JP2004275399A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing the probability of suddenly generating a chance mode regardless of big winning. <P>SOLUTION: When a Pachinko ball enters a special pattern start port, the present measured values of random counters R3 and R4 are acquired and the big winning and the chance mode are judged on the basis of the comparison of the acquired results of the random counters R3 and R4 with a big winning value and a chance mode value. In this case, the count of the random counter R3 is cyclically increased from "0" to "952" and the count of the random counter R4 is cyclically increased from "0" to "600". Thus, the frequency that the measured value of the random counter R3 and the measured value of the random counter R4 simultaneously become the big winning value and the chance mode value is made extremely low, and the probability of suddenly generating the chance mode regardless of the big winning is increased. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a configuration in which a current measured value of a jackpot counter is obtained on condition that a pachinko ball has won a winning opening, and a jackpot is determined based on a comparison between the measured value obtained and the jackpot value. .
[0002]
[Prior art]
Some of the above gaming machines have a configuration in which a big hit symbol is set based on the determination of a big hit, and the presence or absence of a privilege such as a probability variation is determined based on a comparison of the setting result of the big hit symbol with a specific symbol. . In the case of this configuration, the privilege determination process is performed on the condition of the jackpot determination, so that the player does not enjoy the expectation of the occurrence of the privilege except at the time of the jackpot.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the case of the above configuration, it has been considered that the determination process of the privilege is performed irrespective of the jackpot determination, and the interest of the game is enhanced based on the sudden generation of the privilege. However, if the privilege is generated with a certain rule for the big hit, the significance of performing the privilege determination process and the big hit determination process independently is impaired.
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 excellent in randomness with a high probability that a privilege is suddenly generated regardless of a big hit.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
<About the invention according to claim 1>
The invention according to claim 1 is to judge the big hit and the privilege independently based on the measurement state of the big hit counter and the privilege counter, and minimizes the identity of the measured values of the big hit counter and the privilege counter. Having.
{Circle around (1)} measuring means: for measuring a big hit counter and a privilege counter. Specifically, the measurement values of the jackpot counter and the privilege counter are circulated based on repeating the operation of measuring N times by a fixed amount from the initial value, and the initial value and the end value are fixed fixed values. It may be a variable value that changes regularly or irregularly. The number of times of measurement N is set to a non-integer multiple between the jackpot counter and the privilege counter. For example, the jackpot counter is incremented from “0” to “16” by “1” and then returned to “0” and added. When the bonus counter is incremented from “0” to “32” in increments of “1” and then returned to “0” and added, the number of times of measurement of the jackpot counter “17” and the number of measurements of the privilege counter “33” are The relationship becomes a non-integer multiple. This measurement operation is performed irrespective of the game state, and is preferably performed on the basis of a condition including a time element such as that the control program is started at regular intervals and that the control program loops. .
{Circle around (2)} a winning sensor: detects that the pachinko ball has won the winning opening and outputs a winning signal, and the winning opening includes both a pocket for collecting the pachinko ball and a gate through which the pachinko ball passes.
(3) Acquisition means: Acquires the current measured values of the jackpot counter and the privilege counter, and the condition for acquiring both measured values is to detect a valid winning signal from the winning sensor.
{Circle around (4)} Big hit determination means: Determines a big hit acquisition state based on a comparison of a big hit counter acquisition result with a big hit value. The big hit means that the variable winning opening is in a state that is more advantageous to the player than when the big hit is not determined, and the state that is advantageous to the player is that the ease of winning the pachinko ball is not the big hit determination. It refers to an aspect that increases from time to time.
{Circle around (5)} Privilege determination means: Determines a privilege acquisition state based on a comparison of a privilege counter acquisition result with a privilege value. The bonus refers to a gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit, for example, a high probability state in which the probability of determining a big hit increases, a high winning rate state in which the winning rate of a pachinko ball to a winning opening increases, and a prize ball The high base state or the like in which the payout rate of the item is increased corresponds to the privilege.
According to the present invention, the number of times of measurement between the big hit counter for big hit determination and the privilege counter for privilege determination is set to a non-integer multiple. For this reason, the frequency at which the measured value of the jackpot counter and the measured value of the privilege counter become the jackpot value and the privilege value at the same time is reduced, and the probability that the privilege is suddenly generated irrespective of the jackpot is increased, and the randomness with respect to the privilege occurrence is improved. I do. Moreover, the internal control processing is not performed on the acquisition results of the big hit counter value and the privilege counter value. For this reason, since the game state as a result of the player who played the game playing the game can be maintained, the original state of the gaming machine can be maintained.
[0005]
<About the invention according to claim 2>
The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that when a bonus is determined in synchronization with the determination of the jackpot, the determination result of the bonus is invalidated. It means that the benefits are determined at the same time.
According to the invention according to claim 2, when the privilege is accidentally determined in the same period as the big hit, the privilege is invalidated. For this reason, it is ensured that the privilege is suddenly generated irrespective of the big hit, so that the randomness with respect to the privilege generation is greatly improved.
[0006]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 4, an outer frame 1 is installed on the island of the pachinko hall. The outer frame 1 has a rectangular cylindrical shape with open front and rear surfaces, and a front door 2 is provided on the front surface of the outer frame 1 with a vertical axis (not shown) on the left side as shown in FIG. It is mounted so as to be rotatable around. The front door 2 has a frame shape for opening and closing the front opening of the outer frame 1, and a horizontally long rectangular plate 3 is mounted on the front surface of the front door 2. An upper plate 4 is fixed to the front surface of the plate 3, and a pachinko ball P (see FIG. 6) is stored in the upper plate 4.
[0007]
A plurality of slits 5 are formed on the left end of the upper plate 4 as shown in FIG. A speaker 6 is fixed behind the plurality of slits 5. When the speaker 6 is driven, a sound effect is output from the speaker 6 to the player in front through the plurality of slits 5.
[0008]
A handlebar 7 is fixed to the front of the front door 2 at a lower right position, and a firing handle 8 is rotatably mounted on the handlebar 7. A firing motor 9 is mounted behind the firing handle 8 as shown in FIG. 4, and a hitting hammer 10 is connected to a rotating shaft of the firing motor 9 as shown in FIG. The firing motor 9 is equivalent to a driving source of the hitting hammer 10. When the firing handle 8 is rotated clockwise in FIG. 2, power is supplied to the firing motor 9 and the hitting hammer 10 is driven. Based on this, the pachinko ball P in the upper plate 4 is flipped out of the upper plate 4.
[0009]
A rectangular window frame 11 is mounted on the front surface of the front door 2 so as to be rotatable around a vertical axis (not shown) on the left side, and a transparent glass is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the window frame 11. The window 12 is held. Further, a frame-shaped mechanism panel (not shown) is fixed to the rear surface of the front door 2. As shown in FIG. 3, a game board 13 is held on the mechanism board, and the game board 13 is covered by a glass window 12 of a window frame 11 from the front.
[0010]
As shown in FIG. 2, a frame key 14 is mounted on the front surface of the front door 2 on the right side, and the frame key 14 locks the front door 2 in a closed state in close contact with the outer frame 1. The window frame 11 is locked in a closed state fitted to the inner peripheral surface of the opening of the front door 2. As shown in FIG. 3, an outer rail 15 and an inner rail 16 are fixed to the front of the game board 13, and the pachinko ball P hit by the hitting hammer 10 is fired between the outer rail 15 and the inner rail 16. It rises through passage 17 and is discharged from outlet 18 of firing passage 17. Also, a plurality of obstacle nails 19 are driven into the front of the game board 13, and the pachinko ball P released from the exit 18 falls while hitting the obstacle nail 19.
[0011]
A triangular corner lamp cover 20 is fixed to the front surface of the game board 13 at the upper left corner and the upper right corner. A plurality of corner lamps 21 (see FIG. 7) are fixed behind each of the corner lamp covers 20, and each corner lamp cover 20 emits light when the rear corner lamp 21 is turned on.
[0012]
As shown in FIG. 3, side lamp covers 22 are fixed to the front surface of the game board 13 at the left and right sides. A plurality of side lamps 23 (see FIG. 7) are fixed behind each of the side lamp covers 22, and each side lamp cover 22 emits light when the rear side lamp 23 is turned on.
[0013]
As shown in FIG. 3, a display board 24 is fixed to the front of the game board 13, and four holding ball lamps 25 are fixed to the upper end of the display board 24. These four holding ball lamps 25 constitute a holding ball display 26, and are arranged in a horizontal line.
[0014]
A symbol display device 27 composed of a color liquid crystal display is fixed to the display base plate 24. This symbol display device 27 is provided with a special symbol change area TE, and special symbols are displayed in three horizontal rows in the special symbol display area TE. The special symbol corresponds to an identification symbol for identifying a big hit and a miss, and is composed of a numeric symbol. Further, the symbol display device 27 is provided with a normal symbol change area HE. The ordinary symbol variation area HE is located at the lower left corner of the special symbol variation area TE, and ordinary symbols are displayed in two horizontal rows in the ordinary symbol variation area HE. The ordinary symbol corresponds to an identification symbol for identifying a hit or a miss, and is composed of a numeric symbol. The symbol display device 27 corresponds to a display device.
[0015]
A special symbol starting port 28 is fixed to the game board 13 below the symbol display device 27. The special symbol starting port 28 has a pocket shape whose upper surface is open, and a special symbol starting sensor 29 (see FIG. 7) is fixed in the special symbol starting port 28. The special symbol start sensor 29 is composed of a proximity switch, and detects that the pachinko ball P has been won in the special symbol start port 28 and outputs a special symbol start signal. The special symbol starting port 28 corresponds to a starting port and a winning port. The special symbol start sensor 29 corresponds to a start sensor and a winning sensor.
[0016]
Two blade plates 30 are mounted on the special symbol starting port 28 so as to be rotatable about a shaft 31, and both blade plates 30 are rotated vertically (see a two-dot chain line in FIG. 3). Sometimes, the distance between the two blades 30 is about the diameter of the pachinko ball P, and only the pachinko ball P that falls from directly above toward the special symbol starting port 28 passes through the gap between the two blades 30 and has a special design. A prize is placed in the starting port 28. Further, when both the blades 30 are rotating in the inclined state (see the solid line in FIG. 3), the pachinko balls P falling on the left and right sides of the special symbol starting port 28 are captured by the blades 30. A prize is won in the special symbol starting port 28. That is, the both blade plates 30 substantially enlarge or reduce the opening of the special symbol starting port 28.
[0017]
The two wing plates 30 are mechanically connected to a plunger of a wing plate solenoid 33 (see FIG. 7). The wing plate solenoid 33 is based on rotating the two wing plates 30 in an inclined state and a vertical state. The special symbol starting port 28 is enlarged or reduced. As shown in FIG. 3, a normal symbol start gate 34 is fixed on the front surface of the game board 13 at the left side of the special symbol start port 28. The ordinary symbol starting gate 34 is formed in a U-shaped frame shape whose upper and lower surfaces are open, and an ordinary symbol starting sensor 35 (see FIG. 7) is fixed in the ordinary symbol starting gate 34. The ordinary symbol start sensor 35 is formed of a proximity switch, and detects a pachinko ball P passing through the ordinary symbol start gate 34 to output an ordinary symbol start signal.
[0018]
As shown in FIG. 3, on the front surface of the game board 13, a winning port base plate 36 is fixed below the special symbol starting port 28, and as shown in FIG. A large winning opening 37 in the shape of a square tube having an open front surface is fixed thereto. As shown in FIG. 3, a door 38 is mounted on the winning opening base plate 36 so as to be rotatable around a horizontal shaft 39 at the lower end thereof. When the door 38 is turned to the open state in which the door 38 is horizontally inclined forward as shown in FIG. 5, the door 38 is opened. The special winning opening 37 corresponds to a variable winning opening.
[0019]
A winning port solenoid 40 is fixed to the rear surface of the winning port base plate 36. A door 38 is mechanically connected to the plunger of the special winning opening solenoid 40, and the door 38 is operated to open and close when the plunger of the special winning opening solenoid 40 advances and retreats. A count sensor 41 (see FIG. 7) is fixed in the special winning opening 37. The count sensor 41 is composed of a proximity switch, and detects that the pachinko ball P has won the large winning opening 37 and outputs a count signal.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 4, a square center cover 42 is provided on the rear surface of the game board 13. The center cover 42 has a container shape with an open front surface, and a rectangular frame-shaped main set 43 is provided around the center cover 42. The main set 43 is detachably fixed to the rear surface of the front door 2, and the center cover 42 is detachably fixed to the main set 43.
[0021]
A collecting gutter (not shown) is fixed to the rear surface of the game board 13, and the collecting gutter is covered by a center cover 42 from behind. This gathering gutter is connected to the special symbol starting port 28 and the special winning opening 37, and the pachinko ball P winning in the special symbol starting opening 28 and the pachinko ball P winning in the special winning opening 37 are in the common collective gutter. And is discharged out of the machine from the collecting gutter through the winning ball passage (not shown) of the main set 43.
[0022]
As shown in FIG. 4, a ball tank 44 is fixed to the rear surface of the main set 43 at the upper end. The ball tank 44 has a container shape whose upper surface is open, and a pachinko ball P is stored in the ball tank 44. A tank rail 45 is fixed to the rear surface of the main set 43. The tank rail 45 has an inclined gutter shape, and the right end of the tank rail 45 is connected to the inside of the ball tank 44.
[0023]
On the left side of the main set 43, a prize ball payout device 46 is detachably mounted. The award ball payout device 46 pays out the pachinko ball P as a prize ball in the upper plate 4 based on the fact that the pachinko ball P wins in the special symbol starting port 28 and the special winning port 37. It is configured as follows.
<About the prize ball payout device 46>
As shown in FIG. 6, a payout case 47 is detachably fixed to the main set 43, and a ball passage 48 is formed in the payout case 47. The upper end of the ball passage 48 is connected to the outlet of the tank rail 45, and the ball passage 48 is filled with the pachinko balls P in a line from the ball tank 44 through the tank rail 45. A sprocket 49 is mounted rotatably about a shaft 50 at an intermediate portion in the vertical direction of the ball passage 48, and a plurality of concave ball receiving portions 51 are formed on the outer periphery of the sprocket 49.
[0024]
In the dispensing case 47, a dispensing motor 52 (see FIG. 9) composed of a stepping motor is fixed. The shaft of the sprocket 49 is connected to the rotation shaft of the payout motor 52. When the rotation of the payout motor 52 is stopped, the rotation of the sprocket 49 is restricted by the electromagnetic force of the payout motor 52, as shown by a solid line in FIG. The pachinko ball P is held in a single ball receiving portion 51 of the sprocket 49. When the rotation shaft of the payout motor 52 rotates by a unit amount in this state, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. One pachinko ball P is discharged and discharged below the payout case 47 through the lower end of the ball passage 48. The winning ball payout device 46 is configured as described above.
[0025]
The main set 43 is provided with a lower plate passage (not shown). The upper end of the lower plate passage is connected to the ball passage 48 of the prize ball dispensing device 46, and the pachinko ball P released from the ball passage 48 falls in the lower plate passage. In addition, an upper plate passage (not shown) is provided at an intermediate portion of the lower plate passage. The upper plate passage is connected to the upper plate 4, and the pachinko ball P discharged from the prize ball dispensing device 46 rolls from the lower plate passage into the upper plate passage and passes through the upper plate passage into the upper plate 4. Will be paid out.
[0026]
As shown in FIG. 2, a lower plate 53 is fixed below the upper plate 4 on the front surface of the front door 2. The lower plate 53 is connected to the lower end of the lower plate passage, and when the pachinko balls P overflow from the upper plate 4 and fill the upper plate passage, the lower plate 53 passes through the lower end of the lower plate passage and enters the lower plate 53. Paid out.
[0027]
As shown in FIG. 4, a horizontally long rectangular main board box 54 is fixed to the rear surface of the main set 43 at the lower end. As shown in FIG. 7, a main board 55 is housed in the main board box 54, and a main controller 56 mainly composed of a one-chip microcomputer is mounted on the main board 55. I have. The main controller 56 has a CPU 57, a ROM 58, a RAM 59, and an I / O 60. The ROM 58 stores a control program and control data.
[0028]
The main control unit 56 corresponds to a main control unit, a measuring unit, an obtaining unit, a big hit determining unit, a privilege determining unit, a holding unit, a symbol setting unit, an effect pattern setting unit, and a big hit game unit. The ROM 58 and the RAM 59 of the main control device 56 correspond to storage means.
[0029]
The special symbol start sensor 29, the ordinary symbol start sensor 35, and the count sensor 41 are electrically connected to a main controller 56 via a sensor output circuit 61. The sensor output circuit 61 is mounted on the main board 55, and the CPU 57 of the main control device 56 controls the special symbol start signal from the special symbol start sensor 29, the normal symbol start signal from the normal symbol start sensor 35, and the count sensor. The count signal from 41 is detected via the sensor output circuit 61.
[0030]
The blade plate solenoid 33 and the special winning opening solenoid 40 are electrically connected to a main control device 56 via a solenoid drive circuit 62. The solenoid drive circuit 62 is mounted on the main board 55, and the CPU 57 of the main control device 56 controls the blade board solenoid 33 and the special winning opening solenoid 40 through the solenoid drive circuit 62 to cut off the power, and to perform a special design. The two blades 30 of the starting port 28 and the door 38 of the special winning port 37 are rotated.
[0031]
The four holding ball lamps 25 are electrically connected to a main controller 56 via a lamp driving circuit 63. The lamp driving circuit 63 is mounted on the main board 55, and the CPU 57 of the main control device 56 controls the lighting of the four reserved ball lamps 25 via the lamp driving circuit 63.
[0032]
As shown in FIG. 4, a payout board box 64 is fixed to a rear surface of the main set 43 in front of the main board box 54. As shown in FIG. 9, a payout board 65 is housed in the payout board box 64, and a payout control device 66 mainly composed of a one-chip microcomputer is mounted on the payout board 65. I have. The payout control device 66 has a CPU 67, a ROM 68, a RAM 69, and an I / O 70. The payout control program and payout control data are recorded in the ROM 68. The payout control device 66 is electrically connected to the main control device 56, and the prize ball command and the prize ball data are transmitted to the payout control device 66 from the main control device 56 in one direction.
[0033]
The payout motor 52 is electrically connected to the payout control device 66 via a motor drive circuit 71. The motor drive circuit 71 is mounted on the payout board 65, and the CPU 67 of the payout control device 66 controls the rotation amount of the payout motor 52 through the motor drive circuit 71. The amount of rotation is adjusted by the CPU 67 of the payout control device 66 based on the prize ball data from the main control device 56. The CPU 67 controls the amount of rotation of the payout motor 52 based on the amount of rotation of the payout motor 52. A number of pachinko balls P corresponding to the prize ball data are paid out in the upper plate 4 as prize balls.
[0034]
An integrated board case (not shown) is fixed to a rear surface of the center cover 42. As shown in FIG. 8, an integrated board 72 is accommodated in the integrated board case, and a symbol control device 73 is mounted on the integrated board 72. The symbol control device 73 has a CPU 74, a ROM 75, a RAM 76, a VDP 77, a VROM 78, a VRAM 79, and an I / O 80. A control program and control data are recorded in the ROM 75 of the symbol control device 73. Display data is recorded.
[0035]
Note that the symbol control device 73 corresponds to an effect control device. Further, the CPU 74 of the symbol control controller 73 corresponds to a mode determining unit, a counting unit, a comparing unit, a display controlling unit, a notifying unit, and an effect displaying unit. The ROM 75 of the symbol control device 73 corresponds to a recording unit.
[0036]
The main controller 56 is electrically connected to the symbol controller 73. The design control device 73 transmits the effect command and the effect data in one direction from the main control device 56. The CPU 74 of the design control device 73 sets the drive command based on the effect command and the like from the main control device 56. And outputs it to the VDP 77. Then, the VDP 77 detects display data corresponding to the drive command from the VROM 78, and displays a moving image plane corresponding to the drive command on the symbol display device 27 via the LCD drive circuit 81. The LCD drive circuit 81 is mounted on the integrated board 72 and has a sprite function. The sprite function is a moving image function for moving a figure on the screen. When the VDP 77 specifies a plurality of figures and a display position, the LCD drive circuit 81 combines the plurality of specified figures in hardware to form a symbol display device. 27.
[0037]
The VROM 78 of the symbol control device 73 records a plurality of background data, a plurality of symbol data, and a plurality of character data as display data, and the VDP 77 uses the drive data to specify the background data, the symbol data, the type of character data, and the display position. In response, the moving image plane where the design data and the character data overlap with each other is displayed in front of the background data.
[0038]
A speaker control device 82 mainly composed of a one-chip microcomputer is mounted on the integrated board 72. As shown in FIG. 10, the speaker control device 82 includes a CPU 83, a ROM 84, a RAM 85, and an I / O 86. The ROM 84 stores a control program and control data. A symbol control device 73 is electrically connected to the speaker control device 82, and an effect command and effect data are transmitted from the symbol control device 73 to the speaker control device 82.
[0039]
The speaker 6 is electrically connected to the speaker control device 82 via a speaker drive circuit 87. The speaker drive circuit 87 is mounted on the integrated board 72, and the CPU 83 of the speaker control device 82 outputs a sound effect from the speaker 6 through the speaker drive circuit 87. The sound effect is output by the CPU 83 of the speaker control device 82 based on the effect command and effect data from the symbol control device 73. When the speaker 6 is driven, the sound effect corresponding to the effect data is output from the speaker 6. You.
[0040]
As shown in FIG. 11, a lamp control device 88 mainly composed of a one-chip microcomputer is mounted on the integrated board 72. The lamp control device 88 includes a CPU 89, a ROM 90, a RAM 91, and an I / O 92. The ROM 90 stores a control program and control data. A symbol control device 73 is electrically connected to the lamp control device 88, and an effect command and effect data are transmitted from the symbol control device 73 to the lamp control device 88.
[0041]
A plurality of corner lamps 21 and a plurality of side lamps 23 are electrically connected to the lamp control device 88 via a lamp driving circuit 93. The lamp driving circuit 93 is mounted on the integrated board 72, and the CPU 89 of the lamp control device 88 controls the lighting of the plurality of corner lamps 21 and the plurality of side lamps 23 through the lamp driving circuit 93. This lighting control is performed by the CPU 89 of the lamp control device 88 based on the effect command and effect data from the symbol control device 73. When the corner lamp 21 and the side lamp 23 are driven, the corner lamp cover 20 and the side lamp cover 22 It is illuminated in a mode according to the effect data.
[0042]
Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described.
<Normal pattern game>
When the player throws the pachinko ball P into the upper plate 4 and turns the firing handle 8 clockwise, the pachinko ball P is fired into the game board 13 and falls while hitting the obstacle nail 19. When the pachinko ball P effectively passes through the inside of the ordinary symbol starting gate 34, an ordinary symbol game is performed. This ordinary symbol game is performed based on displaying ordinary symbols in the ordinary symbol fluctuation area HE of the symbol display device 27, and the outline of the ordinary symbol game is as follows.
[0043]
In the normal symbol fluctuation area HE of the symbol table device 27, any one of the numerical symbols "3, 7" is displayed in a stationary state as the normal symbol of the left and right columns, and the pachinko ball P is set to the normal symbol start gate. After passing through 34, the ordinary symbols in each row start to fluctuate simultaneously. This change means that the ordinary symbols in each row change in a stationary state, and the order of change of the ordinary symbols in each row is “3” → “7” → “3” →...
[0044]
When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the change of the ordinary symbol, the left ordinary symbol and the right ordinary symbol stop at the same time, and a hit and a miss are notified according to the combination of the left ordinary symbol and the right ordinary symbol in a stopped state. The hit symbol is for notifying the occurrence of a hit, and two types of "33" and "77" are set for the hit symbol. The off symbol is for notifying the occurrence of the off symbol, and two types of "37" and "73" are set for the off symbol.
[0045]
When a hit symbol is displayed in the normal symbol fluctuation area HE of the symbol display device 27, a hit game is started. This winning game is advantageous to a player who enlarges the special symbol starting port 28 based on the rotation of the two wing boards 30 in an inclined state, and increases the probability that the pachinko ball P wins in the special symbol starting port 28. The two blade plates 30 are held in an inclined state until the time condition for the rotation time to reach the upper limit is satisfied.
[0046]
<Special design game>
When the pachinko balls P falling in the game board 13 effectively enter the special symbol starting port 28, the set number of pachinko balls P are paid out from the prize ball payout device 46 into the upper plate 4 as a prize ball. A symbol game is started. This special symbol game is performed based on displaying various animation screens in the special symbol change area TE of the symbol display device 27. The outline of the special symbol game is as follows.
[0047]
One of the symbols “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8” as a special symbol in the left column and a special symbol in the right column is in the special symbol variation area TE of the symbol table device 27 in the stationary state. , And any of the symbols “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8 and face” is displayed in a stationary state as a special symbol in the middle row, and the pachinko ball P starts the special symbol. When the player wins the mouth 28, the special symbols in each row start to change. The fluctuation means that the special symbol in each row changes while moving, and the moving direction of the special symbol in each row is from top to bottom. The change order of the left and right columns is a loop of "1"... "7" → "8" → "1" →..., And the change order of the middle column is "1". It is a loop of “8” → “face” → “1”.
[0048]
When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the change of the special symbol in each row, the left special symbol and the right special symbol are temporarily stopped in that order, and reach occurs according to the combination of the left special symbol and the right special symbol in the temporarily stopped state. Is reported. In this temporary stop state, it is visually expressed that the left special symbol and the right special symbol swing in the vertical direction, and the possibility of re-variation remains.
[0049]
The reach symbol refers to a combination of two special symbols (left special symbol and right special symbol) having a visual possibility of generating a big hit, and reach is caused by a temporary stop of the reach symbol. The following eight types are set for the reach symbol, and “↓” indicates that the middle special symbol is changing.
<Reach design>
"1 ↓ 1", "2 ↓ 2", "3 ↓ 3", "4 ↓ 4", "5 ↓ 5", "6 ↓ 6", "7 ↓ 7", "8 ↓ 8"
In the occurrence state of the reach, a plurality of types of reach action screens are selectively displayed on the symbol display device 27. This reach action screen refers to an animation screen that directs what the final special symbol temporarily stops, and different degrees of reliability for the big hit are set according to what kind of reach action screen appears. .
[0050]
When another predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the change of the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol, the final middle special symbol is temporarily stopped following the left special symbol and the right special symbol, and then the left special symbol, the middle special symbol The symbol and the right special symbol are fixed along one horizontal effective line. The elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbols in the three rows to the determination is referred to as the variable display time (variable display time). Is notified to the player.
[0051]
The left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are to be statically displayed from the temporary stop state based on the detection of the effect command from the main control device 56 by the symbol control device 73. (Variable stop display). The temporary stop refers to stopping the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol before the final stop based on the display pattern set by the symbol control device 73 based on the effect command.
[0052]
The big hit symbol refers to a combination of three rows of special symbols that notify the big hit, and the following eight types are set for the big hit symbol.
<Big hit design>
“1 1 1”, “2 2 2”, “3 3 3”, “4 4 4”, “555”, “66 6”, “7 7 7”, “8 8 8”
A completely off symbol refers to a combination of three rows of special symbols that do not even generate a reach, and specifically differs from a left special symbol and a right special symbol. In addition, the off-reach design refers to a combination of three rows of special designs that generate a reach but does not cause a big hit. Specifically, the left special design and the right special design are the same and the middle special design is different. .
[0053]
When the big hit symbol is definitely displayed on the symbol display device 27, the big hit game is started. This jackpot game opens the door 38 of the special winning opening 37 and generates a state advantageous to the player who allows the pachinko ball P to enter in the special winning opening 37. The pachinko ball P is held in the open state until the number condition for winning or the time condition for the open time to reach the upper limit is satisfied.
[0054]
The opening operation based on the number condition and the time condition of the special winning opening 37 is called a big hit round, and when either the number condition or the time condition is satisfied, the big hit round is restarted. An upper limit value X is set for the number of repetitions of the big hit round. When the number of repetitions of the big hit round reaches the upper limit value X, the big hit game is ended unconditionally.
[0055]
During the big hit round, the big hit round is displayed on the symbol display device 27. This jackpot round display is performed by displaying the current jackpot round number in front of the jackpot round background composed of a pattern corresponding to the current jackpot round number, and in front of the jackpot round background, the pachinko ball P for the jackpot opening 37 is displayed. Is displayed.
[0056]
When the pachinko ball P wins in the special symbol starting port 28 at the time of the special symbol variation display in which the special symbol variation display cannot be started immediately or during the big hit round display, the special symbol variation display (special symbol game) is limited to four times. Will be suspended. The reserved ball display 26 indicates the number of times the special symbol game is reserved by the number of lighting of the reserved ball lamp 25. When the variable display of the special symbol is started, the number of reserved balls is determined based on the fact that the reserved ball lamp 25 is turned off. Is reported.
[0057]
When a big hit occurs, the mode is definitely shifted to the time reduction mode. This time reduction mode is a mode in which the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol and the special symbol is set shorter than the non-setting state of the time reduction mode, and the enlargement time of the special symbol starting port 28 is set longer. It becomes effective from the first special symbol game. In this time reduction mode, a fixed limit value is set for the number of continuations. Specifically, the time reduction mode is applied to a maximum of 100 special symbol games from the end of the big hit game. When the big hit reoccurs within the valid period of the time shortening mode, the number of continuations of the time shortening mode is reset, and the number of continuations of the time shortening mode is newly measured from the first fluctuation display immediately after the end of the big hit game.
[0058]
At the time of confirming the display of the chance symbol, as shown in FIG. 1, the mode is definitely shifted to the chance mode corresponding to the privilege. This chance mode is a high-probability mode in which a big hit is determined with a higher fixed probability than the non-set state of the chance mode, and becomes effective from the first special symbol game immediately after the chance symbol is displayed and a big hit occurs. It ends based on doing. This chance mode is activated irrespective of a big hit based on a specific condition different from the big hit being established. For example, when the specific condition is accidentally determined to be satisfied at the time of the big hit determination, the determination result is invalidated. Is done.
[0059]
As described below, the chance symbols are classified into the out-of-reach reach symbols, and when a reach occurs, the player is provided with a pleasure of expecting to enter the chance mode in addition to the occurrence of the jackpot.
[0060]
<Chance design>
"1 face 1", "2 face 2", "3 face 3", "4 face 4", "5 face 5", "6 face 6", "7 face 7", "8 face 8"
Next, the internal processing of the main control device 56 and the symbol control device 73 will be described with reference to FIGS.
<Regarding Internal Processing of Main Controller 56>
When the power is turned on, the CPU 57 of the main control device 56 starts the main program of FIG. This main program repeats steps S4 to S11 in an infinite loop after execution of steps S1 to S3. When the CPU 57 proceeds to step S1, the CPU 57 inhibits the start of the timer interrupt program based on the setting of interrupt inhibition. .
[0061]
When the CPU 57 sets the interrupt prohibition, the process proceeds to step S2, where the measured values of the random counters R1 to R8, the measured values of the normal counters N1 to N5, the measured values of the timers T1 to T4, the setting results of various flags, and the result of the jackpot determination All the data of the RAM 59 such as the setting result of the special symbol, the setting result of the variation pattern, the result of the hit determination, the setting result of the ordinary symbol, the setting result of the chance mode, etc., and the I / O 60 are initialized. Then, the start of the timer interrupt program is permitted based on the setting of the interrupt permission in step S3, and steps S4 to S11 are repeated in an infinite loop with the remaining time of the timer interrupt program.
[0062]
When the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. 12, the CPU 57 updates the random counters R6 and R8. As shown in FIG. 13A, the random counter R6 selects a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol from a special symbol group of "1 to 8". Only used for reach judgment. The random counter R6 is a three-digit counter. The first digit is added from "0" to "7" and then returned to "0" and added in a ring shape as shown in FIG. It is. The addition process of the first digit is performed by "1" for each loop of the main program, and the second digit is "1" for each carry in which the first digit is returned from "7" to "0". The third digit is incremented by "1" every time the second digit is returned from "7" to "0".
[0063]
The random counter R8 is for selecting a left normal symbol and a right normal symbol from a group of ordinary symbols of "3, 7". The random counter R8 is a two-digit counter. The first digit is added from "0" to "1", then returns to "0" and is added in a ring shape. The addition processing of the first digit is performed by "1" every one loop of the main program, and the second digit is "1" every time the first digit is returned from "1" to "0". Are added.
[0064]
After adding the random counters R6 and R8 in step S4 of FIG. 12, the CPU 56 compares the first digit and the third digit of the random counter R6 in step S5. Here, when the difference is detected, the random counter R6 is stored in the completely off symbol area (see FIG. 15) of the RAM 59 in step S6.
[0065]
When detecting that the first and third digits of the random counter R6 are the same in step S5 of FIG. 12, the CPU 56 compares the first and second digits of the random counter R6 in step S7. Here, when the difference is detected, the random counter R6 is stored in the off-reach symbol area (see FIG. 15) of the RAM 59 in step S8.
[0066]
When the CPU 56 proceeds to step S9 in FIG. 12, the first digit and the second digit of the random counter R8 are compared. Here, when it is detected that both are the same, the random counter R8 is stored in the hit symbol area (see FIG. 15) of the RAM 59 in step S10, and the first digit and the second digit of the random counter R8 are different in step S9. When it is detected that the operation is performed, the random counter R8 is stored in the off symbol area (see FIG. 15) of the RAM 59 in step S11.
[0067]
The timer interrupt program shown in FIG. 16 is started every time 4 msec elapses. The CPU 57 of the main control device 56 temporarily stops the main program at the execution position when the timer interrupt program is started, and the main program when the timer interrupt program ends. Resumes from the paused position. This timer interrupt program has an output monitoring process from step S21 to a jackpot game process from step S32. The output monitoring process from step S21 to the ordinary symbol variation process from step S27 is executed every time the timer interrupt program is started. The control data setting process of step S28 to the big hit game process of step S32 are selectively executed based on the setting state of the game control flag.
[0068]
(1) Output monitoring processing
The CPU 57 of the main controller 56 determines whether or not there is a special symbol start signal from the special symbol start sensor 29, whether or not there is a normal symbol start signal from the normal symbol start sensor 35, and whether or not there is a count signal from the count sensor 41. The detection result is stored in a special symbol start signal recording unit, a normal symbol start signal recording unit, and a count signal recording unit (all shown in FIG. 15) in the output monitoring area of the RAM 59. This output monitoring process is always performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs, and each data stored in the output monitoring area is updated every 4 msec.
[0069]
(2) Counter update processing
The counter updating process in step S22 in FIG. 16 is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs. When the CPU 57 of the main control device 56 proceeds to the counter updating process in step S22, the random counters R1 to R5 and R7 are updated. I do.
[0070]
As shown in FIG. 13A, the random counter R1 functions as an effect parameter for selecting a variation pattern, and is used during a period from the start of variation of the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol to the final stop. Displays an animation screen of the effect contents according to the selection result of the variation pattern on the symbol display device 27. The random counter R1 is incremented by "1" every time the timer interrupt program is started. The random counter R1 is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "100", and then is incremented back to "0".
[0071]
The random counter R2 distributes the judgment result to a complete deviation and a deviation reach when the deviation is determined. This random counter R2 is incremented by "1" each time the timer interrupt program is started. The random counter R2 is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "222", and then is incremented back to "0".
[0072]
The random counter R3 determines whether a big hit has occurred. The random counter R3 is incremented by "1" every time the timer interrupt program is started. After the initial value "0" is added to the upper limit value "952", the random counter R3 returns to "0" and is added.
[0073]
The random counter R4 determines whether or not the chance mode has been acquired. The random counter R4 is incremented by "1" every time the timer interrupt program is started. The random counter R4 is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "600", and then is incremented back to "0".
[0074]
The random counter R3 for big hit determination is reset to “0” based on the execution of the timer interrupt program “953 times”, whereas the random counter R4 for chance mode determination is “601 times” for the timer interrupt program. Is reset to "0" based on the execution. In other words, the random counter R3 for determining the big hit and the random counter R4 for determining the chance mode are set such that the number of cyclic measurements is a non-integer multiple of “953” and “601”. It is extremely rare to measure the same value except for this.
[0075]
The random counter R5 selects a big hit symbol from the big hit symbol group "1 to 8" when determining the big hit. The random counter R5 is incremented by "1" each time the timer interrupt program is started. The random counter R5 is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "7", and then returns to "0" and is incremented.
The random counter R7 detects whether a hit has occurred. This random counter R7 is incremented by "1" each time the timer interrupt program is started. The random counter R7 is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "32", and then returns to "0" and is incremented.
[0076]
(3) Prize ball signal processing
The prize ball signal processing in step S23 in FIG. 16 is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs. The CPU 57 of the main control device 56 determines whether or not there is a special symbol start signal and a count signal based on data stored in the output monitoring area. Is determined. Here, when the special symbol start signal or the count signal is detected, the prize ball command and the prize ball data are output to the payout control device 66, and the prize ball is paid out.
[0077]
(4) Special symbol data acquisition processing
The special symbol data acquisition process of step S24 in FIG. 16 is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs. The CPU 57 of the main control device 56 determines that the pachinko ball P is in the special symbol start port 28 in the special symbol data acquisition process. The current measurement values of the random counters R1 to R5 are obtained on condition that the player wins the game, and stored in the special symbol counter data area of the RAM 59 (see FIG. 15).
[0078]
When the CPU 57 proceeds to step S41 in FIG. 17, the CPU 57 detects the presence or absence of a special symbol start signal from the special symbol start sensor 29. The presence or absence of the special symbol start signal is performed based on the reference to the output monitoring area of the RAM 59. When the CPU 57 detects that the special symbol start signal is recorded in the output monitoring area, the process proceeds to step S42. The process proceeds to compare the counter N1 with the upper limit value “4”. The counter N1 measures the number of winnings of the pachinko balls P to the special symbol starting port 28. When detecting "N1 <4", the CPU 57 detects the current measured values of the random counters R1 to R5 in step S43. In step S44, "1" is added to the counter N1.
[0079]
As shown in FIG. 18, the hold data recording units E1 to E4 of the counter data area are allocated to the counter N1 corresponding to the measured values "1" to "4", and the CPU 57 proceeds to step S45 in FIG. After the transfer, the acquisition results of the random counters R1 to R5 are stored in the recording unit corresponding to the measurement value of the counter N1 among the suspension data recording units E1 to E4. For example, when the measurement value of the counter N1 is "1", the acquisition results of the random counters R1 to R5 are stored in the hold data recording unit E1 corresponding to the measurement value "1". When the measured value is "3", the acquisition results of the random counters R1 to R5 are stored in the hold data recording unit E3 corresponding to the measured value "3".
[0080]
(5) Reserving ball processing
The holding ball processing in step S25 in FIG. 16 is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs, and the CPU 57 of the main control device 56 detects the measurement value of the counter N1 in the holding ball processing and holds based on the detection result. The number of times of holding the special symbol game is notified to the player based on turning on / off the ball lamp 25.
[0081]
Lamp numbers “RP1”, “RP2”, “RP3”, and “RP4” are assigned to the holding ball lamp 25 in order from the left in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, lamp numbers "RP1" to "RP4" are assigned to the measurement values "1" to "4" of the counter N1. The value is detected, and the reserved ball lamp 25 of the lamp number corresponding to the detection result of the measured value is turned on.
[0082]
For example, when the measurement value of the counter N1 is "3", the three reserved ball lamps 25 corresponding to "N1 = 3" are lit. In this state, when one pachinko ball P wins in the special symbol starting port 28, the counter N1 is added from "3" to "4", and the four holding ball lamps 25 corresponding to "N1 = 4" are displayed. Light. Accordingly, one holding ball lamp 25 is newly turned on, and the player is notified that the number of holdings has increased from “3” to “4”. When the special symbol change display is started in this state, the counter N1 is decremented from "4" to "3" as described later, so that the timer interrupt processing after the subtraction corresponds to "N1 = 3". The three holding ball lamps 25 light up. Accordingly, one holding ball lamp 25 is turned off, and the player is notified that the number of times of holding the special symbol game has been reduced from “4” to “3”.
[0083]
(6) Data acquisition process for ordinary symbols
The ordinary symbol data acquisition process in step S26 of FIG. 16 is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs. The CPU 57 of the main control device 56 sets the pachinko ball P to the ordinary symbol start gate 34 in the ordinary symbol data acquisition process. The current measurement value of the random counter R7 is acquired on condition that the vehicle has passed through the inside, and the game content of the ordinary symbol game is controlled based on the acquisition result of the random counter R7.
[0084]
When the CPU 57 proceeds to step S51 in FIG. 19, the CPU 57 detects the presence or absence of a normal symbol start signal from the normal symbol start sensor 35. The presence or absence of the normal symbol start signal is performed based on referring to the output monitoring area of the RAM 59. When the CPU 57 detects that the normal symbol start signal is recorded in the output monitoring area, the process proceeds to step S52. The process proceeds to compare the measured value of the counter N5 with the upper limit value “4”. This counter N5 measures the number of pachinko balls P passing through the ordinary symbol starting gate 34. When detecting "N5 <4", the CPU 57 detects the current measured value of the random counter R7 in step S53, and proceeds to step S53. In S54, "1" is added to the counter N5.
[0085]
As shown in FIG. 20, the reserved data recording sections E11 to E14 of the normal symbol counter data area are allocated to the counter N5 in correspondence with the measured values "1" to "4". In step S55, the acquisition result of the random counter R7 is stored in the recording unit corresponding to the measurement value of the counter N5. For example, when the measurement value of the counter N5 is “2”, the acquisition result of the random counter R7 is stored in the hold data recording unit E12 corresponding to the measurement value “2”, and when the measurement value is “4”, the random counter R7 The obtained result is stored in the hold data recording unit E14 corresponding to the measurement value “4”.
[0086]
(7) Variation processing for ordinary symbols
The normal symbol variation process of step S27 in FIG. 16 is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs. The CPU 57 of the main control device 56 sorts out hits and misses in the normal symbol variation process, and wins and loses symbols. Set.
The CPU 57 determines the setting state of the starting port flag in step S61 of FIG. This starting port flag indicates the current enlarged / reduced state of the special symbol starting port 28. When the CPU 57 detects that the starting port flag is set during reduction, the CPU 57 determines that the special symbol starting port 28 is in the reduced state. Judge and proceed to step S62.
[0087]
When shifting to step S62, the CPU 57 determines the setting state of the ordinary symbol variation flag. The normal symbol variation flag indicates the variation state of the ordinary symbol. When the CPU 57 detects that the ordinary symbol variation flag is set while the symbol is stopped, the CPU 57 determines that the ordinary symbol has stopped varying, and determines in step S63. Move to.
[0088]
When the CPU 57 proceeds to Step S63, the CPU 57 compares the measured value of the counter N5 with “0”. As described above, this counter N5 indicates the storage state of the random symbol R7 for a normal symbol game, and the CPU 57 determines that the random counter R7 is stored in the RAM 59 when detecting "N5>0". Then, control goes to a step S64.
[0089]
When the CPU 57 proceeds to Step S64, the CPU 57 detects the random counter R7 from the normal symbol reserved data recording unit E11 of the RAM 59 and compares it with the 30 hit values "3-32". Here, when the random counter R7 detects that the hit value is equal to any one of the 30 hit values, it is determined that the hit is a hit. It is stored in the hit area (see FIG. 15) of the RAM 59. That is, the hit is determined with a fixed fixed probability “30/33”.
[0090]
When the CPU 57 stores the determination result of the hit or miss in the hit area of the RAM 59, the CPU 57 detects the determination result from the hit area in step S65 of FIG. Here, when the hit is detected, the random counter R8 is detected from the hit symbol area for the normal symbol in the RAM 59. Then, a symbol corresponding to the first digit and a symbol corresponding to the second digit of the random counter R8 are detected from the ordinary symbol table (see FIG. 22) of the ROM 58, and set as a left ordinary symbol and a right ordinary symbol.
[0091]
When the CPU 57 detects in step S65 in FIG. 21 that the result of determination of a hit has been stored in the hit area, the CPU 57 detects a random counter R8 from the hit symbol area for the normal symbol in the RAM 59. Then, a symbol corresponding to the first digit and a symbol corresponding to the second digit of the random counter R8 are detected from the ordinary symbol table of the ROM 58, and are set as a left ordinary symbol and a right ordinary symbol.
[0092]
After setting the normal symbol, the CPU 57 refers to the time reduction area (see FIG. 15) of the RAM 59 in step S66 of FIG. This time reduction area stores the setting state of the time reduction mode. When the CPU 57 detects that the setting of the time reduction mode is stored in the time reduction area, it determines that the time reduction mode is in effect. As shown in (1), the fluctuation pattern is set to “101”. When detecting that the non-setting of the time reduction mode is stored in the time reduction area, it is determined that the time reduction mode is not in progress, and the variation pattern is set to “102”.
[0093]
After setting the fluctuation pattern, the CPU 57 sets the fluctuation display time in step S67 of FIG. This fluctuation display time generally refers to the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol to the final stop. As shown in FIG. 23, during the time shortening mode in which the fluctuation pattern “101” is set, “T101 (for example, 5 seconds) )), And is set to “T102 (for example, 58 sec)” during the non-time shortening mode in which the fluctuation pattern “102” is set.
[0094]
After setting the variable display time, the CPU 57 resets the timer T3 to “0” in step S68 of FIG. The timer T3 measures the elapsed time (normal symbol change display time) based on the start of the change of the normal symbol. When the timer T3 is reset, the CPU 57 sends an INT signal to the symbol control device 73 in step S69. Output. Then, in step S70, a normal symbol change start command is output as an effect command, and the setting result of the change pattern for the normal symbol, the setting result of the left normal symbol, and the setting result of the right normal symbol are output as effect data. Then, the CPU 74 of the symbol control device 73 starts the IRQ interrupt program based on the detection of the INT signal, and starts the fluctuation display of the normal symbol based on the reception of the effect command and the effect data in the IRQ interrupt program. I do.
[0095]
When outputting an effect command or the like to the symbol control device 73, the CPU 57 starts the timer T3 in step S71. After the output of the effect command or the like, the symbol control device 73 displays the variation of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol variation area HE of the symbol display device 27, and the timer T3 sets the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the ordinary symbol as a starting point. Will be measured.
[0096]
When the CPU 57 starts the timer T3, the counter data area for the ordinary symbols in the RAM 59 is arranged in a step S72. This processing overwrites the data stored in the reserved data recording units E12 to E14 on the reserved data recording units E11 to E13. For example, when the random counter R7 is stored only in the reserved data recording unit E11, the reserved data recording unit E11 is used. The default data of the suspension data recording unit E12 is recorded in the storage unit, and the random counter R7 of the suspension data recording unit E11 is deleted.
[0097]
When the random counter R7 is stored in the reserved data recording units E11 to E14, the random counter R7 of the reserved data recording units E12 to E14 is moved to the preceding retained data recording units E11 to E13, and the default data is stored in the reserved data recording unit E14. Is recorded. Therefore, in the next ordinary symbol variation process, a hit determination process is performed based on the random counter R7 stored in the pending data recording unit E12, and in the next control data setting process, the hit determination process is stored in the pending data recording unit E13. A hit determination process is performed based on the random counter R7.
[0098]
After arranging the counter data area for ordinary symbols, the CPU 57 subtracts "1" from the counter N5 in step S73 in FIG. 21, and sets the ordinary symbol variation flag to "changing" in step S74. As described above, the counter N5 measures the number of pachinko balls P passing through the ordinary symbol starting gate 34 with "4" as an upper limit. Therefore, the counter N5 is decremented immediately after the start of the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol to which the effect command or the like is output, and a room for addition is generated in the counter N5 even when the counter N5 has been added to the upper limit value. In the subtraction state of the counter N5, a blank is always generated in the counter data area for the ordinary symbol. For this reason, when the presence of the ordinary symbol start signal is recorded in the subsequent output monitoring process, the counter N5 is added in the ordinary symbol data acquisition process, and the random counter R7 is newly stored in the ordinary symbol counter data area.
[0099]
When the CPU 57 detects in the step S62 of FIG. 21 that the ordinary symbol variation flag is set to varying, the CPU 57 compares the measured value of the variable display time timer T3 with the setting result of the variable display time in a step S75. Here, when it is detected that the measured value of the timer T3 has reached the set result of the variable display time, the timer T3 is stopped in step S76, and the measurement of the variable display time is ended.
[0100]
When stopping the timer T3, the CPU 57 outputs an INT signal to the symbol control device 73 in a step S77, and outputs a fixed stop command as an effect command in a step S78. Then, the process shifts to step S79, and the stop of the change of the ordinary symbol is recorded based on the fact that the stopped symbol is set in the ordinary symbol change flag. This fixed stop command is for instructing the symbol control device 73 to stop the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the CPU 74 of the symbol control device 73 detects the fixed stop command in the IRQ interrupt program based on receiving the INT signal. Then, the left ordinary symbol and the right ordinary symbol are switched from the fluctuation state to the stationary fixed state.
[0101]
After recording the change stop of the symbol, the CPU 57 detects the determination result from the hit area of the RAM 59 in step S80. Here, when it is detected that the result of the hit determination is stored, the flow shifts to step S81 to reset the timer T4 to "0". The timer T4 measures the enlarged time of the special symbol starting port 28. When the timer T4 is reset, the CPU 57 inclines both the blades 30 based on the application of the driving power to the blade solenoid 33 in step S82. The special symbol starting port 28 is enlarged by rotating the state to the state.
[0102]
When enlarging the special symbol starting port 28, the CPU 57 starts measuring the enlarging time of the special symbol starting port 28 based on starting the timer T4 in step S83. Then, the process shifts to step S84 to record the enlargement of the special symbol starting port 28 based on the fact that the starting port flag is set to "being expanded".
[0103]
When the CPU 57 detects in step S61 that the opening flag is set to "enlarging", it determines that the special symbol opening 28 is in the expanded state. Then, the process proceeds to step S85, and the measured value of the timer T4 for the extension time is compared with the result of setting the extension time. This expansion time is set to a value corresponding to the setting state of the time reduction mode. Specifically, the time is set to a short value (0.7 sec) in the non-setting state of the time reduction mode, and the setting of the time reduction mode is performed. In the state, it is set to the long value (3.5 sec).
[0104]
When the CPU 57 detects in step S85 that the measured value of the timer T4 has reached a value corresponding to the setting state of the time reduction mode, the special symbol starting port 28 is determined based on the fact that the blade solenoid 33 is cut off in step S86. To shrink. Then, the measurement of the expansion time is terminated based on stopping the timer T4 for the expansion time in step S87, and the reduction of the special symbol starting port 28 is recorded based on setting the starting port flag to "reducing" in step S88. .
[0105]
That is, when the pachinko ball P passes through the inside of the ordinary symbol starting gate 34, the ordinary symbol is variably displayed in the ordinary symbol variation area HE of the symbol display device 27. The variable display time is set to a short value when the time reduction mode is set, and is set to a long value when the time reduction mode is not set. , "73") or a combination of hits ("33" or "77").
[0106]
Normally, when the symbol fluctuates and stops in a winning combination, the special symbol starting port 28 is enlarged. This extended time is set to a long value when the time reduction is set, and set to a short value when the time reduction is not set. The number of winnings of the pachinko ball P with respect to the special symbol opening 28 is determined whether or not the time reduction is set. It is adjusted according to. At the time of the fluctuation display of the ordinary symbol and the enlargement of the special symbol starting port 28, even if the pachinko ball P passes through the ordinary symbol starting gate 34, the hit judging process in step S64 is not executed (the generation of the reserved ball), and the hit judging is performed. The processing is normally executed under the condition that both the fluctuation stop of the symbol and the reduction of the special symbol starting port 28 are performed.
[0107]
(8) Control data setting processing
The control data setting process of step S28 in FIG. 16 is executed when the game control flag is set in the control data setting process, and the CPU 57 of the main control device 56 performs the big hit and the out-of-reach in the control data setting process. A complete miss is assigned, and a big hit symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a perfect miss symbol are set. Note that the game control flag is initially set in the control data setting process, and the control data setting process is executed in the first timer interrupt process immediately after the power is turned on.
[0108]
The CPU 57 compares the counter N1 with "0" in a step S91 in FIG. As described above, the counter N1 indicates the storage state of the random counters R1 to R5. When detecting "N1>0", the CPU 57 determines that the random counters R1 to R5 are stored in the RAM 59. Then, control goes to a step S92.
[0109]
When the CPU 57 proceeds to step S92, the CPU 57 determines the setting state of the chance mode. This determination process is performed based on data stored in the chance mode area (see FIG. 15) of the RAM 59. When the CPU 57 detects that the chance mode setting is stored in the chance mode area, the CPU 57 is in the chance mode. When it is determined that there is a chance mode, the process proceeds to step S93. When it is detected that the chance mode non-setting is stored, it is determined that the chance mode is not being performed, and the process proceeds to step S94.
[0110]
When the CPU 57 proceeds to Step S93, the CPU 57 detects the acquisition result of the random counter R3 for determining a big hit from the special symbol holding data recording unit E1 of the RAM 59, and obtains 15 big hit values "17, 61, 103, 197, 277, 367, 401, 431, 523, 619, 661, 727, 797, 887, 941 ". Here, when the random counter R3 detects that it is not the same as any of the 15 jackpot values, it is determined to be out of range, and when the random counter R3 detects that it is equal to any of the 15 jackpot values, it is determined that the jackpot is the big hit. , And the determination result of the big hit and the miss is stored in the big hit area of the RAM 59 (see FIG. 15). That is, when the chance mode is set, the big hit is determined with a fixed high probability of “15/953”.
[0111]
When the CPU 57 proceeds to step S94 in FIG. 24, the CPU 57 detects the acquisition result of the large hit determination random counter R3 from the special symbol holding data recording unit E1 of the RAM 59, and outputs three big hit values “17, 401, 727”. Compare. Here, when it is detected that the random counter R3 is not equal to any of the three jackpot values, it is determined to be out, and when the random counter R3 is detected to be equal to any of the three jackpot values, it is determined to be a jackpot. , And the result of the judgment of the big hit and the miss is stored in the big hit area of the RAM 59. That is, when the chance mode is not set, the big hit is determined with a fixed low probability of “3/953”.
[0112]
When the CPU 57 determines a big hit or a miss, the CPU 57 detects a determination result from the big hit area of the RAM 59 in step S95. Here, when it is detected that a big hit is stored in the big hit area, the process proceeds to step S96.
A symbol table is recorded in the ROM 58 of the main control device 56. This symbol table shows the relationship between the random counter R5 and the big hit symbol, as shown in FIG. 25A. When the CPU 57 of the main control device 56 proceeds to step S96 in FIG. , A random counter R5 is detected from the hold data recording unit E1. Then, a symbol corresponding to the random counter R5 is detected from the symbol table, and the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are set to the same detected symbol. For example, when the random counter R5 is "6", the numeric symbol "7" is detected, and the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are set to the same detected symbol "7".
[0113]
After setting the big hit symbol in step S96 of FIG. 24, the CPU 57 sets a fluctuation pattern in step S97. This variation pattern functions as an effect parameter for setting how the effect of determining the combination of the left special symbol to the right special symbol is determined, and is unrelated to the setting state of the time reduction mode at the time of the big hit determination. The variation pattern is set in the same manner.
[0114]
As shown in FIG. 26, a variation pattern table for a big hit is recorded in the ROM 58 of the main control device 56. This variation pattern table indicates the correspondence between the random counter R1 and the variation pattern. When the CPU 57 proceeds to step S97 of FIG. 24, the CPU 57 detects the result of acquiring the random counter R1 from the special symbol reserved data recording unit E1. Then, a variation pattern corresponding to the random counter R1 is selectively set from the variation pattern table for the big hit. For example, when the random counter R1 is "10", the fluctuation pattern "34" is detected, and the fluctuation pattern is set to "34".
[0115]
When the CPU 57 detects in step S95 of FIG. 24 that the determination result of the deviation is stored in the big hit area of the RAM 59, the process proceeds to step S98. Then, the random counter R2 is detected from the reserved data recording section E1 for the special symbol, and the 19 outreach values "5, 11, 23, 31, 43, 53, 61, 79, 89, 97, 113, 127, 139, 149, 157, 163, 173, 181, 193 ".
[0116]
When the CPU 57 detects that the random counter R2 is equal to any one of the 19 outreach values, it determines the outreach and stores the outreach determination result in the outreach area of the RAM 59 (see FIG. 15). Then, in step S100, the random counter R6 is detected from the special symbol out-of-reach symbol area of the RAM 59, and the symbol corresponding to the first digit of the random counter R6 and the second digit from the symbol table (see FIG. 25A) of the ROM 58. , And the symbol corresponding to the third digit is detected and set as a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol.
[0117]
After setting the off-reach symbol, the CPU 57 detects the setting state of the time reduction mode from the time reduction area of the RAM 59 in step S101. Here, when it is detected that the non-setting of the time reduction mode is stored in the time reduction area, the process proceeds to step S102, and when it is detected that the setting of the time reduction mode is stored in the time reduction area, the process proceeds to step S104. Transition.
[0118]
As shown in FIG. 27, the ROM 58 of the main controller 56 records a variation pattern table for the off-reach. This fluctuation pattern table shows the correspondence between the stop symbol difference ΔS, the random counter R1, and the fluctuation pattern. The stop symbol difference ΔS is out of the reach symbol setting result and “Middle special symbol-left special symbol”. (= Middle special symbol-right special symbol) ".
[0119]
When the CPU 57 shifts to step S102 in FIG. 24, the CPU 57 detects the acquisition result of the random counter R1 from the special symbol holding data recording unit E1 and responds to the random counter R1 and the difference ΔS from the variation pattern table for off-reach in FIG. The fluctuation pattern selected. For example, when the random counter R1 is “10” and the setting result of the out-of-reach reach symbol is “8 28”, the variation pattern “3” is set. That is, when the out-of-reach is determined in the normal state in which the time reduction mode is not set, one of the plurality of fluctuation patterns “2” to “25” according to the acquisition result of the random counter R1 and the difference ΔS of the stopped symbol. Will be selected at random.
[0120]
When the CPU 57 proceeds to step S104 in FIG. 24, the CPU 57 detects the acquisition result of the random counter R1 from the special symbol holding data recording unit E1, and calculates the difference ΔS based on the setting result of the off-reach symbol. When the difference ΔS is one of “+1”, “−1”, and “−2”, a variation pattern corresponding to the random counter R1 and the difference ΔS is selectively selected from the variation pattern table for out-of-reach reach of FIG. Set. When the difference ΔS is a value other than “+1”, “−1”, and “−2”, a variation pattern “0” is set irrespective of the acquisition result of the random counter R1.
[0121]
When detecting that the random counter R2 is not the same as any of the 19 outreach values in step S98 of FIG. 24, the CPU 57 determines that the out-of-reach is complete, and stores the out-of-reach determination result in the out-of-reach area of the RAM 59. Then, in step S99, the determination result of the complete departure from the departure reach area is detected, and the process proceeds to step S103.
[0122]
When the CPU 57 proceeds to step S103, the CPU 57 detects the random counter R6 from the completely off symbol area for the special symbol in the RAM 59. Then, a symbol corresponding to the first digit, a symbol corresponding to the second digit, and a symbol corresponding to the third digit of the random counter R6 are detected from the symbol table of the ROM 58 (see FIG. Set the special symbol and right special symbol.
[0123]
When the CPU 57 sets a completely off symbol, the CPU 57 determines the setting state of the time reduction mode based on the data stored in the time reduction area of the RAM 59 in step S101 of FIG. Here, when it is detected that the time reduction mode is not set, the process proceeds to step S102, and when it is detected that the time reduction mode is set, the process proceeds to step S104.
[0124]
In the ROM 58 of the main controller 56, as shown in FIG. 28 (a), a variation pattern table for complete departure is recorded. This variation pattern table is obtained by associating all values of the random counter R1 with one particular variation pattern. When the CPU 57 shifts to step S102 in FIG. 24, the CPU 57 changes from the variation pattern table in FIG. The fluctuation pattern “1” is uniquely set. That is, when it is determined that a complete departure has occurred in the non-setting state of the time reduction mode, the variation pattern “1” for the complete departure is uniquely set.
[0125]
In the ROM 58 of the main control device 56, as shown in FIG. 28B, a variation pattern table for complete departure is recorded. This variation pattern table is obtained by associating all the values of the random counter R1 with one specific variation pattern. When the CPU 57 proceeds to step S104 of FIG. 24, the CPU 57 changes from the variation pattern table of FIG. The fluctuation pattern “0” is uniquely set. That is, when it is determined in the setting state of the time shortening mode that complete departure has occurred, the variation pattern “0” for complete departure is uniquely set.
[0126]
As shown in FIGS. 26 to 28, the fluctuation display times are individually set in the fluctuation patterns. Each of these variable display times refers to the time required from the start of the change of the left special symbol to the right special symbol to the final stop, and when the CPU 57 proceeds to step S105 in FIG. 24, the CPU 57 displays the variable display according to the result of setting the change pattern. Set the time selectively. Then, the process shifts to step S106 to set the game control flag in the chance mode determination processing.
[0127]
(9) Chance mode determination processing
The chance mode determination processing of step S29 in FIG. 16 is executed when the game control flag is set to the chance mode determination processing, and the CPU 57 of the main control device 56 acquires the chance mode in the chance mode determination processing. Determine the presence or absence.
[0128]
When the process proceeds to step S111 in FIG. 29, the CPU 57 detects the setting state of the chance mode from the chance mode area (see FIG. 15) of the RAM 59. Here, when it is detected that the non-setting of the chance mode is stored in the chance mode area, the process proceeds to step S112.
[0129]
When the CPU 57 proceeds to step S112, the CPU 57 detects the acquisition result of the random counter R4 from the special symbol reserved data recording unit E1 and compares it with one chance mode value “17”. Here, when it is detected that the obtained result of the random counter R4 is the same as one chance mode value, the chance mode setting is stored in the chance mode area, and the obtained result of the random counter R4 is set to one chance mode value. When the difference is detected, the non-setting of the chance mode is stored in the chance mode area.
[0130]
That is, whether or not the chance mode has been obtained is determined based on the fact that the pachinko ball P effectively enters the special symbol starting port 28 in the non-setting state of the chance mode. The chance mode is determined with a fixed fixed probability of “1/601”, and when the chance mode is acquired, the big hit is determined with a high probability from the counter data for the next special symbol.
[0131]
When determining whether or not the chance mode has been acquired, the CPU 57 detects a determination result from the chance mode area of the RAM 59 in step S113. Here, when it is detected that the chance mode setting is stored in the chance mode area, the determination result is detected from the big hit area of the RAM 59 in step S114. For example, when it is detected that the determination result of the departure is stored in the big hit area, the process proceeds to step S115.
[0132]
When the CPU 57 proceeds to step S115, the CPU 57 obtains the random counter R6 from the special symbol out-of-reach symbol area of the RAM 59, and obtains the symbol corresponding to the first digit of the random counter R6 from the symbol table of the ROM 58 (see FIG. 25A). A symbol corresponding to the third digit is detected and set as a left special symbol and a right special symbol. Then, a junction symbol is set based on the selection of the "face" symbol in FIG. 25B as the middle special symbol, and the variable display process is set in the game control flag in step S116.
[0133]
In other words, when it is determined that the chance mode has been acquired during the determination of the out-reach or the completely-out, the setting result of the out-reach symbol or the setting result of the completely out-of-design is invalidated based on the erased result, and the chance symbol is displayed as a special symbol. Is set. Further, when it is determined that the chance mode has been acquired at the time of determining the big hit, the setting processing of the chance symbol is not performed, and the setting result of the big hit symbol is validated as the special symbol.
[0134]
(10) Variable display processing
The variable display processing of step S30 in FIG. 16 is executed when the game control flag is set to the variable display processing, and the CPU 57 of the main control device 56 sends an effect command to the symbol control device 73 in the variable display processing. The variation display of the special symbol is started based on the output of the effect data.
[0135]
The CPU 57 resets the timer T1 to “0” in step S121 in FIG. When the timer T1 is reset, the CPU 57 outputs an INT signal to the symbol control device 73 in step S122, and outputs an effect command and effect data in step S123. . The INT signal instructs the symbol control device 73 to start an IRQ interrupt program, and the CPU 74 of the symbol control device 73 starts the IRQ interrupt program based on detecting the INT signal, and converts the effect command and the effect data into IRQ. Received in the interrupt program.
[0136]
The effect command is a change start command for instructing the start of the change of the special symbol, and the CPU 74 of the symbol control device 73 starts the change display of the special symbol based on detecting the change start command. The effect data includes the setting result of the variation pattern and the result of setting the left special symbol to the right special symbol. The CPU 74 of the symbol control device 73 displays the variation display of the special symbol based on the effect data as follows: Control is performed in the mode of (2).
[0137]
{Circle around (1)} Special results of left special symbol to right special symbol: The left, middle, and right columns show fixed stop symbols. The CPU 74 of the symbol control device 73 determines and stops the special symbols of each column with the set symbols. Let it.
{Circle around (2)} Setting result of the variation pattern: This indicates the effect of the variation display, and the CPU 74 of the symbol control device 73 renders the variation display of the special symbol in a display pattern corresponding to the variation pattern.
[0138]
When outputting the effect command or the like, the CPU 57 of the main control device 56 starts the timer T1 in step S124 of FIG. After the output of the effect command or the like, the CPU 74 of the symbol control device 73 displays the variation of the special symbol on the symbol display device 27, and the timer T1 measures the elapsed time from the start of the variation display. .
[0139]
When starting the timer T1, the CPU 57 detects the setting state of the time reduction mode from the time reduction area of the RAM 59 in step S125. Here, when it is detected that the setting of the time reduction mode is stored in the time reduction area, the process proceeds to step S126, and based on adding “1” to the counter N4, the number of times the time reduction mode is continued (the number of times of the time reduction). ) Is measured.
[0140]
When the CPU 57 proceeds to step S127, the CPU 57 sorts the special symbol counter data area in the RAM 59. This processing overwrites the data stored in the reserved data recording units E2 to E4 on the reserved data recording units E1 to E3 in the counter data area. For example, when the random counters R1 to R5 are stored only in the reserved data recording unit E1, default data of the reserved data recording unit E2 is recorded in the reserved data recording unit E1, and the random counters R1 to R5 of the reserved data recording unit E1 are erased. Is done. Further, when the random counters R1 to R5 are stored in all of the reserved data recording units E1 to E4, the random counters R1 to R5 of the reserved data recording units E2 to E4 are moved to the preceding reserved data recording units E1 to E3, Default data is recorded in the suspension data recording unit E4.
[0141]
That is, in the next control data setting process, a special symbol setting process, a fluctuation pattern setting process, a chance mode determination process, and the like are performed based on the data stored in the pending data recording unit E2. A special symbol setting process, a variation pattern setting process, a chance mode determination process, and the like are performed based on the data stored in E3.
[0142]
After arranging the special symbol counter data area, the CPU 57 subtracts "1" from the counter N1 in step S128, and sets all symbol stop processing in the game control flag in step S129. As described above, the counter N1 counts the number of retained balls. In the next timer interrupt processing, the subtraction result of the counter N1 is detected, and the lighting control of the retained ball lamp 25 is performed based on the subtraction result of the counter N1. Is done. Therefore, the holding ball lamp 25 is turned off after the start of the fluctuation display, and the decrease in the number of holding balls is notified to the player.
[0143]
The counter N1 measures the winning number of the pachinko balls P with respect to the special symbol starting port 28 with "4" as an upper limit. Therefore, the counter N1 is decremented immediately after the start of the change of the special symbol to which the effect command or the like is output, and a room for addition is generated in the counter N1 even when the counter N1 has been added to the upper limit value. In the subtraction state of the counter N1, a blank is always generated in the counter data area. Therefore, when the presence of the special symbol start signal is recorded in the subsequent output monitoring process, the counter N1 is added in the special symbol data acquisition process, and the random counters R1 to R5 are newly stored in the special symbol counter data area. You.
[0144]
(11) All symbol stop processing
The all symbol stop processing of step S31 in FIG. 16 is executed when the game control flag is set to the all symbol stop processing, and the CPU 57 of the main control device 56 executes the all symbol stop processing of the symbol control apparatus 73. An effect command is output to the CPU 74, and the fluctuation display is terminated (symbol determination).
[0145]
The CPU 57 compares the measured value of the timer T1 with the result of setting the variable display time in step S131 of FIG. The timer T1 measures the fluctuation display time of the special symbol. When the CPU 57 detects that the measured value of the timer T1 has reached the fluctuation display time setting result, the CPU 57 stops the timer T1 in step S132, and Finish measuring the display time.
[0146]
After finishing the measurement of the variable display time, the CPU 57 outputs an INT signal to the symbol control device 73 in step S133, and outputs an all symbol stop command (symbol determination command, variable stop command) as an effect command in step S134. At the elapse of the variable display time, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are always in the temporary stop state, and the CPU 74 of the symbol control device 73 executes all the IRQ interrupt programs based on the reception of the INT signal. A symbol stop command is detected, and the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are switched from the temporary stop state to the stationary fixed state.
[0147]
When outputting the all symbol stop command, the CPU 57 detects a determination result from the big hit area of the RAM 59 in step S135. Here, when it is detected that the big hit area is stored in the big hit area, the time shortening mode is validated in step S136 based on storing the time shortening mode setting in the time shortening area of the RAM 59, and the counter for the number of times of time shortening is set. The counter N4 is reset based on inputting "0" to N4, and the process proceeds to step S137.
[0148]
When the CPU 57 proceeds to step S137, the CPU 57 detects the setting state of the chance mode from the chance mode area of the RAM 59. Here, when it is detected that the setting of the chance mode is stored in the chance mode area, the non-setting of the chance mode is recorded in the chance mode area in step S138, and the chance mode is released. Then, the flow shifts to step S139, in which a big hit game process is set in the game control flag.
[0149]
That is, when a big hit is determined in the chance mode setting state, the chance mode is canceled based on the recording of the non-setting of the chance mode, and the mode returns to the low probability mode. Further, when the chance mode is accidentally determined at the time of the jackpot determination, the chance mode determination result is invalidated based on the chance mode setting being rewritten to non-setting, so that the mode does not shift to the high probability mode.
[0150]
When the CPU 57 detects in step S135 that a hit has been stored in the big hit area, the process proceeds to step S140, and detects the setting state of the time reduction mode from the time reduction area of the RAM 59. Here, when it is detected that the setting of the time reduction mode is stored in the time reduction area, the process proceeds to step S141, and the counter N4 for the number of times of time reduction is compared with the upper limit value Max (specifically, 100). Here, when "N4 = Max" is detected, the time reduction mode is canceled based on recording the non-setting of the time reduction mode in the time reduction area of the RAM 59 in step S142, and the control data setting process is performed in the game control flag in step S143. Is set. That is, in the setting state of the time shortening mode, if the big hit does not occur even if the variable display number reaches the upper limit value, the time shortening mode is automatically canceled.
[0151]
(12) Big hit game processing
The big hit game process of step S32 in FIG. 16 is executed when the game control flag is set to the big hit game process, and the CPU 57 of the main control device 56 executes a big hit round in the big hit game process, Based on the output of the effect command and the effect data to the symbol control device 73, a big hit round is displayed on the symbol display device 27.
[0152]
When the CPU 57 of the main control device 56 proceeds to step S151 in FIG. 32, the CPU 57 determines the open state of the special winning opening 37. This determination process is performed based on the setting state of the open flag. When the CPU 57 detects that the open flag is set to the closed state, the CPU 57 determines that the special winning opening 37 is closed. Then, the process shifts to step S152 to compare the counter N2 with the upper limit value "14". The counter N2 counts the number of times of opening the special winning opening 37 (number of big hit rounds). When the CPU 57 detects "N2≤14", the process proceeds to step S153.
[0153]
When the process proceeds to step S153, the CPU 57 adds "1" to the counter N2, and resets the timer T2 to "0" in step S154. The timer T2 measures the opening time of the special winning opening 37 (the duration of the big hit round). When the CPU 57 resets the timer T2 to "0", the process proceeds to step S155.
[0154]
When the CPU 57 proceeds to step S155, the CPU 57 instructs the symbol control device 73 to start an IRQ interrupt program based on outputting an INT signal. Then, the process shifts to step S156 to output a jackpot round command as an effect command to the symbol control device 73 and output jackpot round data (measured value of the counter N2) as effect data.
[0155]
When detecting the INT signal, the CPU 74 of the symbol control device 73 activates an IRQ interrupt program. Then, the effect command and the effect data are detected by the IRQ interrupt program, and the big hit round is displayed on the symbol display device 27. The big hit round display is for displaying a big hit round background corresponding to the big hit round number (measured value of the counter N2), and the current big hit round number (measured value of the counter N2) is numerically displayed in front of the big hit round background. Is displayed.
[0156]
When the CPU 57 outputs the effect command or the like, the drive power is applied to the special winning opening solenoid 40 in step S157 to open the special winning opening 37 (start of the big hit round operation). As a result, a big hit state that allows the pachinko ball P to enter the big winning opening 37 is generated, and a state advantageous to the player is generated.
[0157]
When opening the special winning opening 37, the CPU 57 records the opening of the special winning opening 37 based on setting the opening flag to the open state in step S158. Then, in step S159, the timer T2 for opening time is started, and measurement of the opening time of the special winning opening 37 is started. For example, immediately after the jackpot determination, the open flag is set to the closed state, and the counter N2 is reset to "0". Accordingly, the CPU 57 proceeds from step S151 to S152 and S153, and adds "1" to the counter N2. Then, the timer T2 is reset in step S154, and the special winning opening 37 is opened in step S157.
[0158]
When a timer interrupt occurs in the open state of the special winning opening 37, the CPU 57 detects in step S151 that the open flag is set to the open state, and determines in step S160 whether or not there is a count signal. This count signal is output from the count sensor 41 based on the fact that the pachinko ball P has entered the special winning opening 37, and the CPU 57 detects that the presence of the count signal is recorded in the output monitoring area of the RAM 59. If so, "1" is added to the counter N3 in step S161. This counter N3 measures how many pachinko balls P have won in the special winning opening 37 during one big hit round operation. When the CPU 57 measures the number of winning pachinko balls P, the CPU 57 proceeds to step S162. Transition.
[0159]
When the process proceeds to step S162, the CPU 57 outputs an INT signal to the symbol control device 73. Then, in step S163, a winning number command is output as an effect command, and the winning number data is output as effect data. The winning number data has the value measured by the winning number counter N3. The CPU 74 of the symbol control device 73 detects the winning number command and the winning number data in the IRQ interrupt program, and the symbol display device 27 wins. Performs numerical display. This winning number display is performed by numerically displaying the measured value of the counter N3 in front of the jackpot round background according to the number of jackpot rounds, and the pachinko ball P wins in the jackpot 37 during the jackpot round. At times, the number of winnings is counted up.
[0160]
When outputting the effect command or the like, the CPU 57 compares the measured value of the counter N3 with the upper limit value "10" in step S164, and compares the measured value of the timer T2 for the opening time with the upper limit value "27 seconds" in step S165. . Here, when one of “N3 ≧ 10” and “T2 ≧ 27 seconds” is detected, the special winning opening 37 is closed based on the power cut off of the special winning opening solenoid 40 in step S166. That is, the jackpot round ends when the specified number of pachinko balls P wins in the special winning opening 37 or when the opening time of the special winning opening 37 reaches the upper limit value.
[0161]
When the big hit round is finished in step S166, the CPU 57 ends the opening time measuring operation based on stopping the timer T2 in step S167. Then, in step S168, the winning number counter N3 is reset to "0", and the closing of the special winning opening 37 is recorded based on the setting of the open flag in the closed state in step S169.
[0162]
When a timer interrupt occurs while the special winning opening 37 is closed, the CPU 57 proceeds from step S151 to S152, and compares the counter N2 for the number of big hit rounds with the upper limit value "14". Here, when "N2>14" is detected, the counter N2 for the number of big hit rounds is reset to "0" in step S170, and the game control flag is set in the control data setting process in step S171. That is, the upper limit value of “15 times” is set for the number of repetitions of the big hit round, and the big hit game processing ends when the number of times of the big hit round reaches 15 times.
[0163]
<About the internal processing of the symbol control device 73>
When the power is turned on, the CPU 74 of the symbol control device 73 sets the interrupt prohibition in step S201 in FIG. 33, and initializes all data and the I / O 80 in the RAM 76 in step S202. Then, in step S203, a demonstration display command is output to the VDP 77, and in step S204, the generation of an interrupt is permitted based on the release of the setting of interrupt prohibition.
[0164]
Upon detecting the demonstration display command, the VDP 77 reads necessary display data from the VROM 78 and performs a demonstration display (referred to as a demonstration display) on the symbol display device 27. This demonstration display informs the player that the player is waiting for a customer, and is specifically performed by displaying a manufacturer name and a model name in front of the demonstration background.
[0165]
When permitting the interruption in step S204, the CPU 74 proceeds to the counter updating process in step S205, and repeats the counter updating process in an infinite loop. This counter updating process is to add "1" to the random counter R10 for randomly selecting a display pattern for a special symbol, and the adding process of the random counter R10 is changed from "0" to the upper limit value "191". After the addition, it returns to "0" and is performed in a ring shape.
[0166]
When detecting the INT signal from the main control device 56, the CPU 74 activates the IRQ interrupt program shown in FIG. Then, in step S211, the effect command and effect data from the main control device 55 are detected and stored in the command area and data area of the RAM 76.
[0167]
The timer interrupt program of FIG. 35 is started every time 4 msec elapses. The CPU 74 of the symbol control device 73 temporarily stops the main program at the execution position when the timer interrupt program is started, and the main program when the timer interrupt program ends. Resumes from the paused position. This timer interrupt program has a normal symbol variation display process of step S221 to a big hit display process of step S223. Details of the normal symbol variation display process of step S221 to the big hit display process of step S223 are as follows.
[0168]
(1) Normal symbol fluctuation display processing
The normal symbol variation display process of step S221 in FIG. 35 displays the ordinary symbols in the variation state and the fixed stop state sequentially in the ordinary symbol change area HE of the symbol display device 27, and according to the combination of the ordinary symbols in the fixed stop state. The main control device 56 enlarges the special symbol starting port 28 when the symbol is fixed and stopped in a winning combination, and the pachinko ball P for the special symbol starting port 28 is notified. To increase the winning probability.
[0169]
When the CPU 74 of the symbol control device 73 proceeds to step S231 in FIG. 36, the CPU 74 determines whether or not a variation start command for a normal symbol is stored in the command area of the RAM 76. The fluctuation start command is output together with the result of setting the normal symbol and the result of setting the fluctuation pattern based on the fact that the main control device 56 detects the valid passage of the pachinko ball P to the normal symbol starting gate 34. When it is detected that the normal symbol change start command is stored in the command area, the process proceeds to step S232.
[0170]
When the CPU 74 proceeds to step S232, the CPU 74 outputs a normal symbol change start command to the VDP 77. Then, the flow shifts to step S233, in which the normal symbol change start command stored in the command area of the RAM 76 is deleted. When the VDP 77 detects the normal symbol change start command from the CPU 74, the VDP 77 reads necessary display data from the VROM 78 and starts the normal symbol change display. This variable display is for variably displaying normal symbols in two horizontal rows in the normal symbol variable area HE of the symbol display device 27, and the variable order of the normal symbols in each row is alternating between "3" and "7". .
[0171]
When the CPU 74 proceeds to step S234, the CPU 74 detects whether or not a fluctuation stop command for a normal symbol is stored in the command area of the RAM 76. The fluctuation stop command for the ordinary symbol is output by the main control device 56 based on the elapse of the fluctuation display time according to the setting result of the fluctuation pattern. It is output when a relatively short time has elapsed since the start of the symbol change, and is output when a relatively long time has elapsed since the start of the symbol change normally when the time reduction mode is not set.
[0172]
When the CPU 74 detects that the fluctuation stop command for the ordinary symbol is stored in the command area of the RAM 76 in step S234, the CPU 74 detects the setting result of the ordinary symbol from the data area of the RAM 76. Then, in step S235, the normal symbol fluctuation stop command and the setting result are output to the VDP 77, and in step S236, the normal symbol fluctuation stop command in the command area and the normal symbol setting result in the data area are deleted.
[0173]
When the VDP 77 detects the normal symbol fluctuation stop command and the setting result from the CPU 74, the VDP 77 reads necessary display data from the VROM 78. Then, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is stopped according to the setting result, and the winning symbol and the missing symbol are statically displayed. This stationary display corresponds to the fixed display of the normal symbol, and the player is definitely notified of the determination result of the hit and the miss by the combination of the two lines of the normal symbol in the stationary state.
[0174]
(2) Special symbol change display processing
The special symbol change display process of step S222 in FIG. 35 displays the special symbol in the special symbol change region TE of the symbol display device 27 in the changing state, the temporary stop state, and the fixed stop state in order, and in the special symbol change stop state. The main control device 56 starts a big hit round when the special symbol is fixed and stopped in the big hit combination, and notifies the player of the pachinko ball in the big win port 37 when the special symbol is determined and stopped in the big hit combination. Allow P to win.
[0175]
When the CPU 74 of the symbol control device 73 proceeds to step S241 in FIG. 37, it determines whether or not a variation start command for a special symbol is stored in the command area of the RAM 76. This fluctuation start command is output together with the special symbol setting result and the fluctuation pattern setting result based on the fact that the main control device 56 detects a valid winning of the pachinko ball P with respect to the special symbol starting port 28. When it is detected that the special symbol change start command is stored in the command area, the current measurement value of the random counter R10 is obtained in step S242.
[0176]
As shown in FIG. 38, a display pattern table is recorded in the ROM 75 of the symbol control device 73. This display pattern table is for selecting a display pattern from the fluctuation pattern and the random counter R10. When the CPU 74 of the symbol control device 73 proceeds to step S243 in FIG. 37, the fluctuation pattern for the special symbol is read from the data area of the RAM 76. Is detected, and a display pattern corresponding to the detection result of the fluctuation pattern and the acquisition result of the random counter R10 is selectively set from the display pattern table.
[0177]
The display pattern indicates the variable speed of the special symbol in each row, the temporary stop timing of the special symbol in each row, the type of the special symbol background, the timing of switching the special symbol background, the display timing of the character, the type of the character, and the like. Yes, it is set to end in a fluctuation display time according to the fluctuation pattern.
[0178]
FIG. 39 is a timing chart for explaining the setting contents of the display pattern “0”. This display pattern "0" is uniquely selected regardless of the random counter R10 when the fluctuation pattern "0" is detected, and it is determined that the fluctuation pattern "0" is completely off in the setting state of the time shortening mode. This is uniquely selected when the case and the off-reach are determined (except when the difference ΔS of the stopped symbols is “+1”, “−1”, or “−2”).
[0179]
When the display pattern “0” is selected, the background A is displayed as a special symbol game background. In addition, the character is not displayed, and the left special symbol, the right special symbol, and the middle special symbol are temporarily stopped simultaneously from the normal fluctuation state. The temporary stop of the left special symbol, the right special symbol, and the middle special symbol is performed based on the result of setting the special symbol from the main control device 56 stored in the data area of the RAM 76. Three rows of special symbols can be a complete miss or a combination of miss reach.
[0180]
In the display pattern “0”, the variable display time “T0” is set shorter than all the remaining variable display times “T1” to “T58”, and complete departure is determined in the setting state of the time reduction mode. And when the out-of-reach is determined (except when the difference ΔS of the stopped symbols is “+1”, “−1”, “−2”), the variable display time is relatively shortened. Become.
[0181]
FIG. 40 is a timing chart for explaining the setting contents of the display pattern "1-1". The display pattern “1-1” is selected according to the result of the acquisition of the random counter R10 when the variation pattern “1” determined to be completely off is detected, and the variation pattern “1” is not displayed in the time reduction mode. This is unambiguously selected when complete departure is determined in the setting state.
[0182]
When the display pattern “1-1” is selected, the background A is displayed as a special symbol game background. In addition, the character is not displayed, and the left special symbol, the right special symbol, and the middle special symbol are temporarily stopped in this order from the normal fluctuation state. The temporary stop of the left special symbol, the right special symbol, and the middle special symbol is performed based on the result of setting the special symbol from the main control device 56 stored in the data area of the RAM 76. Three rows of special symbols are completely out of order.
[0183]
FIG. 41 is a timing chart for explaining the setting contents of the display pattern “2-1”. The display pattern “2-1” is selected according to the random counter R10 when detecting the fluctuation pattern “2” for which the out-of-reach is determined, and the fluctuation pattern “2” is not related to the setting state of the time reduction mode. Selected.
[0184]
When the display pattern “2-1” is selected, the background A is displayed as the special symbol game background, and the character is not displayed. Further, the left special symbol and the right special symbol are temporarily stopped in this order from the normal fluctuation state, and the middle special symbol is temporarily stopped after switching from the normal fluctuation state to the low speed fluctuation state. The temporary stop of the left special symbol, the right special symbol, and the middle special symbol is performed based on the result of setting the special symbol from the main control device 56 stored in the data area of the RAM 76. Three rows of special symbols come off and reach combinations.
[0185]
FIG. 42 is a timing chart for explaining the setting contents of the display pattern "12-1". The display pattern “12-1” is selectively set according to the random counter R10 when detecting the fluctuation pattern “12” for which the out-of-reach is determined, and the fluctuation pattern “12” is set in the time reduction mode. Selected regardless of state.
[0186]
When the display pattern “12-1” is selected, the background A → background C → background A is switched and displayed as the special symbol game background. Further, the left special symbol and the right special symbol temporarily disappear from the normal fluctuation state and then disappear, and the middle special symbol disappears from the normal fluctuation state. In this, the special symbol disappears at the same time when the special symbol game background is switched from "A" to "C". In the state where the special symbol game background is switched, the reach action character is displayed and the predetermined operation is performed. Is displayed. This animation screen allows the player to imagine whether or not a big hit has occurred according to the action content of the reach action character, and is called special reach.
[0187]
FIG. 43 illustrates the special reach displayed when the display pattern “12-1” is set. When the display pattern “12-1” is set, as shown in FIG. The character M fishes, and as shown in FIG. 43B, a reach action of an effect of catching the character F in boots different from the target is displayed. At the end of the reach action, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), after the message of "sorry" is displayed as a character, the special symbol game background is switched from "C" to "A", and As shown in (d), three rows of special symbols are provisionally displayed in combination with the out-of-reach.
[0188]
FIG. 44 explains the special reach displayed when the display pattern “58-1” is set. This display pattern "58-1" is selectively set according to the random counter R10 when the fluctuation pattern "58" in which the big hit is determined is detected, and the fluctuation pattern "58" is set in the time reduction mode. Is selected regardless of This display pattern "58-1" is of the same system as the display pattern "12-1", and a point at which a reach action for catching the target fish character F is displayed (see FIG. 44B). The effect content is the same as the display pattern "12-1" except that the message "big hit" is displayed as the character (see c in FIG. 44).
[0189]
The chance symbol is set when the main control device 56 determines the acquisition of the chance mode irrespective of the acquisition result of the random counter R1 for the variation pattern, and is all except for the variation pattern “26 to 58” for the big hit. Are set together with the fluctuation pattern “0 to 25”. Therefore, the chance symbol stops in all the effects for the off-reach, all the effects for the complete departure, and all the effects for time reduction.
[0190]
After setting the display pattern, the CPU 74 outputs a change start command, a display pattern setting result, and a special symbol setting result to the VDP 77 in step S244 of FIG. Then, the VDP 77 detects the display data corresponding to the display pattern from the VROM 78, and performs a special symbol variation display in the special symbol display area HE of the symbol display device 27 with the effect contents according to the display pattern.
[0191]
When the CPU 74 starts the display of the change of the special symbols, the CPU 74 erases the change start command for the special symbol in the command area and the setting result of the special symbol in the data area in step S245, and stores the stop command of all the symbols in the command area in step S246. It is determined whether or not it has been performed. This all-symbol stop command is output based on detection of the elapse of the variable display time by the main control device 56. When the CPU 74 detects the all-symbol stop command, the CPU 74 determines the symbol for the special symbol in the VDP 77 in step S247. A command is output, and in step S248, all the symbol stop commands in the command area are deleted.
[0192]
The all symbol stop command is output by the main control device 56, and the output timing of the all symbol stop command is set to the elapse timing of the fluctuation display time according to the fluctuation pattern. The display pattern is set by the symbol control device 73 based on the fluctuation pattern, and is set so as to end in a fluctuation display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Therefore, when the CPU 74 of the symbol control device 73 detects the all symbol stop command and outputs the symbol confirmation command to the VDP 77, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are always in the temporary stop state. In the temporary stop state, the VDP 77 swings the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol up and down. When the VDP 77 detects the symbol confirmation command, the VDP 77 converts the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol into one horizontal one. Is displayed in a stationary state on the effective line of.
[0193]
For example, when the fluctuation pattern “12-1” is set, the main control device 56 outputs a symbol stop command to the symbol control device 73 at the timing when the fluctuation display time “T12” elapses. When the variation pattern “12” is set, the symbol control device 73 sets the display pattern “12-1” to end in the variation display time “T12”. At the elapse of the variable display time “T12”, as shown in FIG. 42, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are in a temporary stop state, and the VDP 77 issues a symbol determination command from the CPU 74 to the left special symbol, The special symbol is detected in the temporary stop state of the middle special symbol and the right special symbol, and the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are switched from the temporary stop state to the fixed state.
[0194]
(3) Big hit display processing
The big hit display process of step S223 in FIG. 35 displays a big hit round background according to the number of big hit rounds during the big hit game, and notifies big hit round information as a character in front of the big hit round background. In step S251, it is detected whether or not a big hit round command is stored in the command area of the RAM 76. The big hit round command is output by the main controller 56 together with the number of big hit rounds (counter N2) at the start of the big hit round. When the big hit round command is detected, the CPU 74 determines the number of big hit rounds from the data area of the RAM 76 in step S252. It detects, and it transfers to step S253.
[0195]
When the CPU 74 proceeds to step S253, the CPU 74 sets a display pattern according to the number of big hit rounds, and outputs a round command and round data to the VDP 77. The round data has a display pattern setting result. When the VDP 77 detects the round command and the round data, the VDP 77 detects necessary display data from the VROM 78 and places the big hit round in the special symbol variation area TE of the symbol control device 27. The background and the number of jackpot rounds are displayed.
[0196]
When the CPU 74 instructs the VDP 77 to display the big hit round, the big hit round command in the command area and the big hit round data in the data area are erased in step S254, and whether or not the winning number command is recorded in the command area of the RAM 76 in step S255. To detect. This winning number command is output by the main control device 56 together with the counter N3 (the number of winning of the pachinko balls P with respect to the special winning opening 37) when the pachinko ball P wins in the special winning opening 37, and the CPU 74 sets the winning number. If a command is detected, the process moves to step S256.
[0197]
In step S256, the CPU 74 detects the counter N3 from the data area of the RAM 76, outputs the winning number command and the counter N3 to the VDP 77 in step S257, and outputs the winning number command in the command area and the winning number N3 in the data area in step S258. To delete.
[0198]
Upon detecting the winning number command and the counter N3, the VDP 77 reads necessary display data from the VROM 78 and displays the winning number in the special symbol display area TE of the symbol display device 27. This winning number display indicates "N3", and the winning number display is performed in front of the big hit round background.
[0199]
According to the above embodiment, the random counter R3 for big hit determination is cyclically added between "0" and "952", and the random counter R4 for chance mode determination is cyclically added between "0" and "600". , And the number of cyclic measurements of the random counters R3 and R4 is set to a non-integer multiple of “953 times” and “601 times”. As a result, the frequency at which the measured value of the random counter R3 and the measured value of the random counter R4 simultaneously become the jackpot value and the chance mode value is extremely reduced, and the probability that the chance mode is suddenly generated regardless of the jackpot is increased. Randomness to occurrence is improved. In addition, no processing for internal control is performed on the acquisition results of the random counters R3 and R4. For this reason, since the game state as a result of the player who played the game playing the game can be maintained, the original state of the gaming machine can be maintained.
[0200]
Further, when the chance mode is accidentally determined in the chance mode determination processing immediately after the big hit determination, the result of the chance mode determination is deleted in the immediately following all symbol stop processing. For this reason, the chance mode does not occur in conjunction with the big hit, and it is ensured that the chance mode occurs suddenly regardless of the big hit, so that the randomness with respect to the chance mode occurrence is greatly improved.
[0201]
In the above embodiment, the end condition of the chance mode is set to the occurrence of a big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special symbol change display of the set number of times is performed in the chance mode setting state. A setting may be made such that a specific reach action according to a specific fluctuation pattern is displayed in the mode setting state.
[0202]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the chance mode in which the big hit probability increases as a privilege set according to the result of comparison between the acquired value of the random counter R4 and the chance mode value is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the time reduction mode may be used. As described above, this time reduction mode is a mode in which the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol and the special symbol is shortened and the expansion time of the special symbol starting port 28 is extended, and the pachinko ball P with respect to the special symbol starting port 28 is This corresponds to a high winning rate state in which the ease of winning is increased.
[0203]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the random counters R3 and R4 are added from the fixed initial value to the end value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. ９５952 ”and“ 0 to 600 ”may be randomly selected, and the random counters R3 and R4 may be cyclically added by a fixed number of times of measurement“ 953 ”and“ 601 ”from the selected value. In short, it is only necessary that the random counters R3 and R4 have a fixed measurement range, and that the number of cyclic measurements between them is set to a non-integer multiple.
[0204]
In the above embodiment, the chance symbol is determined and displayed in the randomly selected effect at the time of determining the chance mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The setting result of the pattern may be changed to a specific value, and the chance symbol may be displayed in a certain effect according to the specific variation pattern.
[0205]
Further, in the above embodiment, the symbol control device 73, the speaker control device 82, and the lamp control device 88 are constituted by separate microcomputers. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may.
[0206]
Further, in the above embodiment, the number of reserved balls for special symbol games is measured with an upper limit of four. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit may be a plurality of values other than four. A configuration in which no value is set may be adopted.
[0207]
Further, in the above embodiment, the random counter R1 for the variation pattern is acquired by the special symbol data acquisition process, but is not limited to this. For example, the random counter R1 is acquired when the variation pattern is set by the control data setting process. The point may be obtained on the condition that a valid pachinko ball P has been won in the special symbol starting port 28.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention (a diagram showing a flow of a game).
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the entire configuration of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 3 is a front view showing a game board;
FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the entire configuration of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a special winning opening in an open state.
FIG. 6 is a rear view showing the internal configuration of the prize ball payout device.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a main control device.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a symbol control device.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a payout control device.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a speaker control device.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a lamp control device.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a main program of a main control device.
13A is a diagram showing a list of random counters held by the main controller, FIG. 13B is a diagram showing a list of normal counters held by the main controller, and FIG. 13C is held by the main controller. Diagram showing a list of timers
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a method of adding a random counter.
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a data storage area of a RAM of the main control device.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt program of the main control device.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing special symbol data acquisition processing of the main control device.
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the relationship between a counter, a special symbol holding data recording unit, and a lamp number.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol data acquisition process of the main control device.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a relationship between a counter and a normal symbol reserved data recording unit.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol variation process of the main control device.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing the relationship between a random counter and ordinary symbols.
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table for a normal symbol.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing control data setting processing of the main control device.
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a relationship between a random counter, a big hit symbol, a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol.
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a fluctuation pattern table for a big hit.
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table for off-reach.
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table for complete departure (a is for when the time reduction mode is disabled, and b is for when the time reduction mode is enabled).
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a chance mode determination process of the main control device.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a special symbol changing process of the main control device.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing all symbol stop processing of the main control device.
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game process of the main control device.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a main program of the symbol control device.
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an IRQ interrupt program of the symbol control device;
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt program of the symbol control device.
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol variation display process of the symbol control device.
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a special symbol change display process of the symbol control device.
FIG. 38 shows a display pattern table.
FIG. 39 is a timing chart for explaining a display pattern for complete departure (for time reduction mode only).
FIG. 40 is a timing chart for explaining a display pattern for complete departure (for normal mode only).
FIG. 41 is a timing chart for explaining a display pattern for off-reach (normal reach).
FIG. 42 is another timing chart (special reach) for explaining a display pattern for off-reach.
FIG. 43 is a diagram showing display contents of a special reach for an off-reach.
FIG. 44 is a view showing a display content of a special reach for a big hit.
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a jackpot display process of the symbol control device.
[Explanation of symbols]
P is a pachinko ball, 28 is a special symbol starting port (winning port), 29 is a special symbol starting sensor (winning sensor), 56 is a main control device (measuring means, acquisition means, big hit determination means, privilege determination means). I have.

Claims (2)

Measuring means for measuring a jackpot counter and a privilege counter;
A winning sensor that detects that the pachinko ball has won the winning opening and outputs a winning signal;
Acquiring means for acquiring current measured values of the jackpot counter and the privilege counter based on detecting a valid winning signal from the winning sensor;
A jackpot determining means for determining a jackpot based on comparing the obtained result of the jackpot counter with the jackpot value,
A privilege determining means for determining a privilege based on comparing the acquisition result of the privilege counter with the privilege value,
The measuring means cyclically measures the jackpot counter and the privilege counter based on repeating the operation of measuring the set number of times by a fixed amount from the initial value, and counts the number of cyclic measurements between the jackpot counter and the privilege counter. A gaming machine characterized by being set to a non-integer multiple. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the bonus determining means invalidates the determination result when the bonus is determined in synchronization with the determination of the big hit.

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