JP2004321428A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To use a single variable pattern for a plurality of performances by changing its variable display time. <P>SOLUTION: A signal transmission means includes a determination time settlement means transmitting a settlement signal, when the signal transmission means transmits a signal specifying specific variable display data as a variable display data signal 54a and if a variable display time determination means determines that the variable display time measured by a variable display time measuring means 55b elapses a variable display time according to the determination result of a variable display pattern advance determination means. A derivation/display means, when a signal receiving means receives the signal specifying the specific variable display data as the variable display data signal 54a, derives and displays a display result based on the receipt of the settlement signal transmitted by the determination time settlement signal transmission means, even if a time set as the variable display time by the receipt of the signal specifying the specific variable display data does not elapse, so that the data amount and the types of the signals can be reduced. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention includes a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified based on establishment of a predetermined start condition and derives and displays a display result, wherein the display result of the identification information is predetermined. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is obtained.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in a gaming machine equipped with a variable display device that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition and derives and displays a display result, for example, in a ball game machine, Before the start of the variable display of the variable display device, the game control means includes a variable pattern command including a variable display time and a variable mode (with or without reach, with or without re-variation, etc.) and a display control capable of specifying a stop symbol. And the command to the display control means, and after the display control means having received these commands performs symbol replacement control, when the variable display time ends, the game control means causes the display control command to indicate that all symbols have been stopped. In some cases, the display control means causes the display control means to display a fixed symbol (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-17677 (pages 9-11, FIG. 21)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, it is possible to execute a plurality of effects by changing a display control command capable of specifying a stop symbol for one variation pattern. The number of variation patterns to be transmitted has been reduced, and it has become possible to reduce the burden of control on the symbol display of the game control means. Since there are two types, that is, the case where none is provided, the variation pattern command is not significantly reduced, and the amount of data in the game control means cannot be significantly reduced. Further, the display control means also needs to have data for each of the fluctuation patterns transmitted from the game control means, so that the data amount has increased. The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be used for a plurality of effects by changing a variable display time of one variation pattern. .
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, in the invention according to claim 1, a plurality of types of identification information (each of which can be identified based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition (for example, starting winning at the starting winning opening 14)). For example, it includes a variable display device (for example, a variable display device 8) that variably displays the special symbol 10a) and derives and displays the display result, and the display result of the identification information is a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit). A game control device (for example, a CPU 56 or the like) for controlling the progress of the game to a specific game state (for example, a jackpot game state) which is advantageous to the player when the game pattern is reached. A display control unit (for example, a display control unit that controls a display including a variable display of the identification information on the variable display device based on a control signal (for example, a production control command) transmitted from the control unit; Outgoing control CPU 111 etc.), the game control means includes a signal transmission means for transmitting a control signal to the display control means (for example, a command setting process executed in step S87), and A display result pre-determining means (for example, steps S300, S301) for determining the display result before the derivation display based on the display result, and executing the display result on the variable display device based on the satisfaction of the starting condition. The variable display pattern (for example, a variation pattern) of the identification information to be displayed is selected from a plurality of predetermined variable display patterns including a specific variable display pattern (for example, variation patterns 3 to 8 and 11 to 20) before the derived display. Variable display pattern pre-determination means (for example, steps S82 and SA82) to be determined, and a variable display time from the start of variable display ( For example, a variable display time measuring means (for example, a special symbol process timer) for measuring the variable display time, and a variable display time based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern pre-determining means by the variable display time measuring means. Variable display time determining means for determining that the elapsed time has elapsed (for example, processing for determining whether or not the special symbol process timer has timed out in step S303), and the specific variable display data indicating the plurality of variable display patterns. And a main data storage unit (for example, a ROM 54) for storing a plurality of variable display data including the variable display pattern, and the variable display pattern pre-determination unit specifies the specific variable display pattern when the specific variable display pattern is determined. Variable display data selection means for selecting variable display data (for example, step S8 5, SA87), wherein the signal transmitting means includes a variable display data signal (for example, a fluctuation pattern command 02H, 03H, 06H to 08H) for specifying the variable display data selected by the variable display data selecting means, A determination signal (for example, a determination signal) for instructing derivation and display of the display result determined by the display result pre-determination means; and the display control means is transmitted from the game control means. Signal receiving means (for example, I / O port unit 114) for receiving a control signal, and sub-data for storing data including variable display pattern data (for example, process data 113a) provided corresponding to the variable display data signal A storage unit (for example, the ROM 113) and the variable display data signal based on the reception of the variable display data signal. A variable display pattern selecting means (for example, step S801b, SA801b) for selecting variable display pattern data corresponding to a signal from the sub-data storage means, and deriving and displaying the display result based on receiving the confirmation signal. Display means (for example, step S804), wherein the signal transmission means transmits a signal designating the specific variable display data as the variable display data signal, and the variable display time measured by the variable display time measurement means. The variable display time determining unit determines that the time (for example, the variable time based on the variable pattern command) has passed the variable display time (for example, the variable time based on the variable pattern) according to the determination result of the variable display pattern pre-determining unit. Means for transmitting the determination signal when the determination is made For example, when the signal receiving means receives a signal designating the specific variable display data as the variable display data signal, the deriving display means includes a step of receiving the signal designating the specific variable display data. Even when the time set as the variable display time (for example, the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern command) has not elapsed, the display result is displayed based on the reception of the confirmation signal transmitted by the determination-time confirmation signal transmitting means. Is derived and displayed. With such a configuration, a variable display pattern including a plurality of variable display patterns can be used for a plurality of effects depending on the transmission timing of the confirmation signal, so that the data amount and signal type can be reduced. it can.
[0006]
Further, in the invention according to claim 2, the specific display result includes a plurality of types of predetermined specific display results (for example, a probable variable design and a non-probable variable design), and the specific variable display data includes the display result advance. When it is determined by the determining means that the display result is to be the specific display result, the specific display result that is the same as the specific display result or different from the specific display result (for example, a temporary stop symbol) is once derived, A re-lottery variable display pattern (for example, variation patterns 14, 18, and 20) for executing a re-lottery effect for deriving and displaying the specific display result determined by the display result pre-determining means, and a non-re-lottery for not performing the re-lottery effect It is assumed that re-lottery data (for example, process data 113a) including variable display patterns (for example, fluctuation patterns 11 to 13, 15 to 17, 19) is used. And butterflies. With such a configuration, a variable display pattern including a plurality of variable display patterns can be used for a plurality of effects depending on the transmission timing of the confirmation signal, so that the data amount and signal type can be reduced. it can.
[0007]
Further, in the invention according to claim 3, the plurality of types of specific display results are special game states that are different from the specific game state after the specific game state and are advantageous to the player (for example, State), and a second specific display result (for example, a non-probable design) that is in a normal game state after the end of the specific game state, and the game control means includes: A first specifying determination to be used by the variable display pattern pre-determining means for determining whether or not to use the re-lottery variable display pattern when the display result pre-determining means determines to use the first specific display result; A table (for example, a probable variation big hit variation pattern table) and the variable display when the display result pre-determining means determines that the second specific display result is to be obtained. A second specific determination table (for example, a non-probable variable big hit variation pattern table) used by the turn preliminary determination means to determine whether or not to use the re-lottery variable display pattern. Decision to perform the re-lottery variable display pattern so that the rate at which the determination to perform the lottery variable display pattern is made is higher than the rate at which the decision to perform the re-lottery variable display pattern is made in the second specific determination table It is characterized by constituting judgment data used for With this configuration, the re-lottery effect is easily executed when the display result pre-determination unit determines to display the first specific display result, and the re-lottery is performed before displaying the first specific display result. By executing the effect, the interest of the player in the game can be prolonged, and the interest can be improved.
[0008]
Further, in the invention according to claim 4, different variable display patterns specified by the specific variable display data have different variable display times set in advance, and the game control means includes a display result pre-determination means. When the variable display pattern is determined to be the specific display result by the variable display pattern pre-determining means, a winning time determination table (for example, a probability change A jackpot variation pattern table and a non-probable variation jackpot variation pattern table), and a plurality of variable displays different by the variable display pattern preliminary determination means when the display result preliminary determination means determines the non-specific display result. Non-matching pattern used to determine which of the patterns Time determination table (e.g., a variation pattern table at the time of reach and a variation pattern table at the time of loss), and the variable display time is shorter (e.g., a variation pattern command The variable display pattern is determined so that the ratio determined as the variable display pattern is shorter than the variable display pattern determined in the non-winning determination table. It is characterized in that judgment data to be used is constituted. With this configuration, when it is determined that the specific display result is to be displayed by the display result pre-determination unit, it is easy to select a variable display pattern that increases the variable display time, and the variable display time increases. Thereby, the interest in the game can be prolonged, and the interest can be improved.
[0009]
In the invention according to claim 5, the signal transmitting means further has a function of transmitting an identification information signal (special symbol designating command) indicating a display result determined by the display result pre-determining means, The display control means receives the identification information signal, and specifies the identification information in the variable display by the identification information signal based on receiving the confirmation signal transmitted by the determination-time confirmation signal transmission means. It is characterized by having an identification information replacing means (for example, step S804) for replacing the identification information. With this configuration, the display control unit prepares the identification information specified by the identification information signal by receiving the identification information signal, and replaces the identification information with the identification information being variably displayed based on the confirmation signal. In addition, it is possible to display a predetermined display result as a confirmed display result.
[0010]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a ball game machine 1 which is an example of a game machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the ball game machine 1 as viewed from the front. Here, a ball game machine is shown as an example of a game machine, but the present invention is not limited to a ball game machine, and may be, for example, a coin game machine or a slot machine.
[0011]
The ball game machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the ball-and-ball game machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape and provided in a game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that is installed to be freely openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components attached to them (excluding a game board 6 described later). ).
[0012]
As shown in FIG. 1, the ball game machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 3. A surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a hitting ball are provided below the hitting ball supply tray 3. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure that includes a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, a game area 7 is formed on the front of the game board 6 so that the shot game balls can flow down.
[0013]
In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols 10a) provided on the game board and each of which can be identified based on establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, start winning). The variable display device 8 is provided for performing the display and deriving and displaying the display result. In the present embodiment, the variable display device 8 is constituted by an LCD display device, and a decorative symbol display section 9 having a plurality of display areas (three in this embodiment) for variably displaying decorative symbols 9a to 9c is provided at the center thereof. On the lower right side of the decorative symbol display section 9, a special symbol display section 10 for variably displaying a special symbol 10a is provided. In the special symbol display section 10 according to the present embodiment, the special symbol 10a displayed by one display area is displayed in a relatively monotonous variable display. The decorative symbol display unit 9 is a variable display device for displaying the contents of the variable display performed by the special symbol display unit 10 to a player with a further enhanced effect.
[0014]
It should be noted that the ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the display result pre-determining means described later determines that the display result of the special symbol display unit 10 is to be a predetermined specific display result, the special symbol display unit 10 After displaying the specific display result on the big hit game state as a specific game state advantageous to the player. The display result of the special symbol display unit 10 and the display result of the decorative symbol display unit 9 correspond to each other. For example, when the display result of the special symbol display unit 10 indicates a big hit state, the display result of the decorative symbol display unit 9 also indicates a big hit state. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol display unit 10 indicates an out-of-bounds state other than the big hit state, the display result of the decorative symbol display unit 9 also indicates the out-of-bounds state.
[0015]
The specific display result includes a first specific display result (probable variable design) and a second specific display result (non-probable variable design) other than the first specific display result, and the ball game machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described later. When the display result pre-determining means determines that the display result is to be the first specific display result, the first specific display result is displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 9 and then controlled to the specific game state (big hit game state). It also has a function of controlling the display result to be a probable change state as a special game state in which the display result is more likely to be a big hit state than the normal game state after the game state ends (it is more likely to be a big hit). Note that the normal game state is a game state different from the special game state and the specific game state.
[0016]
In addition, by controlling the special game state to the time saving state, the state may be made more advantageous for the player. In the time saving state, the special symbol display section 10 and the normal symbol display 13 of the variable display device 8 are used until the variable display (variable display) of the special symbol 10a is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) on the special symbol display section 10. In, the variable display time (variation time) is shorter than in the normal gaming state. Further, in the variable winning ball device 15, one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening are raised from the normal gaming state. By increasing the opening time or the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 from the normal gaming state, the starting winning in the starting winning opening 14 is more likely to occur, and the special symbol 10a in the special symbol display section 10 can be changed within a predetermined period. The probability that the special symbol 10a will hit and become a symbol is increased as compared with the normal game state, so that the state becomes more advantageous for the player.
[0017]
In addition, the special game state is not limited to the above, and the game control that is advantageous to the player may be set to the special game state. Hereinafter, the game control will be described by dividing into those that are not directly related to the big hit (except during the specific game state) and those that are directly related to the big hit (during the specific game state). That is, the special game state added to the specific game state may be a special game state different from the specific game state, or may be a special game state including the specific game state. First, as the game control not directly related to the big hit, time reduction (time saving) control or probability variation (probable change) control for the special symbol 10a to the ordinary symbol, electric power (for example, the variable winning ball device 15) Control of the opening period of the special symbol or the addition control of the starting passage area for the special symbol or the ordinary symbol (for example, the winning prize holes 29, 30, 33, 39 installed on the game board 6 are changed to the starting prize hole of the special symbol 10a). Control to change the setting as), control to increase the number of prize balls (for example, control to increase the number of prize balls accompanying a prize from 13 in the normal game state to 15), or control to improve the passage rate to a predetermined area (for example, A hit ball restricting device is provided upstream of the starting winning port 14, and control for improving the starting winning rate by operating the hit ball restricting device can be set to a special game state, and furthermore, is variably displayed based on the starting winning. Pattern of When the present invention is applied to a third-type ball game machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continues when there is a prize for a predetermined electric accessory which is opened when a stop symbol becomes a predetermined combination of symbols, a specific area The winning rate improvement control for the game may be set to a special game state. On the other hand, the game control directly related to the big hit includes the control for improving the upper limit number of rounds, the control for improving the upper limit number of counts, the control for extending the opening and closing of the opening and closing plate 20, or the winning of the big winning opening opened by the opening and closing plate 20. The accompanying increase control of the number of prize balls can be set to a special game state. It goes without saying that a special game state can be set by combining the above game controls. Further, the triggers for entering the special game state (establishment of the predetermined condition) and ending are not limited to those described in the present embodiment, but may be random numbers, game histories (for example, time, number of reach, predetermined winning opening). Number of prizes, number of passes, etc.), prize, and sub-game (including, for example, a game that can be selected by the player himself / herself). What is necessary is just to set it as an opportunity.
[0018]
On the upper part of the variable display device 8, there is provided an ordinary symbol display 13 constituted by 7-segment LEDs. The ordinary symbol display 13 can variably display a plurality of types of identification information called ordinary symbols. Further, the variable display device 8 enters the start winning opening 14 and the start condition is satisfied, but the start condition of the variable display device 8 (for example, the previous variable display of the special symbol 10a and the end of the big hit game state) is satisfied. The start storage number stored in the start storage means (for example, the start storage buffer 55c: a function of storing the start storage number by the RAM 55 of the main board 31) which stores the start storage number which is the number of times the start condition is satisfied is displayed. Four start storage display areas (not shown) are provided as start storage number display means. The start memory display area changes the display color (for example, changes from blue display to red display) every time there is an effective start prize (in the present embodiment, a start prize when the number of start memories is less than 4). Every time the variable display of the display device 8 is started, the start storage display area in which the display color is changed is reduced by one. That is, the display color is returned to the original state.
[0019]
In this embodiment, the number of effective start winnings is four, but the number is not limited to four. For example, the number of effective start winnings may be set to 30. In this case, the start memory display area may be configured to display the number of start memories for 30 times, and only a predetermined number (for example, 5) of the 30 times of start memories may be displayed. Is also good.
[0020]
Further, in the variable display device 8, since the decorative symbol display section 9 and the start storage display area are provided separately, it is possible to display the start storage number even during the variable display. In addition, the start storage display area may be provided in a part of the decorative symbol display unit 9, and in this case, the display of the start storage number may be interrupted during the variable display. Further, in this embodiment, the start storage display area is provided in the variable display device 8. However, a display (special symbol start storage display) for displaying the number of start memories is provided separately from the variable display device 8. It may be provided.
[0021]
Below the variable display device 8, a variable winning ball device 15 having a starting winning port 14 is provided. The winning ball that has entered the starting winning port 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the starting port switch. In addition, a variable winning ball device 15 that performs opening and closing operations is provided below the starting winning port 14. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16.
[0022]
An opening / closing plate 20 that is opened by the solenoid 21 in the above-described specific game state (big hit game state) is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The opening / closing plate 20 is a means for opening and closing the special winning opening. Of the prize balls guided from the opening / closing plate 20 to the back of the game board 6, the prize ball entering one (V prize area) is detected by the V prize switch, and the prize ball entering the other (10 count prize area). Is detected by the count switch. On the back of the game board 6, a solenoid (not shown) for switching the route in the special winning opening is also provided.
[0023]
When a game ball is won at the gate 32 and detected by the gate switch, a predetermined random number value is extracted unless the normal symbol starting memory, which is the initial memory of the ordinary symbol display 13, reaches the upper limit. Then, if the variable display in which the display state changes on the ordinary symbol display 13 can be started, the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 13 is started. If it is not possible to start the variable display in which the display state changes on the ordinary symbol display 13, the value of the ordinary symbol start memory is increased by one. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 13, an ordinary symbol start storage indicator (not shown) having a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of LEDs for displaying the ordinary symbol start storage number is provided. I have. Each time there is a prize in the gate 32, the symbol start storage display usually increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, each time the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 13 is started, the number of the lighted LEDs is reduced by one. The special symbol 10a and the ordinary symbol can be variably displayed on one variable display device. In that case, the special variable display area and the normal variable display area are realized by one variable display device.
[0024]
In this embodiment, variable display of a normal symbol is performed by alternately lighting left and right lamps (designs become visible at the time of lighting) marked with ○ and ×, and the variable display is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds). .2 seconds). Then, if the left lamp marked with a circle is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. Whether or not to win is determined by whether or not the value of the random number extracted when the gaming ball has won the gate 32 matches a predetermined hit determination value. When the display result of the variable display on the ordinary symbol display device 13 is a hit, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, so that the game ball is in a state where it is easy to win. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol.
[0025]
Further, in the probable change state as the special game state, the probability that the stop symbol of the special symbol 10a in the special symbol display unit 10 of the variable display device 8 becomes a hit symbol (specific display result, for example, “7”) is higher than that in the normal game state. At the same time, the variable display time (variation time) of the special symbol 10a is shorter than in the normal gaming state. Furthermore, in the ordinary symbol display 13, the probability that the stopped symbol will be a hit symbol will be higher than in the normal gaming state, and one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 will be higher than in the normal gaming state. Can be This is even more advantageous for the player. Further, in a predetermined state such as a probable change state, the variable display time (variation time) on the ordinary symbol display 13 may be shorter than that in the normal game state, so that the player may be more advantageous.
[0026]
At the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative lamps 25 which are blinkingly displayed during the game, and at the bottom there is an out opening 26 for taking in a hit ball which has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that emit sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided on the upper left and right sides outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 40, a frame lamp left 41, and a frame lamp right 42 provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. On the left and right sides of the variable display device 8, a board lamp left 11 and a board lamp right 12 are provided. In this example, a prize ball lamp 51 is provided near the frame lamp left 41 to be lit when there is a remaining prize ball, and a ball lit near the frame lamp right 42 when the supply ball has run out is provided. An off lamp 52 is provided.
[0027]
Next, the reach state will be described. The reach state in the present embodiment means that when the stopped symbols form a part of the big hit symbol, the symbols that have not been stopped are displayed in a variable manner (variable display), and all or one of them is displayed. This is a state in which the symbol of the part is synchronously changed and displayed while composing all or a part of the big hit symbol.
[0028]
In the present embodiment, an effective line that becomes a big hit when the predetermined symbol stops is determined in the decorative symbol display unit 9 as a plurality of predetermined display areas, and a part of the effective line is displayed. A state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped when the predetermined symbol is stopped in the area (for example, left, right, and left of the left, middle, and right display areas) Is a part of the big hit symbol (for example, “7”) is displayed in a stopped state, and the right display area is still in a variable display state). A state in which all or part of the symbols are variably displayed while forming all or part of the big hit symbol (for example, variably displayed in all of the left, middle, and right display areas, and is always displayed. A state in which the same symbols are aligned Refers to the state) variable display is being carried out.
[0029]
Since the special symbol display unit 10 in the present embodiment is configured by one display area, it is not displayed in a reach. However, while the reach design is being performed on the decorative symbol display unit 9, the special symbol display unit 10 performs a fluctuation display, and the fluctuation of the decorative symbol display unit 9 stops along with the stop of the fluctuation of the special symbol display unit 10. Further, the special symbol display section 10 may be constituted by a plurality of display areas, and in this case, the reach state may be set.
[0030]
At the time of the reach, an unusual effect may be performed by a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. In addition, at the time of the reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from the design) may be displayed, or the display mode of the background may be changed. This change in the display of the character and the display of the background is called reach effect display.
[0031]
A game ball fired from the hit ball firing device enters the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descends from the game area 7. If the hit ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start switch, if the variable display of the special symbol 10a can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the end of the previous variable display), the special symbol display section 10 At the same time, the variable display (variable display) of the special symbol 10a is started, and the variable display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c is started in the decorative symbol display section 9. If it is not possible to start the variable display of the special symbol 10a, the number of starting memories is increased by one.
[0032]
The variable display of the special symbol 10a on the special symbol display unit 10 is stopped when a certain time has elapsed, and the fluctuation of the decorative symbol display unit 9 is stopped together with the stop of the fluctuation of the special symbol display unit 10. When the special symbol 10a at the time of stoppage becomes a big hit symbol (specific display result), the display result of the decorative symbol display unit 9 also becomes a big hit symbol (specific display result), and the state shifts to the big hit gaming state. That is, the opening / closing plate 20 is opened until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls is won. Then, when a hit ball wins in the V winning area while the opening and closing plate 20 is open and is detected by the V winning switch, a continuation right is generated and the opening and closing plate 20 is opened again. Generation of the continuation right is permitted a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).
[0033]
When the special symbol 10a in the special symbol display unit 10 at the time of stoppage is a big hit symbol with a probability variation (first specific display result: probable variation symbol), the combination of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c in the decorative symbol display unit 9 also has a probability. It becomes a big hit symbol with a change (first specific display result: positively changing symbol) and is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the probability of the next big hit after the big hit gaming state ends is higher than that in the normal gaming state. In other words, a more advantageous state (special game state) for the player, that is, a probable change state.
[0034]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an outline of a circuit configuration of the ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment. On the main board 31, a basic circuit 53 for controlling the ball game machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The basic circuit 53 is controlled by a ROM 54 for storing a game control program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 as a game control means for controlling a game signal in accordance with the program, an effect control board 80, and the like. An I / O port unit 57 for transmitting a signal is included. In this embodiment, the ROM 54, the RAM 55, and the I / O port unit 57 are built in the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to have at least the RAM 55 therein, and the ROM 54 and the I / O port unit 57 may be external or internal. Since the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54, hereinafter, execution (or processing) by the CPU 56 means specifically that the CPU 56 executes control according to the program. is there. The same applies to the CPU mounted on a board other than the main board 31.
[0035]
Although not shown in FIG. 2, a switch circuit for giving signals from the gate switch, starting port switch, V winning switch, count switch, full switch, count switch short circuit signal and clear switch to the basic circuit 53, a variable circuit A solenoid circuit for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the winning ball device 15, a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the opening and closing plate 20 according to a command from the basic circuit 53, a system reset circuit for resetting the basic circuit 53 when the power is turned on, a basic circuit 53 Jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot, effective start information indicating the number of start winning balls used to start variable display of the special symbol 10a in the special symbol display unit 10, and indicating that a probability variation has occurred, according to data given by Outputs information output signals such as probability change information to external devices such as hall computers Output information output circuit, is also mounted on the main substrate 31.
[0036]
A part or all of the RAM (may be a CPU built-in RAM) 55 is a backup RAM backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period.
[0037]
The RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31 has a big hit flag memory 55a for storing a big hit flag, which will be described later, and a change (variable display) of the special symbol 10a in the special symbol display section 10 indicates a change time (variable display) based on the change pattern. A special symbol process timer (variable display time measuring means) 55b for controlling the display to be performed in the variable display time, and a start condition for entering the start winning opening 14 but the start condition of the variable display device 8 (for example, A start storage buffer 55c is provided as a start storage means for storing a start storage number, which is the number of times the start condition is not satisfied, in which the previous variable display of the special symbol 10a and the end of the big hit game state are not satisfied. Further, the ROM 54 stores a fluctuation pattern command 54a described later. Then, the CPU 56 controls the progress of the game in accordance with the contents of the start storage buffer 55c, the type of flag set in the RAM 55, and the value of the special symbol process timer 55b (for example, a variation pattern command stored in the ROM 54a). , Etc.) to the effect control board 80.
[0038]
Further, based on a command from a game control means (for example, CPU 56) provided on the main board 31, an effect control CPU 111 as an effect control means provided on the effect control board 80 is provided on the variable display device 8. The display control of the special symbol display unit 10 and the decorative symbol display unit 9, the voice output control of the speaker 27, and the light emission control of the lamp / LED are performed. An effect control command is transmitted from the main board 31 as instruction information relating to display control of the variable display device 8, lighting control of lamps / LEDs, and control of effects such as generation of game sounds.
[0039]
In this embodiment, the display control means 111a included in the effect control means (for example, the effect control CPU 111) mounted on the effect control board 80 includes the game control means (CPU 56 and ROM 54, Based on a control signal (effect control command) from a peripheral circuit such as the RAM 55, display control of the variable display device 8 and the ordinary symbol display 13 provided on the game board 6 is performed. A variable pattern command (variable display pattern command) capable of specifying a variable display time (variable time) is transmitted from the main board 31 as a signal for specifying a variable display mode of the variable display device 8.
[0040]
The effect control board 80 includes a ROM 113 for storing a game control program and the like corresponding to the effect control command from the main board 31, a RAM 112 used as a work memory, and a variable display based on the effect control command from the main board 31. An effect control CPU 111 for controlling display of the device 8 and the like and an I / O port unit 114 for receiving an effect control command from the main board 31 are mounted.
[0041]
The RAM 112 according to the present embodiment controls the special symbol display unit 10 to change (variable display) the special symbol 10a with the variable time based on the variable pattern command transmitted from the main board 31. A fluctuation time timer 112a is provided.
[0042]
The ROM 113 according to the present embodiment is referred to when the variation pattern command is transmitted from the main board 31 and stores data for executing the variable display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c on the decorative symbol display unit 9. Process data 113a. That is, when receiving the variation pattern command output from the main board 31, the display control means 111a of the effect control CPU 111 refers to the process data 113a based on the received variation pattern command stored in the ROM 113, and refers to the referenced process data 113a. Display control of the decorative symbol display unit 9 is controlled according to 113a.
[0043]
The effect control CPU 111 controls display of the decorative symbol display unit 9 using the LCD via the VDP 100. The VDP 100 generates an image display signal in the VRAM 101 based on the image data on the character, the background, and the display design stored in the character ROM 102 and outputs the signal to the decorative design display unit 9. Then, the variable display device 8 displays an image on the decorative symbol display unit 9 based on the image display signal.
[0044]
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern (variable display pattern) used in the first embodiment. In FIG. 3, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte in the effect control command having a 2-byte configuration. In this embodiment, each variation pattern of the special symbol 10a is not associated with the effect control command on a one-to-one basis. More specifically, the variation patterns 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 11 to 14, 15 to 18, 19, and 20 are the same variation pattern command (EXT), and each variation pattern has an effect control command. Is not provided. That is, the fluctuation pattern indicated by the same EXT includes information indicating the same fluctuation time.
[0045]
As described above, the variation pattern command (EXT) as the same variable display data signal includes the plurality of variation patterns described above as the specific variable display pattern, and the variable display command specified by the variation pattern command (variable display pattern command). Deriving and displaying the display result at a plurality of timings different from the time (variation time) results in a plurality of variation patterns. That is, different fluctuation times (variable display times) are predetermined for the fluctuation patterns specified by the same fluctuation pattern command (EXT). Specifically, the fluctuation patterns 3 to 5 have a fluctuation time of 40 seconds specified by the same fluctuation pattern command 02. By setting the fluctuation time to 18 seconds, a fluctuation pattern 3 can be obtained. By setting the fluctuation time to 28 seconds, a fluctuation pattern 4 can be obtained. By setting the fluctuation time to 40 seconds, a fluctuation pattern 5 can be obtained. That is, in this embodiment, as the variable display data, data indicating a fluctuation pattern, a fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern (variable display time), and a fluctuation pattern command (EXT) based on the fluctuation pattern are stored in the ROM 54. . And it has a fluctuation pattern command (EXT) commonly used for a plurality of fluctuation patterns.
[0046]
As described above, the variation pattern command (EXT) transmitted from the main board 31 is not provided corresponding to each variation pattern. Therefore, the variation time set in the variation time timer 112a by the effect control CPU 111 when the variation pattern command is received is a variation time based on the variation pattern command (EXT), and is designated by the same variation pattern command (EXT). In the variation pattern performed, the variation time based on the variation pattern with the longest variation time is set in the variation time timer 112a.
[0047]
The “normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve the reach mode. Further, in this embodiment, a shortened variation pattern is used. The shortened variation pattern is a variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol 10a is extremely short, for example, 1.0 second.
[0048]
Further, in this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns 1 to 21 are used at the time of high probability (during probable change) and at the time of low probability (during non-probable change = normal state). The respective fluctuation times may be shortened. Further, a group of fluctuation patterns used at the time of high probability (a plurality of fluctuation patterns that can be used) may be different from a group of fluctuation patterns used at the time of low probability.
[0049]
Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol processing program executed by the game control means (for example, the CPU 56) on the main board 31. These processes are executed in an interrupt process performed every 2 ms in the main process executed by the game control means of the main board 31. When performing the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the start-up switch for detecting that the game ball has won the start winning port 14 provided on the game board 6, that is, when the game ball is started. If a start winning to win the winning opening 14 has occurred (step S311), after performing a start opening switch passing process (step S312), any one of steps S300 to S308 is performed according to the internal state. Do.
[0050]
In the starting port switch passage processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the number of stored memories has reached the maximum value (for example, 4, etc.). If the number of stored memories has not reached the maximum value, the CPU 56 sets the number of stored memories to one. A process of increasing the number of random numbers, such as a random number for jackpot determination, and extracting them and storing them in a storage area (starting storage buffer 55c) corresponding to the value of the number of starting storages is executed. Note that extracting a random number means reading a count value from a counter for generating a random number and using the read count value as a random number value.
[0051]
Special symbol normal processing (step S300: display result pre-determination means): Waits for a state where variable display of special symbol 10a can be started. When the state in which the variable display of the special symbol 10a can be started is determined, the CPU 56 checks the number of start storages. If the starting storage number is not 0, it is determined whether or not a big hit is to be made as a result of the variable display of the special symbol 10a (display result pre-determination means). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S301.
[0052]
Special symbol stop symbol setting processing (step S301: display result advance determination means): A stop symbol of the special symbol 10a after variable display is determined (display result advance determination means). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S302.
[0053]
Variation pattern setting process (step S302): The variation pattern (variable display mode) of variable display of the special symbol 10a is determined according to the value of the variation pattern determining random number. Further, the special symbol process timer 55b is started. At this time, a stop symbol of the special symbol 10a and information instructing a variation mode (variation pattern) are transmitted to the effect control board 80. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S303.
[0054]
Special symbol variation processing (step S303): When a predetermined time (time indicated by the special symbol process timer 55b in step S302) has elapsed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S304. Also, a preparation command described later is transmitted.
[0055]
Special symbol stop processing (step S304): Control is performed so that the special symbol 10a variably displayed on the special symbol display unit 10 is stopped. Specifically, it is set to a state where an effect control command (confirmation command) indicating a special symbol stop is transmitted. Then, when the special symbol 10a after the stop becomes a big hit symbol, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S305. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S300.
[0056]
Preliminary winning opening processing (step S305): Control for opening the winning opening is started. Specifically, the counter and the flag are initialized, and the large winning opening is opened by driving the solenoid 21 to open the opening / closing plate 20. Further, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the process timer, and the big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S306.
[0057]
Processing during opening of the special winning opening (step S306): Control for transmitting an effect control command for displaying the special winning opening round to the effect control board 80, processing for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. When the closing condition of the last big winning opening is satisfied, the internal state is updated to shift to step S307.
[0058]
Specific area effective time process (step S307): A process of monitoring whether or not the V winning switch has passed is performed to confirm whether the big hit game state continuation condition is satisfied. If the condition of the big hit game state continuation is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state is updated to shift to step S305. If the jackpot gaming state continuation condition is not satisfied within the predetermined effective time, or if all rounds have been completed, the internal state is updated to shift to step S308.
[0059]
Big hit end processing (step S308): Control is performed to cause the effect control means to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S300.
[0060]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S302) of the first embodiment in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not a probable variation state is present (step S70). If it is in the probable change state, the probabilistic fluctuation pattern selection table (see FIG. 6B) is selected (step S71). If it is not in the probable change state, the normal fluctuation pattern selection table (see FIG. 6A) is selected. (Step S72).
[0061]
Next, when the big hit flag is set (step S73), it is determined whether or not the big hit is a variable hit (step S74). Select (step S75). That is, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the probability variation large hitting variation table in the normal variation pattern selection table (FIG. 6A) is selected, and when the current gaming state is the probability varying state, Then, the probable variation big hit variation pattern table of the probable variation variation pattern selection table (FIG. 6B) is selected.
[0062]
If it is not the probability change big hit in step S74 (non-probability change big hit), the non-probability change big hit variation pattern table of the selected variation pattern selection table is selected (step S76). In other words, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the non-probable variable big hit variation pattern table of the normal variation pattern selection table (FIG. 6A) is selected, and when the current gaming state is the stable variation state. Selects the non-probable variable large hit variation pattern table in the variable probability variation pattern selection table (FIG. 6B).
[0063]
If the big hit flag has not been set in step S73, the reach determination random number extracted in the starting port switch passage processing (step S312) is read out, and it is determined whether or not to reach (step S77). That is, it is determined whether or not the extracted reach determination random number matches the reach determination value. When the li-zhi is to be reached (step S78), a vari- ation pattern table during the reach is selected (step S79). In other words, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the reach variation pattern table of the normal variation pattern selection table (FIG. 6A) is selected, and when the current gaming state is the probable variation state, The fluctuation pattern table at the time of the probability change big hit of the fluctuation pattern selection table at the time of the reach (FIG. 6B) is selected.
[0064]
If the li-zhi is not reached (step S78), a variation pattern table at the time of losing is selected (step S80). That is, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the out-of-place variation pattern table of the normal variation pattern selection table (FIG. 6A) is selected, and when the current gaming state is the probable variation state, The variation pattern table at the time of deviation from the variation pattern selection table at the time of the probability variation (FIG. 6B) is selected.
[0065]
FIG. 6 shows an example of the variation pattern selection table. As shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern selection table is selected when the state of the gaming machine is the normal game state and the normal fluctuation pattern selection table (FIG. 6A). And a variation pattern selection table at the time of probable change (FIG. 6B). Each of the variation pattern selection tables is provided with a variation pattern table selected according to the determination result of the display result pre-determination means (step S300).
[0066]
In the present embodiment, the winning state determination table when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state includes a probability variation big hit variation pattern table and a non-probability variation big success variation pattern table. As the non-winning determination table in the gaming state, there are provided a reach variation pattern table and a loss variation pattern table. In addition, there is a fluctuation pattern table at the time of winning when the current gaming state is the probability change state, and a fluctuation pattern table at the time of the winning time when the current gaming state is the probability changing state. As the determination table, there are provided a variation pattern table at the time of reach and a variation pattern table at the time of disconnection. That is, in each game state, there is a table selected when a big hit occurs and a table selected when a big hit occurs.
[0067]
Then, in a plurality of different fluctuation patterns indicated by the same fluctuation pattern command (EXT), the ratio of the fluctuation time (variable display time) determined as the short fluctuation pattern in the winning determination table is determined by the non-winning determination table. The normal variation pattern selection table and the positive variation variation pattern selection table are used as determination data used for determining the variation pattern so that the variation time is lower than the ratio determined for the short variation pattern. For example, among the variation patterns designated by the same variation pattern command for executing reach A in the normal variation pattern selection table, variation patterns 3 to 5 which are out of the reach are variation patterns 11 to which the probability variation hits or the non-probability variation hits. The configuration is such that the ratio of selecting a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time shorter than 14 (for example, the ratio of selecting reach A than reach A '') is increased.
[0068]
In the variation pattern setting process, when a variation pattern table is selected (Steps S70 to S80), a variation pattern determination random number counter is loaded (Step S81), and a variation pattern is determined based on the selected variation pattern table (Step S81). S82: Variable display pattern pre-determination means), and sets a variation time based on the determined variation pattern in the special symbol process timer 55b (step S83).
[0069]
Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the determined variation pattern is a variation pattern specified by the same variation pattern command (EXT) (Step S84). That is, it is determined whether the determined variation pattern is included in any of 3-8 and 11-20, and if it is included, the corresponding EXT is selected as the variation pattern command (step S85: variable display data). Selection means). That is, as described above, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation pattern command are not provided corresponding to each other, and therefore, for example, the fluctuation patterns 3 to 5 are designated by the same fluctuation pattern command (02H). Is done. Therefore, when any one of a plurality of different variation patterns specified by the same variation pattern command (EXT) is selected, a variable display data selecting means (step) for selecting a variation pattern command designating a plurality of different variation patterns. By S85), a variation pattern command is selected based on a variation pattern command specification table that identifies a variation pattern command (EXT) based on the selected variation pattern. The variation pattern command specification table is stored in the ROM 54 of the main board 31.
[0070]
Next, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the variation pattern command based on the determined variation pattern in the pointer (Step S86), and executes a command setting process as a subroutine (Step S87). Then, the special symbol process timer 55b is started (step S88), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S89).
[0071]
The effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 by executing the command set process. In this embodiment, each effect control command that can be transmitted to the effect control means is stored in the command transmission table of the ROM 54. In the command set process, the CPU 56 sets the effect control command data stored at the address of the ROM 54 indicated by the pointer to an output port for outputting the effect control command data, and indicates that the command is to be transmitted. An effect control INT signal is output.
[0072]
According to the above-described processing, when one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times indicated by the same fluctuation pattern command (EXT) is selected by the variable display pattern pre-determining means (step S82), the variable display data selection is performed. Means (step S85), a variation pattern command (EXT) corresponding to the variation pattern command determined by the variable display pattern pre-determination means is selected based on the variation pattern command specifying table, and the same variation pattern command is sent to the effect control board 80. (EXT) is transmitted. That is, when the variation pattern specified by the same variation pattern command (EXT) is determined, a variation pattern command (EXT) including information indicating the same variation time is transmitted to the effect control board 80. The CPU 56 of the main board 31 sets the variation time based on each variation pattern in the special symbol process timer 55b, thereby controlling the variable display of the special symbol 10a to be executed with the variation time based on the variation pattern. In the fluctuation process (step S303), it is determined whether or not the special symbol process timer 55b has timed out (variable display time determination means), and based on the process timer having timed out, in the special symbol stop process (step S304). A determination-time determination signal transmitting means for transmitting a determination command for stopping the variable display of the special symbol 10a and deriving and displaying the display result is provided.
[0073]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a display control process in the main process executed by the effect control CPU 111 mounted on the effect control board 80. In this embodiment, the display control process is executed by an interrupt process executed every 2 ms. In the display control process, any one of steps S800 to S806 is performed according to the value of the display control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed.
[0074]
Variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not an effect control command (variation pattern command) has been received by the command reception interruption process. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag indicating that the variation pattern command has been received (variation pattern reception flag) has been set. The variation pattern reception flag is set when it is confirmed that the effect control command for designating the variation pattern has been received by the command analysis process executed in the interrupt process in the main process executed by the effect control CPU 111. .
[0075]
Decoration symbol effect setting processing (step S801): The stop symbols and the variation patterns of the decoration symbols 9a to 9c are determined. Further, the variation patterns of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c are determined to match the variation patterns of the special symbol 10a indicated by the variation pattern command for the variation time of the special symbol 10a. Further, a fluctuation time based on the received fluctuation pattern command is set in the fluctuation time timer 112a.
[0076]
Symbol variation start processing (step S802): Control is performed so that the variation of the special symbol 10a and the decorative symbols 9a to 9c is started. Further, the variable time timer 112a is started.
[0077]
Symbol variation processing (step S803): The switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern is controlled, and the end of the variation time is monitored. Further, the process shifts to a process of stopping the special symbol 10a and the decorative symbols 9a to 9c based on the fact that the variable time timer 112a has timed out or received the preparation command.
[0078]
Symbol stop wait setting process (step S804: derivation display means): If an effect control command (fixing command) for instructing symbol stop has been received, the control of stopping the change of the symbol and displaying the stopped symbol (fixed symbol) is performed. .
[0079]
Big hit display processing (step S805): After displaying the fixed symbol, the control of the probability change big hit display or the normal big hit display is performed.
[0080]
Big hit game processing (step S806): Control during the big hit game. For example, upon receiving an effect control command for display before opening the special winning opening or display when opening the special winning opening, display control of the number of rounds is performed.
[0081]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol effect setting process (step S801) of the first embodiment in the display control process process. In the decorative symbol effect setting process, the effect control CPU 111 determines the stop symbols of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c (step S801a). At this time, the stop symbols of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c are determined so as to match the variation mode of the special symbol 10a based on the variation pattern command. Then, the variation patterns of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c are determined (step S801b). In this example, it is assumed that the decorative pattern variation pattern table set as the use table is a variation pattern provided in correspondence with the received variation pattern command. Therefore, the variation patterns of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c provided corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol 10a based on the received variation pattern command are determined. Then, the variation time based on the received variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer 112a (step S801c), and the value of the display control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the symbol variation start process (step S802d) (step S801d). .
[0082]
Here, the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation time timer 112a is not the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the variable display pattern pre-determining means (step S82), but the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern commands (EXT00H to 09H). Time. That is, when any one of a plurality of different fluctuation patterns indicated by the same fluctuation pattern command (EXT) is selected by the variable display pattern pre-determining means (step S82), a fluctuation pattern indicating different plural fluctuation patterns is selected. Since the same variation pattern command (EXT) is selected by the variable display data selection means (step S85) for selecting a command, any one of a plurality of different variation patterns specified by the same variation pattern command (EXT) is selected. Even if a pattern is selected, the same variation pattern command (EXT) is transmitted. Then, since only information indicating one variation time based on the variation pattern command (EXT) is transmitted to the variation pattern command (EXT), the effect control CPU 111 performs processing based on the received variation pattern command (EXT). The fluctuation time is set in the fluctuation time timer 112a.
[0083]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the symbol change process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the symbol change processing, the effect control CPU 111 switches the display control execution data when the process timer times out (step S803a) (step S803b). That is, in the process data 113a, the process timer set next is started, and the VDP 100 is controlled according to the content of the display control execution data set next. Therefore, the VDP 100 controls the display state of the variable display device 8 according to the content of the display control execution data.
[0084]
If the fluctuation time timer 112a has timed out (step S803c), a monitoring timer for monitoring the reception of an effect control command (confirmation command) for stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol 10a is started (step S803e), and the display control is performed. The value of the process flag is set to a value corresponding to the symbol stop waiting process (step S803f).
[0085]
If the fluctuation time timer 112a has not timed out, it is determined whether or not a preparation command indicating the time until the finalization command is transmitted (indicating that fluctuation is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed) has been received. (Step S803d) If the preparation command has been received, the process of Step S803e is executed, and the process flag is set to a value corresponding to the symbol stop waiting process (Step S803f).
[0086]
By receiving the preparation command, the effect control CPU 111 prepares for stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol 10a and the decorative symbols 9a to 9c. For example, deceleration control of the changing special symbol 10a and decorative symbols 9a to 9c is performed. In this case, the address of the process data 113a being executed may be changed to a predetermined address (for example, a position corresponding to the remaining time specified by the preparation command).
[0087]
As described above, in this embodiment, even if the variable time timer 112a has not timed out, the special symbol 10a that stops the special symbol 10a that is performing variable display based on the reception of the preparation command is monitored. In order to execute the symbol stop waiting process (step S804), any one of a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times indicated by the same variation pattern command (EXT) is executed by the variable display pattern pre-determining means (step S82). When it is determined that the variable pattern time (variation time) based on the variation pattern command (EXT) has not elapsed, the determination-time determination signal transmitting means (set in the special symbol process timer 55b in step S83). Based on the fact that the fluctuation time has timed out in step S303, Transition control to-up S304, transmits the confirmation command in step S304) by being controlled to derive display the display results based on the reception of the confirmation command sent.
[0088]
FIG. 10 is a timing chart of a variation pattern executed by the variation pattern command according to the first embodiment. (A) Variation pattern command (EXT) 02H, (B) Variation pattern command (EXT) 03H, (C) Variation Pattern command (EXT) 06H, (D) fluctuation pattern command (EXT) 07H, and (E) fluctuation pattern command (EXT) 08H. As shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of different fluctuation patterns specified by the same fluctuation pattern command are constituted by the same fluctuation pattern data (process data 113a). More specifically, the variation patterns 3 to 5 are composed of the same process data 113a, and the display results are derived and displayed by receiving a confirmation command at the variation time provided corresponding to each variation pattern.
[0089]
As an example of the variation pattern command including a plurality of different variation patterns, the variation pattern command (EXT) 02H is based on the variation pattern 5 having the longest variation time among the variation patterns specified by the variation pattern command (EXT) 02H. Information indicating the fluctuation time (40 seconds) is included. When the effect control CPU 111 receives the variation pattern command (EXT) 02H, the effect control CPU 111 starts a variation with a variation time of 40 seconds based on the variation pattern command (EXT) 02H. The CPU 56 of the main board 31 sets the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the variable display pattern pre-determination means (step S82) in the special symbol process timer 55b, and based on the timeout of the special symbol process timer 55b, A determination command for stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol 10a and deriving and displaying the display result determined by the display result pre-determining means (step S301) is transmitted to the effect control board 80. For example, when the variable display pattern is determined to be the variation pattern 3 by the variable display pattern pre-determination means, the determination command is transmitted at the variation time of 18 seconds, that is, at the timing of A1, and the derivation display means of the effect control CPU 111 (step S804) The display result is derived and displayed on the special symbol display unit 10 and the decorative symbol display unit 9 based on the reception of the confirmation command.
[0090]
In this embodiment, when the display result is not derived and displayed based on the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern command, the remaining fluctuation time for stopping the special symbol 10a before the confirmation command is received is indicated. A preparation command is sent from the main board 31. By receiving the preparation command, the effect control CPU 111 performs the transition control to the special symbol stop waiting process (step S804) even if the fluctuation time timer 112a has not timed out.
[0091]
Further, since the preparation command used in this embodiment is one command commonly used for all the variation pattern commands (EXT02H, 03H, 06H to 08H), an increase in the number of commands can be suppressed. For example, in the fluctuation pattern command 02H, a preparation command transmitted in the fluctuation pattern 3, a preparation command transmitted in the fluctuation pattern 4, and a preparation command transmitted in the fluctuation pattern 19 in the fluctuation pattern command 08H. And are all common commands.
[0092]
Further, the CPU 56 specifies the display result determined by the display result pre-determining means (step S301) almost simultaneously with the fluctuation pattern command instructing the start of the fluctuation (for example, within the same interrupt processing in the main interrupt processing). Command (special symbol designating command) to be transmitted. Then, the effect control CPU 111 prepares the special symbol 10a designated by the special symbol designation command based on the reception of the preparation command, and performs the variable display based on the receipt of the finalization command. A process for replacing with 10a is executed (identification information replacing means). The effect control CPU 111 determines the stop symbols of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c in the decorative symbol display unit 9 in step S801a (see FIG. 8) based on the reception of the special symbol designation command. Then, based on the reception of the preparation command, the stop symbols of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c determined in step S801a are prepared, and based on the reception of the confirmation command, the special symbols 10a and the decorative symbols 9a to 9c are determined. The process of stopping the variation (variable display) and replacing the special symbol 10a performing the variation display with the display result determined by the display result predetermining means (step S301), and the process of changing the decorative symbol (variable display) (Any or all of 9a to 9c) are replaced with the stop symbols of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c determined in step S801a (identification information replacing means).
[0093]
As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of different fluctuation patterns instructed by the same fluctuation pattern command (EXT) are constituted by the same process data 113a, and the fluctuation time for deriving and displaying the display result is different. , It is possible to execute a plurality of different fluctuation patterns.
[0094]
Note that, among the plurality of different variation patterns designated by the same variation pattern command (EXT), for the variation pattern commands 06H to 08H which are the big hits, the display result pre-determination means ( The specific display result (big hit symbol) determined by the display result pre-determination means (step S301) after once deriving the display result (big hit symbol) which is the same or different from the specific display result (big hit symbol) determined in step S301). May be executed to elicit and display a re-lottery effect. Hereinafter, a second embodiment for executing a re-lottery effect will be described.
[0095]
(2nd Embodiment)
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern (variable display pattern) used in the second embodiment. In FIG. 11, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte in the effect control command having a 2-byte configuration. In this embodiment, each variation pattern of the special symbol 10a is not associated with the effect control command on a one-to-one basis. More specifically, the variation patterns 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 11 to 14, 15 to 18, 19, and 20 are the same variation pattern command (EXT), and each variation pattern has an effect control command. Is not provided. That is, the same EXT fluctuation pattern includes information indicating the same fluctuation time.
[0096]
As described above, the variation pattern command (EXT) as the same variable display data includes the plurality of variation patterns described above as the specific variable display pattern, and the variable display time specified by the variation pattern command (variable display pattern command). By deriving and displaying the display result at a plurality of timings different from (variation time), a plurality of variation patterns are obtained. That is, different fluctuation times (variable display times) are predetermined for the fluctuation patterns specified by the same fluctuation pattern command (EXT). Specifically, the fluctuation patterns 3 to 5 have a fluctuation time of 40 seconds specified by the same fluctuation pattern command 02. By setting the fluctuation time to 18 seconds, a fluctuation pattern 3 can be obtained. By setting the fluctuation time to 28 seconds, a fluctuation pattern 4 can be obtained. By setting the fluctuation time to 40 seconds, a fluctuation pattern 5 can be obtained.
[0097]
As described above, the variation pattern command (EXT) transmitted from the main board 31 is not provided corresponding to each variation pattern. Therefore, the variation time set in the variation time timer 112a by the effect control CPU 111 when the variation pattern command is received is a variation time based on the variation pattern command (EXT), and is designated by the same variation pattern command (EXT). In the variation pattern performed, the variation time based on the variation pattern with the longest variation time is set in the variation time timer 112a.
[0098]
Further, in this embodiment, the re-lottery effect described above is executed in the variation pattern commands 06H to 08H which are the big hits among the variation patterns designated by the same variation pattern command (EXT). That is, the fluctuation patterns 14, 18, and 20 are re-lottery variable display patterns for performing a re-lottery effect.
[0099]
The “normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve the reach mode. Further, in this embodiment, a shortened variation pattern is used. The shortened variation pattern is a variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol 10a is extremely short, for example, 1.0 second.
[0100]
Further, in this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns 1 to 9 are used both at the time of high probability (during probable change) and at the time of low probability (during non-probable change = normal state). The respective fluctuation times may be shortened. Further, a group of fluctuation patterns used at the time of high probability (a plurality of fluctuation patterns that can be used) may be different from a group of fluctuation patterns used at the time of low probability.
[0101]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S302) of the second embodiment in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the state is in the probability variation state (step SA70). If it is in the probable change state, the probabilistic variation pattern selection table (see FIG. 6B) is selected (step SA71). If it is not in the probable change state, the normal fluctuation pattern selection table (see FIG. 6A) is selected. (Step SA72).
[0102]
Next, when the big hit flag is set (step SA73), it is determined whether or not a large hit is determined (step SA74). Select (step SA75). If it is not the probability change big hit in step SA74 (non-probability change big hit), the non-probability change big hit variation pattern table of the selected variation pattern selection table is selected (step SA76). If the big hit flag has not been set in step SA73, the reach determination random number extracted in the starting port switch passage processing (step S312) is read, and it is determined whether or not to reach (step SA77). That is, it is determined whether or not the extracted reach determination random number matches the reach determination value. If a reach is to be made (step SA78), a variation pattern table at the time of reach is selected (step SA79). If a reach is not made (step SA78), a variation pattern table at the time of loss is selected (step SA80).
[0103]
This embodiment also has the variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Further, in this embodiment, a special game state (for example, a special game state that is different from the big hit game state after the big hit game state and is advantageous to the player as the predetermined plurality of types of specific display results (big hit symbols) A probability change state, etc.) as a first specific display result, and a non-probability change pattern as a second specific display result which becomes a normal game state different from the special game state and the big hit game state after the big hit game state ends, Is set.
[0104]
Further, when it is determined by the above-described display result pre-determining means (step S301) that the pattern is to be a positively-variable symbol, the variable display pattern pre-determining means (step SA82) described later decides whether or not to use the re-lottery variable display pattern. And a variable display pattern pre-determining means (step SA82) which will be described later when the display result pre-determining means (step S301) determines that a non-probable variable symbol is used. ), A non-probable variable big hit variation pattern table as a second specific determination table used to determine whether or not to use the re-lottery variable display pattern.
[0105]
Then, in a plurality of different fluctuation patterns indicated by the same fluctuation pattern command (EXT), the rate at which the re-lottery variable display pattern is determined to be performed in the fluctuation pattern table at the time of the large hit is determined by the non-probable variable time pattern table. , A normal variation pattern selection table and a probable variation variation pattern selection table are provided as determination data used for determination of performing a re-lottery variable display pattern so as to be higher than the ratio in. For example, among the fluctuation patterns specified by the same fluctuation pattern command that executes the reach A in the normal fluctuation pattern selection table, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern 14 as the re-lottery variable display pattern to be executed when the probability of change is a large hit is It is configured so as to be higher than the ratio executed when the probability change jackpot is reached.
[0106]
In the variation pattern setting process, when a variation pattern table is selected (steps SA70 to SA80), a variation pattern determination random number counter is loaded (step SA81), and a variation pattern is determined based on the selected variation pattern table (step SA82). : Variable display pattern pre-determination means), and sets a variation time based on the determined variation pattern in the special symbol process timer 55b (step SA83).
[0107]
Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the determined variation pattern is a variation pattern in which a variation time different from the variation time based on the variation pattern command is set among variation patterns specified by the same variation pattern command (EXT). Is determined (step SA84). That is, it is determined whether or not any of the fluctuation patterns 3, 4, 6, 7, 11 to 13, 15 to 17, and 19 is determined. If one of these is determined, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the shortened command is set in the pointer (step SA85). The shortened command is a command indicating that the fluctuation is performed with a fluctuation time different from the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern command (in this embodiment, a fluctuation time shorter than the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern command). It does not include information specifying the time. Therefore, the effect control CPU 111 can only grasp that the fluctuation time is shortened, but cannot specify the shortened fluctuation time.
[0108]
Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the determined variation pattern is a variation pattern specified by the same variation pattern command (EXT) (step SA86). That is, it is determined whether the determined variation pattern is included in any of 3-8 and 11-20, and if it is included, the corresponding EXT is selected as the variation pattern command (step SA87: variable display data). Selection means). That is, as described above, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation pattern command are not provided corresponding to each other, and therefore, for example, the fluctuation patterns 3 to 5 are designated by the same fluctuation pattern command (02H). Is done. Therefore, when any one of a plurality of different variation patterns specified by the same variation pattern command (EXT) is selected, a variable display data selecting means (step) for selecting a variation pattern command designating a plurality of different variation patterns. SA87).
[0109]
Next, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the variation pattern command based on the determined variation pattern in the pointer (step SA88), and executes a command setting process as a subroutine (step SA89). Then, the special symbol process timer 55b is started (step S90), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S91).
[0110]
By the above processing, when the variable display pattern pre-determining means (step SA82) selects the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation is performed with the fluctuation time different from the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern command (EXT), the effect control board 80 is shortened. Command is sent.
[0111]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol effect setting process (step S801) of the second embodiment in the display control process process. In the decorative symbol effect setting process, the effect control CPU 111 determines a stop symbol of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c (step SA801a). At this time, the stop symbols of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c are determined so as to match the variation mode of the special symbol 10a based on the variation pattern command. Then, the variation patterns of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c are determined (step SA801b). In this example, it is assumed that the decorative pattern variation pattern table set as the use table is a variation pattern provided in correspondence with the received variation pattern command. Therefore, the variation patterns of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c provided corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol 10a based on the received variation pattern command are determined. Then, the fluctuation time based on the received fluctuation pattern command is set in the fluctuation time timer 112a (step SA801c), and it is determined whether the received fluctuation pattern command (EXT) is any of 02H, 03H and 06H to 08H. (Step SA801d) If it is any of these fluctuation patterns, it is determined whether or not a shortening command has been received (Step SA801e).
[0112]
In this embodiment, the variation pattern specified by the same variation pattern command (EXT) includes a re-lottery variable display pattern for executing a re-lottery effect. Then, when the symbol is not changed in the changing time based on the changing pattern command, that is, when the re-lottery effect is not performed, the shortening command is transmitted. Therefore, when the short command has not been received, a re-lottery effect is executed. In the re-lottery effect, a specific display result that is the same as or different from the specific display result determined by the display result pre-determining means (step S301) is once derived. Therefore, when the shortening command is not received, the effect control CPU 111 determines a symbol to be derived once, that is, a temporary stop symbol of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c (step SA801f). Then, the value of the display control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the symbol change start process (step S802) (step S801g).
[0113]
Also in this embodiment, the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation time timer 112a is not the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the variable display pattern pre-determining means (step SA82), but the fluctuation pattern commands (EXT00H to 09H). ).
[0114]
FIG. 14 is a timing chart of a variation pattern executed by the variation pattern command in the second embodiment, where (A) variation pattern command (EXT) 02H, (B) variation pattern command (EXT) 03H, and (C) variation. Pattern command (EXT) 06H, (D) fluctuation pattern command (EXT) 07H, and (E) fluctuation pattern command (EXT) 08H. As shown in FIG. 14, a plurality of different fluctuation patterns specified by the same fluctuation pattern command are constituted by the same fluctuation pattern data (process data 113a). More specifically, the variation patterns 3 to 5 are composed of the same process data 113a, and the display results are derived and displayed by receiving a confirmation command at the variation time provided corresponding to each variation pattern.
[0115]
As described above, among the variation pattern commands including a plurality of different variation patterns, the variation pattern commands (EXT) 06H to 08H which are the big hits include a re-lottery variable display pattern for performing a re-lottery effect. That is, a re-lottery effect is executed when the symbol is changed for a change time based on the change pattern command (EXT).
[0116]
The variation pattern command (EXT) 06H as an example of the variation pattern command (EXT) which becomes a big hit among the variation pattern commands (EXT) including a plurality of different variation patterns includes the most variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command. Information indicating a fluctuation time (56 seconds) based on the fluctuation pattern 14 having a long fluctuation time is included. When receiving the variation pattern command (EXT) 06H, the effect control CPU 111 starts a variation with a variation time of 56 seconds based on the variation pattern command (EXT). The CPU 56 of the main board 31 sets the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the variable display pattern pre-determination means (step SA82) in the special symbol process timer 55b, and based on the timeout of the special symbol process timer 55b, A determination command for stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol 10a and deriving and displaying the display result determined by the display result pre-determining means (step S301) is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Then, the derivation display means (step S804) of the effect control means causes the special symbol display unit 10 and the decorative symbol display unit 9 to derive and display the display result based on the reception of the confirmation command.
[0117]
Note that, as described above, in the second embodiment, when the symbols do not fluctuate in the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern command, the CPU 56 of the main board 31 transmits a shortening command. Note that, as described above, the shortened command indicates that the symbol is changed in a change time shorter than the change time based on the change pattern command, and does not include information for specifying the change time. That is, in the variation pattern command (EXT) 06H, when it is determined that any of the variation patterns 11 to 13 is to be performed, the CPU 56 of the main board 31 transmits a shortening command. However, even if the effect control CPU 111 receives the shortened command, it can only recognize that any one of the fluctuation patterns 11 to 13 is executed, and the fluctuation time during which the fixed command is transmitted. (For example, the timing of C1 at which the fixed command is transmitted in the variation pattern 11: the variation time is 20 seconds) cannot be specified. That is, the shortened command is a command for specifying whether or not to perform a re-lottery effect.
[0118]
Further, in this embodiment, when the display result is not derived and displayed with the variation time based on the variation pattern command, the remaining variation time for stopping the special symbol 10a before receiving the confirmation command is indicated (the confirmation command is received). A preparation command is sent from the main board 31. By receiving the preparation command, the effect control CPU 111 performs the transition control to the special symbol stop waiting process (step S804) even if the fluctuation time timer 112a has not timed out.
[0119]
Further, in the variation pattern command (EXT) which is a big hit among variation pattern commands (EXT) including a plurality of different variation patterns, if no shortened command is received, the effect control CPU 111 sets the decorative symbols 9a to 9 The temporary stop symbol of 9c is determined. In the case of the variation pattern command (EXT) 06H, the temporary stop symbols of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c determined in step SA801f are once derived at the timing of C3, that is, when the variation time of 46 seconds has elapsed. Then, the decorative symbols 9a to 9c are changed again, and the special symbol display unit 10 displays the display result in advance on the basis of receiving the confirmation command transmitted based on the timeout of the special symbol process timer 55b (step S301). ), The specific display result determined in step SA801a is derived and displayed, and the decorative display unit 9 derives and displays the specific display result determined in step SA801a.
[0120]
The temporary stop symbol derived at this time is the same as or different from the big hit symbol (specific display result) determined by the display result pre-determining means (step S301). In other words, in the present embodiment, after the big hit game state is over, the probable pattern that is different from the big hit game state and is controlled to the probable change state that is advantageous to the player, and the big hit game state and the probable change state after the big hit end And a non-probable variable symbol controlled to a different normal game state, and the player plays the game while expecting the probable variable symbol to be displayed. Therefore, when a jackpot game state is established with a probable variable symbol, a non-probable variable symbol is displayed as a temporary stop symbol, and a probable variable symbol is displayed when a confirmation command is received, thereby improving the interest of the player.
[0121]
Further, since the preparation command used in this embodiment is one command commonly used for all the variation pattern commands (EXT02H, 03H, 06H to 08H), an increase in the number of commands can be suppressed. For example, in the fluctuation pattern command 02H, a preparation command transmitted in the fluctuation pattern 3, a preparation command transmitted in the fluctuation pattern 4, and a preparation command transmitted in the fluctuation pattern 19 in the fluctuation pattern command 08H. And are all common commands.
[0122]
As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of different fluctuation patterns instructed by the same fluctuation pattern command (EXT) are constituted by the same process data 113a, and the fluctuation time for deriving and displaying the display result is different. , It is possible to execute a plurality of different fluctuation patterns.
[0123]
Further, in the second embodiment, among the variation pattern commands (EXT) including a plurality of different variation patterns, all of the variation pattern commands (EXT) to be a big hit include the re-lottery variable display pattern. Therefore, when the re-lottery variable display pattern of the variation pattern command (EXT) that becomes a big hit among the variation pattern commands (EXT) including a plurality of different variation patterns, the temporary stop symbol determined in step SA801f is temporarily determined. After being derived, the confirmed symbol determined in step SA801a based on the reception of the confirmed command is derived and displayed. However, when the re-lottery variable display pattern of the fluctuation pattern command (EXT) that becomes a big hit among the fluctuation pattern commands (EXT) including a plurality of different fluctuation patterns is not used, the timing of once deriving the re-lottery variable display pattern is determined. In order to control the derived symbol determined in step SA801a to be derived and displayed in advance, it is necessary to inform the effect control CPU 111 in advance whether or not to use the re-lottery pattern. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the re-lottery variable display pattern is not used, the shortening command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 so that the effect control CPU 111 recognizes it. When a variation pattern command (for example, EXT02H, 03H) that does not include the re-lottery variable display pattern among the variation pattern commands (EXT) that include the pattern is selected, the configuration may be such that the shortening command is not transmitted. In this case, the fluctuation of the special symbol 10a of the variable display device 8 is stopped from the main substrate 31 to the effect control substrate 80 at the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the variable display pattern pre-determining means (for example, step SA82). By transmitting the confirmation command, the effect control CPU 111 performs control to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol 10a of the variable display device 8 at the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern.
[0124]
In the first and second embodiments described above, the preparation command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 so that the timing to stop the fluctuation is recognized. It may not be done. In this embodiment, the preparation command is transmitted to the production control board 80, so that the production control CPU 111 determines the stop timing in advance even if the variable display time based on the specific variable display data has not elapsed (the preparation command is received). (At the point of time), the derived display of the stop symbol can be realized without causing the player to feel more uncomfortable.
[0125]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a variable display pattern including a plurality of variable display patterns can be used for a plurality of effects depending on the transmission timing of the confirmation signal. Reduction can be achieved.
[0126]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, a variable display pattern including a plurality of variable display patterns can be used for a plurality of effects depending on the transmission timing of the confirmation signal, so that the data amount and signal type can be reduced. it can.
[0127]
In the invention according to claim 3, when the display result pre-determining means determines to display the first specific display result, the re-lottery effect is easily executed, and before the first specific display result is displayed, the re-lottery is performed. By executing the effect, the interest of the player in the game can be prolonged, and the interest can be improved.
[0128]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when it is determined that the specific display result is to be displayed by the display result predetermining means, it is easy to select a variable display pattern that makes the variable display time longer, and the variable display time becomes longer. Thereby, the interest in the game can be prolonged by the player, and the interest can be improved.
[0129]
In the invention according to claim 5, the display control means prepares the identification information specified by the identification information signal by receiving the identification information signal, and replaces the identification information with the identification information being variably displayed based on the confirmation signal. In addition, it is possible to display a predetermined display result as a confirmed display result.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a ball game machine according to an embodiment, as viewed from the front.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an outline of a circuit configuration of the ball game machine 1 according to the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a fluctuation pattern according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a special symbol process process.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a variation pattern setting process according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern selection table.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a display control process.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a decorative symbol effect setting process according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a symbol change process.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a timing chart of the first embodiment.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a fluctuation pattern according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a variation pattern setting process according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a decorative symbol effect setting process according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a timing chart of the second embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ball and ball game machine
8 Variable display device
9 Decoration design display
10 Special symbol display
14 Start Winner
15 Variable winning ball device
31 Main board
56 CPU
80 Production control board
111 Effect Control CPU

Claims (5)

A variable display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which is identifiable based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition and deriving and displaying a display result, wherein the display result of the identification information is a predetermined display A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a result is obtained,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game,
Display control means for controlling display including variable display of the identification information on the variable display device based on a control signal transmitted from the game control means,
The game control means,
Signal transmission means for transmitting a control signal to the display control means,
Display result pre-determination means for determining the display result before its derivation display based on the establishment of the start condition,
The variable display pattern of the identification information executed when the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device based on the establishment of the start condition is a plurality of predetermined variable displays including a specific variable display pattern before the derived display. Variable display pattern pre-determining means to be determined from among the patterns,
A variable display time measuring means for measuring a variable display time from the start of the variable display,
A variable display time determination unit that determines that a variable display time based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern pre-determination unit has elapsed by the variable display time measurement unit,
Further comprising a main data storage means for storing a plurality of variable display data including the specific variable display data indicating the plurality of variable display patterns,
The variable display pattern pre-determination means, includes a variable display data selection means for selecting the specific variable display data indicating the specific variable display pattern when determined as the specific variable display pattern,
The signal transmitting means,
A variable display data signal that specifies the variable display data selected by the variable display data selection unit,
Having a function of transmitting a confirmation signal instructing derivation display of the display result determined by the display result pre-determination means,
The display control means,
Signal receiving means for receiving a control signal transmitted from the game control means,
Sub-data storage means for storing data including variable display pattern data provided corresponding to the variable display data signal,
A variable display pattern selecting unit that selects variable display pattern data corresponding to the variable display data signal from the sub data storage unit based on receiving the variable display data signal;
Derivation display means for deriving and displaying the display result based on the reception of the confirmation signal,
The signal transmission means, when transmitting a signal designating the specific variable display data as the variable display data signal, the variable display time measured by the variable display time measurement means to the variable display pattern pre-determination means determination results A determination-time determination signal transmitting unit that transmits the determination signal when the variable display time determination unit determines that the corresponding variable display time has elapsed,
The derivation display unit, when a signal specifying the specific variable display data is received as the variable display data signal by the signal receiving unit, is set as a variable display time by receiving the signal specifying the specific variable display data. A gaming machine characterized in that the display result is derived and displayed based on the reception of the confirmation signal transmitted by the determination-time confirmation signal transmitting means even if time has not elapsed. The specific display result includes a plurality of predetermined specific display results,
The specific variable display data, when the display result is determined by the display result pre-determining means to be the specific display result, once derives a specific display result that is the same as or different from the specific display result. After that, a re-lottery variable display pattern for executing a re-lottery effect for deriving and displaying the specific display result determined by the display result pre-determining means, and a non-re-lottery variable display pattern for not performing the re-lottery effect 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the data is lottery data. The plurality of types of specific display results are a first specific display result, which is a game state different from the specific game state after the specific game state ends, and becomes a special game state advantageous to the player, and after the specific game state ends. A second specific display result of a normal game state,
The game control means,
When the display result pre-determination means determines that the first specific display result is to be used, a first specification determination table used by the variable display pattern pre-determination means to determine whether to use the re-lottery variable display pattern. When,
A second specification determination table used when the variable display pattern pre-determination means determines whether or not to use the re-lottery variable display pattern when the display result pre-determination means determines the second specific display result. And
The rate at which the determination to perform the re-lottery variable display pattern in the first specification determination table is made higher than the rate at which the determination to perform the re-lottery variable display pattern in the second specification determination table is made. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the determination data is used to determine whether to perform a re-lottery variable display pattern. The different variable display patterns specified by the specific variable display data are different variable display times are predetermined,
The game control means,
At the time of winning, when the display result pre-determining means determines that the specific display result is to be used, the variable display pattern pre-determining means uses the variable display pattern pre-determining means to determine which of the plurality of different variable display patterns to use. A judgment table;
When the display result pre-determination means determines that the non-specific display result is to be used, the variable display pattern pre-determination means uses the non-specific display result to determine which of the plurality of different variable display patterns to use as the variable display pattern. And a winning judgment table.
The ratio determined as the variable display pattern having the shorter variable display time among the plurality of variable display patterns in the winning determination table is determined as the variable display pattern having the shorter variable display time in the non-winning determination table. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the determination data used for determining the variable display pattern is configured to be lower than the ratio. The signal transmission unit further has a function of transmitting an identification information signal indicating a display result determined by the display result pre-determination unit,
The display control means receives the identification information signal, and specifies the identification information in the variable display by the identification information signal based on receiving the determination signal transmitted by the determination-time determination signal transmission means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising identification information replacement means for replacing the identification information with the identification information.

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