JP2004159918A - Game machine and simulation game program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of providing even a game beginner with the joy of advance announcement performance and giving the original joy of the game machine such as the expectation of the variation of patterns or the like to a player. <P>SOLUTION: A sub CPU 152 of the game machine controls a liquid crystal display part 111 so as to display an image explaining contents indicated by an advance announcement performance pattern for the advance announcement performance pattern during the performance of the big winning round of one time together with an image control part 154. Also, when it is judged that the count number of a V count switch 130 is "15", a main CPU 142 transmits a control command for ending the big winning round to the side of the sub CPU 152, the sub CPU 152 generates a performance control signal for ending the performance of the big winning round and the performance of the big winning round is ended. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a program for causing a gaming machine and a computer to function as a gaming machine, and more specifically, a gaming machine that gives a notice of a probability of occurrence of a special gaming state, a probability of occurrence of a special gaming state, and the like. The present invention relates to a program for causing a computer to function as a gaming machine that produces a notice.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a conventional technique, a notice effect means for giving a notice that a special game state, which is a game state advantageous to the player, occurs, and a suggestion of a notice effect by the notice effect means during a normal game state in which a pattern change is performed There is known a gaming machine provided with a notice effect explanation means for explaining the contents (see Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, the content suggested by the notice effect is explained to the player, so that the pleasure of the notice effect can be provided to a game beginner.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-66045 A (refer to paragraphs 0060 to 0065 in particular)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in conventional gaming machines, when the player enjoys the normal gaming state with a sense of expectation for changes in symbols, etc., the suggested contents of the notice effect are explained, so the player's consciousness There has been a problem that the original enjoyment of the gaming machine, such as a sense of expectation for changes in symbols, is not provided to the player due to the concentration on the explanation regarding the suggested contents of the production.
[0005]
Therefore, the present invention provides a gaming machine that can provide the pleasure of a notice effect to a game beginner and also provide the player with the original enjoyment of the gaming machine such as a sense of expectation for changes in symbols. It is for the purpose.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention, except for a special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state that is a gaming state advantageous to a player, and one specific symbol among a plurality of specific symbols. A notice effect means for giving a notice effect at a predetermined probability so as to suggest a probability that at least one of the reach state and the special gaming state having the same pattern will occur, and a suggestion content of the notice effect by the notice effect means will be described. The notice effect explanation means for controlling the notice effect explanation means to explain the suggestion contents of the notice effect by the notice effect means while the special game state is generated by the notice effect explanation means and the special game state generation means. And a control means.
[0007]
According to this configuration, while the special game state is occurring, that is, while the player is not so much expected for the fluctuation of the design, the indication of the notice effect including the probability of occurrence of the special game state is suggested. Since the contents are explained, it is possible to provide the enjoyment of the notice effect to the game beginner and to provide the player with the enjoyment inherent in the gaming machine such as a sense of expectation for the variation of the symbols.
[0008]
The simulation game program according to the present invention includes a special game state generating means for causing a computer to generate a special game state that is a game state advantageous to a player, and the same symbol except for one specific symbol among a plurality of specific symbols. A notice effect means for giving a notice effect at a predetermined probability so as to suggest a probability that at least one of the reach state and the special gaming state will occur, and a notice effect explanation for explaining the suggested contents of the notice effect by the notice effect means And a notice effect explanation control means for controlling the notice effect explanation means so as to explain the suggestion contents of the notice effect by the notice effect means while the special game state is generated by the means and the special game condition generation means. It is for functioning.
[0009]
According to this program, while the special game state is occurring, that is, while the player is not so expecting for changes in symbols, etc., the indication of the notice effect including the probability of occurrence of the special game state is suggested. Since the computer functions as explained, it is possible to provide the fun of the notice production to beginners as well as to provide the player with the original fun of the gaming machine such as the expectation of changes in symbols. Can do.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a ball game machine will be described as an example of a representative game machine, any game machine that generates a special game advantageous to the player by a change display of symbols may be used. For example, an arrangement ball type game machine, a sparrow A game machine such as a ball game machine, a so-called pachislot machine may be used.
[0011]
First, with reference to FIG. 1 thru | or FIG. 4, the structure is demonstrated about the bullet ball game machine which is one Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the ball game machine includes a front door 100 having a glass portion, a game board 101 arranged inside the glass portion of the front door 100, and a game ball constituting a game medium. An upper plate 102 provided below the game board 101 so as to accumulate, a lower plate 103 provided below the upper plate 102 so as to collect game balls discharged from the upper plate 102, and a game from the upper plate 102 A launch handle 104 used for an operation for launching a ball to the game board 101 side and speakers 105a and 105b for outputting sound are provided.
[0012]
As shown in FIG. 2, an inner rail 110a and an outer rail 110b are provided on the surface of the game board 101 so that a game area is formed. A game ball launched by operating the firing handle 104 moves upward along the inner rail 110 a and the outer rail 110 b and is guided into the game area of the game board 101.
[0013]
As shown in FIG. 3, a liquid crystal display unit 111 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 101 to display special symbols necessary for the game, display of effect animation, and the like. Here, the liquid crystal display unit 111 has a partial function as a notice effect means and a partial function as a notice effect explanation means. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display unit 111 is used as a means for performing a change display of special symbols necessary for a game, a display of a production animation, etc., but an electrical display such as a cathode ray tube, a plasma display, an electroluminescence, etc. Means may be used.
[0014]
Below the liquid crystal display 111, a start winning port 112 called a start chucker that starts changing display of symbols by winning a game ball, and a first state in which the game ball is likely to win the start winning port 112 and the game ball start. An ordinary electric accessory 113 called a tulip that changes to a second state that is difficult to win is provided at the winning opening 112.
Even if the ordinary electric accessory 113 is in the second state, about one game ball can be won in the start winning opening 112. If the game ball wins the start winning opening 112, for example, five prize balls are paid out.
[0015]
On the left side of the liquid crystal display device, there is provided a normal symbol operation gate 114 for starting the alternate lighting of the normal symbol consisting of “◯” and “×” by passing the game ball. After the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 114, when only the symbol “◯” is turned on, the normal electric accessory 113 is in the first state. On the other hand, if only the symbol “◯” is not lit, the ordinary electric accessory 113 is in the second state.
[0016]
Below the ordinary electric accessory 113, there is provided a grand prize opening 115 called an attacker that changes into a door open state advantageous to the player and a door closed state disadvantageous to the player. When a game ball wins the big prize opening 115, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Here, the special winning state is that the special winning opening 115 is in a door open state advantageous to the player. In this special game state, the big prize opening 115 is opened until ten game balls win the big prize opening 115 or until about 30 seconds elapse after the game balls enter the big prize opening 115. A game in which the door is opened (hereinafter simply referred to as “big hit game”) can be executed up to 15 rounds. In the 15-round jackpot game, the first jackpot game is referred to as “first round”, and the n-th jackpot game after the second round is referred to as “nth round”. Then, on condition that the game ball wins a V winning opening (not shown) provided in the big winning opening 115, the big hit game moves to the next round even after the end of one round.
[0017]
On the right side of the liquid crystal display 111, for normal symbol display, each time a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 114 during normal symbol variation, the player turns on one by one and informs the player how many times the normal symbol can be lit. Four LEDs 116 are provided. The number of times that a normal symbol can be lit is limited to four times, and the passage of game balls after the fifth is invalid.
[0018]
On the right side of the liquid crystal display unit 111, five continuous indication LEDs 117 for providing a continuous indication with light are further provided. The five continuous indication LEDs 117 are different in size, and are arranged such that the largest LED is arranged on the uppermost side and gradually becomes smaller as going to the lower side.
[0019]
Above the liquid crystal display device, four hold lamps 118a to 118d are provided for displaying up to four game balls held in the start winning opening 112 and held.
On the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display unit 111, there are provided general winning ports 119a to 119d which are determined to pay out ten winning balls when there are winning balls. Below the big winning opening 115, an out opening 120 is provided for discharging game balls that have not won.
[0020]
A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) and a plurality of windmills 121a and 121b are provided on the surface of the game board 101 so as to change the direction of the game ball. In addition, a plurality of decorative lamps 122a and 122b that provide light effects according to the gaming state are provided on the surface of the game board 101.
[0021]
As shown in FIG. 4, the ball game machine has a V-count switch 130 for counting the number of game balls won in the V winning opening provided in the big winning opening 115 and the big winning opening 115 excluding the V winning opening. And a count switch 131 that counts the number of game balls won in a specific winning opening. The ball game machine further includes general winning ball sensors 132a and 132b that detect the gaming balls that have won the general winning ports 119a to 119d, and a passing ball sensor 133 that detects the gaming balls that have passed through the normal symbol operating gate 114. And a start winning ball sensor 134 for detecting a game ball won in the start winning opening 112. The ball game machine further includes a seesaw provided in the ordinary electric accessory 113 and the big prize opening 115 so that the game balls to be won in the big prize opening 115 are distributed to either the V prize opening or the specific prize opening. 135.
[0022]
The ball game machine also includes a main control unit 140 that generates a control command in response to a signal from the above-described sensor or the like. The main control unit 140 has a function as a special game state generating means, and stores a main table that stores various tables such as a “big hit determination table” and a basic control program used for determining the presence / absence of a “big hit”. A ROM 141, a main CPU 142 that interprets and executes a control program stored in the main ROM 141 in response to signals from the above-described sensors, etc., and a work area for the main CPU 142 to mainly work and detection of each sensor A readable / writable main RAM 143 for storing results, a reset clock pulse generating circuit 144 for generating a reset signal for periodically resetting a control program executed by the main CPU 142, and each circuit performing initial processing when the power is turned on. An initial reset that generates an initial reset signal to perform It provided with bets circuit 145, and a serial communication IC146 for transmitting control commands obtained by the main CPU142 executes the control program.
[0023]
In addition, the ball game machine includes a sub-control unit 150 that controls an effect performed by the ball game machine in accordance with a control command from the main control unit 140. The sub-control unit 150 has a partial function as a notice effect means, a partial function as a notice effect explanation means, and a function as a notice effect explanation control means, and an effect control program for controlling the effect A program ROM 151 that stores information, a sub CPU 152 that interprets and executes an effect control program stored in the program ROM 151 according to a control command from the main control unit 140, and a read / write that provides a work area for the sub CPU 152 to work A possible work RAM 153. The sub control unit 150 further includes an image control unit 154 that controls the liquid crystal display unit 111 to display an image based on an effect control signal obtained by the sub CPU 152 executing the effect control program, and the sub CPU 152 The sound control unit 155 that controls the speakers 105a and 105b to output sound based on the effect control signal obtained by executing the effect control program, and the sub CPU 152 obtained the effect control program. And a lamp control unit 156 that controls the decorative lamps 122a and 122b so as to output light based on the effect control signal.
[0024]
Here, the image control unit 154 has a function as an image output means, and image data ROM 154a for storing dot data for generating image data, and image data in accordance with an effect control signal from the sub CPU 152. A video display processor (hereinafter simply referred to as VDP) 154b that generates image data from dot data stored in the ROM 154a, and a digital / analog converter (hereinafter simply referred to as D / D) that converts the image data generated by the VDP 154b into RGB signals. 154c (referred to as an A converter) and a sub initial reset circuit 154d that generates a reset signal when abnormal processing is performed.
[0025]
The voice control unit 155 has a function as a voice output unit, and includes a voice data ROM 155 a for storing voice data for background music (hereinafter simply referred to as BGM) and voice guidance, and a sub CPU 152. A sound source IC 155b for generating a sound signal from the sound data stored in the sound data ROM 155a in response to the effect control signal, and an amplifier 155c for amplifying the sound signal generated by the sound source IC 155b.
[0026]
The lamp control unit 156 also controls the lamp based on the lamp data ROM that stores a lighting program related to the lamp lighting pattern and the lighting control signal obtained by the sub CPU 152 executing the lighting program stored in the lamp data ROM. And a drive circuit that is driven to light up.
[0027]
In addition, the ball game machine generates a payout signal for paying out a prize ball in accordance with a control command from the main control unit 140, and a fire signal for firing a game ball in accordance with the operation of the firing handle 104 The payout and firing control circuit 160 is generated. The ball game machine further has a prize ball payout unit 161 that pays out a prize ball based on a payout signal from the payout launch control circuit 160, and a game ball 101 based on a fire signal from the payout launch control circuit 160. And a bullet launcher 162 for launching into the game area.
[0028]
Next, with reference mainly to FIG. 5 to FIG. 13, the control processing operation of the ball game machine which is an embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention will be described. The control process of the ball game machine roughly includes a main game control process and an interrupt control process.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 5, the main game control process among the control processes of the ball game machine is roughly an interrupt permission process (step S101) relating to the permission of the interrupt control process, and a special symbol control process relating to the special symbol control. (Step S102) and normal symbol control processing (Step S103) related to normal symbol control are executed in this order.
[0030]
First, in the interrupt permission process (step S101) of the main game control process, the main CPU 142 rewrites the value of the interrupt permission flag from “0” to “1” among the plurality of flags stored in the main RAM 143. By setting the interrupt permission flag, the interrupt control process (step S101) is performed periodically regardless of the order of the main game control process.
[0031]
Next, the special symbol control process (step S102) in the main game control process will be described with reference to FIG. After the power to the ball game machine is turned on, the main CPU 142 determines whether or not the main RAM 143 has a memory (hereinafter, simply referred to as a start memory) that the start winning sensor has detected a game ball that has been won. Step S201). Note that the main RAM 143 can store up to “4” as the number of start winning balls that are game balls that have been won for starting.
[0032]
If it is determined in step S201 that the main RAM 143 has no start-up memory, the main CPU 142 generates a control command for displaying on the liquid crystal display unit 111 a demonstration screen that does not include a special symbol. Then, the sub CPU 152 controls to display a demonstration screen on the liquid crystal display unit 111 in accordance with the control command from the main CPU 142 together with the image control unit 154 (step S202).
[0033]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S201 that the main RAM 143 has a start memory, the main CPU 142 subtracts the number of start winning balls stored as a start memory in the main RAM 143 by “1” and displays a special symbol on the liquid crystal display. It is determined that the variable display is performed on the unit 111 (step S203). Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the display on the liquid crystal display unit 111 is composed of three rows of symbols: a left symbol, a central symbol, and a right symbol. In addition, each symbol varies in 12 ways from “one” to “long” as shown in FIG. In addition, although the case where three symbols are variably displayed has been described, one or two symbol variation displays, or four or more symbol variation displays may be used.
[0034]
When it is determined that the special symbol is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 111, the main CPU 142 uses the count value of the “big hit determination random number counter” (hereinafter simply referred to as “big hit random number value”) that is periodically updated. The big hit random number value is read and stored in a reserved ball storage area provided in the main RAM 143 in advance. Further, the main CPU 142 collates the aforementioned jackpot random number value with the numerical value set in the “big hit determination table” stored in the main ROM 143 to determine whether or not it is a big hit (step S204). For example, as shown in FIG. 8, in the “big hit determination table”, the numerical value of the big hit at the normal time is set to “7”, and the numerical ranges of the big hit at the time of the probability change are “7”, “57”. ”,“ 117 ”,“ 217 ”, and“ 297 ”.
[0035]
If it is determined in step S204 that it is “off”, the main CPU 142 determines a special symbol combination indicating “out” based on the stop symbol determination random value (step S205). The relationship between the stop symbol determination random value and the special symbol is as shown in FIG.
[0036]
When the special symbol combination indicating “displacement” is determined, the main CPU 142 determines whether or not the special symbol combination indicating “disconnection” constitutes a reach (step S206). Here, “reach” refers to the same symbol except for one specific symbol among a plurality of specific symbols.
[0037]
If it is determined in step S206 that the special symbol combination indicating “displacement” does not constitute a reach, the main CPU 142 refers to the “variation pattern selection table” stored in the main ROM 141, and performs a plurality of reach. One reach out-of-run variation pattern is selected from among out-of-run variation patterns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S206 that the special symbol combination indicating “displacement” constitutes the reach, the main CPU 142 refers to the “variation pattern selection table” stored in the main ROM 141, One reach variation pattern is selected from the reach variation patterns with reach (step S207).
[0038]
When the variation pattern is selected in step S207, the main CPU 142 refers to the “notice effect table” stored in the main ROM 141, and selects the notice effect pattern that suggests the degree of development of reach. In particular, when the reach / decrease variation pattern is selected, the main CPU 142 refers to the “notice effect table” stored in the main ROM 141, and also selects the notice effect pattern suggesting the big hit reliability (step S208). Here, as shown in FIG. 9, as a notice effect pattern that suggests the degree of development of reach, an effect that the main character “Ishimatsu” grows and an effect that “passerby” appears in addition to “Ishimatsu” On the other hand, as a notice effect pattern according to the jackpot reliability, there is an effect that “Ishimatsu” slashes against the opponent.
[0039]
The main CPU 142 sends out a control command for displaying the combination of special symbols determined by the processing from the above steps S205 to S208, as well as the selected variation pattern and notice effect pattern. Then, the sub CPU 152 generates an effect control signal in response to the control command from the main CPU 142 and, together with the image control unit 154, suggests an effect such as the degree of reach development and the jackpot reliability according to the selected notice effect pattern. And the liquid crystal display unit 111 is controlled so as to stop and display the special symbol according to the selected variation pattern (step S209). At this time, the sub CPU 152 may generate an effect control signal in accordance with a control command from the main CPU 142 and control the speakers 105 a and 105 b so as to output sound together with the sound control unit 155, or the lamp control unit 156. At the same time, the decorative lamps 122a and 122b may be controlled to emit light.
[0040]
The above processing is for the case where it is determined as “out” in step S204. On the other hand, the processing when it is determined as “big hit” in step S204 is as follows.
[0041]
If it is determined in step S204 that the game is a “hit”, the main CPU 142 determines a special symbol combination indicating “hit” based on the stop symbol determination random value (step S210).
[0042]
When the combination of special symbols indicating “big hit” is determined, the main CPU 142 refers to the “fluctuation pattern selection table” stored in the main ROM 141 and selects one big hit fluctuation pattern from the big hit fluctuation patterns. (Step S211).
[0043]
When one big hit variation pattern is selected in step S211, the main CPU 142 refers to the “predictive effect table” stored in the main ROM 141, and selects a notice effect pattern that suggests a big hit expectation degree of 100% ( Step S212).
[0044]
The main CPU 142 sends out a control command for displaying the combination of the special symbols determined by the processing from the above steps S210 to S212, and the similarly selected variation pattern and notice effect pattern. The sub CPU 152 generates an effect control signal according to the control command from the main CPU 142, and displays an effect suggesting 100% of the jackpot reliability according to the selected jackpot notice effect pattern together with the image control unit 154. The liquid crystal display unit 111 is controlled so as to stop and display the special symbol in accordance with the big hit variation pattern (step S213). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, if all three special symbols stop at the same symbol (for example, “777”), it means “big hit” confirmation. Of course, the sub CPU 152 may generate an effect control signal in accordance with a control command from the main CPU 142 and control the speakers 105 a and 105 b so as to output sound together with the sound control unit 155, or together with the lamp control unit 156. The decorative lamps 122a and 122b may be controlled to emit light.
[0045]
When the three special symbols stop at the same symbol, the main CPU 142 controls a solenoid (not shown) to bring the special winning opening 115 into a door open state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, the sub CPU 152, together with the image control unit 154, the sound control unit 155, and the lamp control unit 156, starts a big hit round effect that is a characteristic part of the present invention.
[0046]
In the jackpot round effect, as shown in FIG. 11, the sub CPU 152, together with the image control unit 154, explains the content suggested by the notice effect pattern for one notice effect pattern during the one jackpot round effect. The liquid crystal display unit 111 is controlled to display the image to be displayed (step S301). As shown in FIG. 9, the image explaining the content suggested by the notice effect is a notice effect image displayed during the change of the special symbol, an explanation image regarding the type of effect such as a sign or reach, the name or action of the character, etc. This is composed of an explanatory image relating to the attributes of the character, an explanatory image relating to the degree of reach development represented by the number of stars, the reliability of the jackpot, and the like. Here, the reach development degree, the jackpot reliability, etc. are expressed in five stages by five stars so that one star is displayed for a probability of 20%, and the reach development degree, the jackpot reliability, etc. are 100. If it is a percentage, five stars are displayed. In addition, although the structure which displays an explanatory image on the liquid crystal display part 111 was demonstrated as a structure explaining the content which a notification effect pattern suggests, it is not restricted to this structure. For example, explanation voice data for explaining the content suggested by the notice effect pattern is stored in the voice data ROM 155a, the sub CPU 152 reads the explanation voice data from the voice data ROM 155a, and controls the sound source IC 155b and the speakers 105a and 105b. Then, the function as the notice effect explanation control means and the partial function as the notice effect explanation means may be realized by explaining the suggestion contents of the notice effect by voice. In addition, although the description has been given by taking the notice effect by the effect animation as an example, the implied content of the notice effect can be explained by any notice effect method. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, in the case where the reach development degree and the jackpot reliability are given a notice effect by turning on / flashing the continuous sign LED 117, as a notice effect having a reach development degree of 60%, In order to explain that this notice production suggests 60% reach development degree when two lights are turned on and one is blinked (it may be turned off without blinking), three stars are used. You may make it display on the liquid crystal display part 111. FIG.
[0047]
Next, the main CPU 142 determines whether or not the V-count switch 130 has counted V winning game balls within about 30 seconds after the big hit determination (step S302). Here, if it is determined that the game ball has not won V within about 30 seconds after the big hit determination, the main CPU 142 transmits a control command for ending the big hit round to the sub CPU 152 side, and the sub CPU 152 The effect control signal for ending the effect of the big hit round is generated, and the effect of the big hit round is ended.
[0048]
On the other hand, if it is determined that the game ball has won V within about 30 seconds after the big hit determination, the main CPU 142 transmits a control command for continuing the big hit round to the sub CPU 152 side. Along with the image control unit 154, the liquid crystal display unit 111 is controlled so as to delete the explanation image of the notice effect pattern displayed in one big hit round and display the explanation image of a new notice effect pattern (step S303).
[0049]
The main CPU 142 determines whether or not the count number of the V / count switch 130 is “15” (step S304). Here, if it is determined that the count number of the V / count switch 130 is less than “15”, the control processing operation from step S302 to step S303 is performed, and the V winning game ball is counted by the V / count switch 130. Each time, up to 15 rounds are continued. In FIG. 9, only three patterns of explanation images of the notice effect pattern are listed, but actually, the explanation images of the notice effect pattern are prepared for the maximum number of effects of the big hit round, that is, 15 patterns. ing. In this embodiment, one explanation image of the notice effect pattern is displayed per round, but this does not hinder the process of displaying the explanation images of a plurality of notice effect patterns per round. Further, the explanation image of the notice effect pattern may not be displayed in a predetermined round. Specifically, the explanation image of the notice effect pattern is displayed only in the odd-numbered round or the even-numbered round, or the explanation image of the notice effect pattern is not displayed until the n-th round. Display of the explanatory image of the notice effect pattern may be started after the n + 1 round.
[0050]
When it is determined that the count value of the V / count switch 130 is “15”, the main CPU 142 transmits a control command for ending the big hit round to the sub CPU 152 side, and the sub CPU 152 performs the effect of the big hit round. An effect control signal to be ended is generated, and the effect of the big hit round is ended.
[0051]
When the above special symbol processing (step S102) is completed, normal symbol control processing (step S103) is performed. In the normal symbol process (step S103), the main CPU 142 refers to the storage in the main RAM 143 that stores the detection result of the passing ball sensor 133, and determines whether or not there is a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 114. If it is determined that there is a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 114, the main CPU 142 reads the normal symbol determination random number from the main RAM 143 and lights the normal symbol display LED 116 in a state advantageous to the player. Whether or not, and a control command corresponding to the determination result is generated.
[0052]
Now, even during the main game control process, an interrupt control process as shown in FIG. 13 is performed. The interrupt control process is executed periodically (for example, every 3 ms) on condition that the “interrupt permission flag” is set.
[0053]
First, the main CPU 142 saves in the main RAM 143 a high-speed dedicated area (hereinafter simply referred to as a register) that temporarily stores intermediate results being processed (step S401).
[0054]
Next, the main CPU 142 updates the random number value of the random number counter composed of the “big hit determination random number counter”, “reach determination random number counter”, “stop symbol determination random number counter”, and “variation pattern selection random number counter” ( Step S402). Specifically, the main CPU 142 rewrites the random number value of each random number counter to a value obtained by adding “1”. Each of these various random number counters has a numerical value range that can be updated, and the main CPU 142 sets the counter value of the random number counter to “0” when the counter value reaches the upper limit value of the numerical value range that can be updated. Reset to.
[0055]
Next, the main CPU 142 reads a signal input to the main CPU 142 and outputs various control commands stored in the main RAM 143 to various control units such as the image control unit 154 and the audio control unit 155 (step S403). ).
[0056]
Next, the main CPU 142 determines whether or not detection signals output from various sensors such as the passing ball sensor 133, the general winning ball sensors 132a and 132b, the starting winning ball sensor 134, and the big winning ball sensor are input. The process according to is performed (step S404).
[0057]
Next, the main CPU 142 performs a process of updating a timer (not shown) that measures the opening time of the door of the big prize opening 115 performed when a big hit occurs, the display time of a special game displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 111, and the like. (Step S405).
[0058]
Next, the main CPU 142 determines whether or not there is an error signal generated from various devices, and performs processing according to the error signal (step S406).
[0059]
Next, the main CPU 142 determines whether or not a payout request flag is set in the main RAM 143. When the payout request flag is set, the main CPU 142 transmits a control command corresponding to the payout request flag to the payout control unit. As a result, the prize ball is paid out from the payout unit (step S407).
[0060]
Next, the main CPU 142 restores each register saved in the main RAM 143 in step S401, finally sets an “interrupt permission flag”, and ends this “interrupt processing” (step S408).
[0061]
In the above, the ball game machine that explains the jackpot reliability and reach development rate suggested by each notice effect during the jackpot round effect has been explained, but each notice effect is displayed during the jackpot round effect. The computer may be allowed to execute a function of explaining the suggested jackpot reliability and reach development rate. As shown in FIG. 14, the computer 220 includes a computer 220 that interprets and executes the simulation game program 210, an operation switch 230 that gives an instruction to the computer 220, and an image monitor 240 that displays an image in response to a signal from the computer 220. There is a game system, and the simulation program 210 displays a symbol in accordance with a determination function 212 for causing the computer to store data, a determination function 212 for causing the computer to make a determination such as a big hit determination, and a determination result by the determination function. A symbol display function 213 for generating a signal for the computer, and an effect function 214 for generating a signal for performing an effect according to a determination result by the determination function. Here, the determination function 212 causes the computer to function as a specific gaming state generating means. Further, the effect function 214 causes the computer to function as a notice effect means, a notice effect explanation means, and a notice effect explanation control means.
[0062]
According to the present embodiment, while the jackpot round effect is performed, that is, while the player does not have much expectation with respect to the fluctuation of the symbol, the jackpot reliability and reach development rate suggested by each notice effect Therefore, the pleasure of the notice effect can be provided to a game beginner, and the original pleasure of a ball game machine such as a sense of expectation with respect to changes in symbols can be provided to the player.
[0063]
In addition, according to the present embodiment, while the big hit round effect is performed, that is, while the player does not have much expectation with respect to the variation of the design, the suggested content of the notice effect is displayed as the explanation image. Since it is displayed on the display unit 111, even if the player is playing in noise, the fun of the notice effect can be provided to the game beginner, and the expectation for the fluctuation of the design, etc. It is possible to provide the player with the original pleasure of a ball game machine such as feeling.
[0064]
In addition, according to the present embodiment, while the big hit round effect is performed, that is, while the player does not have much expectation with respect to the fluctuation of the symbol, the suggestion content of the notice effect is the sound information as the speaker. Since it is output to 105a and 105b, it is possible not only to rely on the player's vision but also to provide the fun of the notice production to the beginner of the game, as well as the original fun of a ball game machine such as a sense of expectation for changes in symbols. Can be provided to the player.
[0065]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, while the special game state is occurring, that is, while the player is not so much expected with respect to the fluctuation of the symbol, etc., the indication of the notice effect including the occurrence probability of the special game state is suggested. Since the contents are explained, it is possible to provide the enjoyment of the notice effect to the game beginner and to provide the player with the enjoyment inherent in the gaming machine such as a sense of expectation for the variation of the symbols.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external appearance of a ball game machine that is an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a ball game machine according to one embodiment.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing a liquid crystal display unit of a ball game machine according to an embodiment;
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control unit of a ball game machine according to an embodiment;
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of main game control processing of a ball game machine according to an embodiment;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of a special symbol control process that constitutes a main game control process of the ball game machine according to the embodiment;
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the types of special symbols
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a big hit determination table
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between an image at the time of the notice effect and an image at the time of the notice effect explanation;
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the types of special symbol combinations displayed in the big hit state
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of a big hit round effect process that constitutes a special symbol control process of a ball game machine according to an embodiment;
FIGS. 12A and 12B are diagrams showing (a) numbering for each continuous sign LED and (b) a pattern for lighting the continuous sign LED.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a flow of interrupt control processing of a ball game machine according to one embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a configuration of a simulation game program which is an embodiment of a program according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
111 Liquid crystal display unit (notice effect means, notice effect explanation means)
140 Main control unit (special gaming state generating means)
150 Sub-control unit (notification effect means, notice effect explanation control means)
212 judgment function (special gaming state generating means)
214 effect function (notice effect means, notice effect explanation control means, notice effect explanation means)

Claims (2)

Special game state generating means for generating a special game state which is a game state advantageous to the player;
A notice effect producing means for producing a notice with a predetermined probability so as to suggest a probability that at least one of the reach state and the special gaming state, which is the same symbol except for one specific symbol among a plurality of specific symbols,
Explaining the suggestion contents of the notice effect by the notice effect means and the notice effect explanation means for explaining the suggestion contents of the notice effect by the notice effect means and the special game state generating means by the special game state generating means A gaming machine comprising: a notice effect explanation control means for controlling the notice effect explanation means. Computer
Special game state generating means for generating a special game state which is a game state advantageous to the player;
A notice effect producing means for producing a notice with a predetermined probability so as to suggest a probability that at least one of the reach state and the special gaming state, which is the same symbol except for one specific symbol among a plurality of specific symbols,
Explaining the suggestion contents of the notice effect by the notice effect means and the notice effect explanation means for explaining the suggestion contents of the notice effect by the notice effect means and the special game state generating means by the special game state generating means A simulation game program for functioning as a notice effect explanation control means for controlling the notice effect explanation means.

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