. Thereafter, the internal state (the accessory process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S310.
[0243]
Big hit big winning opening opening process (step S310): This process is a process performed when opening the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b in a specific manner as described below.
In the jackpot big winning opening opening process, first, it is determined whether or not the specific area is valid. When the process first shifts to this step in the round, it is determined that the specific area valid period is not in progress because the specific area valid period has not yet been started. Therefore, the specific area valid period is started.
[0244]
On the other hand, if it is not the first time to shift to this step in the round, the specific area valid period is started to measure the specific area valid period.
[0245]
Subsequently, it is determined whether the specific area validity period has ended. If the result of the determination is that the specific area validity period has expired, the right to continue the round is not generated, and therefore, the internal state (principal process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S319.
[0246]
On the other hand, if the specific area validity period has not expired, it is determined whether or not ten game balls have been detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b. When it is determined that 10 balls have not been detected, it is determined whether or not the time for opening and closing the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b, for example, 18 times has ended.
[0247]
As a result of the determination, if the time for opening and closing the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b has not been completed, for example, 18 times, the information output processing of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. Move to step S29).
[0248]
On the other hand, as a result of the discrimination, when 10 balls are detected, or when the time for opening and closing the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b for example 18 times ends, the variable members 43a and 43b are opened mutually to release the storage state of the storage unit 50.
[0249]
Thereafter, when a game ball enters the specific reception port 42 and a game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, a setting process (steps S325 and S326 of the specific region passing process shown in FIG. 20) in the specific region passing process is performed. On the condition that the process has been performed, the internal state (the accessory process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S309, and the process proceeds to the information output process (step S29) of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
[0250]
On the other hand, when the setting process (steps S325 and S326 of the specific region passing process shown in FIG. 20) is not performed in the specific region passing process, or when the game ball does not enter the specific reception port 42, the specific ball detector 48 If no game ball has been detected, the internal state (gear product process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S319, and the process proceeds to the information output process (step S29) of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. .
[0251]
Big hit big win opening processing (step S319): Control is performed to cause the display control means 80A to perform display control for notifying the player that the specific game state has ended. In addition, a start timing selection execution process is executed in order to prevent a target hit in the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b based on the start memory performed during the specific game state.
[0252]
Also, a drive command for the solenoid 20d for storing the variable member 43 inside the central part 47 is set. Thereafter, the internal state (principal process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S306.
[0253]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the operation of the specific area passage processing shown in step S320 of the accessory process shown in FIG.
In the specific area passage process, first, it is determined whether or not the specific area is in the validity period so that it is unnecessary to perform the process of determining whether or not the game ball has entered the specific reception port 42 shown in step S322. Is determined (step S321).
[0254]
If the result of determination in step S321 is that it is not during the specific area validity period, this processing ends, and the flow proceeds to step S340 of the accessory process processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is during the specific area validity period, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the specific reception port 42 (step S322).
[0255]
If the result of determination in step S322 is that the game ball has not entered the specific reception port 42, this processing is terminated, and the flow proceeds to step S340 of the accessory process processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the specific reception port 42, it is determined whether or not the determined final round is being performed (step S323).
[0256]
If the result of determination in step S323 is that the game is in the final round, the specific area passage processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not during the last round, it is determined whether or not the game is in the specific game state in order to determine whether the game is in the start game state or the specific game state (step S324).
[0257]
If the result of determination in step S324 is that the game is in a specific game state, for example, if the number of rounds is determined to be 15, the next round is open because any one of rounds 1 to 14 is in progress. After the previous command is set, this processing ends, and the process proceeds to step S340 of the accessory process shown in FIG. 22 (step S325).
[0258]
On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S324 is that the game is not in a specific game state, after performing various settings such as an image pattern for a specific game state and a ramp command used in step S306 of the accessory process 22 shown in FIG. The process proceeds to step S340 of the accessory process shown in FIG. 22 (step S326).
[0259]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the operation of the starting area winning process shown in step S340 of the accessory process shown in FIG.
In the start area winning process, first, the CPU 56 refers to the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 and determines whether information such as a random number is stored in the random number buffer area in step S53 of the symbol normal processing shown in FIG. S330).
[0260]
As a result of the determination in step S330, when information such as a random number is not stored in the storage area, the processing shifts from the accessory process processing of FIG. 22 to the information output processing of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 10 (step S29). .
[0261]
On the other hand, if information such as a random number is stored in the storage area, is it possible to read the information stored in the storage area from the earliest and start opening and closing the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b related to the information? It is determined whether or not there is (Step S331).
[0262]
The determination conditions in step S331 include, for example, the following conditions.
(1) Whether or not the specific game state has ended. Specifically, the second start game control means 31e included in the CPU 56 receives, as an input, information indicating that the end of the specific game state has been determined from the specific game state end determination means 31n included in the specific game control means 31t. Based on the information, the second start game control means 31e determines whether a new start game can be started.
[0263]
(2) Whether or not the starting game has ended. Specifically, the second start game control means 31e provided in the CPU 56 receives, from the start game end determination means 31m, information indicating that the end of the first or second start game has been determined as an input, and based on this information, The second start game control means 31e determines whether a new start game can be started.
[0264]
If it is determined in step S331 that the opening and closing of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b can be started, it is determined whether or not the starting condition currently targeted for the start winning process is satisfied through the first starting region ( Step S332).
[0265]
If the first start area is passed, the first start area pass command is set to transmit the first start area command to the display control means 80A (step S333), and the pre-opening data according to the start area is set. Is set (step S336).
[0266]
On the other hand, when the vehicle is not passing through the first starting region, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is passing through the second starting region (step S334).
[0267]
If it is the passage of the second start area, a second start area passage command is set to transmit the second start area command to the display control means 80A (step S334), and the pre-opening data according to the start area is set. Is set (step S336).
[0268]
After the end of step S336, the new data next to the determination target can be referred to, the start area winning process ends, the process returns to the accessory process process shown in FIG. 22, and the step is performed according to the internal state (the accessory process flag). One of the processes in S306 to S309 is performed.
[0269]
On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S334 is that the vehicle is not passing through the second start area, the process proceeds from the accessory process process of FIG. 22 to the information output process of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10 (step S29).
[0270]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the operation of the special winning opening pre-opening process executed by the CPU 56, which is shown in step S306 of the accessory process shown in FIG.
[0271]
In the special winning opening process, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the selection result flag is set (step S361).
[0272]
If the result of determination in step S361 is that the selection result flag has been set, the first start game start control means 31v or the second start game start control means 31j shown in FIG. The number of times of driving and the driving timing of the solenoids 24a and 24b that open and close the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b are determined based on the setting result in step S333 or S335 of the start area winning process (step S362).
[0273]
Next, the drive timing of the solenoid 35 for releasing the storage section 50 by the variable members 43a and 43b is determined based on the setting result in the step S333 or S335 of the start area winning process shown in FIG. 24 (step S363).
[0274]
On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S361 is that the selection result flag has not been set, the opening and closing of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b is performed based on the setting result in step S333 or S335 of the starting area winning processing shown in FIG. The number of times and the drive timing of the solenoids 24a and 24b to be performed are determined (step S367).
[0275]
Next, the drive timing of the solenoid 35 for releasing the storage unit 50 by the variable members 43a and 43b is determined based on the setting result in the step S333 or S335 of the start area winning process shown in FIG. 24 (step S368).
[0276]
Subsequently, a driving flag capable of specifying the determination results in steps S362, S363, S367, and S368 is set (step S364).
[0277]
Next, the selection result flag set in step S134 of the start timing selection execution processing shown in FIG. 16 is reset (step S365).
[0278]
Thereafter, the internal state (principal process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S307, and then the process proceeds to step S307 of the privilege process shown in FIG. 22 (step S366).
[0279]
FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing signal lines of a display control command (display control signal) transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80. As shown in FIG. 26, in this embodiment, the display control command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80 via eight signal lines for transmitting the display control signals D0 to D7. A signal line for a display control INT signal for transmitting a strobe signal (display control INT signal) is also provided between the main board 31 and the display control board 80.
[0280]
Although FIG. 26 shows an example of the display control command, a control command to another electric component control board is also transmitted by eight signal lines and one INT signal signal line.
[0281]
FIG. 27 is a schematic diagram of the output timing of the display control command and the display control INT signal to the signal line shown in FIG.
In this embodiment, the display control command has a 2-byte configuration, and MODE data indicating the classification of the command is assigned to the first byte, and EXT data indicating the type of the command is assigned to the second byte.
[0282]
The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of EXT data is always "0". Such a command form is an example, and another command form may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.
[0283]
The 8-bit display control command data of the display control command is output in synchronization with the display control INT signal. The display control unit 80A detects that the display control INT signal has risen, and starts a process of fetching 1-byte data by an interrupt process. Therefore, from the point of view of the display control means 80A, the display control INT signal corresponds to a capture signal which triggers capture of display control command data.
[0284]
The display control command is sent only once so that it can be recognized by the display control means 80A. Recognizable means, in this example, that the level of the display control INT signal changes, and sent only once so that it can be recognized means, for example, that each of the first and second bytes of the display control command data Accordingly, the display control INT signal is output only once in a pulse form (rectangular wave form). Note that the display control INT signal may have a polarity opposite to the polarity shown in FIG.
[0285]
The game control means 31A and the display control board 80 store the correspondence between MODE data and EXT data and the contents of display control commands.
[0286]
The game control means 31A transmits MODE data and EXT data corresponding to the command to be transmitted to the display control board 80. Upon receiving the display control command from the game control means 31A, the display control means 80A of the display control board 80 changes the display state of the variable display device 29 according to the contents corresponding to the MODE data and the EXT data of the display control command. I do.
[0287]
Note that control commands other than the display control command are also transmitted from the game control means 31A to the display control means 80A. For example, a control command or the like indicating the number of start storages to be displayed on the unstarted game number notification means, and a more detailed display control command in the specific game state are also transmitted from the CPU 56 to the display control means 80A.
[0288]
Also, a lamp control command and a sound control command in the same form as the display control command are transmitted to the lamp control means and the sound control means. The lamp control means changes the display state of the lamp / LED when receiving the lamp control command, and the sound control means performs control to change the sound output mode from the speaker 27 when receiving the sound control command.
[0289]
The identification information designation command that can specify the display result of the identification information is realized by a left symbol designation, middle symbol designation, right symbol designation display control command, and the variable display end designation command indicating the end of the variable display is a symbol. This is realized by a stop display control command.
[0290]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a display control main process executed by the display control CPU 101 shown in FIG.
[0291]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the operation of the timer interrupt process in step S702 of the display control main process shown in FIG.
In the display control main process, first, the display control CPU 101 executes an initialization process for clearing a RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a 2 mS timer for determining a display control activation interval. (Step S701). Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for determining whether to monitor the timer interrupt flag (step S702).
[0292]
As shown in FIG. 29, when a timer interrupt occurs, a timer interrupt flag is set (step S711).
If the timer interrupt flag is set in the display control main process, the flag is cleared (step S703).
[0293]
In this embodiment, the timer interruption is performed, for example, every 2 mS. That is, the display control process is started, for example, every 2 mS. Further, in this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interrupt processing, and the specific display control processing is executed in the display control main processing. However, the display control processing may be executed in the timer interrupt processing. .
[0294]
Next, the received display control command is analyzed (step S704). This step will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0295]
Next, a display control process such as the number of rounds is performed (step S705). This step will be described later with reference to FIG.
Then, a process of updating the random number counters 1 and 2 for determining whether or not to set the specific display mode as described later is executed (step S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to the process of determining the timer interrupt flag in step S702.
[0296]
FIG. 30 is a schematic configuration diagram of a reception command buffer for storing a display control command from the main board 31.
In this example, a ring buffer type reception command buffer capable of storing a maximum of six 2-byte display control commands, for example, is shown, and is constituted by a 12-byte area of the reception command buffers 1 to 12.
[0297]
Then, a received command number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The received command number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It is not always necessary to use the ring buffer format. For example, three symbol designating command storage areas (2 × 3 = 6 byte receiving command buffer) and one other command storing area (2 × 1 = 2) A buffer configuration such as a byte reception command buffer) may be used.
[0298]
Similarly, the sound control means and the lamp control means may have a buffer format other than the ring buffer format. In this case, the display control unit 80A, the sound control unit, and the lamp control unit are controlled based on the latest command stored in the storage area. Thus, it is possible to quickly respond to an instruction from the main board 31.
[0299]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the operation of the command analysis process executed by the display control CPU 101 shown in step S704 of the display control main process shown in FIG.
In the command analysis processing, first, the display control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display control command transmitted from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer (step S611).
[0300]
Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the received command number counter with the read pointer. The case where they match is the case where the received command is not stored.
[0301]
When the received command is stored in the received command buffer, the received command is read from the received command buffer (step S612). After reading, "1" is added to the value of the read pointer.
[0302]
It is determined whether or not the received display control command is a display control command for designating the number of storages to be started (step S630). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S630 that the received display control command is a display control command for designating the number of storages to be started, it is determined whether or not to change the display mode of the number of startup storages display mode to the special display mode. (Step S631).
Details of the operation of this step will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0303]
Here, the special display mode mainly means that, when it is determined that the random number 1 is a random number value indicating a specific round, a star is displayed on the start storage number display means, and this is started. It is a display mode for notifying a player of a preview in addition to the number of storages.
[0304]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the random number 1 is a random value indicating that the game is not a specific round, a circle is displayed on the unstarted game number informing means, so that the player is notified of the stored start number. There is a normal display mode to notify.
[0305]
In the present embodiment, for example, an asterisk is displayed on the variable display device 29 as a special display mode. On the other hand, for example, a circle is displayed on the variable display device 29 as a normal display mode.
Therefore, when the star is displayed on the variable display device 29, if a specific game state occurs when a game ball enters the specific reception port 42 mainly due to a start mode based on the start memory, At this time, it can be understood that the upper limit of the number of rounds is likely to be 15, for example. Further, when a circle is displayed on the variable display device 29, the upper limit of the number of rounds when the specific game state occurs is less likely to be, for example, 15 times, that is, it is possible that the upper limit is, for example, once or 5 times. Is high, it is possible to recognize whether or not the specific game state progresses in an advantageous manner for the player.
[0306]
As described later, when it is determined that the random number value matches the predetermined determination value, the display of the number of unstarted game number notification means is smaller than when it is determined that the random number value does not match the predetermined determination value. The probability that a decision to change the mode to, for example, an asterisk is increased.
[0307]
Next, the start storage number in the RAM is updated to the number specified by the display control command (step S632). In addition, the updated start storage number is displayed on the variable display device 29 according to the determination result in step S630 (step S633). A specific description will be given later. Further, “1” is added to the value of the random number counter 1 (step S634).
[0308]
The random number counter 1 is a counter for extracting a random number value for determining whether to change the display mode of the starting storage number display unit to the special display mode. In this embodiment, the count value of the random number counter 1 takes a value in the range of, for example, 0 to 8. When the count value exceeds 8, the value is returned to 0.
[0309]
After that, the process shifts to step S611 to determine whether there is a received command.
[0310]
On the other hand, if the display control command received in step S630 is not the display control command for specifying the number of storages to be started, it is determined whether the received display control command is a command for notifying the start passage storage (step S630a).
[0311]
If the received display control command is a command for notifying start passage storage, a control signal for notifying each effect means such as the variable display device 29 that start memory has been performed based on establishment of the second start condition is output. (Step S633a).
In the present embodiment, in the second starting area switch passage processing shown in FIG. 15, all the first starting conditions are determined in order to execute the processing (step S120a) for determining whether or not the information relating to the establishment of the second starting condition is to be stored. (2) The starting memory is not necessarily stored based on the establishment of the starting condition. Therefore, this display allows the player to recognize that the starting memory has been made.
[0312]
After that, the process shifts to step S611 to determine whether there is a received command.
[0313]
On the other hand, in step S630a, when it is determined that the received display control command is not the command for starting passage storage notification, it is determined whether the received display control command is the first start area command (step S630b).
[0314]
If the command is the first start area command, a control signal for notifying each effect means such as the variable display device 29 that the start of the first start game can be specified as the start of the second start game is output (step S633b).
[0315]
After that, the process shifts to step S611 to determine whether there is a received command.
[0316]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S630b that the received display control command is not the first start area command, it is determined whether the received display control command is the second start area command (step S630d).
[0317]
If the command is the second start area command, a control signal for notifying each effect means such as the variable display device 29 that the start of the second start game can be specified as the start of the first start game is output (step S633d).
[0318]
After that, the process shifts to step S611 to determine whether there is a received command.
[0319]
As described above, in the first start game and the second start game, the pre-start effects are performed in different modes. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the second start area during the first start game and the second start game based on the game ball is continuously performed after the end of the first start game, the first and second start games are performed in a series of start games. Two types of effects before the start game are executed, and the range of effects in the start game is expanded.
[0320]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S630d that the received display control command is not the second start area command, it is determined whether the received display control command is a selection result flag (step S630c).
[0321]
When the display control command is the selection result command, it is determined whether or not to display the timing to start opening and closing the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b of the start game based on the start memory based on the selection result command (step S631c). .
In the present embodiment, the random number value extracted from the random number counter 2 having the same capability as the random number counter 1 is compared with a predetermined judgment value, and when the random number value matches the predetermined judgment value, it is determined that the start timing is displayed.
[0322]
When the notification determining unit 80g determines that the start timing is to be performed, the display control unit 80A outputs a control signal for reporting the start timing to each effect unit such as the variable display device 29 (step S633c).
[0323]
In the present embodiment, whether or not to display the start timing is determined by the notification determining unit 80g included in the display control unit 80A included in the display control board 80. This determination is performed by the main board 31. You may. That is, the game control means 31A included in the main board 31 may include the notification determining means.
[0324]
Thereafter, “1” is added to the value of the random number counter 2 (step S634c), and the process moves to step S611.
[0325]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S630c that the received display control command is not the start area specifying command, and when it is determined in step S631c that the display of the start timing is not performed, the reception corresponding to the received command related to the current command processing is performed. The command flag is set (step S659). After that, it moves to step S611.
[0326]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the operation of the display control process shown in step S705 of the display control main process shown in FIG.
In the display control process, any one of steps S802 and S804 to S806 described below is performed according to the value of the display control process flag.
[0327]
All symbol variation start processing (step S802): Control is performed so that the variation of the left middle right symbol is started. After that, the internal state (display control process flag) is changed so that the process can proceed to step S804.
In addition, with reference to the display control process flag, it is determined whether or not to notify the true round number. If it is determined that the true round number is not to be notified, a variable for notifying the true round number is determined. Generate a variable restart flag to restart the display. After that, the internal state (display control process flag) is changed so that the process can proceed to step S804.
Also, it is determined whether or not the received display control command includes information indicating the content of the specific round flag set in step S58 of the symbol normal process shown in FIG. It is ensured that the number of times can be derived and displayed.
[0328]
All symbols stop wait setting process (step S804): a command to stop at the missing symbol, a command to stop the middle symbol at the same symbol as the left and right symbols so as to be in a line, or a timer built into the display control CPU 101 In accordance with the time-out, control is performed so as to stop at an out-of-design, stop at a crossing, or stop at an out-of-reach design. Thereafter, when the operation is stopped at the same time, the internal state (display control process flag) is changed so that the process can proceed to step S805. On the other hand, when the vehicle stops at the missing symbol, the internal state (display control process flag) is changed so that the process can proceed to step S802, and then the process proceeds to step S706 of the display control main shown in FIG.
[0329]
Big hit display process (step S805): When the game stops at the crossing at step S804, control is performed so as to display a specific game state. Thereafter, the internal state (display control process flag) is changed so that the process can proceed to step S806.
[0330]
Big hit game processing (step S806): Control during the specific game state. For example, when a display control command for display before opening of the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b and display for opening of the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.
[0331]
Thereafter, if the variable restart flag has been generated in step S802, it means that the game has not stopped at the symbol indicating the true number of rounds before the start of the specific game state. Therefore, in order to stop at the symbol indicating the true number of rounds, the variable display of the variable display device 29 is restarted and displayed with the true number of rounds. On the other hand, if the variable restart flag has not been generated in step S802, it means that the game has stopped at the symbol indicating the true number of rounds, so that the end of the specific game state is displayed on the variable display device 29, and then the internal state ( Display control process flag) so that the process can proceed to step S802.
[0332]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the operation of step S631 of the command analysis processing shown in FIG.
Prior to the description of FIG. 33, various notices indicating that the possibility of a specific round is high, including a case where the display mode of the unstarted game number notification means is changed to a special display mode, will be described.
[0333]
In the present embodiment, when the random number value indicated by Random 1 is a value indicating that the number of rounds in the specific game state is 15 (specifically, the determination result including the information of the specific round flag from the game control means) The data table used when the display control CPU 101 determines whether or not to change the display mode of the unstarted game number notification means to the special display mode is different between when the command is received) and when it is not.
[0334]
When the random number value indicated by Random 1 is a value indicating that the number of rounds in the specific game state is 15, the display mode of the unstarted game number notification means is specially displayed, as compared with the case where the random number value is not 15 The determination value is set in the mode so as to change with a higher probability. In this case, although the probability is low, the asterisk may not be displayed on the variable display device 29 even when the random number value indicated by Random 1 indicates that the number of rounds in the specific game state is 15 times. However, even if the random number value indicated by Random 1 indicates that the number of rounds in the specific game state is not 15, the star may be displayed on the variable display device 29. The breadth is widened, and it is possible to keep the player from getting bored.
[0335]
Specifically, in the data table used when the number of rounds in the specific game state is 15 as the random number value indicated by Random 1, for example, numerical values of “0, 3, 5, 7” are indicated by “star”. When a random number value (for example, one of “0 to 8”) is extracted and set as a determination value for display notification, and the random number value matches one of the determination values in the data table Is determined to display a "star". In this case, it is determined that the “star” is displayed with a probability of “6/9”.
[0336]
The data table used when the random value indicated by Random 1 is not 15 in the number of rounds in the specific gaming state is determined to be determined to display “star” with a probability of “2/9”, for example. Set a value.
[0337]
In addition, there is a notice by a method other than a method of changing the display mode of the number of start storages displayed on the variable display device 29 to a special display mode. That is, in addition to the advance notice performed by displaying a star mark on the variable display device 29, the advance notice performed by outputting a sound from the speaker, the advance notice performed by blinking or lighting the side lamps 10a and 10b, or the like. There is a notice given by combining.
[0338]
These notices are also designed to increase the degree of combination in accordance with the reliability of the actual round. That is, a specific round is more likely to occur when sound is output from the speaker in addition to this display than when a star is simply displayed on the variable display device 29, and when the side lamps 10a and 10b are blinked. Is set so as to be more likely to be a specific round.
[0339]
It should be noted that, on condition that the number of stored memories is plural, it is also possible to combine the notice each time the number of stored memories is exhausted. That is, for example, at the time of the display related to the start memory determined to be the specific round, the star is simply displayed on the variable display device 29. Then, when the start memory number is exhausted, a sound is output from the speaker in addition to the display of the star. Further, when the start memory number is exhausted, the side lamps 10a and 10b blink in addition to the display of the star and the output of the sound from the speaker. As described above, the notice may be continuously given.
[0340]
Further, when the number of start memories is, for example, two or more, the start memories may be displayed once with a circle and then changed to a star. That is, the advance notice time does not necessarily have to be performed when the start memory is displayed. In this case, for example, all circles can be changed to stars, so that so-called aiming can be selectively prevented.
Instead of changing all the circles to stars, character information such as “chance” can be displayed on the variable display device 29. In this case, the aiming can be selectively prevented by not displaying a star mark thereafter. Note that the selection of the notice time may be performed using, for example, a random number, similarly to the selection of the notice type.
[0341]
When changing from a circle to a star, a sound may be output from a speaker or the side lamps 10a and 10b may be flashed so that the player can easily notice the change.
[0342]
Note that the lamp control means mounted on the lamp control board 35 and the sound control means mounted on the sound control board 70 also independently make a decision regarding a notice, similarly to the display control means 80A. In this embodiment, since the same control command as the display control command is transmitted to the lamp control unit and the sound control unit, the lamp control unit and the sound control unit perform an effect synchronized with the control of the display control unit 80A. Control can be performed.
[0343]
Next, each step of FIG. 33 executed to perform the above-described display of the star mark and the like will be described. In the notice determination processing, first, the display control CPU 101 selects which of a plurality of notice determination tables in the ROM 102 is to be used (step S662).
[0344]
Subsequently, in order to determine whether or not to give a notice, the extracted random number value is compared with a judgment value set in the selected notice judgment table (step S663).
[0345]
If the result of the comparison in step S663 is that the random number value does not match the determination value, the flow shifts to step S632 in the command analysis process shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the random number value and the judgment value match, the notice type is determined by comparing the extracted random number value with the judgment value set in the notice type judgment table in the ROM 102, and The data is stored in the type buffer (step S665).
[0346]
When all the random numbers in the plurality of start memories are read at the time of determining the number of rounds, the execution timing of the notice is also selected, and the selection result of the execution timing is stored in the notice timing buffer. Thereafter, the notice lottery completion flag may be set so that the duplicate notice selection processing is not performed.
[0347]
In the present embodiment, it is possible to perform not only an effect based on visible information using the variable display device 29 but also an effect based on visible information using a lamp, an effect based on auditory information using sound from a speaker, or an effect based on a combination of these. I have.
[0348]
Therefore, the sound control CPU provided in the sound control board 70 and the lamp control CPU provided in the lamp control board 75 perform the same sound control main processing and lamp control main processing as the display control display control main processing shown in FIG.
That is, a means for informing that the start memory has been made is provided similarly to the start passage memory notifying means 80b for controlling the display of the fact that the start memory has been made in step S633a of the command analysis processing shown in FIG.
[0349]
Also, in steps S633b and S633d of the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 31, the first start game is performed in the same manner as the start game informing means 29d which controls the start of the first start game and the start of the second start game to be identifiably displayed. And a means for notifying the start of the second start game and the start of the second start game.
[0350]
Further, when the determination in step S631c of the command analysis processing shown in FIG. The notification determining means provided in each substrate may be associated with each other. For example, when the notification of the start timing is determined by the notification determining means provided in any of the substrates, another notification determining means may follow this determination.
Note that the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 75 include the same means as the timing notifying means 29c for notifying according to this determination.
[0351]
Further, in the command transmission processing (step S31) of the timer interruption processing shown in FIG. 10, a command for production is transmitted to the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 75, and the sound control board 70 and the lamp are transmitted from the display control board 80. Various effects can be performed by transmitting commands for effects to the control board 75.
[0352]
FIG. 34 is a block diagram showing a relationship between main components and means among the units shown in the block diagram shown in FIG.
[0353]
The game control means 31A (the CPU 56 provided in the main board 31) includes a start game control means 31a, a specific game control means 31t, a drive control means 53a, an unstarted game number storage means 31h and a command transmission which will be individually described below. Means 31d.
[0354]
The specific game control means 31t controls the entire specific game state, and receives detection signals from the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b and the specific ball detector 48 as inputs, and drives the solenoids 24a, 24b, It outputs a control signal for driving 35 and 20d, and outputs a command indicating the result of determination of the number of rounds to the command transmitting means 31d.
[0355]
The solenoids 24a and 24b perform opening and closing operations of the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b, respectively, the solenoid 35 performs the opening and closing operations of the variable members 43a and 43b, and the solenoid 20d uses the second starting region variable member 43d as a central part. It is made to protrude from the inside of the object 47 or housed in the inside.
[0356]
The specific game control unit 31t includes a specific game state end determination unit 31n. The specific game state end determination means 31n determines whether or not the specific game state has ended by inputting a detection signal or the like from the specific ball detector 48, and outputs the determination result to the following start game control means 31a.
[0357]
The start game control means 31a performs a process related to a start game, and detects a game ball detection signal from the first start ball detectors 5a, 5b, 5c and the second start ball detector 20b of the variable winning device 20. And outputs a control signal for driving the solenoids 35 and 20d to the drive control means 53a, and outputs a command to notify the start passage storage to the command transmission means 31d.
[0358]
The start game control means 31a includes a start game end determination means 31m, a first start game control means 31f, and a second start game control means 31e.
[0359]
The start game end determining means 31m is a means for determining whether the first or second start game has ended, and outputs the determination result to a second start game control means 31e described later.
[0360]
The first start game control means 31f controls the first start game. A game ball detection signal or the like from the first starting ball detectors 5a, 5b, 5c is input, and a control signal for driving the solenoid 35 is output to the drive control means 53a.
Information relating to the establishment of the first start condition is output to the unstarted game number storage means 31h as start memory. This information is immediately read out within the same 2 mS timer interrupt processing, and based on this information, the first A starting game is performed.
[0361]
The second start game control means 31e controls the second start game. A game ball detection signal or the like from the second starting ball detector 20b or the like is input, and a control signal for driving the solenoid 35 is output to the drive control means 53a, or a command for starting passage storage information is output to the command transmitting means 31d. Or
The second start game control means 31e includes start passage storage determination means 31g for determining whether or not to output information relating to the establishment of the second start condition to the unstarted game number storage means 31h as start memory. If the storage determining means 31g determines to output, the starting memory is output to the unstarted game number storing means 31h.
In addition, the start memory from the unstarted game number storage means 31h is received as an input. Further, in performing a start game based on the start memory input from the unstarted game number storage means 31h, a start timing setting means 31k for determining whether or not to select a start timing thereof, and a start timing setting means 31k. A start game start control means 31j for performing control for starting a second start game by inputting information relating to the determination;
[0362]
Further, the second start game control means 31e inputs that the end of the game has been determined from one of the start game end determination means 31m and the specific game state end determination means 31n provided in the specific game control means 31t. Control for starting the second start game is performed on condition.
[0363]
The drive control unit 53a activates the solenoids 35 and 20d or the motor 38 (FIG. 7) to drive the variable members 43a to 43d when the first start condition is satisfied or the second start condition during the specific game state is satisfied. A signal is output, and a signal is output to the solenoids 24a and 24b to open and close the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b.
[0364]
The unstarted game number storage means 31h stores information relating to the establishment of the start condition, and after a predetermined time has elapsed from the closing operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b (after the end of the start game), the unstarted game number is stored. The stored content such as the random number value is deleted.
As described with reference to step S314 of the symbol determination process shown in FIG. 13, the unstarted game number storage means 31h stores the second start only during the specific game state in order to add value to the specific game state. Information related to the satisfaction of the condition is stored.
In addition, for the same purpose, not only during the specific game state, but also in a predetermined case where it is desired to add an added value (for example, 10 seconds after the game ball wins the starting winning opening 4b, the starting winning opening 4b can be added to the starting winning opening 4b). The information relating to the starting condition may be stored also in (adding a value to the winning).
[0365]
The command transmission unit 31d sends information on a process to be executed by a control board other than the main board 31 from the specific game control unit 31t or the starting game control unit 31a to the control unit provided in each control board, for example, the display control unit 80A. Is sent to
[0366]
The display control means 80A controls the display means, includes a display control command of the gaming machine as an input from the command transmission means 31d, and controls the display control signal to the variable display device 29 and the effect means other than the variable display device 29. Includes a display control signal to 29C as output.
In addition, the display control unit 80A determines whether or not to notify the start timing when the start timing setting unit determines the selection of the start timing and inputs a command including the selection result. Is provided.
The notification determining means 80g may be provided in the game control means 31A.
Further, the display control means 80A is configured to notify the start timing by the start passage storage notifying means 80b for notifying that the start storage is determined by the start passage storage determination means 31g and the notification determining means 80g. Is determined, a timing notifying means 80c for notifying that fact, and a starting game notifying means 80d for displaying whether the starting game is the first starting game or the second starting game when the starting game is started. And
[0367]
Although not shown in FIG. 34, there are sound control means for controlling a speaker and lamp control means for controlling various lamps. Like the display control means 80A, the sound control unit of the gaming machine transmits a lamp control command to the command transmission means. 31d, and a display control signal to a speaker or various lamps as an output. The display control unit 80A includes the same units as the units 80g, 80b, 80c, and 80d.
[0368]
The variable display device 29 included in the variable winning device 20 performs display by inputting a control signal from the display control means 80A. Further, a start storage number display means 29a for displaying the start storage number is provided.
[0369]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the second winning area is provided in the variable winning device, and the detecting means for detecting that the game ball has passed to the second starting area, and the detection based on the detecting means. The number of game balls that have passed through the second starting area is stored in the unstarted game number storage means, and the variable winning device in a predetermined starting mode is set in a predetermined starting mode with the starting storage number stored in the unstarted game number storage means as an upper limit. Since the start game control means for performing the second start game for controlling the second state from the second state at the operation timing to the first state is provided, a novel game property is added in the start game or the specific game state. For this reason, the playability of the game in which the starting memory is stored is improved, and the interest of the player can be increased.
[0370]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a starting passage storage determining unit that determines whether or not to store the unstarted game number storing unit based on the passage of the game ball to the second starting region. Since the introduction of the second starting area may cause many game balls to pass through the starting area, the starting condition is not stored every time the game ball passes through the second starting area, but a predetermined condition is satisfied. The game can be played in such a manner that only the start is stored. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as to whether or not the start is memorized when passing through the second starting area, and it is possible to provide the player with new enjoyment.
[0371]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the start pass storage notifying means for notifying that the start pass storage determination means is determined to be valid is provided, when the game ball passes through the second start area and is started and stored, The player can easily recognize that fact.
[0372]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the unstarted game number storage means performs the start passage storage based on the detection by the detection means on condition that the specific game state is in progress, so that the specific game state can be given added value. In addition, the game in the normal state and the game in the specific game state can be sharpened.
[0373]
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the start timing setting means for setting the start timing of the second start game based on the storage of the number of unstarted games storage means, and the second start according to the start timing set by the start timing setting means. And a second start game start control means for starting a game. When the number of starting memories increases, starting games based on these starting memories are continuously performed, and therefore, there is a concern that a skilled player is particularly likely to hit only at opening and closing the blade member. Therefore, by providing the means as in the present invention, it is difficult to aim, and it is possible to avoid a situation where only a skilled person can obtain many prize balls. For this reason, it is possible to perform an equal game from an expert to a beginner.
[0374]
In the invention according to claim 6, a notification determining means for determining whether or not to notify the start of the second start game based on the storage of the number of unstarted games prior to the start of the second start game, and a notification determination By providing the timing notifying means for notifying the start timing of the second starting game when the notification is determined by the means, it is possible to appropriately notify the player of the timing to start opening and closing the blade member. That is, there are cases where the timing of starting to open and close the blade member is notified and cases where the timing is not notified, and it is possible to achieve a wide variety of game effects. In the case of being notified, the player hits the game ball in accordance with the notification, thereby increasing the possibility of the occurrence of a specific game state, and increasing the interest of the player.
[0375]
In the invention according to claim 7, it is possible to specify the start of the second start game based on the storage of the number of unstarted games storage means and the start of the first start game triggered by information based on passing through the first start area. By providing the starting game notifying means for notifying, it is possible to easily confirm whether the starting game is based on one of the two starting games, and the player can enjoy the game without misunderstanding.
[0376]
In the invention described in claim 8, the predetermined operation timing is after the end of the specific game state, the specific game state end determination means for determining that the specific game state has ended is provided, and the starting game control means is a specific game state. The second starting game is performed based on the starting storage number stored in the unstarted game number storing means, on condition that the end of the specific game state is determined by the state end determining means, so that the game ball passes through the second starting area. The second start game based on the result can be executed after the end of the specific game state. Therefore, the added value in the specific game state can be increased, and the playability is improved.
[0377]
According to the ninth aspect of the invention, the predetermined operation timing is after the end of one of the first start game and the second start game, and the end of the start game for determining that any one of the start games has ended. Determining means for determining whether or not one of the starting games has ended by the starting game end determining means, based on the starting number stored in the unstarted game number storing means. Since the player plays the game, as a result of the player starting and winning in the second starting area in the start game state or the specific game state, a game state that is advantageous to the player including a plurality of start games is provided. Therefore, the added value in the starting game can be increased, and the playability is improved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board 1 of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the variable winning device 20 of the game board 1 shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the variable winning device 20 of FIG.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the variable winning device 20 of FIG.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the variable winning device 20 of FIG.
6 is a perspective view of the variable winning device 20 of FIG.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a game control board (main board) 31, a lamp control board 75, a sound control board 70, a display control board 80, and the like installed on the back of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a simple internal configuration.
8 is a block diagram for explaining an outline of a circuit configuration in a display control board 80 in the block diagram shown in FIG. 7;
9 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control means 31A (CPU 56) and peripheral circuits such as the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 of the main board 31 shown in FIG.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a 2 mS timer interrupt process executed by a CPU 56 in the block diagram shown in FIG. 7;
11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a configuration of a probability state table provided in a random number extracting unit of the CPU 56 in the block diagram shown in FIG. 7;
12 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number touched in step S22 of the 2mS timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.
13 is a flowchart showing the operation of the symbol determination process shown in step S25 of the 2mS timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an operation of a first starting area switch passage process shown in step S312 of the symbol determination process shown in FIG.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an operation of a second starting area switch passage process shown in step S315 of the symbol determination process shown in FIG.
16 is a flowchart showing an operation of a start timing selection execution process shown in step S119a of the second start area switch passage process shown in FIG.
17 is a flowchart showing an operation of a winning effect setting process shown in step S115 of the first start area switch passage process shown in FIG. 14 and step S115a of the second start region switch passage process shown in FIG.
18 is an operation of the number-of-rounds determination process by the determination means shown in step S123 of the winning-time effect setting process shown in FIG. 17 and the number-of-rounds determination process by the condition determination means of the CPU 56 shown in step S56 of the symbol normal process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows.
19 is a flowchart showing an operation of a symbol normal process shown in step S300 of the symbol determination process shown in FIG.
20 is a flowchart showing an operation of a reach variable display process shown in step S302 of the symbol determination process shown in FIG.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the operation of the storage process shown in step 31 of the 2mS timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an operation of the accessory process in step S26 of the 2mS timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an operation of a specific area passing process shown in step S320 of FIG. 22.
24 is a flowchart showing an operation of a start area winning process shown in step S340 of the accessory process shown in FIG. 22.
25 is a flowchart showing an operation of a special winning opening opening pre-processing shown in step S306 of the accessory processing shown in FIG. 22.
FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing signal lines of a display control command (display control signal) transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80.
FIG. 27 is a schematic diagram of output timings of a display control command and a display control INT signal to the signal line shown in FIG. 26;
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a display control main process executed by the display control CPU 101 in the block diagram shown in FIG. 8;
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an operation of a timer interruption process in step S702 of the display control main process shown in FIG.
FIG. 30 is a schematic configuration diagram of a reception command buffer for storing a display control command from the main board 31.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an operation of a command analysis process shown in step S704 of the display control main process shown in FIG.
32 is a flowchart showing the operation of the display control process shown in step S705 of the display control main process shown in FIG.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the operation of step S631 of the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 31.
FIG. 34 is a block diagram showing a relationship between main parts and means among the units shown in the block diagram shown in FIG. 7;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 game board
29 Variable display device
31 Main board
35 Lamp control board
56 CPU
70 sound control board
80 Display control board
101 Display control CPU

Claims (9)

A variable prize device that performs a game by hitting a game ball into the game area and changes between a first state advantageous to the player and a second state disadvantageous to the player,
A first start game in which the variable winning device is controlled from the second state to the first state in a predetermined start mode based on a game ball passing through a first start area provided in the game area. Do
It is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode based on the fact that the game ball that has won the variable winning device by the first starting game has entered a specific region among a plurality of regions provided in the variable winning device. In a gaming machine for generating a specific gaming state in which the variable winning device is controlled from the second state to the first state in a specific mode,
Providing a second start area in the variable winning device,
Detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed to the second starting area; and unstarted game number storing means for storing the number of game balls having passed to the second starting area based on the detection by the detecting means;
A second start in which the variable winning device is controlled from the second state to the first state at a predetermined operation timing in the predetermined start mode with the start storage number stored in the unstarted game number storage means as an upper limit. A gaming machine comprising a starting game control means for playing a game. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a starting passage storage determining unit that determines whether to store the unstarted game number storing unit based on the passing of the game ball to the second starting region. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising a start passage storage notifying unit for notifying that the start passage storage determination unit is determined to be valid. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the unstarted game number storage unit performs start passage storage based on detection by the detection unit on condition that the specific game state is being executed. 5. Start timing setting means for setting the start timing of the second start game based on the storage of the unstarted game number storage means;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: a second start game start control unit that starts the second start game according to a start timing set by the start timing setting unit. Notification determining means for determining whether or not to notify the start of the second start game based on the storage of the unstarted game number storage means prior to the start of the second start game;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising timing notifying means for notifying start timing of the second starting game when the notification is determined by the notification determining means. A start game that identifiably notifies the start of the second start game based on the storage of the number of unstarted games storage means and the start of the first start game triggered by information based on passing through the first start area. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a notification unit. The predetermined operation timing is after the end of the specific game state, and includes a specific game state end determination unit that determines that the specific game state has ended,
The start game control means executes the second start game based on a start storage number stored in the unstarted game number storage means on condition that the end of the specific game state is determined by the specific game state end determination means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the gaming machine is operated. The predetermined operation timing is after the end of the start game of the first start game or the second start game, and includes a start game end determination unit that determines that the start game is ended. ,
The start game control means, based on a condition that the start game end determination means has determined the end of any one of the start games, based on a start storage number stored in the unstarted game number storage means, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, which performs a game.

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