JP2004173948A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine executing the presentation of continuous play not to be disadvantageous to a player. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises an exchange information determining means for determining the identification information to be exchanged by the continuation presentation based on at least either the result of determination by a continuation presentation frequency determining means for determining the frequency of execution of the continuation presentation till a specific display result before establishment of a condition for starting the variable display based on the actuation memory determined by a prior determination means or an operation signal from an operation means 11 for outputting the operation signal according to the player's operation. A plurality of identification information displayed as the display result according to the previous variable display is continuously displayed based on the determination by the continuation presentation frequency determining means and the exchange information determining means, and the continuation presentation to exchange part of the plurality of continuously displayed identification information with new identification information is executed. Accordingly, the presentation of continuous play can be executed not to be disadvantageous to the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention includes a variable display device having a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which is identifiable based on satisfaction of a predetermined start condition. A specific game state advantageous to the player when the display result is derived and displayed after the plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on the establishment of the start condition, and the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result. Related to a gaming machine controlled by the game machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, it includes a variable display device having a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified based on the satisfaction of a predetermined start condition, and after the start condition is satisfied, a variable display start condition The display result is derived and displayed after the plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on the establishment of, and when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result, control is performed to a specific game state advantageous to the player. In some gaming machines, the playing cards displayed on the variable display device are exchanged and displayed according to the starting prize, and when a specific combination is completed, a big hit is achieved. In such a ball-and-ball game machine, a game effect display that continuously uses the result of playing cards exchanged by a previous winning prize has been performed (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-9-299570 (page 3-7, FIG. 6)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In such a gaming machine, it is possible to increase the interest of the player by continuously using the result of replacing the playing cards by the last winning prize, as described in paragraph 0058 of Patent Document 1. However, even if the winning is determined in the starting winning prize, there is a case where the winning combination is not established due to one exchange, and in such a case, the process of postponing the winning is performed. Was disadvantageous for SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that executes a continuous game effect that is not disadvantageous to a player.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, in the invention according to claim 1, each of them can be identified based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition (for example, winning in a starting winning opening 14 provided in the game area 7). A variable display device having a plurality of variable display regions capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a decorative display variable display device 9); The variable display of the special symbol and the end of the big hit game state) are variably displayed based on the establishment of the plurality of types of identification information, and then the display result is derived and displayed, and the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result. A gaming machine for controlling a specific gaming state (eg, a jackpot gaming state) that is sometimes advantageous to the player, and a game control means (for example, CPU 56 or the like) for controlling the progress of the game; Effect control means (for example, effect control CPU 111 or the like) for controlling the variable display device based on a command from a row, wherein the game control means is used for determination relating to variable display and has a predetermined numerical range. Numerical data updating means (for example, a part of the game control means for executing step S22) for updating numerical data (for example, a count value of a counter for generating a random number for a jackpot determination), and the start condition is satisfied However, a start storage means (for example, a function step S112 for storing the start storage number by the RAM 55 of the main board 31) for storing a start storage number which is the number of times the start condition has not been satisfied, and Numerical data storage means for extracting numerical data from the numerical data updating means when the condition is satisfied, and storing the extracted numerical data (for example, For example, a function of storing numerical data in the RAM 55 of the main board 31 (step S113), and a specific display result is displayed based on whether the numerical data stored in the numerical data storage unit matches a predetermined determination value. And a preliminary determination unit (a part of the game control unit that executes steps S122 to S123) for determining whether to perform the variable display. After exchanging all of the plurality of pieces of identification information displayed as a display result by the display, all exchange effects in which some of the exchanged pieces of identification information are exchanged for new identification information (for example, FIG. 30 ( C) to the display shown in FIG. 31 (E)), and based on the establishment of the variable display start condition, a plurality of identification information displayed as a display result by the previous variable display is continuously displayed. And a continuous effect (for example, effects shown in FIGS. 31 (F) to 32 (H)) for exchanging some of the identification information among the plurality of identification information continuously displayed with new identification information. An operation means (for example, an operation button 11) having a function and outputting an operation signal in response to an artificial operation; and the prior determination means determining that the specific display result is to be displayed, and the start storage. When a plurality of starting memory numbers are stored in the means, continuation for determining whether or not to execute the continuous effect before the start condition of the variable display based on the starting memory determined by the prior determination means is satisfied. The effect determining means (step S663 in the effect control means) and, when the continuous effect determining means determines that the continuous effect is to be executed, determines the number of executions of the continuous effect until the specific display result is obtained. Based on at least one of the continuous production number determination means (steps S664 to S666 and S670 to S672 in the production control means), and the determination result of the continuous production number determination means and the operation signal from the operation means. Exchange information determining means (steps S208, S220, S225 in the effect control means) for determining identification information to be exchanged in the continuous effect, and continuous effect based on the determination of the continuous effect count determining means and the exchange information determining means. (A part of the effect control CPU 111 for executing the continuous effect). With this configuration, when the hitting is included in the start-up memory, the variable display is performed by the start-up memory that gives the specific display result the number of times of performing the continuous effect until the specific display result is obtained and the exchanged identification information. Since it is determined before the game, the continuous game effect can be executed so as not to be disadvantageous for the player. Further, since the player can select a part of the identification information to be exchanged with the new identification information, the interest of the player can be enhanced.
[0006]
Further, in the invention according to claim 2, the effect control means adjusts a time period for displaying a determination result by the exchange information determining means in accordance with an output timing of an operation signal by the operation means (step). S855). With this configuration, the start timing of the variable display of the variable area is adjusted according to the instruction timing of the update information by the player, so that even if the update information instruction timing is shifted, an effect corresponding to the deviation can be performed.
[0007]
Further, in the invention according to claim 3, the continuous effect determination means is configured to execute the continuous effect even when a new start condition is satisfied in a state where the start storage number is not stored in the start storage means. It is characterized in that a determination is made as to whether or not to continue (for example, by selecting the continuous effect determination table in FIG. 27A (step S662) and determining the continuous effect (step S663)). With such a configuration, the continuous effect is performed even when the start condition is newly established in a state where there is no start memory, so that the interest of the player can be improved without the continuous effect being monotonous.
[0008]
Further, in the invention according to claim 4, the game control means determines whether or not the numerical data stored in the numerical data storage means before the variable display start condition is satisfied matches a predetermined determination value. Before the start condition is satisfied (effect setting processing at the time of winning), and a determination result command indicating the determination result of the before-start condition satisfying determination (for example, out-of-winning designation, reach winning designation, non-specific big-hit winning designation, identification) A determination result command transmitting means (a part for transmitting the effect control signals CD0 to CD7 of the CPU 56 of the game control means and the INT signal, step S27) for transmitting a command such as a jackpot winning designation to the effect control means, The continuous-effect determining means determines whether or not to execute a continuous effect based on the determination result command. With this configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not to perform the continuous effect before performing the variable display, so that the effect can reflect more start memories due to the start winning.
[0009]
Further, in the invention according to claim 5, the game control means transmits a time designation command for designating a variable display time (for example, a command for designating a change time included in a change pattern command) to the effect control means. A time designation command transmitting means (a part of the game control means for transmitting the effect control signals CD0 to CD7 and the INT signal of the CPU 56, step S27), wherein the effect control means transmits the command transmitted by the time designation command transmitting means. Receiving (for example, a partial step S623 of setting a variation pattern reception flag in a command analysis process), the exchange information determining means determines the identification information based on the command (for example, a decorative symbol in a decorative symbol effect setting process) Steps S208, S220, S2 for Determining Stop Symbol and Change Pattern 5) and said. With such a configuration, the variable display time can be managed by the game control means, and it is possible to prevent a problem from occurring in the progress of the game.
[0010]
In the invention according to claim 6, the effect control means determines whether or not to execute a predetermined selected effect when the continuous effect determination means determines to execute the continuous effect. A selection effect deciding means (step S667), and option presenting means (selection game information display 9g, effective time display) for presenting an option to the player when the selection effect deciding means determines to execute the selection effect. 9h, tile arrangement 9i, self-imaging tile 9j), and an operation of specifying an option selected by a player's operation based on an operation signal from the operation means during a period in which the option is presented by the option presentation means. Specifying means (portion for receiving an input signal of operation button 11 of CPU 111 of effect control means and specifying a selection result, steps S852 to S854). Exchanging information determining unit may make a decision of the identification information exchanged based on the choice that has been specified by the operation specifying means. With this configuration, a selection effect in which the identification information to be exchanged is determined based on the operation of the player is performed, the variation of the continuous effect is increased, the game entertainment is improved, and the option is presented to the player by presenting options. The execution of the effect can be reliably notified.
[0011]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a ball game machine 1 which is an example of a game machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the ball game machine 1 as viewed from the front, and FIG.
[0012]
The ball game machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the ball-and-ball game machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape and provided in a game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that is installed to be freely openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components attached to them (excluding a game board 6 described later). ).
[0013]
As shown in FIG. 1, the ball game machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 3. At the lower part of the hit ball supply tray 3, a surplus ball tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a hit ball, and a selection game screen such as symbol selection. An operation button 11 is provided as operation means for outputting an operation signal in response to an artificial operation (selection instruction or stop instruction). A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure that includes a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front of the game board 6.
[0014]
In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, variable display (swapping) of decorative symbols (described later) as a plurality of types of identification information is performed based on a winning start as a predetermined starting condition is established, and can be updated and displayed to a different symbol. A decorative design variable display device 9 as a variable display device having a plurality of variable display regions is provided. In this example, the mahjong game is displayed on the decorative design variable display device 9 constituted by the LCD display device. The decorative design variable display device 9 is provided with an entrepreneur mark display area 9a, a dora display area 9b, a tile arrangement area 9c, a self-imaging area 9d, a discard tile area 9e, and a back dra display area 9f. A tile as a decorative symbol is displayed in an entrepreneur mark display area 9a, a dora display area 9b, a tile distribution area 9c, a self-imaging area 9d, a discarded tile area 9e, and a back drag display area 9f provided in the decorative pattern variable display device 9. Is done. Then, after the start winning, the display result is derived and displayed after replacing the tiles based on the establishment of the variable display start condition in the decorative symbol variable display device 9, and when the game is completed as a specific display mode in this mahjong game, Is controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player.
[0015]
Here, the mahjong game will be described. Mahjong is a game that uses tiles, three to three tiles (manko, tsutsuko, rope), 1-9, and three tiles (white board (paipan), green departure (reyuhua), and hongchuyun. )) · Shiki (East / South / West / North) 34 types, each of which consists of a total of 136 pieces. Based on the thirteen tiles, the tiles are sequentially discarded to achieve a prescribed combination (role), thereby obtaining a score (quoted by Daijibayashi). In addition, the score is represented by a dotted bar representing a score, and some of the dotted bars indicate one hundred, five hundred, one thousand, five thousand, ten thousand and points.
[0016]
In addition, the Dora display tiles and the back Dora display tiles displayed in the above-mentioned Dora display area 9b and the back Dora display area 9f indicate dora, and in the case of three types of tiles, indicate the number next to the displayed number. Tiles become dora. When the number 9 is displayed, the tile indicating the number 1 becomes a dora. In addition, the ternary tiles are arranged in the order of white board → developed green → reddish. For example, when a white board is displayed, green is changed to dora. Also in this case, when reddish is displayed, the white plate becomes a dora. The Shiki tiles are arranged in the order of east → south → west → north. For example, when east is displayed, south is Dora. Also in this case, if north is displayed, east becomes dora. The score of Dora is increased when the Mahjong game is completed. This will be described later.
[0017]
It should be noted that the backdoor display area 9f is not displayed in the normal game state in which the self-imitation and the playing of tiles are performed. Then, when the game has been completed in the mahjong game, a back dra display area 9f is displayed. In other words, the back dora will not be revealed until the end of the race.
[0018]
Note that the dora in the present embodiment is the tile next to the dora display tile as described above. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the dora displayed in the dora display area 9b and the back dora display area 9f is replaced with the dora. It may be.
[0019]
At the lower right of the decorative symbol variable display device 9 in the game area 7, a special symbol variable display device 24 constituted by a CRT display device is provided. The special symbol variable display device 24 performs a relatively monotonous variable display of a special symbol (not shown) constituted by 7-segment LEDs. The decorative symbol variable display device 9 is a variable display device for displaying the content of the variable display performed by the special symbol variable display device 24 to the player with a further enhanced effect. Since the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 9 corresponds to the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24, for example, when the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 results in a big hit state , The display result of the decorative design variable display device 9 also indicates the big hit state. When the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 indicates an out-of-position state other than the big hit state, the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 9 also indicates the out-of-state state.
[0020]
In this embodiment, the mahjong game displayed on the decorative symbol variable display device 9 is controlled so as to be a big hit when the game is completed as a specific display mode, and the score of the game completion (for example, 8000 points or more). The control is performed so as to obtain a large-variable jackpot according to the above. Therefore, in this embodiment, the reach effect is executed when the mahjong game displayed on the decorative symbol variable display device 9 is in the listening tile state (one more tile is completed).
[0021]
In addition, the ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a function of executing a continuous effect described later. The continuous production is executed continuously in a plurality of variable display of special symbols, that is, continuously over a plurality of variable display, based on a result of a lottery performed as to whether or not a big hit is executed when a start winning prize occurs. It is an announcement effect for notifying the player that a big hit will be made, specifically, a possibility of becoming a big hit, using a staging means provided in the gaming machine, This is an effect in which the display result of the previous variable display is taken over and displayed by the decorative design variable display device 9 as a display device.
[0022]
Further, in the present embodiment, since the effect control CPU 111 of the effect control board 80A comprises lamp control means for controlling the lamp and audio control means for controlling the audio output of the speaker 27, the decorative pattern variable in the continuous effect. An effect synchronized with the display effect on the display device 9 can be performed. That is, the lamp control means and the sound control means can perform a notice effect using the lamp / LED and the speaker 27 in synchronization with the display effect on the decorative design variable display device 9.
[0023]
In the present embodiment, the mahjong game displayed on the decorative symbol variable display device 9 is controlled to be a big hit by winning, but not limited to the mahjong game, a specific display is performed by a symbol matching game or the like. Any card game such as a playing card game such as poker or a flower card may be used.
[0024]
Above the decorative design variable display device 9, a normal design display 10 constituted by 7-segment LEDs is provided. The ordinary symbol display device 10 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information called ordinary symbols. In addition, in the decorative symbol variable display device 9, the starting condition is established in the start winning opening 14, but the variable symbol start condition of the decorative symbol variable display device 9 and the special symbol variable display device 24 is still satisfied. The starting storage number (holding storage number) stored in the starting storage means (the function of storing the starting storage number by the RAM 55 of the main board 31) for storing the number of effective winning balls, that is, the starting storage number, which is the number of times the starting conditions are satisfied. Four (18a to 18d, see FIG. 30) start storage display areas 18 are provided as start storage number display means to be displayed. The start memory display area 18 changes the display color (for example, changes from blue display to white display) every time there is an effective start prize (start prize when the number of start memories is less than 4), and displays a decorative design variable display. Every time the variable display of the device 9 and the special symbol variable display device 24 is started, the start storage display area 18 in which the display color is changed is reduced by one. That is, the display color is returned to the original state.
[0025]
In addition, in the decorative symbol variable display device 9, since a symbol area for performing a mahjong game and a start storage display area 18 are provided separately, it is possible to display the start storage number even during the variable display. it can. Further, the start storage display area 18 may be provided in a part of the symbol display area. In this case, the display of the start storage number may be interrupted during the variable display. Further, in this embodiment, the start storage display area 18 is provided on the decorative design variable display device 9, but a display (special design start storage display) for displaying the number of start memories is a decorative design variable display device. It may be provided separately from the display device 9.
[0026]
Below the decorative symbol variable display device 9, a starting winning port 14 and a variable winning ball device 15 are provided. The winning ball that has entered the start winning port 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the starting port switch 14a. In addition, a variable winning ball device 15 that performs opening and closing operations is provided below the starting winning port 14. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16.
[0027]
An opening / closing plate 20 that is opened by the solenoid 21 in the above-described specific game state (big hit state) is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The opening / closing plate 20 is a means for opening and closing the special winning opening. Of the winning balls guided from the opening / closing plate 20 to the back of the gaming board 6, one of the winning balls (V winning region) is detected by the V winning switch 22, and the winning ball from the opening / closing plate 20 is detected by the count switch 23. Is done. On the back of the game board 6, there is also provided a solenoid 21A for switching the path inside the special winning opening.
[0028]
When a game ball wins at the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, a predetermined random number value is extracted unless the number of ordinary symbols to be stored on the ordinary symbol display 10 reaches the upper limit. Then, if the variable display in which the display state changes on the ordinary symbol display 10 can be started, the variable display of the display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started. If it is not possible to start the variable display in which the display state changes on the ordinary symbol display 10, the value of the ordinary symbol start winning memory is increased by one. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, there is provided an ordinary symbol start storage indicator (not shown) having a display section of four LEDs for displaying the number of ordinary symbol start storage. Each time there is a prize in the gate 32, the symbol start storage display usually increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. The special symbol and the ordinary symbol can be variably displayed on one variable display device. In that case, the special variable display area and the normal variable display area are realized by one variable display device.
[0029]
In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (the symbols become visible when turned on) are alternately lit, so that the variable display of the normal symbol is performed, and the variable display continues for a predetermined time (for example, 29.2 seconds). Then, if the left lamp is lit at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. Whether or not to win is determined by whether or not the value of the random number extracted when the gaming ball has won the gate 32 matches a predetermined hit determination value. When the display result of the variable display on the ordinary symbol display device 10 is a hit, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, so that a game ball is easily won. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol.
[0030]
Further, in the probable change state as the special game state, the probability that the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 hits the symbol is increased, and one or both of the opening time and the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened are increased. This is more advantageous for the player. Further, in a predetermined state such as a probable change state, the variable display period (variation time) of the ordinary symbol display 10 may be shortened, so that the player may be more advantageous.
[0031]
The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning ports 29, 30, 33, and 39. Winning of the gaming balls to the winning ports 29, 30, 33, and 39 is performed by winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a, respectively. Is detected. Decorative lamps 25 that blink during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and the lower part has an out opening 26 for absorbing a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that emit sound effects and voices are provided on the upper left and right sides outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.
[0032]
In this example, a prize ball lamp 51 is provided near the left frame lamp 28b, which lights up when there is a remaining prize ball, and a ball which lights up when the supply ball runs out, near the top frame lamp 28a. An off lamp 52 is provided. Further, FIG. 1 also shows a card unit 50 which is installed adjacent to the ball game machine 1 and enables a ball to be lent by inserting a prepaid card.
[0033]
The card unit 50 has a usable indicator lamp 151 for indicating whether or not the card unit 50 is in a usable state, a connecting stand direction indicator 153 for indicating which side of the ball game machine 1 the card unit 50 corresponds to, A card insertion indicator lamp 154 indicating that a card has been inserted into the card unit 50, a card insertion slot 155 into which a card as a recording medium is inserted, and a card reader / writer provided on the back of the card insertion slot 155. A card unit lock 156 is provided for releasing the card unit 50 when checking the mechanism.
[0034]
A game ball fired from the hit ball firing device enters the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descends from the game area 7. When a hit ball enters the starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the end of the previous variable display), the decorative symbol is set. The self-imitation of tiles as decorative symbols and the striking of tiles are started on the variable display device 9, and the special symbols are variably displayed (varied) on the variable display device 24 for special symbols. If it is not in a state where the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be started, the number of storages for starting is increased by one.
[0035]
The variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol variable display device 24 is stopped when a certain time has elapsed, and the self-simulation and the tile playing of the decorative symbol variable display device 9 are terminated with the stop of the special symbol variable display device 24. When the combination of special symbols at the time of stoppage is a big hit symbol (specific display mode), the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 9 also shows a predetermined mode (completion), and shifts to a big hit gaming state. That is, the opening / closing plate 20 is opened until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls is won. Then, when a hit ball wins in the V winning area while the opening and closing plate 20 is opened and is detected by the V winning switch 22, a continuation right is generated and the opening and closing plate 20 is opened again. Generation of the continuation right is permitted a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).
[0036]
When the combination of special symbols on the special symbol variable display device 24 at the time of stoppage is a combination of a big hit symbol (probably variable symbol) with a probability variation, the display on the decorative symbol variable display device 9 is also in a predetermined mode (wato). ), And the score is equal to or more than a predetermined value (for example, 8000 or more), and the probability of the next big hit increases. In other words, a more advantageous state (special game state) for the player, that is, a probable change state.
[0037]
The decorative design variable display device 9 is provided with the dora display area 9b as described above, and further provided with the back dora display area 9f. The back dora display area 9f displays a back dora (a tile below a dora tile) when the settlement is over. Even in the case where the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 9 in the start memory that becomes a big hit does not reach the predetermined completion score, the completion score can be increased by displaying the dora and the back dora, The special game state can be set.
[0038]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of the main board 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, a lamp driver board 35A, an audio output board 70A, and an effect control board 80A. On the main board 31, a basic circuit 53 for controlling the ball game machine 1 in accordance with a program, a gate switch 32a, a starting port switch 14a, a V winning switch 22, a count switch 23, a winning port switches 24a, 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, a switch circuit 58 for supplying signals from the full tank switch 48 and the clear switch 921 to the basic circuit 53, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the opening and closing plate 20, and a path in the special winning opening. And a system reset circuit 65 for resetting the basic circuit 53 when the power is turned on.
[0039]
Although not shown in FIG. 3, the count switch short-circuit signal is also transmitted to the basic circuit 53 via the switch circuit 58. Further, the switches such as the gate switch 32a, the starting opening switch 14a, the V winning switch 22, the count switch 23, the winning opening switches 24a, 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, and the full tank switch 48 are also referred to as sensors. Good. That is, any name can be used as long as it is a game medium detecting means (game ball detecting means in this example) capable of detecting a game ball. That what is called a switch may be what is called a sensor, that is, that the switch is an example of the game medium detecting means is the same in other embodiments.
[0040]
Also, according to data given from the basic circuit 53, jackpot information indicating occurrence of a jackpot, effective start information indicating the number of start winning balls used for starting variable display of a special symbol on the special symbol variable display device 24, probability variation. An information output circuit 64 is provided for outputting an information output signal such as probability change information indicating that the occurrence has occurred to an external device such as a hall computer.
[0041]
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 variation data) used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to have at least the RAM 55 therein, and the ROM 54 and the I / O port unit 57 may be external or internal. Since the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54, hereinafter, execution (or processing) by the CPU 56 means specifically that the CPU 56 executes control according to the program. is there. The same applies to the CPU mounted on a board other than the main board 31.
[0042]
A part or all of the RAM (may be a CPU built-in RAM) 55 is a backup RAM that is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board 910. 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.
[0043]
The display control of the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 9 in the present embodiment is performed by the effect control CPU 111 mounted on the effect control board 80A. An effect control command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80A as command information relating to control of effects such as display of the variable display devices 9, 24, lighting of lamps, generation of game sounds, and the like. The effect control board 80A controls the display of the decorative symbol variable display device 9 and the special symbol variable display device 24 according to the transmitted effect control command. The signal detected by the operation button 11 is input to the lamp driver board 35A, and the input signal is transmitted to the effect control board 80A. The operation buttons 11 are used to change the presentation mode, which will be described later, by the operation of the player, and reflect the operation of the player in the contents of the presentation. The effect control board 80A analyzes the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 31, and generates a lamp / sound control signal based on the selected effect, an input signal from an optical sensor (not shown), and the like. It is set and output to the lamp driver board and audio output control board, respectively.
[0044]
In this embodiment, the effect control means (for example, effect control CPU 111) mounted on the effect control board 80A is based on effect control commands from game control means (CPU 56 and peripheral circuits such as ROM 54, RAM 55, etc.). Display control of the decorative symbol variable display device 9, the ordinary symbol display 10, the decorative lamp 25, etc., provided on the game board 6, the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame provided on the frame side. The light emission control of the lamp 28c, the prize ball lamp 51 and the ball cut lamp 52, and the sound output control of the speaker 27 are performed. Each lamp may be an LED or another type of illuminant, and the LED used in this embodiment and the other embodiments may be another type of illuminant. That is, lamps and LEDs are examples of light emitters.
[0045]
A drive signal for driving the lamp / LED is created in the lamp driver board 35A. When the game machine has a movable member as a production means, a driving signal for driving the production drive means 61 such as a motor for driving the movable member or a solenoid is also supplied to the lamp driver board 35A. Created in
[0046]
Also, the display control of the special symbol variable display device 24 for variably displaying special symbols and the ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying ordinary symbols is performed by the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80A in response to the effect control command. Execute based on
[0047]
Since each control means controls an electric component provided in the gaming machine, each control means is hereinafter referred to as an electric component control means, and a board on which the electric component control means is mounted may be referred to as an electric component control board. . The electric component is a component (mechanical component, circuit, or the like) provided in the gaming machine and electrically operated. As the electric component control means, for example, a payout control means for controlling a ball payout device as an electric part, a variable display device for production as an electric part, a production control for controlling a light-emitting body (a lamp or an LED), and a speaker 27 There are means.
[0048]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the effect control board 80A, the lamp driver board 35A, and the audio output board 70A. In the effect control board 80A, the effect control CPU 111 operates according to a program stored in a ROM (not shown), and receives an input according to a 1-bit strobe signal (effect control INT signal) output from the main board 31. An 8-bit effect control command is received via the driver 112 and the input port 113. The effect control CPU 111 controls the display of the decorative design variable display device 9 using the LCD via the output port 114 and the LCD drive circuit 116, and controls the normal design via the output port 114 and the lamp drive circuit 117. The display of the display 10 is controlled. In this embodiment, the command data is transmitted by parallel communication (8-bit parallel in this example). However, the command data may be transmitted and received by serial communication.
[0049]
Further, the effect control CPU 111 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70A via the output port 114 and the output driver 120. Further, a bus (including an address bus, a data bus, and a control signal line such as a write / read signal) for inputting and outputting to the effect control CPU 111 is extended to the lamp driver board 35A via the bus driver 115.
[0050]
In the lamp driver board 35A, a bus that inputs and outputs to the effect control CPU 111 is connected to an output port 352 and an expansion port 353 via a bus receiver 351. The signal for driving each lamp output from the output port 352 is amplified by the lamp driver 354 and supplied to each lamp. The signal for driving each LED output from the output port 352 is amplified by the LED drive circuit 355 and supplied to each LED. The signal for driving the effect driving means 61 is amplified by the drive circuit 356 and supplied to each lamp. Further, a signal detected by the operation button 11 via the expansion port 353 of the lamp driver board 35A, the bus receiver 351 and the bus driver 115 is input to the effect control CPU 111 of the effect control board 80A, and an effect described later is given by the detection signal. Changes such as aspects can be made. The extension port 353 mounted on the lamp driver board 35A can be made to correspond to an input port and an output port by a simple modification.
[0051]
In this embodiment, the lamp / LED provided in the gaming machine and the effect driving means 61 are controlled by effect control means including an effect control CPU 111 mounted on the effect control board 80A. Further, data for controlling the special symbol variable display device 24, the decorative symbol variable display device 9, the ordinary symbol display device 10, the lamp / LED / speaker 27, and the like are stored in the ROM. The effect control CPU 111 controls the special symbol variable display device 24, the decorative symbol variable display device 9, the ordinary symbol display 10, the lamp / LED / speaker 27, and the like based on the data stored in the ROM. Then, the lamp / LED and the effect driving means 61 are driven via the output port 352 and each drive circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35A. Accordingly, when changing the model, if the effect control board 80A is replaced with a new one, the model can be changed without replacing the lamp driver board 35A.
[0052]
The effect control board 80A, the lamp driver board 35A, and the sound output board 70A are independent boards, but they are installed in a box on the back of the gaming machine, for example. In addition, the drive circuit 356 may not be provided when there is no movable member or the like for the effect. However, when the model is changed, the case where the movable member or the like for the effect is installed is taken into consideration. It is preferable to provide even when the movable member or the like does not exist.
[0053]
In the sound output board 70A, the sound number data from the effect control board 80A is input via the input driver 702 to a sound synthesis IC 703 using, for example, a digital signal processor. The voice synthesis IC 703 reads data corresponding to the sound number data from the voice data ROM 704, generates a voice or sound effect corresponding to the read data, and outputs the generated voice or sound effect to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the audio synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706.
[0054]
The data corresponding to the sound number data stored in the sound data ROM 704 is a collection of data indicating a sound effect or a sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, a special symbol fluctuation period). Upon input of the sound number data, the voice synthesis IC 703 controls the sound output according to the corresponding data in the voice data ROM 704. The sound output control according to the corresponding data is continued until the next sound number data is input. Then, when the next sound number data is input, the voice synthesis IC 703 performs sound output control according to the data in the voice data ROM 704 corresponding to the newly input sound number data.
[0055]
In this embodiment, the sound and sound effect output from the speaker 27 are controlled by the effect control means including the effect control CPU 111. The effect control means outputs the sound number data to the sound output board 70A. . In the sound output board 70A, the sound data ROM 704 stores a large number of data for realizing sounds and sound effects that can appear as the game progresses, and these data are associated with sound number data. . Therefore, the effect control means can realize the sound output control only by outputting the sound number data. The sound number data is, for example, 1-byte data, and is transferred to the sound output board 70A by a serial signal line or a parallel signal line.
[0056]
In addition, the input driver 112 can pass a signal only in a direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80A. Therefore, there is no room for a signal to be transmitted from the effect control board 80A to the main board 31. That is, the input driver 112 and the input port 113 together constitute irreversible information input means. Even if a circuit in the effect control board 80A is tampered with, a signal output by the tampering is not transmitted to the main board 31 side. Although not shown in FIG. 4, the same applies to an input driver to which an INT signal is input.
[0057]
Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control means on the main board 31. When the power is turned on to the gaming machine and the input level of the reset terminal becomes a high level, the CPU 56 starts the main processing after step S1. In the main processing, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.
[0058]
In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and the stack pointer designated address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, the internal device registers are initialized (step S4). After initializing a built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) (step S5), the RAM 55 is set to an accessible state (step S6).
[0059]
The CPU 56 used in this embodiment also has an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC). The CTC has two external clock / timer trigger inputs CLK / TRG2,3 and two timer outputs ZC / TO0,1.
[0060]
The CPU 56 used in this embodiment has the following three types of modes as 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.
[0061]
Interrupt mode 0: The built-in device that has issued the interrupt request sends an RST instruction (1 byte) or a CALL instruction (3 bytes) onto the internal data bus of the CPU. 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 interrupt mode 1 or the interrupt mode 2, it is necessary to perform a process for setting the interrupt mode 1 or the interrupt mode 2 in the initial setting process.
[0062]
Interrupt mode 1: In this mode, when an interrupt is accepted, the operation always jumps to address 0038 (h).
[0063]
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.
[0064]
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.
[0065]
Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch 921 input via the input port only once (step S7). If ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S11 to S14).
[0066]
If the clear switch 921 is not on, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, processing for stopping power supply such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine has been stopped. Confirm (step S8). After confirming that such a protection process has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, 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 a backup (ON state), and if a value other than "55H" is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state).
[0067]
When the backup is confirmed, the CPU 56 performs a data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area (step S9). In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. If the power is restored after an unexpected power outage or other power supply interruption, the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved, and the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it 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, the initialization processing executed at the time of turning on the power other than the recovery from the stop of the power supply is executed.
[0068]
If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means 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.
[0069]
In this embodiment, whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored is confirmed using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them 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.
[0070]
In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S11). In addition, a predetermined work area (for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol left middle right special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a payout command storage pointer, a winning ball flag, a ball out flag, A work area setting process for setting an initial value to a flag for selectively performing a process according to a control state such as a payout stop flag is performed (step S12). Further, a process of transmitting an initialization command for initializing the sub-boards (the payout control board 37 and the effect control board 80A in this embodiment) to each sub-board is executed (step S13). As an initialization command, a command (for the effect control board 80A) indicating an initial symbol displayed on the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 9 and turning off of the prize ball lamp 51 and the ball out lamp 52 are performed. Command.
[0071]
Then, the register of the CTC provided in the CPU 56 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every 2 ms (step S14). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value.
[0072]
When the execution of the initialization processing (Steps S11 to S14) is completed, the display random number update processing (Step S17: numerical data update means) and the initial value random number update processing (Step S18) are repeatedly executed in the main processing. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt is prohibited (step S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt is enabled. Is performed (step S19). The display random number is a random number for determining a special symbol displayed on the special symbol variable display device 24, and the display random number updating process is to update a count value of a counter for generating a display random number. This is the processing to be performed. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The random number for an initial value is a random number for determining an initial value of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a random number generation counter for big hit determination). In a game control process described later, when the count value of the big hit determination random number generation counter makes one round, an initial value is set in the counter.
[0073]
When the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt is prohibited. The display random number update process is also executed in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. This is to avoid conflict. That is, if a timer interrupt occurs during the processing of step S17 and the count value of the counter for generating the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, the continuity of the count value is lost. There are cases. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the processing in step S17.
[0074]
When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 performs a save process of a register (step S20), and then executes a game control process of steps S21 to S33 shown in FIG. In the game control process, first, the CPU 56 inputs, via the switch circuit 58, detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switch 24a, and determines their states. (Switch processing: Step S21).
[0075]
Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control is performed (step S22: numerical data updating means). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number for an initial value (step S23) and a process of updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number for display (step S24: numerical value). Data updating means).
[0076]
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Determine whether to generate a big hit (for big hit determination)
(2) Random 2-1 to 2-3 (random 2): For determining a left-center right out-of-spec symbol of a special symbol (special symbol left-center right)
(3) Random 3: Determine a special symbol combination that generates a big hit (for big hit symbol determination)
(4) Random 4: Determine the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (for fluctuation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5: Determine whether to reach when no big hit occurs (for reach determination)
(6) Random 6: Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(7) Random 7: Determine initial value of random 1 (for determining random 1 initial value)
(8) Random 8: Determine initial value of random 6 (for determining random 6 initial value)
In step S22 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 56 generates a (1) big hit determination random number, (3) a big hit symbol determination random number, and (6) a normal symbol hit determination random number. Up (1 addition) of the counter for this. That is, they are the determination random numbers, (2) the special symbol left center right determination random number, (4) the fluctuation pattern determination random number, (5) the reach determination random number, and (5) the display random number. The random number for determining a random 1 initial value of 7) and the random number for determining a random 6 initial value of (8) are the random numbers for initial value. In addition, in order to enhance the gaming effect, random numbers related to ordinary symbols other than the random numbers (1) to (8) are also used. These random numbers are numerical data in a predetermined numerical range, and these numerical data are updated by numerical data update means (for example, display random number update processing, determination random number update processing, and the like).
[0077]
Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (step S25). In the special symbol process control, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the ball game machine 1 in a predetermined order according to a gaming state. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each processing according to the gaming state. Further, a normal symbol process is performed (step S26). In the normal symbol process process, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each processing according to the gaming state.
[0078]
Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the effect control command relating to the special symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and transmitting the effect control command (special symbol command control process: step S27). In addition, a process of setting an effect control command related to a normal symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and transmitting the effect control command is performed (ordinary symbol command control process: step S28).
[0079]
Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer (step S29).
[0080]
Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a (step S30). More specifically, a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control board 37 in response to a winning detection based on any of the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. The payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 according to a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.
[0081]
Then, the CPU 56 executes a storage process for checking an increase or decrease in the number of startup storages (step S31). Further, a test terminal process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine is executed (step S32). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 59 (step S33). The solenoid circuit 59 drives the solenoids 16, 21, 21A in response to a drive command in order to open or close the variable winning ball device 15 or the opening / closing plate 20, or to switch the game ball passage in the big winning port. I do. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S34), and the interrupt is permitted (step S35).
[0082]
According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set. May be executed.
[0083]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process program executed by the CPU 56. The special symbol process process shown in FIG. 8 is a specific process of step S25 in the flowchart of FIG. When performing the special symbol process, the CPU 56 performs a variation reduction timer subtraction process (step S310), and detects that a game ball has won the starting winning port 14 provided on the game board 6 by a starting port. If the switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a starting prize in which the game ball wins the starting prize port 14 has occurred (step S311), after performing a starting port switch passing process (step S312), according to the internal state. , And performs any one of steps S300 to S308. The fluctuation shortening timer is a timer for setting the fluctuation time when the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened.
[0084]
Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Waiting for a state where variable display of special symbols can be started. When the state in which the variable display of the special symbol can be started is confirmed, the number of stored memories is checked. If the starting storage number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit as a result of the variable display of the special symbol. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S301.
[0085]
Special symbol stop symbol setting processing (step S301): The stop symbol of the left middle right special symbol after variable display of the special symbol is determined. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S302.
[0086]
Variation pattern setting process (step S302): A variation pattern (variable display mode) of variable display of a special symbol is determined according to the value of random 4. Further, the variable time timer is started. At this time, a left middle right final stop symbol and information instructing a variation mode (variation pattern) are transmitted to the effect control board 80A. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S303.
[0087]
Special symbol variation processing (step S303): When a predetermined time (time indicated by the variation time timer in step S302) has elapsed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S304.
[0088]
Special symbol stop processing (step S304): Control is performed so that the symbols displayed on the special symbol variable display device 24 are stopped. Specifically, it is set to a state where an effect control command indicating a special symbol stop is transmitted. If the stopped symbol is a combination of big hit symbols, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S305. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S300.
[0089]
Big winning opening opening process (step S305): Control for opening the big winning opening is started. Specifically, the counter and the flag are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. Further, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the process timer, and the big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S306.
[0090]
Processing during opening of the special winning opening (step S306): Control for transmitting an effect control command for displaying the special winning opening round to the effect control board 80A, processing for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. When the closing condition of the last big winning opening is satisfied, the internal state is updated to shift to step S307.
[0091]
Specific area effective time processing (step S307): The presence or absence of the passage of the V winning switch 22 is monitored to perform processing for confirming that the big hit game state continuation condition is satisfied. If the condition of the big hit game state continuation is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state is updated to shift to step S305. If the jackpot gaming state continuation condition is not satisfied within the predetermined effective time, or if all rounds have been completed, the internal state is updated to shift to step S308.
[0092]
Big hit end processing (step S308): Control for causing the effect control means to perform display control for notifying the player of the end of the big hit gaming state. Then, the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S300.
[0093]
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern used in this embodiment. In FIG. 9, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte in the effect control command having a 2-byte configuration. That is, each variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect control command are associated one-to-one. Also included is a time designation command for designating a special symbol fluctuation time (variable display time period [seconds] of identification information).
[0094]
The “normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve the reach mode. Further, in this embodiment, a shortened variation pattern is used. The shortened fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the left middle right symbol is extremely short, for example, 1.0 second.
[0095]
Further, in this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns 1 to 4 are used both at the time of high probability (during probable change) and at the time of low probability (during non-probable change = normal state). The respective fluctuation times may be shortened. Further, a group of variation patterns used at the time of high probability (a plurality of variation patterns that can be used) may be different from a group of variation patterns used at the time of low probability.
[0096]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a start opening switch passing process (step S312) executed when a start winning is generated. In the starting port switch passage processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the number of stored starts has reached the maximum value of 4 (step S111). If the starting storage number has not reached 4, the starting storage number is increased by 1 (step S112), and the values of each random number such as the big hit determination random number are extracted, and these are stored in numerical data storage means corresponding to the value of the starting storage number. (A special symbol determination buffer) (step S113). Note that extracting a random number means reading a count value from a counter for generating a random number and using the read count value as a random number value. In step S114, a timer for determining whether to reduce the fluctuation time is set. Then, a winning-time effect setting process is executed (step S115).
[0097]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a winning effect setting process. In the prize-winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first sets a prize presence flag indicating that there is a start prize (step S121). The winning flag is referred to in the storage process (step S31) executed after the end of the special symbol process process. Next, the CPU 56 extracts a random 1 from a counter for generating a random 1 (big hit determination random number) (step S122), and executes the big hit determination module. That is, a big hit determination subroutine is called (step S123). If the big hit determination module determines that a big hit is made based on the value of random 1 (step S124), it is determined whether or not a big change big hit is made (step S125).
[0098]
In this embodiment, there are twelve types of special symbols on the left, center, and right, respectively, from "0" to "11", and the display of the special symbols changes sequentially from "0" on the special symbol variable display device 24. This realizes a special symbol change. During the change of the special symbol, the display of the display symbol may change discontinuously. Also, when the final stop symbol (fixed symbol) of the special symbol is aligned in the middle left and right, it becomes a big hit, and when the left and right are aligned, it becomes reach. Then, in the case of a big hit, when odd symbols are aligned, the state shifts to a high probability state after the big hit game ends. In addition, in the high probability state, when a big hit occurs, or when a special symbol is changed a predetermined number of times, the high probability state ends and returns to the low probability state.
[0099]
Therefore, in step S124, the CPU 56 extracts a random number 3 (big hit symbol determining random number), determines a big hit symbol based on the extracted random numbers, and determines that a odd-variable big hit is a positive change big hit if the determination result is an odd number symbol. If it is determined that the probability will not be a big hit, data indicating a non-specific big hit winning designation command is set as a winning command in the RAM 55 (step S126). If it is determined that the jackpot is a probability change jackpot, data indicating the specific jackpot winning designation command is set in the RAM 55 as a winning command (step S127).
[0100]
If it is determined in step S124 that it is not a big hit, random 5 is extracted from a counter for generating random 5 (reach determination random number) (step S131), and the reach determination module is executed. That is, a reach determination subroutine is called (step S132). When the reach determination module determines that reach is achieved based on the value of the random number 5 (step S133), data indicating a reach winning designation command is set in the RAM 55 as a winning command (step S134). If it is determined that the reach is not reached, data indicating a loss winning designation command is set in the RAM 55 as a winning command (step S135).
[0101]
Then, 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 (step S136). The data stored in the winning effect buffer is referred to in a storage process (step S31) executed after the end of the special symbol process process.
[0102]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the numerical data stored in the numerical data storage means (special symbol determination buffer) described above at the time of the start winning is a large hit determination value and a reach determination value, which will be described later, as a predetermined determination value. A prior determination means (steps S122 to S133) for determining whether or not to display a specific display result based on whether or not they match is provided. In this way, since it is determined whether or not a big hit or a reach is made at the time of the start winning, a continuous effect up to a variable display by a start memory that becomes a big hit or a reach becomes possible.
[0103]
FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the big hit determination table used in the big hit determination module. FIG. 12B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a reach determination table used in the reach determination module. As shown in FIG. 12 (A), there are a jackpot determination value and a reach determination value as predetermined determination values, and in this embodiment, the jackpot determination value is “3” when the probability is low (non-probable change). Yes, at the time of high probability (at the time of probable change), the jackpot determination values are “3”, “7”, “79”, “103”, and “107”. Further, as shown in FIG. 12B, the reach determination values are “0”, “1”, and “11” at the time of low probability (at the time of non-probability), and the reach determination value is “0” at the time of high probability. , “1”, “7”, “9”, “11”, and “12”. Therefore, at the time of high probability, reach is more likely to occur than at the time of low probability.
[0104]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the big hit determination module. In the big hit determination process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the state at that time is being changed (step S141). If the change is being made, the CPU 56 determines in the big hit determination table shown in FIG. It is determined to use the probability table (step S142). If the probability is not being changed, it is determined to use the low probability table in the big hit determination table (step S143).
[0105]
Then, it is determined whether or not a value matching the extracted random 1 value is present in the jackpot determination table (steps S144 and S145), and if there is a matching value, it is determined to be a jackpot (step S146). If there is no value to be determined, it is determined not to make a big hit (step S147).
[0106]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the reach determination module. In the reach determination process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the state at that time is being changed (step S151). If the state is being changed, the CPU 56 determines whether the state is high in the reach determination table shown in FIG. It is determined to use the probability table (step S152). If the probability is not being changed, it is determined to use the low probability table in the reach determination table (step S153).
[0107]
Then, it is determined whether or not a value that matches the value of the extracted random number 5 is in the reach determination table (steps S154 and S155). If there is a value that matches, the reach is determined (step S156). If there is no value, it is determined not to reach (step S157).
[0108]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 starts the number of stored memories in a state where the change of the special symbol can be started (for example, when the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300) (step S51). Is checked (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the start winning counter is confirmed. The case where the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 is a case where the symbol is not changed in the special symbol variable display device 24 and the big hit game is not being performed.
[0109]
If the start storage number is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the start storage number = 1 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S53), and the value of the start storage number is set. Then, the contents of each storage area are shifted by one (step S54). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the start storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the start storage number = n-1.
[0110]
Next, the CPU 56 reads the big hit determination random number from the random number storage buffer (step S55), and executes the big hit determination module (step S56). If it is determined that a big hit is to be made (step S57), the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag (step S58). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S59).
[0111]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the CPU 56 as the game control means sets the numerical data stored in the numerical data storage means (special symbol determination buffer) when the variable display start condition is satisfied as a predetermined determination value. Before the start condition is satisfied (steps S55 to S57) for determining whether or not they match the big hit determination value and the reach determination value. With this configuration, it is possible to determine whether a big hit or a reach is reached before the variable display start condition is satisfied. Can be reflected.
[0112]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop symbol setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S61). If the big hit flag is set, the big hit symbol is determined according to the value of the big hit symbol random number (random 3) (random 3 read out in step S53) (step S62). In this embodiment, each symbol of the symbol number set in the big hit symbol table according to the value of random 3 is determined as the big hit symbol. In the big hit symbol table, a left middle right symbol number corresponding to each of a plurality of combinations of big hit symbols is set. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the change pattern setting process (step S63).
[0113]
If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 executes the reach determination module (step S65). Here, the reach determination module determines whether or not to reach based on the value of random 3 read from the storage area in step S53, that is, the value stored in the random number buffer (step S64). The left and right special symbols are determined according to the value of the random 2-1 and the middle special symbol is determined according to the value of the random 2-2 (step S67). Here, when the determined special middle symbol matches the left and right special symbol, the symbol corresponding to the value obtained by adding 1 to the value of the random number corresponding to the middle special symbol is set as the stop symbol of the middle special symbol, and the big hit symbol Try not to match. Then, control goes to a step S63.
[0114]
If it is determined in step S66 not to reach, a stop symbol in the case of a loss is determined (step S68). Specifically, the left special symbol is determined according to the value read in step S53, that is, the value of the random 2-1 that has been extracted, and the middle special symbol is determined according to the value of the random 2-2. The right special symbol is determined according to the value of. In this case, when the left and right special symbols match, the right special symbol is shifted by one symbol, so that the right symbol does not become a reach. Then, control goes to a step S63. Note that if the probability change symbol is determined in step S62, a probability change flag indicating that the game will shift to the probability change state after the end of the big hit game is set.
[0115]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the storage processing (step 31) in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing. In the storage processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the count value of the start winning prize storage counter is the same as the count value of the previous start winning prize storage counter (step S161). If they are not the same, that is, if there is a change in the start storage number, the address of the command transmission table for specifying the start prize storage according to the start storage number is set in the pointer (step S162), and the command set processing as a subroutine is performed. Execute (step S163). Then, the count value of the start winning prize storage counter is set in the previous start winning prize storage counter (step S164).
[0116]
The effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 80A by executing the command set processing. In this embodiment, each effect control command that can be transmitted to the effect control means is stored in the command transmission table of the ROM. In the command set process, the CPU 56 sets the effect control command data stored at the address of the ROM 54 indicated by the pointer to an output port for outputting the effect control command data, and indicates that the command is to be transmitted. An effect control INT signal is output.
[0117]
If the winning flag is set (step S165), the address of the winning command transmission table corresponding to the data corresponding to the winning command stored in the winning effect buffer is set in the pointer (step S165). In step S166, a command set process as a subroutine is executed (step S167).
[0118]
When the number of start memories changes by the above processing, an effect control command for designating the number of start memories is transmitted to the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80A (steps S161 to S163). When the number of start storages increases, an effect control command for designating a special jackpot winning designation, a non-specific jackpot winning designation, a reach winning designation, or a loss winning designation is transmitted (steps S112 and S115 shown in FIG. 10, FIG. 11). , And steps S166 and S167 shown in FIG. 17). In this embodiment, if it is not a big hit, an effect control command of a reach winning designation or a loss winning designation is transmitted, but if it is not a big hit, an effect control command of a loss winning designation is always transmitted. You may do so. Hereinafter, the production control command of the special jackpot winning designation, the non-special jackpot winning designation, the reach winning designation, and the loss winning designation may be referred to as a winning determination result command or a determination result command.
[0119]
The big hit and the reach (see steps S123 and S132) determined at the time of occurrence of the start winning are conditions for starting variable display on the special symbol variable display device 24 (start conditions, not start conditions). ) Is determined based on the establishment of When the condition (start condition) for starting the variable display in the special symbol variable display device 24 is satisfied, it is determined again whether or not to make a big hit and whether or not to make a loss reach (steps S56 and S65). reference). Then, the display result of the actual variable display is derived based on the determination result (see steps S62, S67, S68). However, the random value used when the variable display start condition is satisfied is a value extracted and stored in the storage area when the variable display start condition is satisfied. Therefore, the result of determining whether to set the variable display start condition when the variable display start condition is satisfied, whether to set the non-probable change large hit, and whether to set the loss reach is determined when the variable display start condition is satisfied. Will be the same as the decision result.
[0120]
This is because the process of step S113, which is a process of extracting predetermined numerical data used when the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the prize-winning effect setting process, which corresponds to the determination when the variable display start condition is satisfied, are one. This is because the processing is completed within the number of timer interrupt processes and does not change during that time.
[0121]
In addition, the game control means transmits a start storage number designation command as a start storage number (holding storage number) command before the determination result command (in the storage processing, the processing in steps S162 and S163 is performed in steps S166 and S167). Run first). Therefore, the production control means performs the continuous production based on the latest start storage number (reserved storage number) (reservation notice: based on the result of the lottery executed at the time of occurrence of the start prize, whether or not to make a big hit, and In the variable display of the special symbol of the times, the number of starting memories is set as an upper limit, that is, an effect that is continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays, and there is a possibility that a big hit, specifically, a big hit may be obtained. It is possible to make a determination regarding a notice effect for notifying the player of the fact using the effect means provided in the gaming machine.
[0122]
Next, a method of transmitting a control command from the game control means to the effect control means will be described. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing signal lines of an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80A. As shown in FIG. 18, in this embodiment, the effect control command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80A through eight signal lines of effect control signals D0 to D7. Further, a signal line of an effect control INT signal for transmitting a strobe signal (effect control INT signal) is also provided between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80A. Note that FIG. 18 shows an example of the effect control command, but control commands to other electric component control boards are also transmitted by eight signal lines and one INT signal signal line. The effect control commands also include a time designation command (variation pattern command (see FIG. 9)) and a determination result command for designating the above-described variable display time. Command transmission means (variation pattern command transmission means) for transmitting the time designation command and the determination result command to the CPU (step S27 for transmitting effect control signals D0 to D7 of the CPU 56 of the game control means) It has. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display time is managed by transmitting the time designation command (fluctuation pattern command) to the effect control board 80A by the CPU 56 as the game control means. Can be prevented.
[0123]
When the effect control means of the effect control board 80A receives the above-described effect control command from the game control means of the main board 31, the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display according to the contents shown in FIG. The display state of the device 9 and the ordinary symbol display 10 is changed. Note that control commands other than the example shown in FIG. 20 are also transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means. For example, a control command or the like indicating the number of lights of the ordinary symbol start storage display, and a more detailed effect control command relating to the big hit game are also transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means.
[0124]
In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (classification of command), and the second byte represents EXT (type of command). 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.
[0125]
As shown in FIG. 19, the effect control command data of 8 bits of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80A detects that the effect 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 effect control means, the effect control INT signal corresponds to a capture signal that triggers the capture of the effect control command data.
[0126]
The effect control command is sent only once so that the effect control means can recognize it. Recognizable means that the level of the production control INT signal changes in this example, and sent only once so as to be recognizable means, for example, that each of the first and second bytes of the production control command data Accordingly, the effect control INT signal is output only once in a pulse form (rectangular wave form). The effect control INT signal may have a polarity opposite to the polarity shown in FIG.
[0127]
FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command sent to the effect control board 80A. In the example shown in FIG. 20, commands 8000 (H) to 800E (H) are effect control commands for designating a special symbol variation pattern in the special symbol variable display device 24 for variably displaying a special symbol. It should be noted that the command for specifying the variation pattern (variation pattern command) also serves as the variation start instruction. The command 800E (H) is a command for specifying a shortened variation pattern.
[0128]
The command 88XX (H) (X = arbitrary value of 4 bits) is an effect control command relating to a variation pattern of a normal symbol. The command 89XX (H) is an effect control command for designating a stop symbol of a normal symbol. The command 8A00 (H) is an effect control command for instructing to stop variable display of a normal symbol.
[0129]
The commands 91XX (H), 92XX (H) and 93XX (H) are effect control commands for designating a left middle right stop symbol of a special symbol. A symbol number is set in “XX”. The command A000 (H) is an effect control command for instructing to stop the variable display of the special symbol. The command BXXX (H) is an effect control command transmitted from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. Commands C000 (H) to EXXXX (H) are effect control commands relating to the change of the special symbol and the display state of the special symbol variable display device 24 irrespective of the big hit game.
[0130]
The command C3XX (H) is a determination result command transmitted when a start winning has occurred. C300 (H) is an effect control command for specifying a winning prize (losing prize specifying command), C301 (H) is an effect control command for specifying a prize winning (reach prize specifying command), and C302 (H) is a non-specific jackpot. This is an effect control command for specifying a winning (a non-specific jackpot winning specifying command), and C303 (H) is an effect controlling command for specifying a special jackpot winning (specifying a special jackpot winning specifying command). The command D000 (H) is an effect control command for designating a customer waiting demonstration.
[0131]
The command E0XX (H) is an effect control command indicating the number of the start storage display areas 18 for changing the display colors in the display area for displaying the number of start storages in the special symbol variable display device 24. For example, the effect control means changes the display color of the number of start storage display areas 18 designated by “XX (H)” in each start storage display area 18. That is, the command E0XX (H) is a command for instructing the control of the display area provided for notifying the information of the reserved number. Note that the command related to the number of the start storage display areas 18 for changing the display color may be configured to indicate an increase or decrease in the number of areas for changing the display color. In this embodiment, since the upper limit of the start winning prize memory is 4, “XX” is one of 0 to 4.
[0132]
The command E400 (H) is a command transmitted when the state changes from the high probability state to the low probability state, and the command E401 (H) is transmitted when the state changes from the low probability state to the high probability state. Command.
[0133]
When the effect control means of the effect control board 80A receives the above-described effect control command from the game control means of the main board 31, the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device according to the contents shown in FIG. 9 and the display state of the ordinary symbol display 10 are changed.
[0134]
Further, the variable display start designation command indicating the start of the variable display and the variable display mode designation command capable of specifying the variable display mode are realized by an effect control command for specifying the variation pattern, and the identification information capable of specifying the display result of the identification information. The designation command is realized by an effect control command of left special symbol designation, middle special symbol designation, right special symbol designation, and the variable display end designation command indicating the end of variable display is realized by a special symbol stop effect control command. I have. Further, in this embodiment, the effect control command for specifying the variation pattern is also used as the variable display start specifying command indicating the start of the variable display and the variable display mode specifying command for specifying the variable display mode. The designated command and the variable display mode designating command that can specify the variable display mode may be separated.
[0135]
FIG. 21 is executed by using the decorative symbol variable display device 9, the game state notification lamp / LED (the top frame lamp 28 a, the left frame lamp 28 b, and the right frame lamp 28 c in this embodiment) and the speaker 27. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a notice effect (reporting effect for notifying that there is a possibility of becoming a big hit or reaching). As illustrated in FIGS. 21A and 21B, in this embodiment, two types of advance notices are displayed on the decorative design variable display device 9 by displaying characters and the like appearing in the background (parts other than the design display area). It is possible to perform a production. The notice A shown in FIG. 21A and the notice B shown in FIG. 21B are notice effects other than the continuous effect described later. The example of the announcement effect shown in FIG. 21 is an example, and more types of announcement effects may be performed.
[0136]
Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control CPU 111. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initial setting of a 2 ms timer for determining a start interval of display control is performed (step S701). After that, the effect control CPU 111 proceeds to a loop process for checking the monitoring of the timer interrupt flag (step S702). As shown in FIG. 23, when a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 111 sets a timer interrupt flag (step S711). If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 111 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following display control process.
[0137]
In this embodiment, the timer interrupt takes every 2 ms. That is, the display control process is activated every 2 ms. Further, in this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interrupt process, and the specific display control process is executed in the main process. However, the display control process may be executed in the timer interrupt process.
[0138]
In the display control process, the effect control CPU 111 first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis execution process: step S704). Next, effect control CPU 111 performs a display control process (step S705). Next, effect control CPU 111 performs a lamp control process (step S706). Next, effect control CPU 111 performs a sound control process (step S707). In the display control process, the lamp control process, and the sound control process, a process corresponding to the current control state is selected and executed from among the processes corresponding to the control state. Then, a process of updating a random A (for notice display determination) counter is executed (step S708). The random A (for notice display determination) counter generates a random number for determining whether or not to perform the notice display shown in FIG. 21A or 21B in the notice selection processing (step S802) described later. It is a counter for. After that, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in step S702.
[0139]
Next, the process of receiving the effect control command from the main board 31 will be described. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six effect control commands having a 2-byte configuration is used. Therefore, the command receiving buffer is formed of a 12-byte area of the receiving command buffers 1 to 12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception 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 bytes command receiving buffer) and one other command storing area for designating a variation pattern (for example) (2 × 1 = 2 byte command receiving buffer). In this case, the effect control means is controlled based on the latest command stored in a storage area such as a fluctuation pattern. Thus, it is possible to quickly respond to an instruction from the main board 31.
[0140]
FIGS. 25 and 26 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 111 checks the contents of the command stored in the command receiving buffer.
[0141]
In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 111 first checks whether a received command is stored in the command receiving buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where they match is the case where the received command is not stored. If the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 111 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by one.
[0142]
If the received effect control command is an effect control command (91XX (H)) specifying the special symbol left (step S613), the effect control CPU 111 stores the data indicating the left special symbol indicated by “XX” in the RAM. It is stored in the left special symbol storage area (step S614). Also, if the effect control command (92XX (H)) is designated in the special symbol (step S616), the effect control CPU 111 stores the data indicating the medium special symbol indicated by "XX" in the RAM in the special medium symbol. It is stored in the area (step S617). Then, if the special control right designation effect control command (93XX (H)) (step S618), the effect control CPU 111 stores the data indicating the right special symbol indicated by “XX” in the right special symbol storage in the RAM. It is stored in the area (step S619).
[0143]
If the received effect control command is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern (step S621), the effect control CPU 111 stores the EXT data of the command in the variation pattern data storage area (step S622). The receiving flag is set (step S623).
[0144]
If the received effect control command is an effect control command designating the number of start storages (step S631), the effect control CPU 111 updates the start storage number of the start winning number storage area in the RAM to the number specified by the effect control command. (Step S632). Further, the number of the start storage display areas 18 in which the display colors are changed in the decorative symbol variable display device 9 is updated (step S633). Further, the value of the random B counter (for continuous effect determination) is incremented by 1 (step S634). The random B counter is a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to execute the continuous effect. In this embodiment, the count value of the random number counter takes a value in the range of 0 to 119. When the count value reaches 120, the value is returned to 0.
[0145]
Further, if the received effect control command is an effect control command specifying a loss winning (step S635), the effect control CPU 111 increments the value of the random number counter by one (step S636) and reads the count value of the random number counter. Then, a random number is extracted (step S637), and a determination of a continuous effect is made (step S638). Even when the received effect control command is an effect control command specifying the reach prize (step S639), the value of the random number counter is incremented by one (step S640), a random number is extracted (step S641), and the determination of the continuous effect is made. Perform (step S642).
[0146]
In addition, when the received effect control command is an effect control command for specifying a non-specific big hit prize (step S651), the value of the random number counter is incremented by 1 (step S652), and a random number is extracted (step S653). An effect is determined (step S654). Further, even when the received effect control command is an effect control command designating a special jackpot winning prize (step S655), the value of the random number counter is incremented by 1 (step S656), and a random number is extracted (step S657). Is determined (step S658).
[0147]
If the received command read in step S612 is another effect control command, a flag corresponding to the received command is set (step S659).
[0148]
Next, determination of a continuous effect in the decorative symbol variable display device 9 will be described. 27 and 28 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the relationship between the number of stored starts and the number of times of execution of the continuous effect in the decorative symbol variable display device 9. (A) shows the relationship between the judgment result command when the number of start memories is 0 or 1 and the number of times of the continuous effect, and (B) shows the judgment result command when the number of start memories is 2 and the continuous effect. (C) shows the relationship between the determination result command when the number of start storages is 3 and the number of executions of the continuous effect, and (D) shows the determination when the number of start storages is 4. The relationship between the result command and the number of executions of the continuous effect is shown.
[0149]
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, in this embodiment, when the number of stored starts is 0 or 1, the continuous effect content is determined by referring to the table 102B1 (see FIG. 27A). In other words, in the present embodiment, the continuous effect determination means described later executes the continuous effect even when a start winning is newly established in a state where the start storage number is not stored in the start storage means (the start storage number is 0). A decision is made whether to do so. Also, when receiving the judgment result command of the loss winning designation, the reach winning designation, the non-specific jackpot winning designation, the specific jackpot winning designation, the random number is extracted from the random B counter, and when the extracted random number value is 0 to 65, When the number of executions of the continuous effect is 0, 66 to 95, the number of executions of the continuous effect is two, when it is 96 to 109, the number of executions is two, and when it is 110 to 118, the number of executions of the continuous effect is three. , 119, the number of executions of the continuous effect is four, and the upper limit of the number of executions is four.
[0150]
When the starting storage number is 2, the content of the continuous effect is determined with reference to the table 102B2 (see FIG. 27B). In addition, a determination table is provided for each of the determination result commands of the loss winning designation, the reach winning designation, the non-specific jackpot winning designation, and the specific jackpot winning designation, and when these determination result commands are received, a random number is received from the random B counter. When the extracted random number value matches the judgment value indicated in the judgment table corresponding to the judgment result command, the continuous effect is executed, and the number of executions is two.
[0151]
Further, “3 → 4” in the tables 102Bn (n = 1 to 4) shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 indicates the number of times of performing the exchange in the continuous effect. For example, when “3 → 4” is indicated, the first time In the variable display, the replacement is performed three times, and in the second variable display, the replacement is performed four times. In other words, when the judgment result command of the reach prize designation is received in the table 102B2 and the random number value extracted from the random B counter is between 20 and 49, in the last (second) continuous effect of the two continuous effects, The number of times of replacement of tiles (decorative symbols) (the number of self-simulations) is performed four times (see FIG. 27B).
[0152]
Further, upon receiving the determination result command, it is determined whether or not to perform a later-described selection effect based on the random number value extracted from the random B counter. That is, the random B counter is a counter that determines whether or not to perform the continuous effect, and is also a counter that determines whether or not to perform the selective effect (see FIG. 27B).
[0153]
When the starting storage number is 3, the continuous effect content is determined with reference to the table 102B3 (see FIG. 28C). In addition, a determination table is provided for each of the determination result commands of the loss winning designation, the reach winning designation, the non-special jackpot winning designation, and the specific jackpot winning designation. When these determination result commands are received, a random number is received from the random B counter. When the extracted random number value matches the judgment value indicated in the judgment table corresponding to the judgment result command, the continuous effect is executed, and the number of executions is three.
[0154]
When a judgment result command for specifying a loser prize is received and the random number value extracted from the random B counter matches the judgment value, in this embodiment, three times in the last (third) continuous effect of the three continuous effects, usually three times The number of times of replacement of tiles (the number of self-simulations) is performed four times (see FIG. 28C).
[0155]
In this embodiment, if a determination result command for reach prize designation, non-specific jackpot prize designation, or specific jackpot prize designation is received and the random number value extracted from the random B counter matches the determination value of the corresponding table, The number of tile replacement in the last continuous effect (the third time) is set to four (see FIG. 28C). Further, it is determined whether or not to execute the selected effect based on the random number value extracted from the random B counter.
[0156]
If the starting storage number is 4, the continuous effect content is determined with reference to the table 102B4 (see FIG. 28D). In addition, a determination table is provided for each of the determination result commands of the loss winning designation, the reach winning designation, the non-specific jackpot winning designation, and the specific jackpot winning designation, and when these determination result commands are received, a random number is received from the random B counter. When the extracted random number value matches the judgment value indicated in the judgment table corresponding to the judgment result command, the continuous effect is executed, and the number of executions is four.
[0157]
When the judgment result command of the loss winning designation is received and the random number value extracted from the random B counter matches the judgment value, in this embodiment, the last (fourth) continuous effect of the four continuous effects is usually three times The number of times of replacement of tiles (the number of self-imitations) is performed four times (see FIG. 28D).
[0158]
In this embodiment, if the effect control commands of the reach winning designation, the non-specific jackpot winning designation, and the specific jackpot winning designation are received, and the random numbers extracted from the random B counter match the determination values of the corresponding tables, in this embodiment, The number of tile exchanges in the last continuous production (fourth) is performed four times (see FIG. 28D). Furthermore, it is determined whether or not to execute the selected effect based on the random number value extracted from the random B counter.
[0159]
In the determination table in which the number of stored memories in the present embodiment is two or more, the probability that the continuous effect is selected in the decorative symbol variable display device 9 depends on the type of the determination result command, out-of-prize designation <reach prize designation < Non-specific jackpot prize designation <special jackpot prize designation. In other words, when the number of startup memories is two or more, the continuous effect is executed more frequently when the judgment result command that is a big hit is received than when the judgment result command that is a big hit is received. By doing so, the degree of expectation to be a big hit is increased, and the interest of the player can be excited.
[0160]
The data indicating the information shown in the four tables ((A) to (D)) shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 are respectively stored in the ROM (not shown) of the effect control board 80A in the continuous effect determination table 102B1. 〜１０102B4.
[0161]
In the continuous effect determination tables 102B1 to 102B4, data indicating the number of times of execution corresponding to the number of start storages is set, so that the effect control unit performs the control based on the determination result command and the contents of the continuous effect determination tables 102B1 to 102B4. The number of continuous production executions can be selected. Further, since the contents of the respective continuous effect determination tables 102B1 to 102B4 are different, different effects can be performed using the effect means such as the decorative design variable display device 9 or the like according to the difference in the number of starting memories.
[0162]
In this embodiment, the probability that a continuous effect will appear when a determination result command for a specific winning designation and a non-specific winning designation is received is higher than when another determination result command is received. Alternatively, the configuration may be such that the continuous effect can be executed only when a determination result command of the specific winning designation and the non-specific winning designation is received.
[0163]
Further, as another embodiment, when the result (variable symbol) of the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol variable display device 24 is not accompanied by the reach, the continuous effect on the decorative symbol variable display device 9 is performed. It may not appear. That is, since the game control means makes a determination relating to the fluctuation pattern when a start winning is generated, a symbol used when the result of the variable display on the special symbol variable display device 24 is a loss without a reach. Can be determined before the actual symbol variation starts (whether or not a reach effect is to be performed). The effect control means determines whether the variable display results reach according to the determination result of the game control means. In the case of a loss without accompanying, the continuous effect is not selected on the decorative symbol variable display device 9. That is, in the continuous effect in the decorative symbol variable display device 9, it is determined at the time of the start winning that the result of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol variable display device 24 is a big hit or a reach (a reach that does not become a big hit). Appear in the case.
[0164]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the determination process of the continuous effect performed in steps S638, S642, S654, and S658. In the determination process of the continuous effect, the effect control CPU 111 first determines whether or not the continuous effect A running flag is set (step S661). If the ongoing effect A running flag is not set, the continuous effect determination table 102Bn (n = 1 to 4) is selected (step S662). The continuous effect determination table 102Bn is table data stored in a control data ROM (built-in to the effect control CPU 111) mounted on the effect control board 80A, and includes information shown in FIGS. 27 and 28. Is a table in which is set. In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 111 selects a table corresponding to the start storage number indicated by the effect control command for specifying the start storage number received immediately before, from the continuous effect determination tables 102B1 to 102B4.
[0165]
In addition, when the variable display of the special symbol due to the shortening variation is executed, the effect control unit does not perform the announcement effect.
[0166]
Then, production control CPU 111 checks whether or not the continuous production determination value that is the same as the value of the extracted random number is set in continuous production determination table 102Bn (n = 1 to 4) (step S663: continuous production determination). Means), if there is a match, it is confirmed whether or not the continuous production A has been won (step S664: continuous production number of times determination means). The number of executions of the continuous effect A to be executed is extracted, and the number of executions of the continuous effect and the number of replacements are stored in a buffer in the RAM (step S666).
[0167]
Then, the effect control CPU 111 checks whether or not the same selected effect determination value as the value of the extracted random number is set in the continuous effect determination table 102Bn (n = 1 to 4) (step S667: select effect determination). Means), if there is a match, the selected effect winning flag is set (step S668), the variation pattern of the decorative symbol (tile) during the continuous effect is determined (exchange information determining means), and the continuous effect in the RAM is performed. The data is stored in the pattern storage buffer (step S669).
[0168]
If the continuous effect A has not been won in step S664, it is checked whether or not the continuous effect B is being executed (step S670: continuous effect number determination means). If not, the continuous effect B winning flag is set. It is set (step S671), and the number of executions of the continuous effect B is stored in a buffer in the RAM (step S672).
[0169]
In the determination of the continuous effect, if the continuous effect A is not being executed, the continuous effect determination table is selected in accordance with the number of start memories, and whether or not the extracted random number value matches the determination value of the continuous effect (continue) It is provided with continuous effect determination means (step S663) for determining whether or not to execute an effect. When the random number value extracted by the continuous production determining means matches the determination value of the continuous production, it is checked whether or not the continuous production A has been won. Has a continuous effect number determination means (steps S664 and S670) for checking whether or not the continuous effect B is being executed. That is, the continuation effect determination means determines whether or not to execute the continuation effect before the start condition of the variable display based on the start memory determined by the advance determination means is satisfied. The continuous production number of times determination means determines the number of executions of the continuous production until a specific display result is obtained.
[0170]
By the above processing, the random B counter (for continuous effect determination) is incremented each time it receives an effect control command of designation of the number of start memories, designation of loss winning designation, designation of reach winning, designation of non-specified jackpot winning, designation of specified jackpot winning. Then, when an effect control command of designation of out-of-place prize designation, reach prize designation, non-specific jackpot prize designation, or specific jackpot prize designation is received, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform a continuous effect. Then, when it is determined that the continuous effect is to be performed, the number of executions is selected according to the number of start storages.
[0171]
Further, in the continuous production performed at the selected number of times of execution, different sound generation patterns can be realized for each execution to realize different production modes, or the blinking pattern of the lamp / LED is partially changed for each execution. By performing processing such as realizing different rendering modes by making the character different, or partially changing the type, movement, etc. of the character for each execution, more types of continuous rendering can be performed. .
[0172]
As will be described later, the effect control CPU 111 performs the variable display of the special symbol for the number of executions when performing the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol variable display device 24 after the execution number other than 0 is determined. In the period, control of the notice effect (continuous effect) is performed.
[0173]
Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control means, regardless of the gaming state of the gaming machine, for example, regardless of whether it is in a probable state (high probability state) or in a non-probable state (low probability state), Since one continuous effect determination table corresponding to the number of start memories is referred to, the selection probability of the number of executions is the same even if the game state is different. However, for example, each continuous effect determination table according to the number of start memories for the probability change state and each continuous effect determination table according to the number of start memories for the non-probable state are provided. May be configured so as to increase the probability that is selected. Also, without dividing each continuous effect determination table according to the start storage number for the probability change state and each continuous effect determination table according to the start storage number for the non-probable change state, for example, in the probability change state, the number of times of execution is By expanding the range of numerical values (numerical values to be compared with random numbers) in which a large number of executions are selected, it is possible to increase the probability that the number of executions with a large number of executions is selected in the probable state. The effect control means can recognize the game state by the effect control command of E4XX (H) (see FIG. 20).
[0174]
Next, an example of a display state in the continuous effect of the decorative design variable display device 9 based on the variation pattern set in the continuous effect determination tables 102B1 to 102B4 will be described. As described above, in the decorative symbol variable display device 9, a mahjong game is performed, and a specific display mode is set in the mahjong game, whereby a specific game state (big hit) is achieved. In the mahjong game, the score changes depending on the role of Watari (for example, standing, peace, etc.). For example, erecting and peace are each one translation, and if the own tiles (tiles displayed in the tile distribution area 9c) are in peace, they are erect and complete, and two translations are performed. In addition, the above-mentioned dora and the back dora also serve as a role, and each time one of the dora and the back dora is present on the own tile, the number of players is increased by one. The score at the time of completion is higher as the number of translations is larger. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the control is performed so that the probability changes when the score is equal to or more than the predetermined score. In this example, in each display area of the decorative design variable display device 9, when the variable display can be started based on the establishment of the starting condition, the tile arrangement 9i is displayed in the tile arrangement area 9c. . Thereafter, a self-imitation tile 9j is displayed in the self-imitation area 9d. When the tile is replaced with the tile distribution 9i, the tile is replaced with the tile distribution 9i displayed in the tile distribution area 9c, and the replaced tile is discarded. It is displayed in the tile area 9e. When the replacement is not performed, the self-imitation tile 9j displayed in the self-imitation area 9d is displayed in the discarded tile area 9e. After repeating this three times, the fixed symbol is displayed. As an example of the continuous effect based on the specified special jackpot winning designation in the continuous effect determination tables 102B1 to 102B4, the number of start memories is 4, a specific big hit winning result determination command is received, and the value of the random number extracted from the random B counter is When the number is 0 to 29, that is, the display result in the decorative symbol variable winning ball device 9 changes from “losing” → “losing” → “losing” → “big hit”, and the number of times of replacement is “3 → 3 → 3 →”. The pattern when “3” is described with reference to FIGS. 30 (A) to 36 (S). FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a mahjong game in the decorative symbol variable display device. FIGS. 31 to 33 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a continuous effect in the decorative symbol variable display device. FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a selection effect in a continuous effect, FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a continuous effect in a decorative design variable display device, and FIG. 36 is an example of a probability change determination game in a continuous effect. FIG. 37 is a timing chart in the selection effect.
[0175]
In the variable display of the decorative symbol variable display device 9 in this embodiment, in the normal game state other than the continuous effect (game state other than the big hit game state), the previous replacement of the tiles (variable display) is completed (FIG. 30 ( A)), based on the establishment of the variable display (replacement of tiles) start condition, a plurality of pieces of identification information (displayed in the tile distribution area 9c) displayed as a display result by the previous variable display (replacement of tiles). After all the tiles 9i) are exchanged (FIG. 30 (B)), some of the exchanged identification information (tiles 9i displayed in the tile distribution area 9c) is partially identified (displayed in the self-imaging area 9d). A full exchange effect of exchanging a new self-imitation tile 9j with new identification information (self-imitation tile 9j) is performed (FIGS. 30 (C) to 31 (E)).
[0176]
The start memory display area 18 provided in the decorative symbol variable display device 9 has a start memory 1 display area 18a to a start memory 4 display area 18d, and the start memory 1 display area 18a has one start memory. The start memory 4 display area 18d indicates that there are four start memories. In other words, the number of start memories increases as the start memory 1 display area 18a changes to the start memory 4 display area. In the present embodiment, the display in the start storage display area 18 is displayed in white when there is no start storage. When there is a start memory, the display changes from white display to blue display. That is, when there is no start memory, the start memory 1 display area 18a to the start memory 4 display area 18d are always displayed in white, and when there is one start memory, the display of the start memory 1 display area 18a is displayed from white to blue. To change. When another start memory is generated in the state where there is one start memory, the display of the start memory display area 18b is changed from white display to blue display while the display of the start memory 1 display area 18a is displayed in blue. Let it. Then, when the start condition of the variable display of the start memory 1 display area 18a is satisfied, the display of the area indicating the most start memory displayed in blue is changed from blue display to white display.
[0177]
In the decorative symbol variable display device 9 according to the present embodiment, in the normal game state other than the continuous effect, the previous tile replacement display ends (FIG. 30A), and the start storage 1 display area 18a to the start storage 4 display. When the variable display start condition is satisfied in a state where the area 18d is displayed in blue and there are four start memories (FIG. 30B), the start memory of the start memory display area 18 indicating that the number of start memories is four. The display of the 4 display area 18d changes from blue display to white display, and all the tiles 9i displayed in the tile arrangement area 9c are replaced with new tiles 9i, and the other symbol display areas (the entrepreneur mark display area 9a, The Dora display area 9b, the self-imaging area 9d, the discarded tile area 9e, and the back Dora display area 9f are exchanged (FIG. 30C). Then, the tiles 9j displayed in the self-imitation area 9d are exchanged with some tiles 9i, and some of the tiles 9i are discarded into the tile area 9e, or are exchanged with some tiles 9i. The entire exchange effect (FIG. 30 (C) to FIG. 31 (E)) of discarding the self-imitation tile 9j as it is to the discard tile area 9e is performed.
[0178]
With such a configuration, when a start winning is newly established without the start memory and a big hit is obtained by the above-described preliminary determination means, the big hit can be established in the variable display by the start memory. It is possible to solve the problem that the jackpot cannot be moved backwards.
[0179]
In the normal game state other than the continuous effect in the present embodiment, the tiles are replaced three times as a variable display of the decorative design variable display device 9 based on one start memory. May be changed. The replacement of the tiles of the decorative symbol variable display device 9 ends when the change of the special symbol variable display device 24 ends, and from the start of the variable display of the special symbol variable display device 24 to the end of the variable display. If so, the tiles of the decorative design variable display device 9 may be replaced many times.
[0180]
Also, in the variable display of the decorative symbol variable display device 9 in the present embodiment, in the normal game state (a game state other than the big hit game state), the previous replacement of tiles (variable display) ends (FIG. 30A). ), The start memory 1 display area 18a to the start memory 3 display area 18c are displayed in blue and there are three start memories, and based on the establishment of the variable display (replacement of tiles) start condition, the display result is obtained by the previous replacement. The tiles displayed in the symbol area (the entrepreneur mark display area 9a, the Dora display area 9b, the tile arrangement area 9c, the self-imaging area 9d, the discarded tile area 9e, and the back Dora display area 9f) are continued as the plurality of pieces of identification information displayed as. It is displayed (FIG. 31 (F)), and some of the identification information (tiles 9i displayed in the tile area 9c) continuously displayed (part of the tile information 9i) is displayed in the self-copy area 9d. (Has a function of executing a continuing effect of exchanging the own 摸牌 9j) (FIG. 31 (F) self 摸牌 9j and replaced are tiles) the new identification information to FIG 32 (H)). That is, in the decorative symbol variable display device 9 according to the present embodiment, in the normal game state, the previous tile replacement display ends (FIG. 31 (E)), and the variable display start condition is satisfied (FIG. 31 (F)). )), The display of the start memory 3 display area 18c of the start memory display area 18 indicating that the number of start memories is three is changed from blue display to white display, and one of the self-imaging tiles 9j displayed in the self-imitation area 9d. The tiles 9i are exchanged with other tiles 9i and some tiles 9i are discarded into the tile area 9e, or the self-imitation tile 9j is discarded without being replaced with some tiles 9i and is continuously discarded into the tile area 9e. It has a function of executing effects (FIGS. 31 (F) to 32 (H)).
[0181]
The continuous production with random numbers 0 to 29 in the specification of the special big hit prize in the continuous production determination table 102B4 of the present embodiment is shown in FIGS. 30 (A) to 36 (S). At the end of the previous change (FIG. 31 (A)), the start memory becomes four as shown in the start memory display area 18 of FIG. Is selected, all tiles are exchanged (FIG. 31 (B)), and a continuous effect is executed (FIGS. 30 (C) to 36 (S)).
[0182]
As shown by the start memory display area 18, the replacement of tiles by the first start memory (first start memory) is shown in FIGS. 30 (C) to 31 (E). That is, after the display color of the start storage display area 18d of the start storage display area 18 changes from blue display to white display (FIG. 30B), the display color of the start storage display 3 area 18c changes from blue display to white. Until the display changes (FIG. 31 (E)), the first start-up memory is replaced. In this variation, first, the south is displayed in the self-imitation area 9d (self-imitation of the south), and the south is cut off without replacing the tile in the tile arrangement area 9c (self-imitation). Then, the south is displayed in the discard tile area 9e. It should be noted that north is displayed in the dora display area 9b, and dora in the present embodiment is east. Next, the north is displayed in the self-imaging area 9d, and the north is cut off without being replaced with the tile in the tile area 9c. Then, the north is displayed in the discard tile area 9e. Next, the rope 5 is displayed in the self-imaging area 9d, and is replaced with the tube 1 in the tile arrangement area 9c. Then, 1 of the tubelets is displayed in the discarded tile area 9e. That is, in the first variation caused by the starting memory, the south, north, and cord 5 are sequentially copied, the south and the north are cut off as they are, and the cord 5 is replaced with the tubelet 1. In such replacement of tiles, the effect control means is performed based on the determination of exchange information determining means (steps S208, S220, S225 in FIG. 41) described later.
[0183]
The replacement of tiles by the second start memory is shown in FIGS. 31 (F) to 32 (H). That is, after the display color of the start storage display area 18c of the start storage display area 18 changes from blue display to white display (FIG. 31 (F)), the display color of the start storage display 2 area 18b changes from blue display to white. Until the display changes (FIG. 32 (H)), the replacement is performed by the second start memory. In this change, the children of Red and Red, in turn, self-migrate 5 and 8 of Manko, cut off as they are, replace 5 of the child and 8 of the cord, and replace 8 of the Manko and the west. I have.
[0184]
The replacement of tiles by the third start memory is shown in FIGS. 32 (I) to 33 (K). That is, after the display color of the start storage display area 18b of the start storage display area 18 changes from blue display to white display (FIG. 32 (I)), the display color of the start storage display 1 area 18a changes from blue display to white. Until the display is changed (FIG. 33 (K)), the replacement is performed by the third start memory. In this variation, the handpiece 2, the white board, and the handpiece 2 are sequentially simulated, the handpiece 2 is replaced with the handpiece 5, the white board is cut off, and the handpiece 2 and the handpiece 8 are replaced. I have. At the end of this change, the tiles 9i displayed in the tile distribution area 9c are the tiles displayed in the tile distribution area 9c shown in FIG. (4) is displayed in the self-imaging area, and the tile is in a listening state in which the game is completed.
[0185]
The replacement of tiles by the fourth (last) start memory is shown in FIG. 33 (L) to FIG. 36 (S). That is, after the display color of the start storage 1 display area 18a of the start storage display area 18 changes from blue display to white display (FIG. 33 (L)), it takes 4 times until the replacement is stopped (FIG. 36 (S)). It is replaced by the second start memory. Here, since it is in the listening state due to the previous fluctuation, the reach effect is performed by performing the continuous effect, but the selective effect is performed by self-simulating Manko 2 in FIG. 33 (L). ing. The selection effect is to make the player select some tiles displayed in the tile distribution area 9c to be exchanged with tiles displayed in the self-imaging area 9d by using the operation buttons 11 as operation means. .
[0186]
In the present embodiment, in FIG. 33 (L), Manko-2 is copied, and a selection effect of Manko-2 and Manko-5 is performed (FIG. 34 (M)). In this embodiment, the tile is in the listening state regardless of whether any one of Manko 2 and Manko 5 is cut, and a reach effect is performed. And if you cut the 2 of Manko, you will be successful if you copy the 4 of Manko, but if you cut the 5 of Manko, you will be completed by copying the 1 of Manko or 4 of Manko. Therefore, the apparent probability of a big hit increases. In the selection effect, as a choice presenting means, a selection game notification display 9g for notifying the player of the start of the selection game "Which one to throw away?", Tiles 9i (in this embodiment, 20,000), self-tiles 9j (this In the embodiment, 50,000) and the valid time display 9h "10 seconds remaining" are displayed. Then, the selection bar 9k (arrow) and the non-selection bar 9l displayed in FIG. 34 (M) move right and left for a predetermined time (1 second in this embodiment), and the player wants to specify (dispose) a tile. Can be specified by operating the operation button 11 when the selection bar 9k is pointing to and the validity period displayed on the validity time display 9h is specified, and an operation specification for specifying the selected option The selection confirmation display symbol 9m is displayed as a specific display of the means (portion for receiving the input signal of the operation button 11 of the CPU 111 of the effect control means and specifying the selection result, steps S852 to S854). In this embodiment, a selection confirmation display symbol 9m is displayed on the self-imaging tile 9j, and the player has selected Manko's 5 (FIG. 34 (N)). Then, based on the operation signal from the operation button 11, the exchange information determining means (steps S208, S220, S225 in FIG. 41) determines tiles to be replaced based on the options specified by the selection confirmation display symbol 9m as the operation specifying means. It is carried out. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect control unit performs the continuous effect based on at least one of the determination result of the continuous effect number determination unit (steps S664 and S670) and the operation signal from the operation button 11 as the operation unit. And exchange information determining means for determining tiles to be exchanged. Further, the exchange information determination means determines tiles to be exchanged in the continuous effect based on the command transmitted by the time designation command transmission means (variation pattern command transmission means).
[0187]
The effect control means includes an effect period adjusting means for adjusting the time for displaying the determination result by the exchange information determining means in accordance with the output timing of the operation signal by the operation button 11 as the operating means (FIG. 45). Step S855). In the present embodiment, in the selection effect, by operating the operation button 11 during the effective time (for example, 10 seconds) of the effective time display 9h, a tile is designated and the selection confirmation display symbol 9m is displayed (FIG. 34 (N)). By changing the time during which the selection confirmation display is displayed, the timing of the variable display is adjusted. FIG. 37 shows a timing chart in the selection effect, and (A) and (B) show the same variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 37 (A), when the replacement pattern 1 ends and the selection effect is started, and the operation button 11 is operated in a relatively short time after the option is presented, the selection confirmation display becomes long. (T1), as shown in FIG. 37 (B), when the operation button 11 is operated after a relatively long time has elapsed since the option was presented, the selection confirmation display becomes short (t2). However, the start of the replacement pattern 2 is performed at the same time. That is, by adjusting the times (t1 and t2) for performing the selection confirmation display, the timing at which the replacement pattern 2 starts is adjusted. In this embodiment, the time (T) from the start of the change to the stop of the change is 45 seconds as shown in FIG. By doing so, the start timing of the variable display of the variable area is adjusted in accordance with the timing of the instruction of the exchange information by the player, so that even if the instruction timing of the exchange information is shifted, an effect corresponding to the deviation can be performed.
[0188]
In addition, in the selection effect in the present embodiment, when the selection bar 9k points to the tile desired by the player, the operation button 11 is operated to specify the tile. By operating the button 11, the selection bar 9k may be moved to designate the tile pointed by the arrow at the end of the predetermined time. Furthermore, in this embodiment, only one operation button 11 is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of operation buttons 11 may be provided. With this configuration, it is possible to move and specify the selection bar 9k. In the present embodiment, the tile to be discarded is specified, but a tile to be left may be specified.
[0189]
When the selection of the tile to be discarded by the operation button 11 is completed (FIG. 34 (N)), the reach display 9n “reach” is displayed on the decorative symbol variable display device 9 and the reach effect is started (FIG. 34 (O)). )). When standing up in a mahjong game, a 1000-point stick is paid to the place (the area where discarded tiles and the like are displayed), and the discarded tiles are displayed horizontally. In other words, when a thousand-point bar is displayed and a discarded tile is displayed horizontally, it indicates that the tile is upright. The 1000-point bar paid to the field when standing upright is called a reach bar 9p. Immediately after standing, the tiles 9i (tiles displayed in the tile distribution area 9c) and self-imitation tiles 9j (tiles displayed in the self-imitation area 9d) cannot be exchanged. Then, the reach bar 9p indicating erectness is displayed, and the exchange information determining means replaces Manko 2 and Manko 5 based on the determination result of the operation button 11 (FIG. 35 (P)).
[0190]
Further, in the present embodiment, the discarded tiles (Manshi no. 5) at the time of the erect declaration (FIG. 34 (O)) are displayed vertically in the discarded tile area 9e, but may be displayed horizontally. .
[0191]
Further, in the present embodiment, the player is allowed to select a tile to be discarded by the selection effect only when the player is upright, but the player may always be allowed to select a tile to be discarded.
[0192]
Then, by self-simulating Manko's 9 and Manko's 4 in order, and by self-simulating Manko's 4, it becomes a specific display mode, and the big hit determination display 9r "Tsumo" is displayed on the decorative design variable display device 9, The settlement is completed (FIGS. 35 (Q) and (R)). In the present embodiment, when the Mahjong game becomes a specific display mode and the game is completed, the specific game state (big hit) is achieved. Furthermore, when the mahjong game is completed, a probability change determination game is performed, and a back dra display area 9f is displayed (FIG. 36 (S)). As described above, the tiles displayed in the back door display area 9f are back doors, and the number of completions is increased to increase the score by completion.
[0193]
In the present embodiment, the probability changes when the hit is more than full (8000 points or more), and when the big hit is confirmed (FIG. 35 (R)) when the big hit confirmation display 9r is displayed, the role is erect (1 translation). ), Self-simulation (1 translation), and Yao (1 translation: a combination other than 1, 9 of several tiles and a character tile), which is a total of 3 translations, which is less than full. However, the display of 1 on the back door in the back door display area 9f causes the 2 on the back door to become a back door, and the three 2 on the tiles displayed on the tile arrangement area 9c become the back door. Therefore, three translations as a backdraft are added to the three translations described above, for a total of six translations. As a result, the game jumps (12000 points) and becomes full (8000 points) or more, and the probability changes as a special game state. Then, the probability change confirmation display 9s "Probability change" is displayed, the game machine shifts to the jackpot game state, and the probability of becoming a big hit after the jackpot game state ends is controlled to a probability fluctuation state.
[0194]
In this way, by providing the backside display area 9f, it is possible to increase the score by the backside drive even in a display mode in which a non-specific big hit prize is obtained in the start memory for a specific big hit (probability variation) prize. Therefore, the specific jackpot prize does not become a non-specific jackpot prize, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged such as delaying the hit.
[0195]
In this embodiment, no opponent is provided, but a plurality of opponents may be provided. In this case, a configuration may be adopted in which the player is caused to select whether or not to perform the chee and the pong, and to select the tile for the chee with the operation button 11.
[0196]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the display control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the display control process, any one of steps S800 to S807 is performed according to the value of the display control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed.
[0197]
Variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not an effect control command including a time designation command (variation pattern command) has been received by the command reception interrupt process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a flag indicating that the variation pattern command has been received (variation pattern reception flag) has been set. The variation pattern reception flag is set when it is confirmed by the command analysis processing that the effect control command for designating the variation pattern has been received (step S623).
[0198]
Decorative symbol effect setting processing (step S801): At least one of the type and the symbol to be exchanged with the stop symbol (tile displayed in the self-imitation area) of the decorative symbol and the variation pattern are determined. The variation pattern of the decorative symbol is determined to match the variation pattern of the special symbol indicated by the variation pattern command for the variation time of the special symbol.
[0199]
Advance selection process (step S802): Determines whether or not to perform an advance effect, and determines the type of advance effect when performing the advance effect. In addition, when a continuous effect is performed, setting of a notice start timing and the like are performed so that the notice effect is executed in the decided effect mode.
[0200]
Symbol variation start processing (step S803): Control is performed so that the variation of the special symbol is started. Also, control is performed so that the replacement of the decorative symbols is started.
[0201]
Symbol variation processing (step S804): The switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern is controlled, and the end of the variation time is monitored. In addition, stop control and selection effect control of the left and right special symbols are performed.
[0202]
Symbol stop wait setting process (step S805): At the end of the fluctuation time, if an effect control command instructing to stop the symbol (effect control command of special symbol stop) has been received, the change of the symbol is stopped to stop the symbol (fixed symbol). ) Is displayed.
[0203]
Big hit display processing (step S806): After the end of the fluctuation time, the control of the positive change big hit display or the normal big hit display is performed.
[0204]
Big hit game processing (step S807): Control during the big hit game. For example, upon receiving an effect control command for display before opening the special winning opening or display when opening the special winning opening, display control of the number of rounds is performed.
[0205]
FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of process data set for each variation pattern table. The process data is configured by data in which a plurality of combinations of the process timer set value and the display control execution data are collected. In each display control execution table, a special symbol control execution data in which each variation mode constituting the variation pattern of the special symbol is described, and a decoration in which each variation mode constituting the variation pattern of the decoration symbol are described. Symbol control execution data. In the process timer set value, a variation time in the variation mode is set. The effect control CPU 111 refers to the process data and performs control to variably display the special symbols and decorative symbols in the variation mode set in the display control execution table for the time set in the process timer set value.
[0206]
The process data shown in FIG. 39 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80A. Process data is prepared according to each of the variation patterns. Further, the process data is prepared according to each combination of each variation pattern of the special symbol and each variation pattern of the decoration symbol. Also, it is prepared according to the type of the announcement production. For example, the process data in the case where the notice effect of the notice A is executed in the variation pattern 2 is prepared separately from the process data in the case where the notice effect of the notice B is executed in the change pattern 2. Therefore, the effect control CPU 111 selects the process data to be used according to the variation pattern and the type of the notice effect.
[0207]
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the display control process process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 111 checks whether or not the fluctuation pattern reception flag has been set (step S871). If set, the flag is reset (step S872). Then, the value of the display control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol effect setting process (step S801) (step S873).
[0208]
FIGS. 41 and 42 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol effect setting process (step S801) in the display control process process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol effect setting process, the effect control CPU 111 first checks whether or not the continuous effect A running flag is set (step S201). If the continuous effect A running flag is not set, the continuous effect is set. It is confirmed whether or not the A winning flag is set (step S202). If the continuous production A winning flag is set, it is checked whether the continuous production B running flag is set (step S203). If the continuous production B running flag is set, The continuous production B execution counter is cleared and the continuous production B executing flag is reset (step S204). Then, the continuous production A winning flag is reset (step S205), the number of the continuous production A in the buffer (the number of stored start) is set to the number of the continuous production A execution counter (step S206), and the continuous production A execution flag is set. It is set (step S207).
[0209]
If the continuous effect A running flag is set in step S201, the value of the continuous effect execution counter is decremented by 1 (step S210), and if the continuous effect A execution counter is not 0 or 1 (step S211). , Step S212), and confirms whether or not the selected effect winning flag is set (step S213). When the selected effect winning flag is set, the selected effect disclosure schedule timer is started (step S214), and the selected effect winning flag is reset (step S215).
[0210]
After the above two processes, or when the continuous effect execution counter is other than 1 in step S212, or when the selected effect winning flag is not set (step S213), the data is read from the continuous effect pattern storage buffer, and the stop symbol is read. And a variation pattern are determined (step S208), and the value of the display control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the symbol variation start process (step S803) (step S209). That is, in the present embodiment, the effect control means exchanges symbols (tiles) based on the determination of the stop symbol and the change pattern (tiles to be exchanged) by the exchange information determination means (step S208).
[0211]
If the continuous effect A execution counter is 0 in step S211, the selected effect winning flag is reset (step S216), and a stop symbol and a change pattern in a change in which the continuous effect is not performed are determined (step S220). .
[0212]
If the continuous production A winning flag is not set in step S202, it is checked whether the continuous production B running flag is set (step S217), and the continuous production B running flag is set. If yes, the value of the continuous effect B execution counter is decremented by one (step S218). If the value of the continuous effect B execution counter is 0 (step S219), a stop symbol and a change pattern in a change in which no continuous effect is performed are determined (step S220).
[0213]
If the value of the continuous effect B execution counter is other than 0 in step S219, the stop symbol and the variation pattern are determined based on the previous stop symbol (step S225).
[0214]
If the continuous production B running flag is not set in step S217, it is checked whether the continuous production B winning flag is set (step 221), and the continuous production B winning flag is set. In this case, the continuous effect B winning flag is reset (step S222), and the number of the continuous effect B stored in the buffer is set to the number of the continuous effect B execution counter (step S223). Then, the continuous effect B running flag is set (step S224), and the stop symbol and the variation pattern are determined based on the previous stop symbol (step S225).
[0215]
If the continuous production B winning flag has not been set in step S221, a stop symbol and a variation pattern in a variation in which no continuous production is performed are determined (step S220).
[0216]
As described above, the effect control means includes the effect executing means for executing the continuous effect based on the determination result of the continuous effect number determining means and the determination of the exchange information determining means. In other words, the effect control means selects the continuous effect determination table to be used (step S662), determines the selected variation pattern (the number of continuous effects, etc.) and stores it in the continuous effect pattern storage buffer (steps S669, S672). Based on the data stored in the continuous effect storage buffer, the exchange information determining means determines the stop symbol and the variation pattern (the tiles to be replaced) (S208, S225), and performs the effect for executing the continuous effect on the decorative symbol variable display device 9. Means.
[0219]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a symbol change start process (step S803) in the display control process process. In the symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 111 first selects process data to be used (step S881). Next, the process timer set at the beginning of the selected process data is started (step S882), and the special symbol is changed and displayed according to the content of the special symbol control execution data 1 (step S883). In accordance with the content of No. 1, the LCD (decorative design variable display device 9) is controlled to display the variation of the decorative design (step S884).
[0218]
Thereafter, a fluctuation time timer (a timer corresponding to the fluctuation time of the special symbol) is started (step S885), and the value of the display control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the symbol fluctuation processing (step S886).
[0219]
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the symbol change process (step S804) in the display control process process. In the symbol change processing, the effect control CPU 111 checks whether or not the notice start time determination timer has timed out (step S831). If the time-out has occurred, the VDP (video display processor, not shown) is controlled so that a display based on the previously determined announcement effect is performed (step S832). Here, the notice effect may be executed using a pattern table for executing the notice effect (data in which a plurality of combinations of the timer setting value and the control execution table are collected). The process data may be further divided and set according to the type of the announcement effect, and the process data according to the realized variation pattern and the executed announcement effect may be used. When using the process data according to the fluctuation pattern and the announcement effect, the display control of the announcement effect is executed according to the contents of the process data together with the variable display of the symbols.
[0220]
The effect control CPU 111 checks whether or not the selected effect start time determination timer has timed out (step S833). If a timeout has occurred, a selection effect process is performed (step S834).
[0221]
When the process timer times out (step S835), the effect control CPU 111 switches the display control execution data (step S836). That is, in the process data, the process timer set next is started, and the VDP is controlled according to the content of the display control execution data set next. Accordingly, the VDP controls the display state of the decorative design variable display device 9 according to the contents of the display control execution table.
[0222]
If the variable time timer has timed out (step S837), the monitoring timer for monitoring the reception of the special symbol stop effect control command is started (step S838), and the value of the display control process flag is changed to the symbol stop waiting process. (Step S839).
[0223]
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the selection effect process (step S834) in the symbol change process. In the selection effect process, when the effect control CPU 111 is in the valid period (step S851), the effect control CPU 111 performs an input process of the operation button 11 (step S852). If the operation button 11 is input (step S853), the execution data is set reflecting the selected result (step S854), and the adjustment time is set in consideration of the remaining effective time (step S855), and the effective time is set. The time ends (step S856). If no input is made using the operation buttons 11 during the valid period, the data is not changed. That is, in the selection effect, the tiles displayed in the self-imaging area 9d are cut off without replacing the tiles. In this embodiment, an effect period adjusting means (step S855) for adjusting the timing of variable display is provided. The effect period adjusting means adjusts the timing of the variable display according to the timing at which the operation button 11 is operated, so that the effect can be performed according to the timing at which the operation button 11 is operated (see FIG. 37). .
[0224]
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the symbol stop waiting process (step S804) in the display control process process. In the symbol stop waiting process, the effect control CPU 111 confirms whether or not an effect control command for instructing a symbol stop (a special symbol stop effect control command) has been received (step S841). If the effect control command instructing the stop of the symbol has been received, control for stopping the symbol with the stored stop symbol is performed (step S842).
[0225]
Then, when the big hit symbol is displayed in step S842 (step S843), the effect control CPU 111 sets the value of the display control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S805) (step S845). Then, the value of the execution number counter indicating the number of executions of the continuous effect is cleared (step S846), and the ongoing effect A and the continuous effect B execution flag are reset (step S847). If the big hit symbol is not displayed in step S842 (if a missing symbol is displayed), effect control CPU 111 sets the value of the display control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). (Step S844).
[0226]
If the effect control command for designating the symbol stop has not been received, it is checked whether or not the monitoring timer has timed out (step S848). If a timeout has occurred, it is determined that some abnormality has occurred, and control is performed to display an error screen on the decorative design variable display device 9 (step S849). Then, control goes to a step S843.
[0227]
As described above, the effect control means continuously changes the special symbol within a range that can be executed, that is, within a range that does not exceed the number of start memories, based on the number of start memories. The number of executions of the continuous effect to be executed is determined at random. Therefore, it is possible to enrich the mode of the continuous effect without increasing the load on the game control means. In this embodiment, by setting data indicating the number of executions of 0 (no continuous production) in the continuous production determination table, it is possible to select that the continuous production is not to be performed. For example, it may be determined whether or not to execute a continuous effect based on a predetermined random number, and if it is determined to be executed, the number of times of execution may be determined based on the contents of the continuous effect determination table. In that case, data indicating 0 times of execution is not set in the continuous effect determination table. Further, the continuous effect is executed even when the determination result command of the loss winning designation is received, but the continuous effect may not be executed when the determination result command of the loss winning designation is received.
[0228]
The game control means mounted on the main board 31 detects when a start winning is generated (when the variable display start condition is satisfied) and when a new variable display can be started (variable display start condition). At the same time), a determination as to whether or not to make a big hit (a determination as to the determination result of the identification information) and a determination as to whether or not to make a reach (a determination as to the content of the identification information) Is determined, but at any timing, one big hit determination module and one reach determination module are used. Further, one big hit determination table and one reach determination table are used. Therefore, even when the configuration is such that the continuous effect is performed, the program capacity of the game control means does not increase as compared with the case where the continuous effect is not performed. That is, the content of the game effect can be enriched without increasing the program capacity in the game control means.
[0229]
In this embodiment, the effect control means determines whether or not a continuous effect is to be performed, and selects the number of executions of the continuous effect within the executable number based on the number of start storages (the number of retained storages). , The load on the game control means can be reduced. Specifically, the amount of programs in the game control means is reduced and the circuit configuration is simplified. As a result, it is easy to determine a jackpot, determine a probability change, and the like, and to find out if there is an illegal part in a program in the game control means that is a target of the illegal act. For example, inspection at the time of fraud detection becomes easy. Further, even if the circuit configuration of the main board 31 on which the game control means is mounted is tampered, it becomes easy to find out.
[0230]
In addition, control performed on the game control unit which is essentially the main control unit, such as selective determination of the switch mode of the reach display mode, control of switching the reach display mode, generation control of sound when switching the reach display mode, and the like. Is executed on the side of the effect control means, which is the sub-control means, so that the amount of control programs and the configuration of the control circuit in the game control means can be simplified. This makes it possible to determine a jackpot, change probability, etc., and to make it easier to find such a fraudulent act even if a fraudulent act is performed in a program executed by the game control means targeted for the fraud. In addition, the inspection work for finding such misconduct can be facilitated. Furthermore, even if a wrongdoing is performed in the control circuit of the game control means, such a wrongdoing can be easily detected, and an inspection operation for detecting such a wrongdoing can be facilitated. .
[0231]
As described above, the effect control means is based on the result determined by the game control means at the time of starting winning (whether or not a big hit occurs based on the value of the random number extracted at the time of starting winning). Then, it is determined whether or not to execute a continuous effect (preliminary notice). Further, during the execution of the continuous effect, the advance effect in the mode of the advance notice A and the advance notice B is not performed.
[0232]
For example, when a symbol change is performed in the special symbol variable display device 24, an effect control command indicating that the number of start storages is “4” and an effect control command specifying a jackpot winning prize are received. Is assumed. Then, in the determination of whether or not to perform the continuous effect, it is determined that the continuous effect is to be performed, and the number of executions is four. Further, it is assumed that the determination result corresponding to the start winning memory corresponding to 1, 2, 3 is not a big hit. In this case, after the current symbol change is completed, a big hit occurs as a result of the fourth symbol change. Further, after the current symbol change is completed, the continuous effect is executed when the first to fourth symbol changes are performed. Then, as a result of the fourth symbol change, a big hit occurs. That is, a predetermined notification (that is, a notice effect) can be given to the player that the big hit occurs as a result of the fourth symbol change during the previous symbol change.
[0233]
As illustrated in FIGS. 27 and 28, when it is determined that a big hit occurs when a start winning is generated, it is determined that a continuous effect is performed with a higher probability than in a case where a big hit is not made. Also, the number of executions is large. Therefore, the reliability of the continuous effect (the rate at which a big hit actually occurs when the continuous effect is executed) is high, and the player can strongly expect the occurrence of the big hit by the occurrence of the continuous effect.
[0234]
Also, in the above embodiment, the numerical data updating means included in the game control means is used to determine the variable display and generates a big hit determination random number as numerical data updated in a predetermined numerical range. Although the count value of the counter of the example is illustrated, the prior determination means included in the game control means has exemplified the jackpot determination value or the reach determination value as the predetermined determination value to be compared with the extracted numerical data. The numerical data to be updated in the range and the predetermined determination value may be other numerical data and a determination value as long as they are used to determine a variable display.
[0235]
Further, a plurality of tables provided in the effect control means, that is, after the determination result of the preliminary determination means matches the predetermined determination value, the start condition of the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the determination. Before the variable display of the identification information based on the establishment is actually started, a mode of the notification effect for notifying that the determination result matches a predetermined determination value (for example, a big hit or a reach). Although a plurality of data tables in which (specifically, the number of times of execution) are stored are illustrated in FIGS. 27 and 28, the plurality of data tables are not limited thereto. In the examples shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, there are four data tables (A) to (D), and in each of the data tables, a plurality of data indicating the mode of the effect (the number of continuous effects) is set. However, there is a difference between the data tables among a plurality of effect modes set.
[0236]
Further, in each of the above embodiments, the game control means sets the variable display mode of the identification information as a specific variable display mode when the variable display start condition is satisfied (the left and right special symbols are used in the above embodiment). It is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the identification information is the reach mode as the specific variable display mode when the variable display start condition is satisfied. The display mode is not limited to the reach mode. Another variable display mode may be used as long as it is a variable display mode that can be distinguished from the other variable display modes that can appear. For example, a variable display mode in which the left middle right special symbol is temporarily stopped at a specific symbol such as a so-called chance eye and the left middle right special symbol is fixed (final stop) after restarting the variable display may be adopted.
[0237]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect control unit executes the continuous effect based on the determination result command. However, the present invention is not limited to the continuous effect, and another effect may be executed. For example, in the special symbol variable display device 24, the entire effect from the start of the variable display to the display of the display result, the effect during the big hit game (for example, the effect during the big hit game develops into a story, and the effect control means A lottery may be performed, and the contents of the story may be determined by lottery from a plurality of stories during the jackpot game), or various effects such as an effect of selecting probable change or time saving may be executed.
[0238]
Further, in each of the above embodiments, the continuous effect and the display effect of the notices A and B are performed by the character. However, the notice effect may be in any form, for example, a slip effect (low-speed fluctuation state). At the same time, a notice effect is performed by changing a special symbol change mode such as a high-speed change effect of several symbols) or a return effect (an effect of changing in the opposite direction after passing the stop position of the symbol). Is also good. Also, a notice effect may be performed by changing the background.
[0239]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the maximum number of stored memories is four, but another number may be used.
[0240]
In the above-described embodiment, the determination process (step S123, step S132) in the winning effect setting process (see FIG. 11) is started when there is a winning in the starting winning opening. For example, in a configuration in which variable display is not started without a plurality of winnings, the determination process may be started on condition that a plurality of winnings have been received. Further, a prize is recognized only during a period in which a predetermined variable prize device (for example, a second-type variable prize ball device) is in an advantageous state (for example, a period from when an opening operation is performed to when a predetermined period elapses). In such a case, the determination process may be started on condition that the game ball has won during the period.
[0241]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, one reach determination table (see FIG. 12) used for determining whether or not to reach is provided, and the probability of determining to reach when the hit is not a big hit is the same. (The meaning is the same for both probable change and non-probable change.) However, by using a configuration in which a plurality of reach determination tables having different numbers of reach determination values are provided, and changing the reach determination table, a big hit is achieved. Otherwise, the probability of determining to reach may be made different. For example, when it is determined that the reach does not reach the predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times), the use table is changed to a reach determination table with an increased reach determination rate (for example, a table with a reach determination rate of about 1/3). , The probability of being decided to reach may be increased. Then, when the reach is determined, the use table may be returned to the reach determination table having the normal reach determination rate (for example, about 1/15). According to the above configuration, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the reach effect does not appear for a long time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
[0242]
In each of the above embodiments, the “specific game state” means a state that is advantageous to a player who has been given a predetermined game value. Specifically, in the “specific game state”, for example, the state of the variable winning ball device is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a hit ball (big hit game state), and a right is generated for the player to be in an advantageous state. This is a state in which a predetermined game value has been given, such as a state in which the game has been paid out, or a state in which the conditions for paying out premium game media are easily satisfied.
[0243]
In each of the above embodiments, the “special game state” means a state that is advantageous to a player who is likely to be a big hit. Specifically, the "special game state" is, for example, a probable state in which the probability that the special symbol is aligned with the big hit symbol is a high probability state, a time-saving state in which the number of times the normal symbol changes per unit time is increased, a variable winning ball This is a high-probability state in which the probability of a big hit is increased, such as an open period in which the opening period and the number of times of opening of the device 15 are increased. In the time reduction state, the number of winnings per unit time increases because the number of times the variable prize ball device 15 is opened is increased, and the number of special symbols that can be displayed variably per unit time is increased. Can be said to have been raised. Similarly, in the extended open state, the number of winnings per unit time increases because the opening period and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and the number of times of variable display of the special symbol per unit time increases. It can be said that the probability of a big hit is increased.
[0244]
Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, in the special symbol variable display device 24, a continuous effect can appear even when the variation (variable display) of the special symbol is executed by any variation pattern except the shortened variation. However, when a special symbol is changed by a change pattern (normal change in the example shown in FIG. 9) that is not used at the time of the big hit, a continuous effect may not be performed.
[0245]
Furthermore, the ball game machine 1 according to each of the above-described embodiments has a predetermined game value when the stop symbol of the special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol variable display device 24 based on the start winning prize becomes a predetermined symbol combination. Is a first-class ball-type gaming machine that can be given to a player, but when there is a prize in a predetermined area of an electric accessory to be opened based on a winning start, a predetermined game value can be given to the player. A second type of ball game machine, or a predetermined right is generated when there is a prize to a predetermined electric accessory which is opened when a stop symbol of a symbol variably displayed based on a winning prize is a combination of a predetermined symbol or The present invention can be applied to a continuous type 3 ball game machine.
[0246]
As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, as a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition (for example, winning in the starting winning opening 14 provided in the game area 7). Having a plurality of variable display areas (for example, an entrepreneur mark display area 9a, a Dora display area 9b, a tile arrangement area 9c, a self-imaging area 9d, a discarded tile area 9e, a back Dora display area 9f, etc.) which can variably display the pattern of It includes a decorative symbol variable display device 9 and a special symbol variable display device 24 as display devices. After the start condition is satisfied, the variable display start condition (for example, the last special symbol variable display and the end of the big hit game state) ), The display result is derived and displayed after variably displaying the plurality of types of symbols on the basis of the establishment of the symbol, and when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result, A ball game machine 1 as a game machine for controlling a specific game state (for example, a jackpot game state), and a game control means (for example, CPU 56 etc.) for controlling the progress of the game; Effect control means (for example, effect control CPU 111, etc.) for controlling the decorative symbol variable display device 9 and the special symbol variable display device 24 based on the above command, and the game control means relates to variable display. Numerical data updating means (for example, executing step S22 of the game control means) for updating numerical data (for example, a count value of a counter for generating a random number for jackpot determination) used in the determination and in a predetermined numerical range. Part) and a start storage unit (for example, a start storage unit that stores a start storage number that is the number of times the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied.) A function S112 for storing the start storage number by the RAM 55 of the main board 31; and a numerical data storage means (for example, extracting numerical data from the numerical data update means when the start condition is satisfied, and storing the extracted numerical data) A function S113) of storing numerical data in the RAM 55 of the main board 31, and displaying the specific display result based on whether the numerical data stored in the numerical data storage means matches a predetermined determination value. And a preliminary determination unit (a part of the game control unit that executes steps S122 to S123) for determining whether or not the previous variable display is performed based on satisfaction of a variable display start condition. After exchanging all of the plurality of symbols displayed as the display result of the above, a part of the exchanged symbols is exchanged for a new symbol. Based on all exchange effects (for example, the effects shown in FIGS. 30 (C) to 31 (E)) and the establishment of the variable display start condition, a plurality of symbols displayed as display results by the previous variable display are displayed. A continuous effect (for example, effects shown in FIGS. 31 (F) to 32 (H)) for continuously displaying and exchanging a part of the plurality of continuously displayed symbols for a new symbol is executed. And an operation button 11 as an operation means for outputting an operation signal in response to an artificial operation, wherein a result of the judgment by the pre-judgment means is a hit, and a plurality of start-ups are stored in the start-up storage means. When the stored number is stored, the continuous production determining means (production) determines whether or not to execute the continuous production before the start condition of the variable display based on the starting memory determined by the preliminary determination means is satisfied. Steps in control means 663) and a continuous production number of time determination means (production control means) for determining the number of continuous production executions until the specific display result is obtained when the continuous production determination means determines to execute the continuous production. In step S664 to S666 and S670 to S672), and identification information exchanged in the continuous effect based on at least one of the determination result of the continuous effect number determination means and the operation signal from the operation means. Exchange information determining means for determining (steps S208, S220, S225 in the effect control means), and effect executing means for executing a continuous effect based on the determination of the continuous effect number of time determining means and the exchange information determining means (for effect control) (A part where the CPU 111 executes a continuous effect) to identify when a hit is included in the starting memory. To determine the number of executions of the continuous effect until the display result and the symbol to be exchanged before executing the variable display by the start memory, which is a specific display mode, to execute the continuous game effect so as not to be disadvantageous for the player. Can be. In addition, since the player can select a tile to be displayed in the tile distribution area 9c to be exchanged for a new tile to be displayed in the self-imaging area 9d, the interest of the player can be enhanced.
[0247]
In addition, the effect control means includes an effect period adjusting means (step S855) for adjusting a time for displaying a determination result by the exchange information determining means in accordance with an output timing of an operation signal from the operation button 11. Since the start timing of the variable display of the variable area is adjusted according to the instruction timing of the update information by the player, an effect corresponding to the deviation of the update information instruction timing can be performed.
[0248]
Further, the continuous effect determination means determines whether or not to execute the continuous effect even when a new start winning is made in a state where the start storage number is not stored in the start storage means (for example, FIG. 27). By selecting the continuous effect determination table of (A) (step S662) and determining the continuous effect (step S663), the continuous effect is performed even when there is no start memory and the start condition is newly established. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player without making the continuous production monotonous.
[0249]
In addition, the game control means determines whether or not the numerical data stored in the numerical data storage means matches a predetermined determination value before the start of the variable display is satisfied. Steps S55 to S57 in the special symbol normal processing) and a determination result command indicating a determination result of the determination unit before the start condition is satisfied (for example, designation of a loss winning designation, designation of a reach winning designation, designation of a non-specific jackpot winning designation, designation of a special jackpot winning designation, etc.) ) To the effect control means (a part of the game control means for transmitting the effect control signals CD0 to CD7 of the CPU 56 and the INT signal, step S27), and the continuous effect determination means. Determines whether or not to execute a continuous effect based on the determination result command, so that the continuous effect is performed immediately before performing the variable display. For the determination of Ukainaka, it can be reflected to produce a start memory by more starting winning.
[0250]
Further, the game control means includes a time designation command transmission means (game control means) for transmitting a time designation command for designating a variable display time (for example, a command for designating a variation time included in a variation pattern command) to the effect control means. (Step S27) of the CPU 56 for transmitting the effect control signals CD0 to 7 and the INT signal, and the effect control means receives the command transmitted by the time designation command transmitting means (for example, changes in the command analysis process). The pattern receiving flag is set (partial step S623), and the exchange information determining means determines the identification information based on the command (for example, determines the stop symbol and the variation pattern of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol effect setting process). By the partial steps S208, S220, S225), the game control means Manage variable display time, it is possible to prevent the malfunction to a game progress occurs.
[0251]
Further, the effect control means includes a selection effect determination means (step S667) for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined selection effect when the determination to execute the continuous effect is made by the continuous effect determination means. An option presenting means for presenting an option to the player when the selected effect is determined to be executed by the selected effect determining means (selected game information display 9g, effective time display 9h, tile arrangement 9i, self-tile 9j ), And operation specifying means for specifying the option selected by the operation of the player based on the operation signal from the operation button 11 during the period when the option is presented by the option presenting means (the CPU 111 of the effect control means). The step of receiving the input signal of the operation button 11 and specifying the selection result, steps S852 to S854), and By determining tiles to be exchanged based on the option specified by the display symbol 9m, a selection effect in which tiles to be exchanged are determined based on the operation of the player is performed, thereby increasing the variation of the continuous effect and improving gaming interest. As a result, it is possible to reliably notify the player of the execution of the selected effect by presenting the options.
[0252]
【The invention's effect】
As is apparent from the above description, in the invention of claim 1, when the hit is included in the starting memory, the number of continuous effect executions until the specific display result is obtained and the identification information to be exchanged are specified. Since the determination is made before executing the variable display based on the start memory as the display result, the continuous game effect can be executed so as not to be disadvantageous for the player. Further, since the player can select a part of the identification information to be exchanged with the new identification information, the interest of the player can be enhanced.
[0253]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the start timing of the variable display of the variable area is adjusted according to the instruction timing of the update information by the player. it can.
[0254]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the continuous effect is performed even when the start condition is newly established in a state where there is no start memory, so that the interest of the player can be improved without the continuous effect being monotonous. it can.
[0255]
Further, in the invention of claim 4, since it is determined whether or not to perform the continuous effect before performing the variable display, it is possible to reflect the start memory by more start winnings in the effect.
[0256]
In the invention according to claim 5, the variable display time is managed by the game control means, so that it is possible to prevent a problem from occurring in the progress of the game.
[0257]
Further, in the invention of claim 6, a selection effect in which identification information to be exchanged is determined based on an operation of the player is performed, the variation of the continuous effect is increased, the game entertainment is improved, and the option is presented to the player. , The execution of the selection effect can be reliably notified.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a ball game machine according to an embodiment, as viewed from the front.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a front surface of the game board with a glass door frame removed.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of a main board.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of an effect control board.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a main process executed by a CPU on a main board.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a 2 mS timer interrupt process.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a special symbol process process.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a fluctuation pattern.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a starting port switch passing process.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a prize-winning effect setting process.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a big hit determination table and a reach determination table.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a big hit determination module.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a reach determination module.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop symbol setting process.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a storage process.
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a command form of a control command.
FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing a relationship between an 8-bit control signal and an INT signal which constitute a control command.
FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of an effect control command.
FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notice effect.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control CPU.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process.
FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a command reception buffer.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a command analysis process.
FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the relationship between the number of stored start winnings and the number of executions of a continuous effect.
FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the relationship between the number of stored start winnings and the number of executions of a continuous effect.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a determination process of a continuous effect.
FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a mahjong game in the decorative symbol variable display device.
FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a continuous effect on the decorative symbol variable display device.
FIG. 32 is an explanatory view showing an example of a continuous effect in the decorative symbol variable display device.
FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a continuous effect in the decorative symbol variable display device.
FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a selection effect in a continuous effect.
FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a continuous effect in the decorative symbol variable display device.
FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a probability change determination game in a continuous effect.
FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a timing chart in the selection effect.
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a display control process.
FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of process data.
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command command reception waiting process.
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol effect setting process.
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol effect setting process.
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a symbol change start process.
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing symbol change processing.
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a selection effect process.
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a symbol stop waiting process.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ball and ball game machine
7 game area
9 Variable display device for decorative design
11 Operation buttons
14 Start Winner
15 Variable winning ball device
24 Variable display for special design
31 Main board
35A lamp driver board
55 RAM
56 CPU
70A audio output board
80A production control board
111 Effect Control CPU

Claims (6)

A variable display device having a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which is identifiable based on satisfaction of a predetermined start condition, and after the start condition is satisfied, the start of variable display establishment A game in which the display result is derived and displayed after the plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on the specified information, and when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result, the game is controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player. Machine,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game,
Effect control means for controlling the variable display device based on a command from the game control means,
The game control means,
Numerical data updating means used for determination relating to variable display and updating numerical data in a predetermined numerical range,
A start storage unit that stores a start storage number that is the number of times the start condition has been satisfied but the start condition has not yet been satisfied.
Numerical data storage means for extracting numerical data from the numerical data update means when the start condition is satisfied, and storing the extracted numerical data,
Advance determination means for determining whether to display the specific display result based on whether the numerical data stored in the numerical data storage means matches a predetermined determination value,
The effect control means,
After all of the plurality of pieces of identification information displayed as the display result of the previous variable display are exchanged based on the establishment of the variable display start condition, some of the exchanged pieces of identification information are replaced with new identification information. All exchange effects to exchange for identification information,
Based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display, a plurality of identification information displayed as a display result by the previous variable display is continuously displayed, and a part of the continuously displayed identification information is replaced with a new identification information. Has a function of executing a continuous production to exchange with identification information,
Operating means for outputting an operation signal according to an artificial operation;
When the specific display result is determined to be displayed by the preliminary determination means, and when a plurality of startup storage numbers are stored in the startup storage means, based on the startup storage determined by the preliminary determination means. Continuous effect determination means for determining whether to execute the continuous effect before the start condition of the variable display is satisfied,
When a determination is made to execute a continuous effect by the continuous effect determining means, a continuous effect number determining means for determining the number of continuous effect executions until the specific display result is obtained,
Exchange information determining means for determining identification information exchanged in the continuous effect based on at least one of the determination result of the continuous effect number determining means and the operation signal from the operating means,
A game machine comprising: an effect executing means for executing a continuous effect based on a determination made by the continuous effect number determining means and the exchange information determining means. 2. The effect control unit according to claim 1, wherein the effect control unit includes an effect period adjusting unit that adjusts a time for displaying a determination result by the exchange information determining unit in accordance with an output timing of an operation signal from the operation unit. Gaming machine. In the state where the start storage number is not stored in the start storage means, the continuous effect determination means determines whether or not to execute the continuous effect even when a new start condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The game control means is a start condition pre-satisfaction determination means for determining whether the numerical data stored in the numerical data storage means matches a predetermined determination value before the variable display start condition is satisfied, Determination result command transmission means for transmitting a determination result command indicating a determination result of the start condition satisfaction determination means to the effect control means,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the continuous effect determination unit determines whether or not to execute a continuous effect based on the determination result command. 5. The game control means includes a time designation command transmission means for transmitting a time designation command for designating a variable display time to the effect control means,
The effect control means receives a command transmitted by the time designation command transmission means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the exchange information determining unit determines the identification information based on the command. The effect control means,
When a decision to execute the continuous effect is made by the continuous effect determining means, a selected effect determining means for determining whether to execute a predetermined selected effect,
An option presenting means for presenting an option to a player when a decision to execute the selected effect is made by the selected effect deciding means,
An operation specifying unit that specifies an option selected by a player's operation based on an operation signal from the operating unit during a period in which the option is presented by the option presenting unit,
6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the exchange information determining means determines identification information to be exchanged based on the option specified by the operation specifying means.

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