JP2004202113A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for correcting noncoincidence in a short time, so as to restore a normal state, when a main control means does not coincide with a sub-control means in recognizing a game state due to the omission of a command, etc. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a rendition means for performing a rendition about a game; the main control means for mainly controlling a game; and the sub-control means for controlling the rendition means based on game state command information which is transmitted from the main control means to indicate a prescribed game state. The main control means transmits the game state command information to the sub-control means based on the generation of the prescribed game state (S3), and then, transmits the information to the sub-control means whenever a prescribed condition is established (S5). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to various gaming machines such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, a spinning-type gaming machine, and the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, a spinning-type gaming machine, etc., a main control means for mainly controlling a game and game state command information indicating a predetermined game state transmitted from the main control means are provided. And a sub-control means for controlling the effect means in a different substrate configuration.
[0003]
For example, in a first-class pachinko machine, on the condition that the special symbol starting means detects a game ball, the main control means performs a random number lottery to determine whether or not the special symbol after the change of the special symbol display means is a big hit mode. Performing, when the jackpot random number value corresponding to the jackpot mode is selected, the special symbol after the change of the special symbol display unit is stopped by the control of the special symbol control unit in the jackpot mode such as “7.7.7”. A profit state in which the opening and closing operation of the special winning means is repeated up to a predetermined number of times after the stoppage is generated.
[0004]
Then, when the stop condition of the special symbol satisfies a condition such as a jackpot with an odd symbol, for example, after the profit state ends, for example, the probability of drawing a random number of the jackpot is changed from a normal low probability to a high probability. That is, a so-called probable change state in which the probability is changed to is generated. When the probable change state occurs, a probable change command indicating the probable change state is transmitted from the main control means to the special design control means (sub-control means), and the special design control means performs a special design based on the probable change command. When the special symbol of the display means (effect means) changes, an effect image such as a background image or a character image is displayed in a special effect pattern to effect the effect.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In such a gaming machine, for example, when the sub-control means misses a command from the main control means side due to the influence of noise or the like, or a connector for connecting the main control means and the sub-control means is intentionally removed, for example. If the sub-control means cannot receive the command, the sub-control means cannot recognize the game state of the main control means, for example, whether it is in the probable change state or not. In some cases, the recognition of the game state may be inconsistent with the side. If the main control means side and the sub control means side do not agree on the recognition of the game state, for example, although the probability change state occurs internally and the lottery is performed with high probability, the player is The game is played in an abnormal state in which the contents of the effect that can be recognized from the game are in the normal state.
[0006]
Further, in a conventional gaming machine, the game state command information such as the above-mentioned probable change command is transmitted from the main control means to the sub-control means when the game state occurs, for example. There is a problem that the discrepancy in the recognition of the game state with the control means continues for a long time, for example, until the next special profit state occurs.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional problem, and when a mismatch in recognition of a game state occurs between a main control unit side and a sub control unit side due to a missing command or the like, this is corrected in a short period of time. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of returning to a normal state.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention relates to effect means 9, 31, 32 for effecting a game, main control means 41 for mainly controlling the game, and game state command information indicating a predetermined game state transmitted from the main control means 41. In a gaming machine having sub-control means 42, 43 for controlling the effect means 9, 31, 32 based on the main control means 41, the main control means 41 generates the predetermined game state based on the game state command information. Then, after transmitting to the sub-control means 42, 43 side, it is configured to transmit to the sub-control means 42, 43 side each time a predetermined condition is satisfied.
[0009]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 6 show a first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied as a pachinko machine. 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a game machine main body, which comprises a rectangular outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 pivotally attached to the front side of the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. 4 is a glass door, 5 is a front plate, these are arranged vertically corresponding to the window hole 6 of the front frame 3, and are pivotally supported by the front frame 3 so that opening and closing are possible.
[0010]
Reference numeral 7 denotes an upper plate for storing game balls for firing, which is mounted on the front side of the front plate 5 and is covered by an upper plate cover 8. The upper plate cover 8 is formed with, for example, a slit-shaped sound output unit 8a that outputs sound from a sound output unit (an example of a notifying unit) 9 such as a speaker to the front side.
[0011]
Reference numeral 10 denotes a lower plate for storing surplus spheres and the like, which is disposed below the front plate 5 in front of the front frame 3 and covered by a lower plate cover 11. Reference numeral 12 denotes a game board, which is detachably mounted on the back side of the front frame 3 so as to correspond to the window hole 6 of the front frame 3.
[0012]
Reference numeral 13 denotes a firing means, which is a firing handle 14 provided on one side of the lower plate 10 in front of the front frame 3, a firing rail 15 provided behind the front plate 5, and a rear side of the front frame 3. When the firing handle 14 is operated, the hammer 17 is actuated by the firing motor 16, and the upper plate is provided by a ball feeding means (not shown) mounted on the back side of the front plate 5 when the firing handle 14 is operated. The game balls supplied one by one from 7 to the firing rail 15 are fired toward the game board 12 side.
[0013]
As shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail 21 for guiding a game ball fired by the firing means 13 is mounted on the front side of the game board 12 in a substantially annular shape, and a game area 22 inside the guide rail 21 is provided. Inside, various game components such as a central display device 23, a special symbol starting means 24, a special winning means 25, a normal symbol starting means 26, a normal winning means 27 and the like are arranged.
[0014]
The central display device 23 includes a display case 28 mounted on the game board 12 from the front side, and a variable display means 29 of, for example, a liquid crystal type arranged substantially at the center of the display case 28. The display case 28 is provided with a normal symbol display means 30, a lamp (an example of a notification means) 31, and the like. The variable display unit 29 constitutes a special symbol display unit (an example of a symbol display unit and a notification unit) 32.
[0015]
Normally, the symbol starting means 26 is constituted by, for example, a pass gate, and detects a game ball when the game ball passes. Note that the ordinary symbol starting means 26 may be a winning means capable of winning a game ball.
[0016]
The ordinary symbol display means 30 is constituted by one or a plurality of, for example, 7-segment display means capable of displaying one ordinary symbol, for example, on the condition that the ordinary symbol starting means 26 detects a game ball. Normally, the symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time by the random number control, and stops in a predetermined hitting mode or other out mode.
[0017]
As the ordinary symbol, a numeral symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, and other symbols can be used. In this embodiment, ten types of numeral symbols from "0" to "9" are used. Here, the normal symbol display means 30 may perform the variable display of the normal symbol by, for example, blinking of a plurality of lamps respectively corresponding to the hit mode and the off mode.
[0018]
When the normal symbol starting means 26 detects a game ball during the variable display of the normal symbol display means 30, the number of detected game balls is stored up to a predetermined number, for example, four.
[0019]
The special symbol starting means 24 is constituted by opening and closing winning means such as an electric tulip provided with a pair of left and right opening and closing claws 24a which can be opened and closed, and the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol display means 30 is a predetermined hit. The opening / closing claw 24a is opened for a predetermined period of time in the first profit state that occurs on condition that the mode is set.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol display means 32 is configured to variably display one or more, for example, three special symbols (game symbols) 32a on the variable display means 29 in the left-right direction. The special symbol 32a fluctuates in a predetermined fluctuation pattern together with the effect images such as the predetermined background image 32b and the character image 32c on the condition that the special symbol starting means 24 detects the game ball, and the predetermined jackpot mode or the Stop in a predetermined order such as left, right, middle, etc.
[0021]
When the special symbol starting means 24 detects a game ball during the fluctuation display of the special symbol display means 32, the detected number is stored up to a predetermined number, for example, four.
[0022]
As the special symbol 32a, a numeral symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, and other symbols can be used. In the present embodiment, ten types of numeral symbols from "0" to "9" are used. Further, in the present embodiment, the symbol type in which the three special symbols 32a are the same, that is, ten types of “0.0.0”, “1.1.1”,. .
[0023]
Furthermore, the jackpot mode includes a special jackpot mode and another normal jackpot mode. In the present embodiment, among the 10 types of jackpot modes, odd numbers such as “1.1.1” and “7.77.7” are used. The five types of jackpots composed of symbols are referred to as special jackpots, and the five types of jackpots composed of even symbols such as “2.2.2” and “8.8.8” are defined as normal jackpots.
[0024]
As the variation pattern when the special symbol display means 32 variably displays the special symbol 32a or the like, the non-reach non-reach variation pattern A, which is in the non-reach state without passing through the reach state, is the first pattern in which the special pattern is in the departure state via the reach state. There are prepared various types of patterns, such as the third to third out-of-reach fluctuation patterns B to D, and the first to third reach large-period fluctuation patterns E to G that become a big hit mode via the reach state.
[0025]
The special winning means 25 constitutes a so-called attacker, and includes, for example, an openable / closable plate 25a that can be opened and closed around a lower horizontal axis. The opening / closing plate 25a is opened to the front side in the second profit state generated on condition of displaying.
[0026]
The large prize winning means 25 opens and closes when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the opening and closing of the opening and closing plate 25a, or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins within the predetermined time. Is closed, and the opening and closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) on condition that the winning game ball passes through the specific area 33 inside.
[0027]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the present embodiment. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 41 denotes a main control board, which is an example of main control means for mainly performing control relating to a game on the game board 12 side. The main control board 41 includes a front frame 3 and a game board 12 such as a central display device 23 mounted in the game area 22 and a back side of a back cover that collectively covers a plurality of other game components from the back side. It is housed in a board case detachably mounted at an appropriate place on the back side of the main body 1.
[0028]
Reference numeral 42 denotes an audio lamp control board, and reference numeral 43 denotes a symbol control board, both of which control the production means based on game state command information indicating a predetermined game state transmitted from the main control board 41 as the main control means. It is an example of the control means and, like the main control board 41, is housed in a board case detachably mounted at an appropriate place on the back side of the gaming machine main body 1, respectively.
[0029]
In the present embodiment, only one-way communication is possible from the main control board 41 to the sound lamp control board 42, and two-way communication is possible between the sound lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43. I have. Thus, a command from the main control board 41 to the symbol control board 43 is transmitted via the audio lamp control board 42.
[0030]
The main control board 41 is an example of a main control unit that mainly performs control related to a game on the game board 12 side, and includes a first lottery unit 44, a first determination unit 45, a first profit state generation unit 46, a second lottery unit. 47, a second determining means 48, a stop symbol mode selecting means 49, a fluctuation pattern selecting means 50, a second profit state generating means 51, a special game state generating means 52, a control command transmitting means 53, a condition determining means 54, etc. It is configured by electronic components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM.
[0031]
The first lottery means 44 generates 10 hit determination random numbers from 0 to 9 when the probability that the ordinary symbol after the change becomes the hit mode is, for example, 1/10. A random number for hit determination is generated, and a random number for hit determination is randomly selected on condition that the symbol starting means 26 normally detects a game ball.
[0032]
The first determination means 45 determines whether or not the changed normal symbol is a winning mode based on the random number for determination of the win determined by the first lottery means 44, that is, a state in which the special symbol starting means 24 is opened. (1) For determining whether or not to generate the profit state, it is determined whether or not the random number for hit determination drawn by the first lottery means 44 matches a predetermined hit determination value. If they match, the result of the determination of the hit mode is output, and if they do not match, the result of the determination of the off mode is output, and based on the determination result, the normal symbol of the ordinary symbol display means 30 is variably displayed for a predetermined time. In order to stop at a predetermined stop symbol, a normal symbol change control command is transmitted to the symbol control board 43 via the control command transmitting means 53.
[0033]
The first profit state generating means 46 is configured to open and close the special symbol starting means 24 when the result of the determination by the first determining means 45 is a winning state determination and the ordinary symbol after the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol displaying means 30 is in the winning state. This is to generate a first profit state in which 24a is opened for a predetermined time.
[0034]
The second lottery means 47 generates 300 random numbers for jackpot determination from 0 to 299 when the probability that the special symbol 32a after the change becomes the big hit mode is 1/300, for example. A predetermined number of jackpot determination random numbers are generated, and one of the jackpot determination random numbers is randomly selected on condition that the special symbol starting means 24 detects a game ball.
[0035]
The second determining means 48 determines whether or not the changed special symbol 32a is in the big hit mode based on the random number for jackpot determination drawn by the second lottery means 47, that is, the second winning means 25 is set to the open state. (2) For determining whether or not to generate a profit state, it is determined whether or not the random number for jackpot determination drawn by the second lottery means 47 matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. Are output if they match, and if they do not match, the determination results of out-of-match modes are output.
[0036]
The stop symbol mode selection means 49 is for selecting the stop symbol mode after the change of the special symbol display module 32, and a plurality of types (10 types) when the determination result of the second determination module 48 is a big hit mode determination. One of the jackpot modes is selected, and when the result of the determination by the second determination means 48 is other than the jackpot mode determination, one of the multiple types of out modes is selected by random number lottery.
[0037]
The variation pattern selection means 50 randomly selects one of a plurality of variation patterns A to G or the like based on at least one of the determination result of the second determination means 48 and the selection result of the stop symbol mode selection means 49. When the result of the determination by the second determination means 48 is the jackpot determination, any one of the plurality of types of variation patterns E to G corresponding to the jackpot is determined. Occasionally, one of a plurality of types of variation patterns A to D corresponding to the departure mode is selected by random number lottery.
[0038]
The second profit state generating means 51, when the result of the determination by the second determining means 48 is a jackpot determination, and when the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol display means 32 becomes the jackpot mode, the second profit advantageous to the player. State. In this second profit state, the opening / closing plate 25a of the special winning means 25 is opened to the front side, so that the game balls can be easily won.
[0039]
If a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the opening or if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins within the predetermined time, the large winning means 25 closes the opening / closing plate 25a at that time. When the winning game ball passes through the specific area 33, the opening / closing plate 25a is opened again, and the opening / closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).
[0040]
The special game state generating means 52 is for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player after the end (or after the generation) of the second profit state, and the second determination means 48 determines that the state is the big hit mode. The stop symbol mode selecting means 49 selects a special jackpot mode from a plurality of (10) jackpot modes, and the second profit state is provided on condition that the special symbol 32a after the change becomes the special jackpot mode. After the end of the above, the probability that the special symbol 32a is in the big hit mode is changed from the normal probability (for example, a low probability of 1/300) to the high probability (for example, about 1/60). Hereinafter, a state in which the special game state generating means 52 is operating, that is, a game state in which the probability of the jackpot mode being high is a probable state, and a game state other than the probable state is a normal state.
[0041]
Note that the special game state generating means 52 increases the number of big hit determination values of the second determining means 48 in the probability change state to increase the probability of occurrence of the big hit mode.
[0042]
The special game state generating means 52 determines that the special symbol 32a is in the normal jackpot mode and the next second profit state occurs after the start of the probable change state, or the special symbol 32a has fluctuated a predetermined number of times by then. In some cases, the probability of occurrence of the jackpot mode is returned from the high probability to the normal probability (low probability) to end the probable change state.
[0043]
The control command transmitting means 53 is for transmitting a predetermined control command (command signal) to the auxiliary control boards such as the voice lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 by one-way communication. A function of transmitting a normal symbol variation control command based on the determination result of the first determination unit 45 to the symbol control board 43 based on the detection of the game ball, and the special symbol starting unit 24 detecting the game ball. Based on this, a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection unit 50, a stop symbol mode command based on the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selection unit 49, and a command to stop the variation of the special symbol. A special symbol variation control command such as a variation stop command is transmitted via the sound lamp control board 42 at a predetermined timing to the symbol control board 43 side. Based on the function to be transmitted and the control of the special game state generating means 52, a game state command indicating a game state, such as a probable change state command indicating that the game is in a probable state, a normal state command indicating that the game is in the normal state, etc. It has a function of transmitting an example of state command information) to the symbol control board 43 via the audio lamp control board 42.
[0044]
Further, the control command transmitting means 53 converts the game state command (probable change state command or normal state command) from the normal state / probable change state by the special game state generation means 52, for example, to the subsequent second profit state. Is transmitted to the sub-control means such as the sound lamp control board 42 at the end of the process, and then transmitted to the sub-control means every time the condition determining means 54 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied.
[0045]
Further, the control command transmitting means 53 transmits a game state command (probable change state command or normal state command) to the sub-control means even at the time of return after the power is turned off. The game state command transmitted when the power is restored may be a command different from the game state command transmitted based on switching of the game state or the like, or may be the same command.
[0046]
The condition determining means 54 is for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied, and includes a counting means 55. The counting means 55 counts the number of times of transmission of a special symbol variation control command, for example, a variation pattern command (an example of a variation symbol signal of a game symbol) transmitted from the control command transmission means 53 to the symbol control board 43 or the like. It has become.
[0047]
The condition judging unit 54 counts the count value of the counting unit 55 after the first game state command is transmitted from the control command transmitting unit 53 by switching between the normal state and the probable change state (that is, the number of transmissions of the fluctuation pattern command and the like). Has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), that is, when the number of times the special symbol has changed has reached the predetermined number of times, it is determined that the predetermined condition has been satisfied.
[0048]
The sound lamp control board 42 is for controlling the effect of the sound output means 9, the lamp 31, etc., and includes the sound effect data storage means 61, the sound control means 62, the lamp effect data storage means 63, the lamp control means 64, and the like. Have.
[0049]
The sound effect data storage means 61 is for storing sound effect data used for sound effect by the sound output means 9 in advance, and for example, the special effect change time sound effect data corresponding to the special symbol change display is stored in the game state. Various types of sound effect data corresponding to the sound effect data are stored.
[0050]
Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, the special symbol fluctuation sound effect data includes, for each special symbol change pattern, the probable variable sound effect data corresponding to the probable change state and the normal sound effect data corresponding to the normal state. Data is provided.
[0051]
The sound control means 62 controls the sound output from the sound output means 9 based on the sound effect data stored in the sound effect data storage means 61, for example, based on a fluctuation pattern command from the control command transmitting means 53. The predetermined sound is output from the sound output means 9 according to the game state, such as outputting a predetermined sound from the sound output means 9 while synchronizing with the fluctuation display of the special symbol according to the special symbol change sound effect data. ing.
[0052]
Further, when performing the voice output control based on the special symbol change voice effect data, the voice control unit 62 determines whether the game state command is a probable change state command based on the game state command received from the control command transmission unit 53. In the case of the probable change, the voice effect data is selected, and in the case of the normal state command, the normal time voice effect data is selected. Different sounds are output according to the
[0053]
The lamp effect data storage means 63 is for storing in advance lamp effect data used for the light emission effect by the lamp 31, and corresponds to a game state such as, for example, special symbol change-time lamp effect data corresponding to a special symbol change display. Various types of lamp effect data are stored.
[0054]
Also, as shown in FIG. 5B, the special symbol variation lamp effect data includes, for each special symbol variation pattern, the probable variable lamp effect data corresponding to the probable variation state and the normal time ramp effect data corresponding to the normal state. Data is provided.
[0055]
The lamp control unit 64 controls the light emission of the lamp 31 based on the lamp effect data stored in the lamp effect data storage unit 63. For example, based on a change pattern command from the control command transmitting unit 53, the special symbol change The lamp 31 is caused to emit light in a predetermined pattern according to the game state, for example, the lamp 31 is caused to emit light in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the special symbol according to the hour lamp effect data.
[0056]
Further, when performing the lamp light emission control based on the special symbol change lamp effect data, the lamp control means 64 determines whether the game state command is a probable change state command based on the game state command received from the control command transmission means 53. If this is the case, the ramp effect data at the time of probable change is selected, and if it is a normal state command, the lamp effect data at normal time is selected. , The lamp 31 emits light in a different light emission pattern.
[0057]
The symbol control board 43 is for performing display control of the ordinary symbol display means 30, the special symbol display means 32, and the like, and includes the ordinary symbol control means 71, the fluctuation pattern data storage means 72, the special symbol control means 73, and the like. I have.
[0058]
The ordinary symbol control means 71 controls the display of the ordinary symbol display means 30 and, under the condition that the ordinary symbol starting means 26 detects a game ball, the ordinary symbol fluctuation control command from the control command transmitting means 53 is used. The normal symbol of the ordinary symbol display means 30 is varied for a predetermined time on the basis of this, and the ordinary symbol is stopped in the hit mode when the determination result of the first determining means 45 is the hit mode determination.
[0059]
The fluctuation pattern data storage means 72 is for storing beforehand fluctuation pattern data used when the special symbol display means 32 displays the fluctuation of a special symbol. The variation pattern data includes, for example, display data of the special symbol 32a, display data of the background image 32b, display data of the character image 32c, and the like, and is provided for each variation pattern.
[0060]
Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, the fluctuation pattern data includes, for each fluctuation pattern, probable fluctuation time pattern data corresponding to the probable state and normal fluctuation pattern data corresponding to the normal state. . The normal variation pattern data and the positive variation variation pattern data are different in at least one of the display data of the special symbol 32a, the display data of the background image 32b, and the display data of the character image 32c. , And a red background image 32b is used in the variation pattern data at the time of probability variation.
[0061]
Of course, when partially the same display data is used for the normal variation pattern data and the probable variation variation pattern data, the same display data is shared, and only different display data (for example, display data of the background image 32b) is used. May be stored individually.
[0062]
The special symbol control means 73 controls the display of the special symbol display means 32 based on the variation pattern data stored in the variation pattern data storage means 72, and receives a special symbol variation control command from the control command transmission means 53. Based on the fluctuation pattern data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command, the special pattern 32a, the background image 32b, the character image 32c, and the like are displayed as a moving image on the special pattern display means 32, and the fluctuation stop command is received. At this time, the variation of the special symbol 32a is stopped in the stop symbol mode specified by the stop symbol mode command.
[0063]
Also, based on the game state command received from the control command transmission means 53, the special symbol control means 73 outputs the probable change time variation pattern data if the game state command is the probable change state command, Fluctuation pattern data is selected, and at the time of the special symbol fluctuation display, different effect displays are performed according to the game state at that time even if the fluctuation pattern is of the same type.
[0064]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. For example, when a game clerk turns on the power of the gaming machine main body 1 at the time of opening a game hall, a game state command (probable state) is transmitted from the control command transmitting means 53 of the main control board 41 to the sound lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43. Command or normal state command) is transmitted.
[0065]
At this time, if the cause of the power-off is due to an abnormality such as a power failure and the information on the game state at the time of the power-off is backed up, the gaming state corresponding to the game-state at the time of the power-off is provided. Command is sent. When the power is turned off due to a power switch operation or the like, the normal state command may be forcibly transmitted by the reset process regardless of the game state at the time of power off.
[0066]
Upon receiving the game state command, the voice lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 recognize whether the game state at that time is the probable change state or the normal state according to the type of the game state command. In the subsequent effect control, control according to the game state is performed as described later.
[0067]
When a game ball is fired by the shooting means 13 during a game, the game ball enters the game area 22 via the guide rail 21 and then falls into the game area 22 to win a normal prize means 27 or the like, or It falls downward while passing the symbol starting means 26.
[0068]
When a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol starting means 26, and the ordinary symbol starting means 26 detects a gaming ball, the first lottery means 44 selects a random number for hit determination, and the first determination means 45 determines the hit. The random number value for use is compared with a predetermined hit determination value to determine whether or not the hit mode is established. Based on the result of the determination, the control command transmitting means 53 transmits the voice control board 42 via the symbol control board 42 to the symbol control board 43 side. , A symbol variation control command is transmitted.
[0069]
On the symbol control board 43 side, after the ordinary symbol of the ordinary symbol display means 30 fluctuates for a predetermined time under the control of the ordinary symbol control means 71 based on the variation control command of the ordinary symbol, the judgment result of the first judging means 45 hits. In the case of the determination, the stop is performed in a hit mode such as “7”, and in the case other than the hit mode determination, the operation is stopped in a deviated mode other than “7”.
[0070]
When the stop symbol after the change of the ordinary symbol becomes a hit state such as "7", the opening / closing claw 24a of the special symbol start means 24 is opened for a predetermined time under the control of the first profit state generating means 46. A game ball can easily enter the special symbol starting means 24.
[0071]
When a game ball wins in the special symbol starting means 24 and the special symbol starting means 24 detects a game ball, the second lottery means 47 draws a random number for big hit determination, and the second determining means 48 makes a big hit determination for the big hit determination. The random symbol value is compared with a predetermined jackpot determination value to determine whether or not it is a jackpot mode. When the stop symbol mode selection unit 49 determines that the determination result of the second determination unit 48 is a jackpot mode determination, If one of the plurality of (10) jackpot modes is determined, and if the out-of-mode determination is made, one of the plurality of out-of-modes is selected by random number lottery, and the variation pattern selecting means 50 is selected. Based on at least one of the determination result of the second determination unit 48 and the selection result of the stop symbol mode selection unit 49, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is selected by random number lottery.
[0072]
Then, the control command transmitting unit 53 transmits a special symbol variation control command, that is, a variation pattern command, a stop symbol mode command, and a variation stop command to the symbol control board 43 via the audio lamp control board 42 at a predetermined timing. Then, a command for the change of the special symbol is issued.
[0073]
On the symbol control board 43 side, under the control of the special symbol control means 73 based on the special symbol variation control command, the special symbol 32a is changed according to the variation pattern data corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command, and the background image 32b, The special symbol 32a is variably displayed on the special symbol display means 32 together with the character image 32c and the like, and when a variation stop command is received, the variation of the special symbol 32a is stopped in the stop symbol mode specified by the stop symbol mode command.
[0074]
At this time, based on the game state command last received from the main control board 41 side, the special symbol control means 73 determines the normal state command from the probable change time variation pattern data if it is a probable change state command. In this case, the variation pattern data corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command is read from the normal variation pattern data and used. Accordingly, different display effects are performed according to the gaming state, for example, such that the background image is displayed in red when the special symbol changes during the probable change state and the background image is displayed in blue when the special symbol changes during the normal state.
[0075]
Also, on the voice lamp control board 42 side, under the control of the voice control means 62 based on the special symbol variation control command, the special symbol 32a according to the special symbol variation voice effect data corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command. A predetermined sound is output from the sound output means 9 in synchronization with the display of the fluctuation.
[0076]
At this time, based on the game state command last received from the main control board 41, if the voice control means 62 is the probable change state command, the voice control means 62 determines the normal state command from the probabilistic change sound effect data. In this case, voice effect data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command is read from the normal time voice effect data and used. As a result, during the change display of the special symbol, a different sound effect is performed according to the gaming state at that time.
[0077]
Further, on the voice lamp control board 42 side, under the control of the lamp control means 64 based on the special symbol variation control command, the special symbol variation lamp effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command is used. The lamp 31 emits light in synchronization with the fluctuation display.
[0078]
At this time, based on the game state command last received from the main control board 41, the lamp control means 64 determines that the command is the normal state command from the lamp production data at the time of the probability change when the command is the probability change state command. In this case, the lamp effect data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command is read from the normal lamp effect data and used. Thus, during the special symbol change display, a different light emission effect is performed according to the game state at that time.
[0079]
When the special symbol 32a after the change is determined in the jackpot mode, the second profit state generating means 51 operates to generate the second profit state, and the opening / closing plate 25a of the special winning means 25 is opened forward. If a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after opening or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins within the predetermined time, the open / close plate 25a closes. When the winning game ball passes through the specific area 33, the opening / closing plate 25a is opened again, and the opening / closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).
[0080]
For this reason, if the second profit state occurs, there is a possibility that a large number of game balls will be won in the large winning means 25, and the player can receive the payout of the prize balls according to the number of the winning balls. Benefits can be enjoyed.
[0081]
Further, when the special symbol is a special jackpot mode of the jackpot mode, for example, a jackpot mode of an odd symbol such as “7.7.7”, the special game state generating means after the end of the second profit state. 52 operates to generate a probability change state, thereby changing the occurrence probability of the jackpot mode from the normal probability to the high probability.
[0082]
After that, since the second determining means 48 determines whether or not to make the big hit mode in the high probability state, the possibility that the special symbol after the change becomes the big hit mode again becomes very high, and the player is extremely advantageous. You can play the game in the state.
[0083]
In addition, when the probable change state occurs (Step S1: Yes in FIG. 6), for example, a predetermined time is determined at the end of the second profit state according to the special jackpot mode or until the next change of the special symbol is started. (Step S2: Yes), the control command transmitting means 53 on the main control board 41 transmits a probable change state command to the voice lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 (Step S3), and the condition The counting of the number of transmissions of the variation pattern command by the counting unit 55 of the determining unit 54 is newly started from 0, for example.
[0084]
Upon receiving the probable change state command, the voice lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 recognize that the gaming state at that time is in the probable state, and perform control according to the probable state in the subsequent effect control. That is, at the time of displaying the fluctuation of the special symbol, the special symbol control means 73 reads the fluctuation pattern data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern data at the time of the probability change, and the voice control means 62 converts the sound effect data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern to the sound effect at the time of the probability change. From the data, the lamp control means 64 reads the lamp effect data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern from the lamp effect data at the time of the probability change, and uses them for the effect control.
[0085]
Thereafter, each time the count value of the counting means 55, that is, the number of times of transmission of the variation pattern command reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50 times), the condition determining means 54 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied (step S4: Yes). Based on this, the control command transmitting means 53 of the main control board 41 transmits a probable change state command indicating the game state at that time to the voice lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 (step S5). ).
[0086]
As a result, for example, the first game state command based on the change of the game state cannot be received by the sound lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 due to the influence of noise, disconnection of the connector, or the like, and the main control board 41 Even if the recognition of the game state is inconsistent between the side and the voice lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 (sub-control means) side, the number of transmissions of the variation pattern command is thereafter a predetermined number (for example, 50). At the point when the game state is reached, it is possible to eliminate the mismatch of the recognition of the game state, and to be able to correct the abnormal state of the mismatch of the recognition of the game state between the main control means side and the sub control means side in a short time. There is.
[0087]
If the game state changes before the condition determination unit 54 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, during the probability change state, the special symbol is in the normal jackpot mode of the jackpot mode, for example, “6.6. If the probability change state ends in a jackpot manner with an even symbol such as "6" (step S6: Yes), the process returns to step S2, and the same processing is continued based on the changed game state, for example, the normal state. Is done.
[0088]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control board (main control means) 41 changes the game state command (game state command information) to the sound lamp based on the occurrence of the certain change state (predetermined game state). After transmitting to the control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 (sub-control means) side, each time the number of times of transmission of the variation pattern command reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), that is, each time the number of times of variation of the special symbol reaches the predetermined number of times The main control board (main control means) 41 is configured to transmit to the voice lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 (sub-control means) side every time a predetermined condition is satisfied. If the recognition of the game state is inconsistent between the side and the voice lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 (sub-control means) side, this can be corrected in a short period of time and returned to the normal state. There is an advantage in that.
[0089]
FIG. 7 illustrates a second embodiment of the present invention, in which the main control board 41 adds game state command information indicating a normal state or a probable change state to a predetermined command signal related to another command, for example, a fluctuation pattern command. An example is shown in which the game state command information is transmitted to the sound lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 as sub-control means each time the command signal is transmitted. I have.
[0090]
The control command used in the present embodiment is composed of, for example, a mode signal indicating the type of processing and the like, and an event signal indicating the details of the processing and the like. One or more event signals are provided for one mode signal, and one control signal is composed of one mode signal and one corresponding event signal. Each of the mode signal and the event signal has, for example, an 8-bit configuration, and a corresponding event signal is transmitted following the mode signal by, for example, parallel communication.
[0091]
As shown in FIG. 7, the variation pattern command according to the present embodiment is assigned “BFH” as a mode signal indicating that the variation pattern command is issued, and “01H” to “01H” to corresponding event signals. Fourteen types of “07H”, “11H” to “17H” are assigned.
[0092]
Of these 14 types of event signals, “01H” to “07H” correspond to the fluctuation patterns A to G in the normal state, respectively, and “11H” to “17H” correspond to the fluctuation patterns A to G in the probable state. Yes, it is. That is, the fluctuation pattern command shown in FIG. 7 is obtained by adding game state command information indicating a game state to a control command (command signal) for commanding the fluctuation pattern. The upper 4 bits indicate the type of the fluctuation pattern, and the type of the game state, respectively.
[0093]
By using such a variation pattern command, each time the main control board 41 transmits the variation pattern command, the game state command information is transmitted to the sub-control means side. For example, without providing the condition determination means 54 The same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained with a simpler control mode.
[0094]
Further, by adding the game state command information to the fluctuation pattern command, the game state command information is always transmitted to the sub-control means at the start / end of the certain change state, so that another game state is changed when the game state changes. There is also an advantage that it is not necessary to transmit a status command or the like. Further, by adding the game state command information to the fluctuation pattern command, the game state command information is transmitted to the sub control means side for each change of the special symbol, so that the main control means side and the sub control means side There is also an advantage that an abnormal state such as a discrepancy in the recognition of the game state between the two can be corrected in a very short time.
[0095]
As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the embodiment, an example in which the sound output means 9, the lamp 31, and the special symbol display means 32 are used as the production means has been described, but other production means, for example, a movable production means for operating a movable object such as a figure, and a launching apparatus Vibration directing means for vibrating the handle 14 or the like may be provided.
[0096]
The condition determining means 54 determines that the predetermined winning means (for example, the special symbol starting means 14) plays the game ball when a predetermined time has elapsed, in addition to when the number of times of the change of the special symbol 32a reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50). When it is detected, when the reserved number of ordinary symbols / special symbols reaches a predetermined number (for example, four), when the second profit state (big hit state) ends, the winning number of game balls becomes a predetermined number (for example, 50 pieces). ), The number of game balls to be paid out may reach a predetermined number (for example, 500), or the like, and it may be determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied.
[0097]
In addition, any material may be used for determining whether or not the predetermined conditions are satisfied. For example, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 32a may be grasped by counting the number of transmissions of a fluctuation pattern command, or by counting the number of transmissions of a fluctuation stop command, a stop symbol mode command, and the like.
[0098]
As in the second embodiment, when game state command information indicating a normal state or a probable change state is added to a predetermined command signal related to another command, the predetermined command signal is not limited to the variation pattern command. Instead, a fluctuation stop command, a stop symbol mode command, or the like may be used, but it is desirable to add the game state command information to a control command transmitted as frequently as possible. Further, game state command information may be added to a plurality of types of control commands.
[0099]
The additional form of the game state command information is not limited to the one shown in the second embodiment, and various additional forms can be adopted.
[0100]
The form of communication between the main control board 41 and the other sub-control boards 42, 43, etc. is not limited to the one shown in the embodiment, but may be, for example, from the main control board 41 side to the respective sub-control boards 42, 43, etc. May be configured such that only one-way communication is possible. The board configuration on the side of the sub-control means is also arbitrary. For example, the sound control means 62 and the like and the lamp control means 64 and the like may be provided on separate boards.
[0101]
The special game state as an example of the predetermined game state is not limited to the probable change state, but changes the opening time of the special symbol starting means 24 by the first profit state generating means 46 to an extended opening time longer than the normal opening time. Thing that shortens the fluctuation time of the special symbol compared to the normal state, increases the probability that the normal symbol will be in the hitting mode as compared to the normal state, shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol than the normal state, large One that increases the number of open rounds of the winning means 25, one that increases the opening time of the large winning means 25, one that increases the maximum number of winnings per opening of the large winning means 25, and a normal symbol start The upper limit of the reserved number of the means 26 may be increased, or the upper limit of the reserved number of the special symbol starting means 24 may be increased. Further, a plurality of types of profit states may be simultaneously generated.
[0102]
Furthermore, for example, a gaming machine capable of stocking a jackpot may be set to a predetermined gaming state, such as a stock state, and a spinning-type gaming machine, such as an assist time (AT).
[0103]
Further, in the embodiment, the pachinko machine has been described as an example. However, it is needless to say that the present invention can be similarly implemented in other game machines such as an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, and other ball game machines and slot machines. No.
[0104]
In the above-described invention (referred to as the first invention), when a mismatch in recognition of a game state occurs between the main control means and the sub-control means due to a command being missed or the like, this is corrected in a short period of time. For the main purpose of returning to the normal state, after the main control means 41 transmits the game state command information to the sub-control means 42, 43 based on the occurrence of the predetermined game state, the predetermined condition is further satisfied. Each time it is established, it is transmitted to the sub-control means 42, 43 side.
[0105]
Here, for example, when a predetermined game state is generated on the main control means 41 side, the fact is not immediately transmitted to the sub control means side, and the main control means side and the sub control For the purpose of causing inconsistency in the recognition of the game state between the player and the player and improving the interest, the main control means 41 sets the game state command information to a predetermined condition after the predetermined game state has occurred. It is also possible to configure so as to transmit to the sub-control means 42 and 43 every time the process is performed.
[0106]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention (second invention) will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 and FIG. In addition, since the basic configuration has many portions that overlap with the embodiment of the first invention, in the following description, the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment of the first invention will be omitted, and different portions will be described. I will explain only.
[0107]
In the block diagram shown in FIG. 4, the control command transmitting means 53 transmits a predetermined control command (command signal) to the sub-control board side such as the sound lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 by one-way communication. The function of transmitting a normal symbol fluctuation control command based on the determination result of the first determining unit 45 to the symbol control board 43 based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol starting means 26, A variation pattern command based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection unit 50 based on the detection of the game ball by the unit 24, a stop symbol mode command based on the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selection unit 49, At the predetermined timing, the voice lamp control board executes the special symbol variation control commands such as the variation stop command for instructing the special symbol variation stop. 2, a function for transmitting to the symbol control board 43 side, a probable change state command indicating that the player is in the probable change state based on the control of the special game state generating means 52, a normal state command indicating that the player is in the normal state, etc. Has a function of transmitting a game state command (an example of game state command information) indicating the game state to the symbol control board 43 via the sound lamp control board 42.
[0108]
Further, the control command transmitting means 53 changes the game state command (probable change state command or normal state command) to the normal state / probable change state by the special game state generation means 52, and then the condition determination means 54 establishes the predetermined condition. Is transmitted to the sub-control means every time is determined.
[0109]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Note that, for each step in FIG. 8, the same step numbers are used for steps performing the same processing as in FIG. Since the description up to the occurrence of the probable change state is the same as that of the first invention, only the description after the generation of the probable change state will be described.
[0110]
When the probability change state occurs (Step S1: Yes in FIG. 8), after the end of the second profit state according to the special jackpot mode (Step S2: Yes), a game state command related to the occurrence of the probability change state, that is, the probability change state The command is not transmitted, and the counting of the number of transmissions of the variation pattern command by the counting unit 55 of the condition determining unit 54 is newly started from 0, for example.
[0111]
On the voice lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 side, despite the fact that the probable change state has occurred on the main control board 41 side, the information is not transmitted, so the effect control corresponding to the low probability state is continued. .
[0112]
Thereafter, each time the count value of the counting means 55, that is, the number of times of transmission of the variation pattern command reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50 times), the condition determining means 54 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied (step S4: Yes). Based on this, the control command transmitting means 53 of the main control board 41 transmits a probable change state command indicating the game state at that time to the voice lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 (step S5). ).
[0113]
Upon receiving the probable change state command, the voice lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 recognize that the gaming state is in the probable state at that time, and perform control according to the probable change state in the subsequent effect control. That is, at the time of displaying the fluctuation of the special symbol, the special symbol control means 73 reads the fluctuation pattern data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern data at the time of the probability change, and the voice control means 62 converts the sound effect data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern to the sound effect at the time of the probability change. From the data, the lamp control means 64 reads the lamp effect data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern from the lamp effect data at the time of the probability change, and uses them for the effect control.
[0114]
If the game state changes before the condition determination unit 54 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, during the probability change state, the special symbol is in the normal jackpot mode of the jackpot mode, for example, “6.6. If the probability change state ends in a jackpot manner with an even symbol such as "6" (step S6: Yes), the process returns to step S2, and the same processing is continued based on the changed game state, for example, the normal state. Is done.
[0115]
As described above, according to the second aspect of the present invention, the main control board 41 and the sound lamp control board 42 do not change until the predetermined period elapses after the occurrence of the probable change state, that is, for example, until the special symbol changes 50 times. In addition, the recognition of the game state can be forcibly inconsistent with the symbol control board 43 side, and in spite of the fact that a predetermined game state (probable change state) is started or ended, the effect is produced. As for the content, an effect corresponding to a state in which the gaming state (probable change state) is not started or a state in which the gaming state is continued is performed, and there is an advantage that interest is improved.
[0116]
In the embodiment of the second invention, an example in which the audio output means 9, the lamp 31, and the special symbol display means 32 are used as the production means has been described, but other production means, for example, a movable object such as a figure is operated. You may provide the movable production | presentation means, the vibration production | presentation means which vibrates the firing handle 14, etc., etc.
[0117]
The condition determining means 54 determines that the predetermined winning means (for example, the special symbol starting means 14) plays the game ball when a predetermined time has elapsed, in addition to when the number of times of the change of the special symbol 32a reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50). When it is detected, when the reserved number of ordinary symbols / special symbols reaches a predetermined number (for example, four), when the second profit state (big hit state) ends, the winning number of game balls becomes a predetermined number (for example, 50 pieces). ), The number of game balls to be paid out may reach a predetermined number (for example, 500), or the like, and it may be determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied.
[0118]
In addition, any material may be used for determining whether or not the predetermined conditions are satisfied. For example, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 32a may be grasped by counting the number of transmissions of a fluctuation pattern command, or by counting the number of transmissions of a fluctuation stop command, a stop symbol mode command, and the like.
[0119]
The special game state as an example of the predetermined game state is not limited to the probable change state, but changes the opening time of the special symbol starting means 24 by the first profit state generating means 46 to an extended opening time longer than the normal opening time. Thing that shortens the fluctuation time of the special symbol compared to the normal state, increases the probability that the normal symbol will be in the hitting mode as compared to the normal state, shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol than the normal state, large One that increases the number of open rounds of the winning means 25, one that increases the opening time of the large winning means 25, one that increases the maximum number of winnings per opening of the large winning means 25, and a normal symbol start The upper limit of the reserved number of the means 26 may be increased, or the upper limit of the reserved number of the special symbol starting means 24 may be increased. Further, a plurality of types of profit states may be simultaneously generated.
[0120]
Furthermore, for example, a gaming machine capable of stocking a jackpot may be set to a predetermined gaming state, such as a stock state, and a spinning-type gaming machine, such as an assist time (AT).
[0121]
In addition, similarly to the first invention, it is needless to say that the present invention can be similarly applied to various game machines such as other ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine and slot machines.
[0122]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, effect means 9, 31, 32 for performing an effect related to a game, main control means 41 for mainly controlling the game, and a game state command indicating a predetermined game state transmitted from the main control means 41 In a gaming machine having sub-control means 42, 43 for controlling the effect means 9, 31, 32 based on the information, the main control means 41 transmits the game state command information to the occurrence of a predetermined game state. After transmission to the sub-control means 42 and 43 based on the predetermined condition, the data is transmitted to the sub-control means 42 and 43 each time a predetermined condition is satisfied. When a discrepancy in the recognition of the game state occurs between the sub-control means and the sub-control means, there is an advantage that this can be corrected in a short time and returned to the normal state.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine showing a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a special symbol display means according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of special symbol change-time sound effect data, special symbol change-time ramp effect data, and change pattern data according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a schematic flowchart showing a game state command transmission control procedure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a variation pattern command according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a schematic flowchart showing a game state command transmission control procedure according to the embodiment of the second invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
9 Voice output means (production means)
31 lamp (directing means)
32 Special symbol display means (Symbol display means, production means)
32a special design (game design)
41 Main control board (main control means)
42 sound lamp control board (sub-control means)
43 Symbol control board (sub-control means)

Claims (4)

Effect means (9), (31), (32) for effecting a game, main control means (41) for mainly controlling the game, and a game indicating a predetermined game state transmitted from the main control means (41) In a gaming machine including sub-control means (42) and (43) for controlling the effect means (9) (31) (32) based on state command information, the main control means (41) After transmitting the state command information to the sub-control means (42) (43) based on the occurrence of the predetermined game state, the sub-control means (42) (43) each time a predetermined condition is satisfied. A) a gaming machine configured to transmit to the side. The effect means includes a symbol display means (32) capable of variably displaying a game symbol (32a), and the sub-control means includes a symbol control means (43) for controlling the symbol display means (32). The means (41) transmits the gaming state command information to the sub-control means (42) (43) after the predetermined gaming state has occurred, and then sends the gaming symbol to the symbol control means (32). The system according to claim 1, wherein the game state command information is transmitted to the sub-control means (42) and (43) every time the fluctuation command signal of (32a) is transmitted a predetermined number of times. Gaming machine. The main control means (41) transmits the game state command information by adding the game state command information to a predetermined command signal relating to another command, so that the game state command information is transmitted every time the predetermined command signal is transmitted. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be transmitted to the sub-control means (42) (43). 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein a variation command signal of a symbol display means (32) capable of variably displaying a game symbol (32a) is used as the predetermined command signal.

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