JP2004321555A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of urging the continuation of shooting of game media, when executing a preview performance based on retention memory. <P>SOLUTION: In a pattern variable processing, a performance control CPU, if a notification performance execution flag is set, adds 1 to a notification performance execution number counter and, if the count value of the notification performance execution number counter is 1, determines a notification performance mode group. Then, voice number data corresponding to the count value of the notification performance execution number counter in the determined notification performance mode group are output to a voice output board. A voice signal is output to a speaker by the voice output board and the notification performance is performed with the output sound. Therefore, if there is a start win during the execution of the variable display to be a target of a preview performance based on the retention memory, a prescribed notification performance can be executed so as to urge the continuation of the shooting of the game media. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention includes variable display means that can variably display identification information that can be identified, and after a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, the identification information is determined based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that starts variable display and, when a display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result, can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There are things to be done. Furthermore, variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information is provided, so that when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result, it can be controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player. There are things that have been configured.
[0003]
The specific game state means a state that is advantageous to a player who has been given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific game state is, for example, a state in which the state of the variable winning ball device is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a hit ball (big hit game state), or a state in which the right to generate a state advantageous to the player has been generated. And a state in which a predetermined game value is given, such as a state in which a condition for paying out prize game media is easily satisfied.
[0004]
In a pachinko gaming machine, when a display result of a variable display unit that displays a special symbol (identification information) is a combination of a predetermined specific display mode, it is generally referred to as a “big hit”. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the state shifts to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the winning prizes is won, the winning prize opening is closed. The number of opening of the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is determined for each opening, and if the opening time elapses even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed. If the predetermined condition (for example, winning in the V zone provided in the special winning opening) is not satisfied at the time when the special winning opening is closed, the big hit gaming state ends.
[0005]
Also, in the variable display means, a symbol other than the symbol which is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continues for a predetermined time and stops, swings, and expands in a state in which it matches the specific display result The state of being reduced or deformed, or multiple symbols fluctuating synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol has been switched, so the possibility of a big hit occurring before the final result is displayed continues In this state (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state), an effect performed is referred to as a reach effect. The reach state and the state thereof are referred to as a reach mode. Further, a variable display including a reach effect is referred to as a reach variable display. By making the fluctuation pattern different from the fluctuation pattern in the normal state in the reach state, the interest of the game is enhanced. If the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display means does not satisfy the condition for reaching the reach state, the result is "missing" and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.
[0006]
Some of such gaming machines have a so-called advance notice function for notifying in advance that the reach mode or the big hit mode is displayed on the variable display means. The notice effect based on the notice function is, for example, at the stage before the final stop symbol is determined, the variable display mode of the special symbol and the background image are changed, a predetermined character appears or changes, or provided on the gaming machine. This is performed by blinking a light emitting unit such as a lamp or an LED, or outputting a sound or a sound effect from a sound output unit such as a speaker provided in the gaming machine.
[0007]
Also, in the gaming machine as described above, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit for all of the hold memories, and when it is determined that a big hit is included, a notice effect based on a notice function is provided. (For example, see Patent Document 1). The hold memory stores the number of symbols for which the execution condition of the variable display has been satisfied but the actual variable display has not been started yet, and is also referred to as start winning memory. There is an upper limit to the maximum number of pending storages, and the upper limit is, for example, four.
[0008]
Further, there is also a gaming machine that executes a notice effect by a reserved storage number display that displays the reserved storage number (for example, see Patent Document 2). In such a gaming machine, among the holding memories displayed on the holding memory number display, a holding memory that becomes a big hit is displayed so as to be distinguishable from other holding memories, and a player is notified that a big hit will occur. Foretell.
[0009]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-7-68027 (paragraph 0020, FIGS. 4 and 5)
[0010]
[Patent Document 2]
JP-A-8-243224 (paragraphs 0123 to 0125, FIGS. 49 and 50)
[0011]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Since the number of reserved memories increases or decreases in accordance with the progress of the game, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the number of reserved memories increases when a notice effect is performed, which reserved memory is targeted There is a possibility that it becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the notice has been given. Further, in the notice effect described in Patent Literature 2, it is clear which reservation memory is used for the notice, but conversely, the player is interested in the reservation memory that is not the notice object. For example, there is a problem that the firing of the game balls is stopped until the variable display based on the hold storage, which is the target of the notice, is started, and the operating rate of the game machine is reduced.
[0012]
In view of the above, the present invention provides a gaming machine capable of recognizing a pending memory to be notified when a preliminary announcement effect based on the pending memory is executed, and promoting the continuation of launching the game medium. The purpose is to provide.
[0013]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
A gaming machine according to the present invention includes variable display means (for example, a variable display device 9) that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and sets a predetermined variable display execution condition (for example, a start winning: After the winning of the game ball in the starting winning port 14 is established, the start condition of the variable display (for example, the previous variable display of the special symbol and the big hit game state are finished and the starting winning memory number is not 0) The variable display of the plurality of types of identification information is started in accordance with the order in which the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied based on the establishment of the variable display. Is the same symbol), a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific game state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player, and is used for determination relating to variable display of identification information. Numerical data updating means (for example, a counter for generating random numbers) for updating numerical data (for example, a count value of a counter for generating random numbers) within a predetermined range; Numerical data extracting means for extracting numerical data to be updated by the data updating means (for example, a part of the game control means for executing steps S122 to S126 of the starting-port switch passing processing, in particular, each random number of step S124 is stored in a starting winning storage area And a numerical data storage means for storing the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extracting means so that the order of extraction is identifiable (for example, passing through a starting port switch in the game control means). Depending on the part that executes steps S122 to S126 of the process, in particular, A part for executing processing for saving in the storage area) and a reserved display individually set in advance corresponding to a predetermined number of numerical data stored in the numerical data storage means (for example, a number corresponding to the number of numerical data) Note that the number of the numerical data does not need to match the number of the start storage display areas in which the blue display or the like is performed. When the display area is provided and the numerical data is 10 or more (for example, 50), ten start storage display areas may be displayed in blue correspondingly. Hold display means (for example, the variable display device 9, especially the start storage display area 18), and hold display control means (for example, to the effect control means) for displaying the hold display in a predetermined hold display mode. And the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extracting means when the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied is satisfied when the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied. (E.g., a portion for executing a notice setting process in the game control unit, particularly, steps S208 and S209) for executing a pre-determination process for determining whether or not the determination value matches the determination value and the reach determination value. Execution portion) and when the execution condition satisfaction condition determination means determines that the execution condition of the variable display corresponding to the numerical data determined to be matched is satisfied, When the variable display executed before the variable display executed based on the predetermined announcement effect (for example, the result of the announcement (for example, a big hit)) True notice determination means (for example, steps S214, S217, and S217 in the game control means) for determining whether to execute a hold storage display notice (a concept including a hold range notification and a hold notification) executed when S221) and when the execution condition satisfaction condition determination unit determines that the condition does not match the predetermined determination value, the variable display execution condition corresponding to the numerical data determined not to match does not satisfy the condition. When the variable display is executed before the variable display to be executed, a false announcement effect of the same mode as the predetermined announcement effect (for example, a hold storage display announcement that is executed even though the announcement result is not obtained) is performed. False notice determining means for determining whether or not to execute (for example, a part for executing steps S234, S237, and S241 in the game control means) and a holding table Is displayed in a specific hold display mode (for example, a distinguishable color, a distinguishable lighting state (whether or not blinking, a blinking interval, etc.)) to execute a predetermined announcement effect or a false announcement effect. Notice effect execution means (for example, a part for executing steps S635 to S637 and S642 in the effect control means) and execution conditions for variable display corresponding to numerical data determined to execute a predetermined notice effect by the true notice determination means Variable display execution determining means (for example, a portion for executing steps S115 and S116 in the game control means) for determining whether or not the true notice target variable display which is a variable display executed based on the establishment of When the variable display execution determining means determines that the variable display of the true notice target is being executed, a new variable display execution condition is satisfied. (For example, a part of the game control means for executing step S311) and when the specific execution condition determining means determines that a new variable display execution condition is satisfied (for example, starting When the mouth switch passage process is executed and Y is determined in steps S115 and S116), the display result of the variable display of the true notice target being executed is displayed when the numerical data matches the predetermined determination value. Notification effect determining means (for example, step S116 in the effect control means) for determining whether or not to execute an information effect for informing that a predetermined display result is to be obtained (for example, an effect of performing notification by an output sound by voice output). A portion for executing a process of determining whether or not to execute the notification effect after the determination of Y (not shown in FIG. 8); In response to the determination means determining that the notification effect is to be executed, the information processing device further includes a notification effect execution unit that executes the notification effect (for example, a part that executes step S854 in the effect control unit). .
[0014]
The variable display execution determining means is a variable display that is a variable display that is executed based on establishment of a variable display execution condition corresponding to the numerical data determined to execute the false announcement effect by the false announcement determination means. Is also determined (eg, steps S115, S117, and S118), and when the specific execution condition determining means determines that the fake notice target variable display is being performed by the variable display execution determining means. Then, it is determined whether or not the execution condition of the variable display is newly satisfied, and when it is determined by the specific execution condition determination unit that the execution condition of the variable display is newly satisfied during the execution of the false notification target variable display ( For example, when a start-up switch passing process is executed and Y is determined in steps S115 and S117), a false alarm effect (for example, sound) in the same manner as the alarm effect at a predetermined rate An effect in which a fake notification is given by an output sound from the output.Specifically, for example, a fake notification effect determination means (for example, a game) for determining whether or not to execute each notification effect set in the notification effect mode group 3 Control means for executing step S119), the notification effect execution means executes the false notification effect in response to the false notification effect determination means determining to execute the false notification effect (for example, Step S854) The configuration may be adopted.
[0015]
During the execution of the notice effect or the false notice effect before the start condition of the true notice object variable display or the false notice object variable display is established, whether a game medium has won a predetermined prize area (for example, the starting winning opening 14). It is provided with a prize judging means for judging whether or not there is a prize by the prize judging means (for example, the step of executing the step S311 in the game control means, in particular, the steps S111 to S113). On the condition that it is determined (for example, on the condition that it is determined as Y in step S114), it may be configured to determine whether or not to execute the notification effect or the false notification effect.
[0016]
When the notification effect execution means executes the notification effect or the false notification effect a plurality of times during the execution of one variable display, the notification mode is changed in a plurality of stages in each notification effect or each false notification effect (for example, FIG. 45). , And a change such as a notification effect up to the third notification effect in the notification effect mode group 3).
[0017]
The notification when executing the notification effect (for example, the notification effect in the notification effect mode group 1), rather than the execution of the false notification effect as the notification mode for changing in a plurality of stages (for example, the notification effect in the notification effect mode group 3). The number of change stages of the mode is set to be large (for example, up to three stages when using the notification and presentation mode group 3, up to four stages when using the notification and presentation mode group 1). Is preferred.
[0018]
In the game state, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific display result is a normal state (for example, a state in which the game is progressing at a normal jackpot probability instead of a probable state in which the jackpot probability is increased) ) Is a gaming machine controllable to one of a special state (e.g., a probable change state) and a normal state that are improved as compared to the normal state. (For example, a part of the game control means for executing step S201).
[0019]
When the execution condition satisfaction time determination means determines that the true announcement determination means will execute the preliminary announcement effect, the special advance restriction processing that restricts the execution of the advance determination processing until the true announcement target variable display based on the determination is executed. It may be configured to include a preliminary determination restricting unit (for example, a part of the game control unit that executes step S203).
[0020]
The predetermined determination value is, for example, a specific display result determination value (for example, a big hit determination value) that determines that the display result of the variable display is a specific display result.
[0021]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, an overall configuration of a first-type pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front.
[0022]
The pachinko gaming 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 pachinko gaming 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 can be freely opened and closed 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 described later). And a structure including:
[0023]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming 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. A game area 7 is formed on the front of the game board 6.
[0024]
In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, a variable display device (special variable display unit) 9 including a plurality of variable display units each variably displaying a symbol as identification information is provided. The variable display device 9 has, for example, three variable display sections (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Note that the variable display section may be a fixed area, but may move or change its size in the display area of the variable display device 9 during the progress of the game. Further, the variable display device 9 is provided with four special symbol start storage display areas (start storage display areas) 18 for displaying the number of effective winning balls in the start winning opening 14, that is, the number of start winning memories. Every time there is a valid start prize (start prize when the number of start prize stored is less than 4), the start storage display area 18 for changing the display color (for example, changing from blue display to yellow display) is increased by one. Then, every time the variable display of the variable display device 9 is started, the start storage display area 18 in which the display color is changed is reduced by one (that is, the display color is returned to the original).
[0025]
Since the symbol display area and the start storage display area 18 are provided separately from each other, it is possible to display the number of stored start winnings even during variable display. In addition, the start storage display area 18 may be provided in a part of the symbol display area. In this case, the display of the number of start winning combinations may be interrupted during the variable display. In this embodiment, the start storage display area 18 is provided on the variable display device 9. However, a display (special symbol start storage display) for displaying the number of winning winning storages is different from the variable display device 9. You may make it provide separately.
[0026]
Below the variable display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15 including 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 detected by the starting port switch 14a (see FIG. 2). Further, the variable winning ball device 15 includes left and right opening and closing pieces for performing opening and closing operations. This opening / closing piece is opened by a solenoid 16 (see FIG. 2).
[0027]
An opening / closing plate 20 which is opened by a solenoid 21 (see FIG. 2) in a specific game state (big hit state) is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The opening / closing plate 20 is a means for opening and closing the special winning opening. A winning ball that has entered one (V winning area) of the winning balls guided to the back of the game board 6 from the opening / closing plate 20 is detected by the V winning switch 22 (see FIG. 2). It is detected by the count switch 23 (see FIG. 2). On the back of the game board 6, a solenoid 21A (see FIG. 2) for switching the route in the special winning opening is also provided.
[0028]
When a game ball wins at the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a (see FIG. 2), a predetermined random number value is extracted unless the normal symbol start winning memory reaches the upper limit. Then, if the variable display in which the display state changes on the ordinary symbol display 10 can be started, the variable display of the display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started. If it is not possible to start the variable display in which the display state changes on the ordinary symbol display 10, the value of the ordinary symbol start winning memory is increased by one. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, there is provided a normal symbol start storage display 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of normal symbol start winning storage. Each time there is a prize in the gate 32, the ordinary symbol start storage display 41 increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. The special symbol and the ordinary symbol can be variably displayed on one variable display device. In that case, the special variable display unit and the normal variable display unit are realized by one variable display device.
[0029]
In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (the symbols become visible when turned on) are alternately lit, so that the variable display of the normal symbol is performed, and the variable display continues for a predetermined time (for example, 29.2 seconds). Then, if the left lamp is lit at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. Whether or not to win is determined by whether or not the value of the random number extracted when the gaming ball has won the gate 32 matches a predetermined hit determination value. When the display result of the variable display on the ordinary symbol display device 10 is a hit, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, so that a game ball is easily won. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol.
[0030]
Further, in the probable change state as the special game state, the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and one or both of the opening time and the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened are increased. Is more advantageous for the player. Further, in a predetermined state such as a probable change state, the variable display period (variation time) of the ordinary symbol display 10 may be shortened, so that the player may be more advantageous.
[0031]
The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning ports 29, 30, 33, and 39. Winning of the gaming balls to the winning ports 29, 30, 33, and 39 is performed by winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a, respectively. Is detected. At the left and right sides of the game area 7, there are provided decorative lamps 25 which are blinkingly displayed during the game, and at the bottom there is an out port 26 for absorbing a hit ball which has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that emit sound effects and voices are provided on the upper left and right sides outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided.
[0032]
In this example, a prize ball lamp 51 is provided near the left frame lamp 28b to be lit when there is a remaining prize ball remaining, and a ball to be lit near the right frame lamp 28c when the supply ball runs out. An off lamp 52 is provided.
[0033]
A game ball fired from the hit ball firing device enters the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descends from the game area 7. When the hit ball enters the starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the starting opening switch 14a, the special display starts variable display (variation) on the variable display device 9 if the variable display of the symbol can be started. If it is not in a state where the variable display of the symbol can be started, the number of memorized start winnings is increased by one.
[0034]
The variable display of the special symbol on the variable display device 9 stops when a certain time has elapsed. If the combination of the special symbols at the time of stoppage is the big hit symbol (specific display mode), 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 opened and is detected by the V winning switch 22, a continuation right is generated and the opening and closing plate 20 is opened again. Generation of the continuation right is permitted a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).
[0035]
If the combination of special symbols in the variable display device 9 at the time of stoppage is a combination of a big hit symbol (probably variable symbol) with a fluctuation in probability, the probability of the next big hit increases. In other words, a more advantageous state (special game state) for the player, that is, a probable change state.
[0036]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of the main board 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, a lamp driver board 35, an audio output board 70, and an effect control board 80. On the main board 31, a basic circuit 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, a starting port switch 14a, a V winning switch 22, a count switch 23, winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, A switch circuit 58 for providing signals from the tongue switch 48 and the clear switch 921 to the basic circuit 53; a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15; a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the opening and closing plate 20; A solenoid circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21A according to a command from the basic circuit 53 is mounted. The clear switch 921 is mounted on, for example, a power supply board installed in a game machine.
[0037]
Although not shown in FIG. 2, the count switch short-circuit signal is also transmitted to the basic circuit 53 via the switch circuit 58. The switches such as the gate switch 32a, the starting port switch 14a, the V winning switch 22, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a may be referred to as sensors. That is, any name can be used as long as it is a game medium detecting means (game ball detecting means in this example) capable of detecting a game ball.
[0038]
In addition, according to data provided from the basic circuit 53, jackpot information indicating occurrence of a jackpot, effective start information indicating the number of start winning balls used to start variable display of symbols on the variable display device 9, and occurrence of probability fluctuation. And an information output circuit 64 that outputs an information output signal such as probability change information indicating the above to an external device such as a hall computer via an information terminal board installed on the back of the gaming machine.
[0039]
The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means (means for storing variation data) used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing a control operation according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to include at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 and the I / O port unit 57 may be externally or internally provided. 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.
[0040]
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.
[0041]
In this embodiment, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the ordinary symbol start storage display 41 and the decoration lamp 25 provided on the game board, and is provided on the frame side. The display control of the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, the award ball lamp 51 and the ball out lamp 52 is performed. Note that each lamp may be an LED or another type of light emitter. That is, a lamp or an LED is an example of a light-emitting body, and may hereinafter be collectively referred to as a lamp / LED. In addition, a variable display device decoration LED (center decoration LED) is installed on the upper and left and right portions of the variable display device 9, and a decoration LED inside the special winning opening is installed inside the special winning opening. Has a large winning opening left decoration LED and a large winning opening right decoration LED. The effect control means also controls those light emitters.
[0042]
Note that a drive signal for driving the lamp / LED is created in the lamp driver board 35. Further, when a movable member is provided as a presentation means in the gaming machine, a drive signal for driving the presentation drive means 61 such as a motor for driving the movable member and a solenoid is also supplied to the lamp driver board 35. Created in
[0043]
The display control of the variable display device 9 for variably displaying the special symbols and the ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying the ordinary symbols is performed by the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80.
[0044]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a ROM (not shown), and according to a strobe signal (effect control INT signal) from the main board 31, an input driver 102 and an input port. An effect control command is received via 103. The effect control CPU 101 controls the display of the variable display device 9 using the LCD via the output port 104 and the LCD drive circuit 106, and controls the ordinary symbol display 10 via the output port 104 and the lamp drive circuit 107. Display control.
[0045]
Furthermore, effect control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to audio output board 70 via output port 104 and output driver 110. Further, a bus (including an address bus, a data bus, and control signal lines such as write / read signals) for inputting and outputting to the effect control CPU 101 is extended to the lamp driver board 35 via the bus driver 105.
[0046]
In the lamp driver board 35, a bus that inputs and outputs to the effect control CPU 101 is connected to an output port 352 and an expansion port 353 via a bus receiver 351. The signal for driving each lamp output from the output port 352 is amplified by the lamp driver 354 and supplied to each lamp. The signal for driving each LED output from the output port 352 is amplified by the LED drive circuit 355 and supplied to each LED. The signal for driving the effect driving means 61 is amplified by the drive circuit 356 and supplied to each lamp.
[0047]
In this embodiment, the lamps / LEDs and the effect driving means provided in the gaming machine are controlled by effect control means including the effect CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80. Further, data for controlling the variable display device 9, the ordinary symbol display device 10, the lamp / LED, and the like are stored in the ROM. The effect CPU 101 controls the variable display device 9, the ordinary symbol display device 10, the lamp / LED, and the like based on the data stored in the ROM. Then, the lamp / LED and the effect driving means are driven via the output port 352 mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and each driving circuit. Therefore, when changing the model, if the effect control board 80 is replaced with a new model, the model change can be realized without replacing the lamp driver board 35.
[0048]
The effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70 are independent boards, and they are installed in a single box on the back of the gaming machine, for example. Further, the extension port 353 is installed in consideration of a case where the number of lamps, LEDs, and the like increases when the model is changed, but may not be installed. The drive circuit 356 may not be provided when there is no movable member for production. However, when the model is changed, the movable member for production is considered in consideration of the case where the movable member for production is installed. It is preferable that the member is provided even when no member or the like is present.
[0049]
In the sound output board 70, the sound number data from the effect control board 80 is input via the input driver 702 to a sound synthesis IC 703 using, for example, a digital signal processor. The voice synthesis IC 703 reads data corresponding to the sound number data from the voice data ROM 704, generates a voice or sound effect corresponding to the read data, and outputs the generated voice or sound effect to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the audio synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706.
[0050]
The data corresponding to the sound number data stored in the sound data ROM 704 is a collection of data indicating a sound effect or a sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, a special symbol fluctuation period). Upon input of the sound number data, the voice synthesis IC 703 controls the sound output according to the corresponding data in the voice data ROM 704. The sound output control according to the corresponding data is continued until the next sound number data is input. Then, when the next sound number data is input, the voice synthesis IC 703 performs sound output control according to the data in the voice data ROM 704 corresponding to the newly input sound number data.
[0051]
In this embodiment, the sound and sound effect output from the speaker 27 are controlled by the effect control means including the effect control CPU 101. The effect control means outputs sound number data to the sound output board 70. . In the sound output board 70, the sound data ROM 704 stores a large number of data for realizing sounds and sound effects that can appear as the game progresses, and these data are associated with sound number data. . Therefore, the effect control means can realize the sound output control only by outputting the sound number data. Note that the sound number data is, for example, 1-byte data, and is transferred to the sound output board 70 by a serial signal line or a parallel signal line.
[0052]
Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control means (CPU 56 and peripheral circuits such as ROM and RAM) on the main board 31. When the power is turned on to the gaming machine and the input level of the reset terminal becomes a high level, the CPU 56 starts the main processing after step S1. In the main processing, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.
[0053]
In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and the stack pointer designated address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, the internal device registers are initialized (step S4). After initializing a built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) (step S5), the RAM is set to an accessible state (step S6). The interrupt mode 2 is an address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of a specific register (I register) built in the game control microcomputer 56 and an interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device. Is a mode indicating an interrupt address.
[0054]
Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch 921 input via the input port only once (step S7). If ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S11 to S14).
[0055]
If the clear switch 921 is not on, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, processing for stopping power supply such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine has been stopped. Confirm (step S8). After confirming that such a protection process has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing. In this example, if "55H" is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than "55H" is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state).
[0056]
When the backup is confirmed, the CPU 56 performs a data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area (step S9). In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. If the power is restored after an unexpected power outage or other power supply interruption, the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved, and the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, the initialization processing executed at the time of turning on the power other than the recovery from the stop of the power supply is executed.
[0057]
If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoring process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply (step S10). ). Then, the saved value of the PC (program counter) stored in the backup RAM area is set in the PC, and the program returns to that address.
[0058]
In this embodiment, whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored is confirmed using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, one of the backup flag and the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the state restoration process.
[0059]
In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S11). In addition, a predetermined work area (for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol left middle right symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a payout command storage pointer, a winning ball flag, a ball out flag, a payout) A work area setting process for setting an initial value to a flag for selectively performing a process according to a control state such as a stop flag is performed (step S12). Further, a process of transmitting an initialization command for initializing the sub-boards (the payout control board 35 and the effect control board 80 in this embodiment) to each sub-board is executed (step S13). Examples of the initialization command include a command indicating the initial symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 (for the effect control board 80) and a command for turning off the prize ball lamp 51 and the ball out lamp 52.
[0060]
Then, the register of the CTC provided in the CPU 56 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every 2 ms (step S14). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value.
[0061]
When the execution of the initialization process (Steps S11 to S14) is completed, the display random number update process (Step S17) and the initial value random number update process (Step S18) are repeatedly executed in the main process. When the display random number update processing and the initial value random number update processing are executed, the interrupt is prohibited (step S16). When the display random number update processing and the initial value random number update processing are completed, the interrupt permission state is set. Is performed (step S19). The display random number is a random number for determining a symbol to be displayed on the variable display device 9, and the display random number updating process is a process of updating a count value of a counter for generating a display random number. . The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining an initial value of a count value, such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (big hit determination random number generation counter). In the game control process described later, when the count value of the big hit determination random number generation counter makes one round, an initial value is set in the counter.
[0062]
When the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt is prohibited because the display random number update process is also executed in the timer interrupt process described later, and therefore, conflicts with the process in the timer interrupt process. This is to avoid the situation. That is, if a timer interrupt occurs during the processing of step S17 and the count value of the counter for generating the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, the continuity of the count value is lost. There are cases. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the processing in step S17.
[0063]
When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the game control processing of steps S20 to S33 shown in FIG. In the game control process, first, the CPU 56 executes a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not the power-off signal has been output (whether or not the power-on signal has been turned on) (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the voltage drop monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, upon detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switch 24a are input through the switch circuit 58, and their states are determined (switch processing: step S21).
[0064]
Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control is performed (step S22). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number for an initial value and a process of updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number for display (steps S23 and S24).
[0065]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Determine whether to generate a big hit (for big hit determination)
(2) Random 2-1 to 2-3 (random 2): For determining a left-center right out-of-spec symbol of a special symbol (special symbol left-center right)
(3) Random 3: Determine a special symbol combination that generates a big hit (for big hit symbol determination)
(4) Random 4: Determine the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (for fluctuation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5: Determine whether to reach when no big hit occurs (for reach determination)
(6) Random 6: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol hit)
(7) Random 7: Determine initial value of random 1 (for determining random 1 initial value)
(8) Random 8: Determine initial value of random 6 (for determining random 6 initial value)
(9) Random 9: Determines whether or not to perform a notice effect (for notice judgment)
(10) Random 10: Determine the effect pattern of the notice effect (for deciding the notice pattern)
[0066]
In step S22 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 56 determines (1) the random number for jackpot determination, (3) the random number for jackpot symbol determination, (6) the random number for jackpot symbol determination, and (9) ), The counter for generating the notice determination random number is incremented (addition of 1). That is, these are the random numbers for determination, and the other random numbers are the random numbers for display or the random numbers for initial values. In addition, in order to enhance the gaming effect, random numbers related to ordinary symbols other than the random numbers (1) to (10) are also used.
[0067]
Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (step S25). In the special symbol process control, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to a gaming state. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each processing according to the gaming state. Further, a normal symbol process is performed (step S26). In the normal symbol process process, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each processing according to the gaming state.
[0068]
Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the effect control command relating to the special symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and transmitting the effect control command (special symbol command control process: step S27). In addition, a process of setting an effect control command related to a normal symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and transmitting the effect control command is performed (ordinary symbol command control process: step S28).
[0069]
Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer (step S29).
[0070]
Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a (step S30). Specifically, a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control board 37 in response to a winning detection based on turning on of any one of the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a. The payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 according to a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.
[0071]
Then, the CPU 56 executes a storage process for checking an increase or decrease in the number of stored start winnings (step S31). Further, a test terminal process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine is executed (step S32). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 59 (step S33). The solenoid circuit 59 drives the solenoids 16, 21, 21A in response to a drive command in order to open or close the variable winning ball device 15 or the opening / closing plate 20, or to switch the game ball passage in the big winning port. I do. Thereafter, an interrupt permission state is set (step S34).
[0072]
According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set. May be executed.
[0073]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing program executed by the CPU 56. The special symbol process process shown in FIG. 7 is a specific process of step S25 in the flowchart of FIG. When performing the special symbol process, the CPU 56 performs a variation reduction timer subtraction process (step S310), and detects that a game ball has won the starting winning port 14 provided on the game board 6 by a starting port. If the switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a starting prize in which the game ball wins the starting prize port 14 has occurred (step S311), after performing a starting port switch passing process (step S312), according to the internal state. , And performs any one of steps S300 to S308. The fluctuation shortening timer is a timer for setting the fluctuation time when the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened.
[0074]
Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Waiting for a state where variable display of special symbols can be started. When the state in which the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the number of the start winning prize stored is confirmed. If the start winning prize memory number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit as a result of the variable display of the special symbol. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S301.
[0075]
Special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): The stop symbol of the left middle right symbol after the variable display of the special symbol is determined. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S302.
[0076]
Variation pattern setting process (step S302): A variation pattern (variable display mode) of variable display of a special symbol is determined according to the value of random 4. Further, the variable time timer is started. At this time, the left middle right final stop symbol and information instructing the 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.
[0077]
Special symbol variation processing (step S303): When a predetermined time (time indicated by the variation time timer in step S302) has elapsed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S304.
[0078]
Special symbol stop processing (step S304): Control is performed so that all symbols displayed on the variable display device 9 are stopped. Specifically, it is set to a state where an effect control command indicating a special symbol stop is transmitted. If the stopped symbol is a combination of big hit symbols, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S305. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S300.
[0079]
Preliminary winning opening processing (step S305): Control for opening the winning opening is started. Specifically, the counter and the flag are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. Further, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the process timer, and the big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S306.
[0080]
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.
[0081]
Specific area effective time processing (step S307): The presence or absence of the passage of the V winning switch 22 is monitored to perform processing for confirming that the big hit game state continuation condition is satisfied. If the condition of the big hit game state continuation is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state is updated to shift to step S305. If the jackpot gaming state continuation condition is not satisfied within the predetermined effective time, or if all rounds have been completed, the internal state is updated to shift to step S308.
[0082]
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.
[0083]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passage processing (step S312). In the starting-port switch passing processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a winning confirmation execution flag is set (step S111). The winning confirmation execution flag is a flag for determining whether or not it is necessary to confirm whether or not there is a starting winning. The prize check execution flag indicates that a predetermined condition for confirming whether or not a start prize has been satisfied is satisfied (in this example, when a notice effect is being executed by display of a hold storage), and that a start prize has been detected. It is set to the ON state (set state) when it has not yet been confirmed, and it has already been confirmed that a predetermined condition for confirming whether or not there is a winning prize has not been satisfied or that there has been a winning prize. Sometimes it is in the off state (reset state). Specifically, in this example, the winning confirmation execution flag is turned on when it is not yet confirmed that there is a start winning during the execution of the announcement effect using the hold storage display.
[0084]
If the winning confirmation execution flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the winning confirmation execution flag (step S112), and sets the winning confirmation completed flag (step S113). The winning-confirmed flag is set to the on state (set state) when at least one start winning has been achieved when a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this example, a notice effect by holding storage display is being performed). ) Indicates an off state (reset state) when no start winning has occurred even when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, in this example, the winning-confirmed flag is used as a flag indicating whether or not there is a start winning during the execution of the announcement effect using the hold storage display.
[0085]
Next, if the winning confirmation flag is set (Y in step S114), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the variable display is being performed on the variable display device 9 (step S115). Whether or not the variable display is being executed is determined, for example, based on whether or not the internal state (special symbol process flag) is the state of step S303.
[0086]
When the variable display is being performed, the CPU 56 proceeds to the process of step S120 if the big hit notice target effect flag is set (step S116). If the big hit notice target effect flag is not set, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the reach notice target flag is set (step S117). If the reach notice target effect flag has not been set, it is determined whether the miss notice target effect flag has been set (step S118). If the reach announcement target effect flag or the out-of-office target effect flag is set, the CPU 56 informs that the information effect (false information effect: the variable display result is not the predetermined display result, but is the predetermined display result). Specifically, in this example, an effect that does not become a big hit but informs that a big hit will occur, or an effect that does not become a reach but informs that a reach will be made.) It is determined whether or not to execute (step S119), and if it is determined to execute, the process proceeds to step S120. In step S119, it is sufficient to determine whether or not to execute a false notification effect by using a random number for determining a false notification effect, for example, in the same manner as determining whether or not to make a big hit. When deciding whether or not to perform a false notification effect, false notification is performed with a lower probability in the case where the target variable display does not become a reach and in the case where the target does not become a big hit. Desirably, it is decided to perform the effect.
[0087]
Note that the determination process as in step S119 may be performed even when the big hit notice target effect flag is set. In this case, when the big hit notice target effect flag is set (when the target variable display becomes a big hit), the notification effect is produced with a higher probability than when the reach does not become a big hit. Be determined to do it. Specifically, for example, when the jackpot notice target effect flag is set, it is determined to execute the notification effect with a probability of 120/128, and when the reach notice target effect flag is set, 32/128. Is determined to execute the notification effect (false alarm effect) with the probability of, and when the outlier notice target effect flag is set, it is determined to execute the alarm effect (false alarm effect) with a probability of 4/128. What should I do?
[0088]
In step S120, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table for specifying the notification effect in the pointer. Then, a command set process, which is a subroutine, is executed (step S121).
[0089]
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. 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.
[0090]
In the above-described steps S114 to S121, it is determined whether or not to execute the notification effect, and if it is determined that the notification effect is to be executed, a process of transmitting the notification effect designation command is executed.
[0091]
When the processing related to the notification effect is finished, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the number of stored start winnings has reached the maximum value of 4 (step S122). If the start winning prize storage number has not reached 4, the starting prize storage number is increased by 1 (step S123), and the values of each random number such as the random number for jackpot determination are extracted and stored corresponding to the value of the start winning prize storage number. It is stored in the area (special symbol determination buffer) (step S124). Note that extracting a random number means reading a count value from a counter for generating a random number and using the read count value as a random number value. In step S124, random 1 to random 5 are extracted from the random numbers shown in FIG. Then, a fluctuation time reduction determination time for determining whether to shorten the fluctuation time is set (step S125). Further, a notice setting process is executed (step S126).
[0092]
In this embodiment, there are twelve kinds of special symbols in the middle left and right, each of which is “0” to “11”, and the display of the special symbols changes sequentially from “0” on the variable display device 9. A special symbol change is realized. During the change of the special symbol, the display of the display symbol may change discontinuously. Also, when the final stop symbol (fixed symbol) of the special symbol is aligned in the middle left and right, it becomes a big hit, and when the left and right are aligned, it becomes reach. Then, in the case of a big hit, when odd symbols are aligned, the state shifts to a high probability state after the big hit game ends. In addition, in the high probability state, when a big hit occurs, or when a special symbol is changed a predetermined number of times, the high probability state ends and returns to the low probability state.
[0093]
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern used in this embodiment. In FIG. 9, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte in the effect control command having a 2-byte configuration. “Time” indicates the fluctuation time of the special symbol (variable display period of the identification information).
[0094]
In this example, each variation pattern of the special symbol is determined to be a probability change big hit, a non-probability change big hit, a reach or not, a reach mode in the case of reach, a notice effect (specifically, A plurality of types are prepared in accordance with differences in various effect modes, such as whether or not to perform a notice effect performed during execution of the variable display effect, and a notice mode when the notice effect is performed.
[0095]
The “normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve the reach mode. “Normal reach” is a fluctuation pattern that accompanies the reach mode but does not cause a fluctuation result (stop symbol) to generate a big hit. “Reach A” is a fluctuation pattern having a reach mode different from “normal reach”. The difference in reach mode means that different modes (speed, rotation direction, etc.), characters, and the like appear in the reach change time. For example, in the "normal", the reach mode is realized by only one type of variation mode, whereas in the "reach A", the reach mode including a plurality of variation modes having different speeds and directions of variation is realized.
[0096]
The “reach B” is a variation pattern having a different reach mode from the “normal reach” and the “reach A”. The “reach C” is a variation pattern having a reach mode different from “normal reach”, “reach A” and “reach B”. The “reach D” is a variation pattern having a reach mode different from “normal reach”, “reach A”, “reach B”, and “reach C”. In “reach A”, “reach B” and “reach C”, there is a case where a big hit occurs and a case where no big hit occurs.
[0097]
“Advance notice A” to “advance notice D” are advance notice effects according to the effect form of successive notices A to D (see FIGS. 29 to 31) described later. The continuous announcement is an announcement effect performed over a plurality of variable display (variation) of the special symbol, and is also referred to as a suspended announcement.
[0098]
Note that a shortened display pattern may be used. The shortened display pattern is a variation pattern in which the variation time of the left middle right symbol is extremely short, for example, 1.0 second.
[0099]
Further, in this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns 1 to 89 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 variation patterns used at the time of high probability (a plurality of variation patterns that can be used) may be different from a group of variation patterns used at the time of low probability.
[0100]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 stores the start winning prize in a state where the change of the special symbol can be started (for example, when the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300) (step S51). The value of the number (the number of pending storages) is confirmed (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the start winning counter is confirmed. The case where the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 is a case where the symbol is not changed on the variable display device 9 and the big hit game is not being performed.
[0101]
If the number of start winning prizes is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of start winning prizes = 1 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S54), and the number of start prize memories is stored. Is decreased by one (the value of the start winning storage counter is decreased by one), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S55). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of start winning storage = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of start winning storage = n-1. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective numbers of the start winning prizes are extracted always matches the order of the starting prize storing numbers = 1, 2, 3, and 4. Has become. In other words, in this example, the CPU 56 executes the process of shifting the contents of each storage area every time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so that the determination of the prize-winning determination process executed when the start prize occurs. It is possible to easily specify which start winning prize memory the result corresponds to.
[0102]
Next, the CPU 56 reads the big hit determination random number from the random number storage buffer (step S56), and executes the big hit determination module (step S57). When it is determined that a big hit is to be made (step S58), the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag (step S59). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S60).
[0103]
FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a big hit determination table used in the big hit determination module. FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a reach determination table used in the reach determination module. FIG. 11C is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notice determination table used in the notice setting processing. As shown in FIG. 11A, in this embodiment, the jackpot determination value is “3” at the time of low probability (at the time of non-probability), and the jackpot determination value is “3” at the time of high probability (at the time of probability change). , “7”, “79”, “103”, and “107”. Also, as shown in FIG. 11B, the reach determination values are “0”, “1”, and “11” at the time of low probability (at the time of non-probability), and the reach determination value is “0” at the time of high probability. , “1”, “7”, “9”, “11”, and “12”. Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (C), when there is something that does not become a big hit but reaches the hold in the hold storage, the notice determination values are “1”, “7”, and “17”. When there is a case, the notice determination values are "0" to "30" and "70" to "99".
[0104]
FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 are flowcharts showing a notice setting process (step S126) in the starting-port switch passing process. In the notice setting process, if the CPU 56 is not in the probable change state (step S201), the execution number counter storing the remaining number of unexecuted notices among the number of executions of the notice effect for realizing the continuous notice effect is stored. Is read (step S202).
[0105]
If the read count value of the execution counter is 0 (step S203), the CPU 56 sets the count value of the start winning counter to the number of processes (step S204) and initializes the count value of the inspection counter. The value is set to 0 (step S205). The inspection number counter is a counter for counting the number of repetitions of the loop processing of steps S206 to S211 and steps S226 to S231 described below.
[0106]
Next, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the count value of the inspection number counter (step S206), and stores the winning prize storage number = (the number indicated by the count value of the inspection number counter) for the big hit determination disturbance stored in the storage area. The numerical value is read (step S207), and the big hit determination module is executed. That is, a big hit determination subroutine is called (step S208). If the big hit determination module determines that the big hit will not be a big hit based on the read random number for big hit determination (N in step S209), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the number of processes (step S210), and processes after the subtraction. If the number has not become zero, the process proceeds to step S206 (Y in step S211).
[0107]
That is, in this example, the processes of steps S206 to S211 are repeatedly executed until the number of processes becomes zero. However, in this example, if it is determined in step S208 in the loop processing of steps S206 to S211 that a big hit will be made (Y in step S209), the loop processing ends at that point. In other words, in steps S206 to S211, until it is determined that there is a big hit among the pending variable displays, or until the number of processes becomes 0 (all determinations on the pending variable display are completed. ), Each of the jackpot determination random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of start prize storages = 1 to 4 is read out in order from the earliest extracted time to determine whether or not a jackpot is determined. Is determined.
[0108]
If it is determined in step S208 that a big hit will be made (Y in step S209), the CPU 56 sets a notice determination table when there is a big hit (the table on the right side of FIG. 11C) as a use table (step S212). .
[0109]
If the count value of the number-of-inspections counter is 2 or more (Y in step S214), the CPU 56 extracts a random number for advance notice determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of stored start winnings = 1 (step S215). If the random number for notice determination matches any of the values set in the notice determination table set as the use table, it is determined to perform continuous notice (step S216).
[0110]
When it is determined that the continuous announcement is to be performed (Y in step S217), the CPU 56 sets the count value of the inspection number counter in the execution number counter for counting the remaining number of consecutive announcement effects in the continuous announcement ( Step S218). Next, the CPU 56 extracts a random number value for the announcement pattern determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of stored start winnings = 1 (step S219), and determines an announcement pattern based on the random number for the announcement pattern determination (step S219). Step S220).
[0111]
For the determination of the notice pattern in step S220, for example, a notice pattern determination table (not shown) in which a comparison value to be compared with the extracted value of the notice pattern determination random number is used. In the announcement pattern determination table, for example, a combination of announcement effects for a continuous number of times using the continuous announcement A to the advance announcement D (see FIGS. 29 to 31) is set in advance, and the comparison value is allocated to the combination. Have been. Therefore, in step S220, a notice effect for a continuous number of times is determined.
[0112]
Specifically, when “4” is set in the execution number counter in step S218, a notice pattern determination table in which combinations of notice effects for four times are set in advance in step S220 is used, and step S219 is performed. Each announcement effect to be executed in each of the four variable displays is determined by the announcement pattern determination random number value extracted in step (1). For example, it is determined that the notice effect is executed in the order of the successive notice A, the successive notice C, the successive notice B, and the successive notice D.
[0113]
Further, when the value of the start winning counter is 2, 3, or 4, the CPU 56 sets a hold range notification start flag (step S221).
[0114]
The hold range notification means that a change in the display mode of the start storage display area 18 causes a big hit or reach in any of the variable displays corresponding to the respective hold storages whose display modes have been changed. Is a notice effect performed by notifying the player. In this embodiment, the display mode of the start storage display area 18 corresponding to a plurality of hold memories including a hold memory in which a big hit or a reach occurs is changed. That is, the display mode of the start storage display area 18 is set to a special hold display mode. Note that the hold range notification is an example of the hold storage notification, and the hold storage notification includes not only a plurality of hold storages for changing the display mode, but also changes the display mode of a specific hold storage to the hold storage. It includes a notice effect performed by notifying that a big hit or a reach occurs in the corresponding variable display.
[0115]
After the notice setting processing shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is executed, the value of the starting winning storage counter is reduced by 1 in step S55 shown in FIG. On the other hand, an effect control command instructing to reduce the number of pending storages by one is transmitted. Therefore, when the variable display of the special symbol is started, the number of held storages is reduced by one with respect to the number of held storages when the notice setting process shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is executed. In other words, when the number of reserved storages at the time of executing the notice setting process shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is 1, when the variable display of the special symbol is actually started, the number of reserved storages becomes 0. ing. Then, in this embodiment, when the timing to execute the hold range notification comes, it is when a new start winning has occurred, and therefore the number of stored holds is one. When the number of reserved storages is 1, the reserved range notification does not make sense. Therefore, in step S221, when the value of the start winning counter is 2 to 4, the reserved range report start flag for starting the reserved range report is set. I try to set it.
[0116]
If there is no big hit in the hold storage (N in step S211), the CPU 56 checks whether or not there is any reach. That is, when the number of processes is 0 in step S211, the CPU 56 checks whether or not there is a reach, and sets a hold range notification start flag when there is a reach. Then, the count value of the start winning counter is set to the number of processes (step S224), the count value of the inspection counter is set to 0 which is the initial value (step S225), and the processes of steps S226 to S231 are executed.
[0117]
In steps S226 to S231, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the count value of the number-of-tests counter (step S226), and stores it in the storage area corresponding to the starting winning storage number = (number indicated by the count value of the number-of-tests counter). The reach determination random number is read (step S227), and the reach determination module is executed. That is, the reach determination subroutine is called (step S228). When the reach determination module determines that the reach is not reached based on the read reach determination random number value (N in step S229), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the number of processes (step S230), and processes after the subtraction. If the number has not become 0, the process moves to step S226 (Y in step S231).
[0118]
That is, the processes of steps S226 to S231 are repeatedly executed until the number of processes becomes zero. However, if it is determined in step S229 in the loop processing of steps S226 to S231 that the reach is reached, the loop processing ends at that point. That is, in steps S226 to S231, until it is determined that there is a reach among the pending variable displays, or until the number of processes becomes 0 (all determinations on the pending variable display are completed. Up to), the reach determination random numbers stored in the respective save areas corresponding to the number of start winning storages = 1 to 4 are sequentially read out from the earliest extracted time to determine whether or not the reach is reached. Is determined.
[0119]
If it is determined in step S229 that a reach is to be made (Y in step S229), the CPU 56 sets a notice determination table (a table on the left side in FIG. 11C) at the time of out-of-reach as a use table (step S232). .
[0120]
If the count value of the number-of-tests counter is 2 or more (step S234), the CPU 56 extracts a random number for advance notice determination stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of stored start winnings = 1 (step S235). If the random number for advance notice determination matches any of the values set in the advance notice determination table set as the use table, it is determined to perform continuous advance notice (step S236).
[0121]
When it is determined that the continuous announcement is to be performed (Y in step S237), the CPU 56 sets the count value of the inspection number counter in the execution number counter for counting the remaining number of consecutive announcement effects in the continuous announcement ( Step S238). Next, the CPU 56 extracts the random number value for the announcement pattern determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of stored start winnings = 1 (step S239), and determines the announcement pattern based on the random number for the announcement pattern determination (step S239). Step S240).
[0122]
For the determination of the notice pattern in step S240, for example, a notice pattern determination table (not shown) in which a comparison value to be compared with the extracted value of the notice pattern determination random number is used. In the announcement pattern determination table, for example, a combination of announcement effects for a continuous number of times using the continuous announcement A to the advance announcement D (see FIGS. 29 to 31) is set in advance, and the comparison value is allocated to the combination. Have been. Therefore, in step S240, a notice effect for a continuous number of times is determined.
[0123]
Further, the CPU 56 sets the suspension range notification start flag when the value of the start winning counter is 2 to 4 in the same manner as when there is a big hit in the suspension storage (step S241).
[0124]
According to the above processing, in this embodiment, when there is a big hit in the hold storage, or when there is a reach in the hold storage, the continuous notice and the notification of the hold range can be executed. become. However, even in the case of a loss that does not result in a reach, that is, in a case where there is neither a big hit nor a reach during the hold storage, the continuous notice and the notification of the hold range may be made executable. In that case, in fact, neither a big hit nor a reach occurs, but by generating such a situation, it is possible to increase the player's interest in continuous notice and notification of the hold range.
[0125]
Also, the control may be performed so that the continuous notice and the notification of the hold range can be executed only when there is a big hit in the hold storage. Furthermore, even if the reservation range notification is executed in a gaming machine that does not perform the continuous announcement effect, the interest of the game can be increased.
[0126]
Note that if K = 2 (big hit or reach at the second hold notice) and the count value of the starting winning counter is 3 or 4, the subsequent numerical data (matches the big hit determination value or the reach determination value) (The numerical data extracted later than the numerical data determined as). The same applies when K = 3 and the count value of the start winning counter is 4. In the case of K = 2-4 (big hit or reach in the second-fourth reservation notice), the numerical data extracted before the numerical data determined to match the predetermined determination value If it exists. Therefore, by the determinations in step S214 and step S234 and the range display pattern determination processing (see FIG. 25) described later, the extraction is performed before the numerical data determined to match the predetermined determination value by the preliminary determination unit. When there is at least one set of numerical data or post-numeric data, a process of determining to execute a notice effect is realized.
[0127]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the big hit determination module used in step S208 and the like. In the big hit determination process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the state at that time is in the probability change (step S141). If the status is in the positive change, the CPU 56 in the big hit determination table shown in FIG. It is determined to use the probability table (step S142). If the probability is not being changed, it is determined to use the low probability table in the big hit determination table (step S143).
[0128]
Then, it is determined whether or not a value matching the extracted random 1 value is present in the jackpot determination table (steps S144 and S145), and if there is a matching value, it is determined to be a jackpot (step S146). If there is no value to be determined, it is determined not to make a big hit (step S147).
[0129]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the reach determination module used in step S228 and the like. In the reach determination process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the state at that time is being changed (step S151). If the state is being changed, the CPU 56 determines whether the state is high in the reach determination table shown in FIG. It is determined to use the probability table (step S152). If the probability is not being changed, it is determined to use the low probability table in the reach determination table (step S152).
[0130]
Then, it is determined whether or not a value that matches the value of the extracted random number 5 is in the reach determination table (steps S154 and S155). If there is a value that matches, the reach is determined (step S156). If there is no value, it is determined not to reach (step S157).
[0131]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop symbol setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S61). If the big hit flag is set, the big hit symbol is determined according to the value of the random number for the big hit symbol (random 3) (random 3 read in step S54) (step S62). In this embodiment, each symbol of the symbol number set in the big hit symbol table according to the value of random 3 is determined as the big hit symbol. In the big hit symbol table, a left middle right symbol number corresponding to each of a plurality of combinations of big hit symbols is set. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S63).
[0132]
If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 executes the reach determination module (step S65). Here, the reach determination module determines whether or not to reach based on the value of random 3 read from the storage area in step S54, that is, the value stored in the random number buffer (step S64). The left and right symbols are determined according to the value of the random 2-1 and the middle symbol is determined according to the value of the random 2-2 (step S67). Here, when the determined middle symbol matches the left and right symbols, the symbol corresponding to the value obtained by adding 1 to the value of the random number corresponding to the middle symbol is set as the stop symbol of the middle symbol so that it does not match the big hit symbol. I do. Then, control goes to a step S63.
[0133]
If it is determined in step S66 not to reach, a stop symbol in the case of a loss is determined (step S68). Specifically, the left symbol is determined according to the value read in step S54, that is, the value of the extracted random 2-1. The middle symbol is determined according to the value of the random 2-2, and the value of the random 2-3 is determined. The right symbol is determined according to. Here, when the right and left symbols match, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol so that the edge does not become a reach. Then, control goes to a step S63. Note that if the probability change symbol is determined in step S62, a probability change flag indicating that the game will shift to the probability change state after the end of the big hit game is set.
[0134]
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a large hit variation pattern type selection table. The big hit variation pattern type selection table is a table used in the variation pattern setting process in the special symbol process process when it is determined that a big hit occurs at the start of the variation. Each table is set in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. 17, in the big hit change pattern type selection table, one big hit change pattern type table without notice (table TA) used when no notice effect is performed is set as the change pattern type table. In addition, in accordance with the remaining number of executions of the continuous notice, a notice-winning jackpot variation pattern type table (table T1 to table T4) used when performing a notice effect is set. A plurality of large hit variation pattern type tables as shown in FIG. 17 may be set, and a large hit variation pattern type table with advance notice (four in this example, T1 to T4) may be set to the number of remaining executions of the continuous advance notice. A plurality may be set for each.
[0135]
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the reach variation pattern type selection table. The reach variation pattern type selection table is a table used when it is determined that a reach does not occur at the start of the variation but a reach is made. As shown in FIG. 18, in the reach variation pattern type selection table, one reach-less variation pattern type table (table TR) without notice that is used when a preview effect is not performed is set as the variation pattern type table. In addition, a reach variation pattern type table with a notice (tables T5 to T20) used when performing a notice effect is set in accordance with the combination of the remaining number of times of continuous notice and the notice pattern.
[0136]
FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern type selection table when falling off. The out-of-offset variation pattern type selection table is a table that is used when it is determined that out-of-shift (not reach) at the start of variation. As shown in FIG. 19, in the out-of-office variation pattern type selection table, one out-of-office out-of-office variation pattern type table (table TH) used when no notice effect is performed is set as the variation pattern type table. In addition, in accordance with the combination of the remaining execution count of the continuous announcement and the announcement pattern, an announcement-without announcement variation pattern type table (table T21 to table T36) used when performing an announcement effect is set.
[0137]
FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of each variation pattern type table. Each variation pattern type table is set in the ROM 54. In each variation pattern type table, a comparison value to be compared with the variation pattern determining random number is set in a state where the comparison value is distributed in accordance with each variation pattern. Note that FIG. 20 does not show specific comparison values, but shows the number of comparison values distributed according to each variation pattern.
[0138]
Each comparison value to be compared with the variation pattern determination random number is distributed in consideration of the characteristics of each variation pattern type table, and is only used for variation patterns indicating effects that can appear in relation to the variation pattern type table to be used. Can be sorted. More specifically, for example, since the table TA is a table used when “big hit” and “no notice effect”, the table TA has a change pattern that is out of place or a change pattern that performs the notice effect (FIG. 9). No comparison value is assigned to the reference value. Further, for example, since the table T5 is a table used when executing the reach effect with the notice A, the comparison value is distributed to “reach”, “outside”, and “notice A” (see FIG. 9). Can be
[0139]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the variation pattern type table TA, of the 150 comparison values, 125 comparison values correspond to the variation pattern 18, 15 comparison values correspond to the variation pattern 19, and the remaining The comparison value is set so as to correspond to one or more other fluctuation patterns (one of the fluctuation patterns 21 to 86). In the variation pattern type table TH, all 150 comparison values are sorted in correspondence with variation pattern 1. FIG. 20 shows only a part of the variation pattern type tables, but similarly, the comparison values are assigned and set in other variation pattern type tables.
[0140]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 reads the execution number counter (step S71), and if the read count value of the execution number counter is not 0, performs a notice variation pattern type table selection process (steps S72 and S73). If the count value of the execution number counter read in step S71 is 0, the state of the big hit flag is confirmed (step S74). If the big hit flag is set, the fluctuation used in the fluctuation of the special symbol executed this time is set. A large hit variation pattern type table (TA) without notice is selected as a table used to determine a pattern (step S75). If the big hit flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not to reach in the change of the special symbol executed this time (step S76). Whether or not to reach is determined by the processes of steps S65 and S66 in the special symbol stop symbol setting process. If the reach is determined, the reach variation pattern table without notice (TR) is selected as a table used to determine the variation pattern used in the variation of the special symbol executed this time (step S77). If it is determined not to reach, the variation pattern type table TH is selected (step S78).
[0141]
Next, the CPU 56 extracts a variation pattern determination random number from the variation pattern determination random number counter (step S79), and extracts the variation pattern determination random number and the variation selected in step S73, step S75, step S77, or step S78. A variation pattern is determined using the pattern type table (TA, TR, or T1 to T36) (step S80). Specifically, in step S80, from among the plurality of types of variation patterns prepared in advance (see FIG. 9), the comparison values extracted from the comparison values arranged in the variation pattern type table set as the use table are extracted. It is determined to be a variation pattern in which a comparison value that matches the value of the determined variation pattern determination random number is associated.
[0142]
When the variation pattern is determined, the CPU 56 sets the variation time data of the determined variation pattern in the special symbol process timer (step S81). Then, the CPU 56 sets the address of the determined variation pattern designation command transmission table in the pointer (step S82), and executes a command setting process as a subroutine (step S83).
[0143]
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. 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.
[0144]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating the notice variation pattern type table selection process (step S73). In the notice variation pattern type table selection process, the CPU 56 reads the execution number counter (step S731), and decrements the count value of the execution number counter by 1 (step S732).
[0145]
Next, if the big hit flag is set (Y in step S733), the CPU 56 sets the big hit notice target effect flag if the count value of the execution number counter is 0 (step S734). Then, the change pattern type selection table at the time of the big hit (see FIG. 17) is used as a use table (step S735), and the remaining number of executions and the notice pattern decided to be executed (the notice pattern decided in step S220) On the basis of this, one of the big hit variation pattern type tables (T1 to T4) with advance notice is selected and set as a use table (step S736). The remaining number of executions refers to the number of announcement effects that have not been executed yet among a plurality of announcement effects that are executed as continuous announcements, and here matches the value obtained by adding 1 to the count value of the execution number counter. In step S736, for example, when the big hit variation pattern type selection table shown in FIG. 17 is used, if the count value of the execution number counter is 2, a notice is given when the remaining execution number is three. The variation pattern type table 3 is selected.
[0146]
If the big hit flag is not set (N in step S733), if it is determined that the reach is to be made in the fluctuation of the special symbol executed this time (Y in step S737), the CPU 56 sets the execution number counter. If the count value is 0, the reach announcement target effect flag is set (step S738). Then, the reach variation pattern type selection table (see FIG. 18) is used as a use table (step S739), and the reach with notice is made based on the remaining number of executions and the notice type (notice pattern) decided to be executed. One of the variation pattern type tables (T5 to T20) is selected and set as a use table (step S740).
[0147]
If it is determined not to reach (step S737), the CPU 56 sets a miss notice target effect flag if the count value of the execution number counter is 0 (step S741). Then, the out-of-office variation pattern type selection table (see FIG. 19) is used as a use table (step S742), and the out-of-office variation pattern type table with advance notice based on the remaining number of executions and the advance notice pattern determined to be executed. One of (T21 to T36) is selected and set as a use table (step S743). In step S743, for example, when the out-of-office variation pattern type selection table shown in FIG. 19 is used, if the count value of the execution number counter is 2, the notice variation pattern when the remaining number of executions is 3 is provided. From the type tables 29 (T29) to 32 (T32), the notice-unchanged fluctuation pattern type table associated with the production mode (any of the notices A to D) of the present notice effect in the notice pattern is selected. You. For example, assuming that the announcement effect to be executed when the number of remaining executions is 3 in the announcement pattern is the announcement B, T30 is selected in step S743.
[0148]
The above-described jackpot notice target effect flag is a variable display effect to be a target in the continuous notice effect as the big hit notice (means a variable display effect executed last among a plurality of variable display effects in which a continuous notice effect is performed). Here, specifically, the variable display result indicates a variable display effect in which a large hit is obtained.) The variable display effect is set when the variation pattern is determined. The big hit notice target effect flag is reset, for example, when the variable display effect based on the variation pattern determined this time on the variable display device 9 ends. For example, it is reset when the internal state (special symbol process flag) shifts to step S304. Therefore, when the big hit notice target effect flag is set, if the variable display is being performed, the variable display effect that is the target in the continuous notice effect as the big hit notice is being executed.
[0149]
Further, the reach announcement target effect flag described above is a variable display effect that is a target in a continuous announcement effect as a reach announcement (variable display effect executed last among a plurality of variable display effects in which a continuous announcement effect is performed). Here, specifically, the variable display result indicates a variable display effect at which the reach is achieved.) The variable pattern is set when the variation pattern is determined. The reach announcement target effect flag is reset, for example, when the variable display effect based on the variation pattern determined this time on the variable display device 9 ends. For example, it is reset when the internal state (special symbol process flag) shifts to step S304. Therefore, when the reach announcement target effect flag is set, if the variable display is being performed, the variable display effect that is the target in the continuous announcement effect as the reach announcement is being executed.
[0150]
In addition, the above-mentioned missed notice target effect flag is a target in a continuous notice effect as a false notice (meaning a notice that is executed despite not being a big hit or a reach. Sometimes referred to as a “gase notice”). Variable display effect (means a variable display effect that is executed last among a plurality of variable display effects in which a continuous notice effect is performed. Specifically, the variable display result does not become a big hit or a reach. Is set when the variation pattern for the variable display effect is determined. For example, the loss notice target effect flag is reset when the variable display effect based on the variation pattern determined this time on the variable display device 9 ends. For example, it is reset when the internal state (special symbol process flag) shifts to step S304. Therefore, when the out-of-office notice target effect flag is set, if the variable display is being performed, it means that the variable display effect as a target in the continuous notice effect as a false notice is being executed.
[0151]
FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram for describing a range display pattern. The range display pattern is a hold display mode of the start storage display area 18 when the hold range notification is performed. In FIG. 23, a plurality of large circles indicate the possibility that a jackpot or a reach may be found in the pending storage. In addition, when the hold range notification is performed only for the big hit, a plurality of large circles indicate a possibility that there is a big hit in the hold storage.
[0152]
The range display patterns 1 and 2 indicate that the number of pending storages is two and that the first (oldest) pending storage or the second pending storage may have a jackpot or reach. The range display patterns 3 and 4 indicate that the number of pending storages is 3, and there is a possibility that the first pending storage or the second pending storage has a jackpot or a reach. The range display patterns 5 to 7 indicate that the number of reserved storages is 3, and that any of the first to third reserved storages may have a jackpot or reach. The range display patterns 8 and 9 indicate that the number of pending storages is 3, and there is a possibility that the second pending storage or the third (newest) pending storage has a jackpot or reach. The range display patterns 10 to 12 indicate that the number of reserved storages is 4, and that any of the first to third reserved storages may have a jackpot or reach. The range display patterns 13 to 16 indicate that the number of pending storages is 4, and that any of the first to fourth pending storages may have a jackpot or reach. The range display patterns 17 to 19 indicate that the number of reserved storages is 4, and that any of the second to fourth reserved storages may have a jackpot or reach. The range display patterns 20 and 21 indicate that the number of pending storages is 4, and there is a possibility that the third pending storage or the fourth (newest) pending storage has a jackpot or reach. It should be noted that the number of hold storages shown in FIG. 23 is the number after a new start winning has been determined after execution of the hold range notification is determined.
[0153]
Further, the range display pattern 1 and the range display pattern 2 look the same as each other when viewed from a player. The range display pattern 3 and the range display pattern 4 look the same as each other when viewed from the player. The range display patterns 5 to 7 look like the same display mode to the player. The range display pattern 8 and the range display pattern 9 appear to be in the same display mode when viewed from a player. The range display patterns 10 to 12 appear in the same display mode to the player. The range display patterns 13 to 16 look the same as the display mode when viewed from the player. When viewed from the player, the range display patterns 17 to 19 look in the same display mode. The range display pattern 20 and the range display pattern 21 look like the same display mode when viewed from the player.
[0154]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the storage processing (step S31) in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing. In the storage processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the count value of the start winning prize storage counter is the same as the count value of the previous start winning prize storage counter (step S161). If they are not the same, that is, if there is a change in the number of stored start winnings, the address of the command transmission table for designating the start winning storage according to the number of stored start winnings is set in the pointer (step S162), and the command set as a subroutine The process is executed (Step S163). Then, the count value of the start winning prize storage counter is set in the previous start winning prize storage counter (step S164).
[0155]
When the number of stored start winnings changes by the above processing, an effect control command for designating the number of stored start winnings is transmitted to the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 (steps S161 to S163).
[0156]
If the hold range notification start flag is set (step S165), the flag is reset (step S166), the winning confirmation execution flag is set (step S167), and the winning confirmation completed flag is reset (step S167). Step S168). Next, the CPU 56 executes a range display pattern determination process for determining which of the range display patterns 1 to 9 is to be used (step S169). The hold range notification start flag is set when it is determined to execute the hold range notification (see steps S221 and S241). Then, the address of the command transmission table for specifying the range display pattern according to the range display pattern determined in the range display pattern setting process is set in the pointer (step S170), and the command set process as a subroutine is executed (step S176). . By the processing in steps S170 and S176, an effect control command for designating the range display pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 80.
[0157]
As described above, when the condition (start condition) for starting the variable display in the variable display device 9 is satisfied, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit or to make a deviation reach (step S57, See S65). Then, the display result of the actual variable display is derived based on the determination result (see steps S62, S67, S68). However, the random number value used when the variable display start condition is satisfied is a value extracted and stored in the storage area when the variable display execution condition is satisfied.
[0158]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the range display pattern determination processing. In the range display pattern determination process, the CPU 56 first checks the value of the start winning counter (step S171). If the value of the start winning counter is 4, the range display pattern is determined to be one of patterns 10 to 21 shown in FIG. 23 (step S172). If the value of the start winning counter is 3 (Y in step S173), the range display pattern is determined to one of patterns 3 to 9 shown in FIG. 23 (step S174). If the value of the start winning counter is 2 (N in step S173), the range display pattern is determined to be either pattern 1 or 2 shown in FIG. 23 (step S175).
[0159]
In step S172, for example, a random number is generated, and a determination is made based on the generated random number value and the number of the reserved storage to be a big hit or a reach. If the first hold storage is a big hit or a reach, the range display pattern 10 or 13 is determined based on the random number value. When the second hold storage is a big hit or a reach, it is determined to be the range display pattern 11, 14, or 17 based on the random number value. If the third hold storage is a big hit or a reach, it is determined to be the range display pattern 12, 15, 18 or 20 based on the random number value. If the fourth hold storage is a big hit or a reach, it is determined to be the range display pattern 16, 19 or 21 based on the random number value.
[0160]
In step S174, for example, a random number is generated, and the random number is determined based on the generated random number value and the number of the reserved storage to be a big hit or a reach. If the first hold storage is a big hit or a reach, it is determined to be the range display pattern 3 or 5 based on the random number value. If the second hold storage is a big hit or a reach, it is determined to be the range display pattern 4, 6, or 8, based on the random number value. If the third hold storage is a big hit or a reach, it is determined to be the range display pattern 7 or 9 based on the random number value.
[0161]
In step S175, it is determined that the range display pattern 1 is used when the first hold storage is a big hit or a reach, and the range display pattern 2 is used when the second hold storage is a big hit or a reach. To decide.
[0162]
For example, for range display patterns 10 to 21, corresponding numerical values are determined in advance, and in step S172, a pattern corresponding to a generated random number value is determined as a range display pattern to be used. You. Further, for example, for the range display patterns 3 to 9, the corresponding numerical values are determined in advance, and in step S174, the pattern corresponding to the generated random number value is determined as the range display pattern to be used. You.
[0163]
As shown in FIG. 23, in this embodiment, in the notice setting process corresponding to the pre-judgment process, the numerical data (specifically, the starting data) determined to match the big hit judgment value or the reach judgment value. Numerical data extracted before the random number value stored as the winning memory) or numerical data extracted after the numerical data determined to match the jackpot determination value or the reach determination value (after) When there is at least one (numerical data), the notification of the reserved range as a predetermined announcement effect can be executed. Therefore, the part that executes steps S172, S174, and S175 in the game control means is numerical data after the numerical data extracted after the numerical data determined to match the predetermined determination value by the preliminary determination means. Is also realized as numerical data determination means for determining whether or not exists as a start winning memory. In steps S172, S174, and S175, it is actually determined whether or not the subsequent numerical data exists. If it is confirmed that the numerical data exists, for example, the range display patterns 1, 3, 5, 6, Any of 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, and 20 may be selected. The range display patterns 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, and 20 are smaller than the numerical data determined to match the jackpot determination value or the reach determination value. This is a pattern in which numerical data (that is, hold storage) extracted later is included in a range displayed in a special display mode. In the game control means, steps S172, S174, and S175 are executed, and particularly, the range display patterns 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, and 20 are selected. The part that executes the processing that implements the means for selecting a plurality of numerical data including the subsequent numerical data when the numerical data determining means determines that the subsequent numerical data exists.
[0164]
In this embodiment, since the subsequent numerical data can also be a target of the suspension range notification, it is possible to make the suspension range notification mode easier to appear and to increase the variation of the suspension range notification.
[0165]
If it is determined in step S221 or S241 in the notice setting processing that the value of the start winning counter is 2, 3 or 4, execution of the reservation range notification is performed, which has caused the start of the notice setting processing. Since the range display pattern determination processing is executed based on the increase in the number of stored start winnings due to the occurrence of the start winning, immediately after the notice setting processing (that is, when the new variable display starts and the value of the start winning counter is changed). Before the number is reduced, the range display pattern determination processing is executed. Therefore, in the range display pattern determination processing, it is determined whether the value of the start winning counter is 2, 3, or 4, and the processing is performed according to the determination result.
[0166]
Next, a method of transmitting a control command from the game control means to the effect control means will be described. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing signal lines of an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. As shown in FIG. 26, in this embodiment, the effect control command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via eight signal lines of effect control signals D0 to D7. Further, a signal line of an effect control INT signal for transmitting a strobe signal (effect control INT signal) is also provided between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80. Although FIG. 26 shows an example of the effect control command, a control command to another electric component control board (payout control means in this embodiment) also includes eight signal lines and one signal line. It is transmitted by the signal line of the INT signal.
[0167]
In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (classification of command), and the second byte represents EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of EXT data is always "0". Such a command form is an example, and another command form may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.
[0168]
As shown in FIG. 27, the effect control command data of 8 bits of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a process of fetching 1-byte data by an interrupt process. Therefore, from the point of view of the effect control means, the effect control INT signal corresponds to a capture signal that triggers the capture of the effect control command data.
[0169]
The effect control command is sent only once so that the effect control means can recognize it. Recognizable means in this example that the level of the effect control INT signal changes, and sent only once so as to be recognizable means, for example, that each of the first and second bytes of the effect control command data Accordingly, the effect control INT signal is output only once in a pulse form (rectangular wave form). The effect control INT signal may have a polarity opposite to the polarity shown in FIG.
[0170]
FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command sent to the effect control board 80. In the example shown in FIG. 28, commands 8000 (H) to 8058 (H) are effect control commands for designating a variation pattern of a special symbol in the variable display device 9 for variably displaying a special symbol. It should be noted that the command for specifying the variation pattern (variation pattern command) also serves as the variation start instruction.
[0171]
The command 88XX (H) (X = arbitrary value of 4 bits) is an effect control command relating to a variation pattern of a normal symbol. The command 89XX (H) is an effect control command for designating a stop symbol of a normal symbol. The command 8A00 (H) is an effect control command for instructing to stop variable display of a normal symbol.
[0172]
Commands 91XX (H), 92XX (H), and 93XX (H) are effect control commands for designating a left middle right stop symbol of a special symbol. A symbol number is set in “XX”. The command 9400 (H) is an effect control command for specifying execution of a notification effect.
[0173]
The command A000 (H) is an effect control command for instructing to stop the variable display of the special symbol. The command BXXX (H) is an effect control command transmitted from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. The commands C000 (H) to EXXXX (H) are effect control commands relating to the change of the special symbol and the display state of the variable display device 9 irrespective of the jackpot game.
[0174]
Command D000 (H) is an effect control command for designating a customer waiting demonstration.
[0175]
The command E0XX (H) is an effect control command that indicates the number of the start storage display areas 18 for changing the display color in the display area for displaying the number of start winning storages in the variable display device 9. For example, the effect control means changes the display color of the number of start storage display areas 18 designated by “XX (H)” in each start storage display area 18. That is, the command E0XX (H) is a command for instructing the control of the display area provided for notifying the information of the reserved number. It should be noted that the command related to the number of the start storage display areas 18 for changing the display color may be configured to indicate an increase or decrease in the number of the areas for changing the display color. In this embodiment, since the upper limit of the start winning prize memory is 4, “XX” is one of 0 to 4.
[0176]
The command E400 (H) is a command transmitted when the state changes from the high probability state to the low probability state, and the command E401 (H) is transmitted when the state changes from the low probability state to the high probability state. Command.
[0177]
The command E5XX (H) is an effect control command indicating a range display pattern. “XX” is any of 1 to 9.
[0178]
The effect control means of the effect control board 80, upon receiving the above-described effect control command from the game control means of the main board 31, changes the display state of the variable display device 9 and the ordinary symbol display 10 according to the contents shown in FIG. At the same time, the display state of the lamp / LED is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70 if necessary. Note that control commands other than those shown in FIG. 28 are also transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means. For example, a control command indicating the display state of the prize ball lamp 51 or the ball out lamp 52 and the number of lights of the ordinary symbol start storage display 41, and a more detailed effect control command relating to the big hit game are also transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means. Sent to.
[0179]
The variable display start designation command indicating the start of the variable display and the variable display mode designation command capable of specifying the variable display mode are realized by an effect control command for specifying the variation pattern, and the identification information designation command capable of specifying the display result of the identification information. Is realized by an effect control command of left symbol designation, middle symbol designation, right symbol designation, and the variable display end designation command indicating the end of variable display is realized by a special symbol stop effect control command. Further, in this embodiment, the effect control command for specifying the variation pattern is also used as the variable display start specifying command indicating the start of the variable display and the variable display mode specifying command for specifying the variable display mode. The designated command and the variable display mode designating command that can specify the variable display mode may be separated.
[0180]
FIG. 29 is a view showing the effect means (variable display device 9, in this embodiment, a lamp / LED for informing a gaming state (in this embodiment, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28b) provided in the gaming machine. Based on the result of the lottery on whether or not to make a big hit executed at the time of occurrence of a start winning prize, a continuous advance notice (holding advance notice: executed when a start winning prize occurs) executed using the frame lamp 28c (hereinafter also referred to as a light emitter) and the speaker 27). The announcement effect (effect for notifying that a jackpot or reach is possible) that is continuously executed in the variable display of the special symbol a plurality of times with the number of starting winning memories as an upper limit, provided that It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the notice effect performed in each time (it may be intermittent rather than continuous in multiple times of variable display). In this embodiment, notice effects ([display mode A], [display mode B], [display mode B]) for four types of continuous previews using the variable display device 9 as shown in FIGS. [Display mode C] and [display mode D]). That is, the notice effects shown in FIGS. 26A to 26D are effects of a continuous notice using the variable display device 9 as effect means. It should be noted that not only a plurality of announcement effects, but also each announcement effect for realizing a continuous announcement as shown in FIGS. 29A to 29D may be referred to as a “continuous announcement effect”.
[0181]
In addition, four types of continuous announcement effects using light emitters as shown in FIGS. 30A to 30D ([light emitter mode A], [light emitter mode B], [light emitter mode C], [light emission mode] Body aspect D]) can be performed. That is, the continuous announcement effect shown in FIGS. 30A to 30D is an effect mode of the continuous announcement using a light-emitting body (lamp / LED) as the effect means. [Emitting body aspect A], [Emitting body aspect B], [Emitting body aspect C], and [Emitting body aspect D] have, for example, different blinking patterns of the illuminant.
[0182]
Also, four types of continuous announcement effects using the speaker 27 as shown in FIGS. 31 (A) to 31 (D) ([sound mode A], [sound mode B], [sound mode C], [sound mode D] ) Is possible. That is, the continuous announcement effect shown in FIGS. 30A to 30D is an effect of the continuous announcement using the speaker 27 as the effect means. [Sound mode A], [Sound mode B], [Sound mode C], and [Sound mode D] have different sound output patterns from the speaker 27, for example.
[0183]
The examples of the continuous announcement effects shown in FIGS. 29 to 31 are merely examples, and more types of continuous announcement effects may be performed. In addition, even when performing more kinds of continuous announcement effects, the effect control means independently determines which of the effect means is to be used for the continuous announcement based on the reception of the variation pattern command. Whether or not to give a continuous notice is determined on the main board side and specified by the variation pattern command.
[0184]
Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control CPU 101. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing a RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a 2 ms timer for determining an activation interval of effect control is performed (step S701). Then, effect control CPU 101 shifts to a loop process for confirming monitoring of the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. In the main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.
[0185]
In this embodiment, the timer interrupt takes every 2 ms. That is, the effect control process is activated every 2 ms. Further, in this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interruption process, and the specific effect control process is executed in the main process. However, the effect control process may be executed in the timer interrupt process.
[0186]
In the effect control process, first, effect control CPU 101 analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis execution process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process (step S705). In the effect control process processing, a process corresponding to the current control state is selected and executed from among the processes corresponding to the control state. Then, a process of updating the notice random number counter is executed (step S706). After that, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in step S702.
[0187]
In the present embodiment, a notice random number counter for determining which of the effect means (one or more) is to be used for continuous notice and a notice start timing for each variable display are used. There is a notice random number counter.
[0188]
Next, the process of receiving the effect control command from the main board 31 will be described. FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the configuration of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control commands received from the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six effect control commands having a 2-byte configuration is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is composed of a 12-byte area of the reception command buffers 1 to 12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is to be stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It is not always necessary to use the ring buffer format. For example, three symbol designating command storage areas (2 × 3 = 6 bytes command receiving buffer) and one other command storing area for designating a variation pattern (for example) A buffer configuration such as 2 × 1 = 2 byte command receiving buffer) may be used. Similarly, the audio control means and the ramp control means may be of a buffer format other than the ring buffer format.
[0189]
The effect control INT signal from the main board 31 is input to the interrupt terminal of the effect control CPU 101. For example, when the INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 is interrupted. Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes an effect control command receiving process in the interrupt process. In the reception processing of the effect control command, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received effect control command data in the received command buffer indicated by the command reception number counter.
[0190]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 checks the contents of the command stored in the command receiving buffer.
[0191]
In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether a received command is stored in the command receiving buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where they match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by one.
[0192]
If the received effect control command is an effect control command (91XX (H)) specifying a special symbol left (step S613), the effect control CPU 101 stores the data indicating the left symbol indicated by “XX” in the left RAM. It is stored in the symbol storage area (step S614). If the effect control command (92XX (H)) is designated in the special symbol (step S616), the effect control CPU 101 stores the data indicating the medium symbol indicated by "XX" in the medium symbol storage area in the RAM. It is stored (step S617). Then, if the special symbol right designation effect control command (93XX (H)) (step S618), the effect control CPU 101 stores the data indicating the right symbol indicated by “XX” in the right symbol storage area in the RAM. It is stored (step S619).
[0193]
If the received effect control command is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 stores the EXT data of the command in the variation pattern data storage area (step S622). The receiving flag is set (step S623).
[0194]
If the received effect control command is an effect control command for designating a notification effect (step S624), effect control CPU 101 sets a notification effect execution flag (step S625).
[0195]
If the received effect control command is an effect control command for designating the number of start winning prizes (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 sets the number of start prize memories in the start prize number storage area in the RAM to the number specified by the effect control command. (Step S632). Further, the number of the start storage display areas 18 whose display colors are changed (displayed ON) on the variable display device 9 is updated (step S633). In this embodiment, the display color of the ON display is yellow, and the display color of the OFF display (the state indicating that there is no hold storage) is blue. Further, the value of the notice random number counter is incremented by 1 (step S634). When the count value of the notice random number counter exceeds the maximum value, the value is returned to 0. When a plurality of advance random number counters are provided, for example, an advance random number counter n (if four advance random number counters are provided, When the count value of (n = 1 to 3) is returned to 0, the count value of the notice random number counter n + 1 may be incremented by one.
[0196]
If the number of start winning prizes has decreased (step S635), if the hold range notification execution flag is set, that is, if the hold range notification is being executed (step S636), the target of the hold range notification is set. Is shifted by one (step S637). Specifically, if the first and second start storage display areas 18 were displayed in red before the update in step S633, only the first start storage display area 18 is displayed in red. When the first to third start storage display areas 18 are displayed in red, the first and second start storage display areas 18 are displayed in red. If the second and third start storage display areas 18 are displayed in red, the first and second start storage display areas 18 are displayed in red.
[0197]
In the case where the number of start winning storages is reduced during execution of the hold range notification by the processing of steps S635 to S637, a portion where the hold range notification is made is shifted by one in the four start storage display areas 18.
[0198]
Further, when the part for which the suspension range notification is performed disappears (step S638), the suspension range notification execution flag is reset (step S639). The case where the part for which the reservation range notification is performed disappears is a case where the change of the special symbol based on the reservation memory (the reservation memory which becomes the big hit or the reach) which has started the execution of the reservation range notification is started. . The effect control CPU 101 can determine whether or not the part where the suspension range notification is made disappears, based on the range display pattern designation command received from the game control means and the number of times of execution of step S637. For example, when the range display pattern 9 (see FIG. 23) is specified by the range display pattern specification command received from the game control means, the third hold storage is a hold memory for a big hit or a reach. When the process is executed three times, the portion where the notification of the reserved range is made disappears.
[0199]
Further, if the received effect control command is an effect control command for specifying a range display pattern (range display pattern specifying command) (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets the ON state of the four start storage display areas 18 ( Control is performed so that the start storage display area 18 in the range specified by the range display pattern specification command is displayed in red in the start storage display area 18 in a state where the hold storage is indicated (step S642).
[0200]
If the range display pattern designation command indicates any of the range display patterns 1 to 4, the first and second start storage display areas 18 are displayed in red. That is, the display is changed from yellow display as on display to red display. If the range display pattern designation command indicates any of the range display patterns 5 to 7, the first to third start storage display areas 18 are displayed in red. If the range display pattern designation command indicates any of the range display patterns 8 to 9, the second and third start storage display areas 18 are displayed in red (see FIG. 23).
[0201]
In this embodiment, the hold display mode of the hold range notification is displayed in red, but other display modes can be used as long as they can be distinguished from the display mode of the start storage display area 18 which is not the target of the hold range notification. It may be. For example, the display area of the start storage display area 18 to be notified of the hold range is made larger than the display areas of the other start storage display areas 18 or the start storage display area to be notified of the hold range. The display area of the display area 18 may be enlarged, and the color of the display area may be different from the color of the display area of the other start storage display area 18.
[0202]
Then, the CPU 56 sets a suspension range notification execution flag indicating that the suspension range notification is being executed (step S643).
[0203]
If the received command read in step S612 is another effect control command, a flag corresponding to the received command is set (step S644).
[0204]
FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the range of the count values of the effect means determining counter and the notice start timing determining counter of the notice random number counter described above. The announcement random number counter for effect means determination takes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 150 in this example. In addition, the notice start timing determination counter takes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 11 in this example.
[0205]
FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a method of selecting an effect means based on the effect means determining random number and a method of determining an effect start timing of a continuous announcement. FIG. 37 (A) shows an example of a big hit production means determination table used when the received fluctuation pattern command indicates a big hit, and FIG. 37 (B) shows the received fluctuation pattern command. An example of an out-of-stage staging means determination table used when the pattern command indicates an out-of-place is shown. Each effect means determination table shown in FIG. 37 is stored in the ROM mounted on the effect control board 80. The value set in each effect means determination table is referred to as effect means determination determination value.
[0206]
As shown in FIG. 37, (1) speaker 27 (represented as “sound” in FIG. 37), (2) lamp / LED (light emitter), ( 3) Variable display device 9 (shown as "display" in FIG. 37), (4) Speaker 27 and variable display device 9, (5) Lamp / LED and variable display device 9, (6) Speaker 27 Any one of the lamp / LED and the variable display device 9 is selected as the production means for producing the production of the continuous notice.
[0207]
In the selection method illustrated in FIG. 37, the effect control unit performs the variable display at a higher rate when the variable display result specifies the big hit by the variation pattern command than when the variable display result specifies the loss. The device 9 is selected as the effect means used for the effect of the continuous notice. That is, when the predetermined variable display result (in this example, a big hit) is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect determination means included in the effect control means is a specific effect means of the plurality of types of effect means (this example). Then, the variable display device 9) is selected at a high rate.
[0208]
Further, when the variable display command specifies that the variable display result is a big hit, the rate at which the plurality of effect means are selected is higher than when the loss is specified. Therefore, when the effect of the continuous notice is executed by the plurality of effect means, the player can strongly expect that a big hit actually occurs. Then, when it is specified that the variable display result is out of order by the variation pattern command, the ratio of selecting all (three in this example) effect means is extremely low. Therefore, when the effect of the continuous notice is performed by all the effect means, the player can further strongly expect that a big hit will actually occur.
[0209]
In this embodiment, the effect means determination table is divided into two cases: a case where the variable display result indicated by the variation pattern command is a big hit and a case where the variable display result is not a big hit. , May be divided into three cases. Furthermore, it may be divided into four cases: a specific jackpot, a non-specific jackpot, a reach, and a miss.
[0210]
FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a method of selecting an effect mode of a preview effect based on a received fluctuation pattern command. FIG. 38 illustrates an example of a notice mode determination table for determining a notice effect of a continuous notice according to the received fluctuation pattern command. The notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 38 is stored in the ROM mounted on the effect control board 80. The value set in the notice mode determination table is referred to as a notice mode determination value.
[0211]
In this example, one of the mode A, the mode B, the mode C, and the mode D is selected as the production mode of the continuous announcement according to the type of the received variation pattern command. The modes A to D are the display modes A to D shown in FIGS. 29A to 29D when the variable display device 9 is selected as the production means, and the lamps are used as the production means. -When the LED is selected, the light-emitting form A to the light-emitting form D (see FIGS. 30A to 30D), and when the speaker 27 is selected as the effect means, the sound form A. -Sound form D (see FIGS. 31 (A)-(D)).
[0212]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, any one of steps S800 to S806 is performed according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed.
[0213]
Variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not an effect control command (variation pattern command) capable of specifying the variation time has been received by the command reception interrupt 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 by the command analysis processing that the effect control command for designating the variation pattern has been received (step S623).
[0214]
Preview selection process (step S801): It is checked whether or not a continuous preview effect is to be performed, and an effect mode of the preview effect in the case of performing the preview effect, and the effect means to be used for the advance effect is selected to determine the effect mode.
[0215]
All symbol variation start processing (step S802): Control is performed so that the variation of the left middle right symbol is started.
[0216]
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. Also, stop control of the left and right symbols is performed.
[0219]
All symbol stop wait setting process (step S804): At the end of the fluctuation time, if an effect control command instructing to stop all symbols (effect control command of special symbol stop) has been received, the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped and the stop symbol ( (Confirmed symbol) is displayed.
[0218]
Big hit display processing (step S805): After the end of the fluctuation time, the control of the positive change big hit display or the normal big hit display is performed.
[0219]
Processing during jackpot game (step S806): Control during jackpot game is performed. 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.
[0220]
FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of the process data set for each variation pattern table. The process data is composed of a plurality of combinations of the process timer set value and the effect control execution data. Effect control execution data includes display control execution data and lamp control execution data. In the display control execution data, data indicating the display state of the variable display device 9 during the special symbol fluctuation period is set. For example, in the display control execution data 1, data indicating the display state of the variable display device 9 at the start of the variable display is set. In the lamp control execution data, data indicating the display state of the lamp / LED during the fluctuation period of the special symbol is set. For example, in the lamp control execution data 1, data indicating the display state of the lamp / LED at the start of the variable display is set. Then, during the special symbol fluctuation period, when the timing of switching the display state (for example, the timing of the appearance of a new character on the variable display device 9 or the timing of switching the lamp / LED from the lighting state to the lighting state) arrives, the effect control means. Controls the display state of the variable display device 9 and the lamp / LED according to the next effect control execution data in the process data. In the process timer set value, a time according to the switching timing is set.
[0221]
In this way, the effect control means controls the effect means based on the program and the process data stored in the ROM, and controls the plurality of effect means (in this embodiment, the variable display device 9 and the lamp / LED). The related program is stored in the ROM mounted on the effect control board 80. The ROM storing these programs can be configured as one ROM. Therefore, the number of parts can be reduced. Further, among the process data stored in the ROM, the process timer set value is shared. Therefore, the ROM capacity of the effect control means can be reduced. The effect control execution data may be one effect control execution data as long as the display control execution data and the lamp control execution data can be shared. As described above, in this embodiment, at least a part of the data relating to the control of the plurality of effect means (in this embodiment, data excluding the data stored in the audio data ROM 704) is stored in the same ROM. can do.
[0222]
The process data shown in FIG. 40 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, the process data is prepared according to each of the variation patterns. In addition, it is prepared according to the type of effect means used for the notice effect. For example, the process data in the case where the notice effect of the notice A is executed by the variable display device 9 in the change pattern 2 is prepared separately from the process data in the case where the notice effect of the notice A is executed by the lamp / LED in the change pattern 2. ing. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 selects the process data to be used according to the variation pattern and the type of the effect means used for the notice effect.
[0223]
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the fluctuation pattern reception flag has been set (step S871). If set, the flag is reset (step S872). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the notice selection process (step S801) (step S873).
[0224]
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a notice selection process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the notice selection process, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to give a notice based on the received variation pattern command (step S811). Specifically, it is determined with reference to the EXT data of the received variation pattern command whether or not there is a variation pattern command designating execution of a notice effect. In the determination, for example, the same value as the value indicated by the EXT data of the received fluctuation pattern command is included in the determination value for the notification mode determination set in the notification mode determination table illustrated in FIG. It is performed by determining whether or not it is.
[0225]
Next, when the effect control CPU 101 determines that the notice is to be given (step S812), the effect control CPU 101 uses the notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 37 to set the same value as the value indicated by the EXT data of the received variation pattern command. It is determined to execute the notice effect in the notice mode associated with the notice value for the notice mode determination (step S813). The notice mode data indicating the notice mode determined in step S813 is stored in the effect mode buffer provided in the RAM provided in the effect control board 80.
[0226]
Further, effect control CPU 101 extracts an effect means determining notice random number (step S814), and an effect means determining table corresponding to the jackpot / losing determination result determined based on the EXT data of the received variation pattern command. Is set in the use table. Then, an effect means corresponding to the same effect means determination determination value as the value of the extracted effect means determination notice random number is determined as an effect means used in the notice effect (step S815). The effect means name data indicating the effect means determined to be used for the notice effect in step S815 is stored in the effect means name buffer provided in the RAM provided in the effect control board 80.
[0227]
Further, effect control CPU 101 sets the notice start time determination timer and starts the timer (step S816). Further, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the all symbol change start process (step S802) (step S817). The notice start time determination timer is a timer for determining a timing at which a notice effect is started after a symbol change is started on the variable display device 9. If it is determined in step S812 that the announcement effect is not to be performed, the process proceeds to step S817.
[0228]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the whole symbol change start process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the all symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first selects process data corresponding to the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol (step S881). Then, the process timer corresponding to the effect execution data 1 in the selected process data is started (step S882). Further, LCD control is performed based on the display control execution data 1 in the process data (step S883). For example, a signal corresponding to the content of the display control execution data 1 is given to the variable display device 9 using an LCD. A ROM address may be set in the display control execution data, more detailed control data may be stored in an area starting from the address, and the LCD control may be performed according to the control data. Further, lamp / LED control is performed based on the lamp control execution data 1 in the process data (step S884). For example, a signal corresponding to the content of the lamp control execution data 1 is given to each lamp / LED. A ROM address is set in the lamp control execution data, more detailed control data is stored in an area starting from the address, and the lamp / LED control is performed according to the control data. Good.
[0229]
The sound number data corresponding to the variation pattern is output to the sound output board 70 (step S885). In the audio output board 70, the audio synthesis IC 703 reads data corresponding to the sound number data from the audio data ROM 704, generates a sound or a sound effect corresponding to the read data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the audio synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 707.
[0230]
After that, a variation time timer (a timer corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol) is started (step S886), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the symbol variation process (step S887).
[0231]
FIG. 44 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 101 checks whether or not the notification effect execution flag is set (step S851). If it is set, the notification effect execution number counter is incremented by 1 (step S852). If the count value of the notification effect execution number counter is 1, a notification effect mode group described later is determined (step S853).
[0232]
The notification effect execution number counter is a counter for counting the number of times an instruction to execute the notification effect is received during the execution of the variable display effect. For example, when the count value of the notification effect execution counter is incremented to 3 in step S852, it is determined that the third notification effect execution instruction has been issued from the main board 31 side in the variable display effect currently being executed. Become. Note that an initial value (specifically, “0”) is set in advance in the notification effect execution number counter when each variable display effect is started (for example, when a fluctuation pattern command is received).
[0233]
Next, effect control CPU 101 transmits sound number data corresponding to the count value of the notification effect execution number counter in the notification effect mode group determined when the count value of the notification effect execution number counter is 1, to sound output board 70. Output processing is performed (step S854). In the audio output board 70, the audio synthesis IC 703 reads data corresponding to the sound number data from the audio data ROM 704, generates a sound or a sound effect corresponding to the read data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the audio synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 707.
[0234]
In addition, when the variable display serving as the target in the continuous announcement as the jackpot announcement is performed, the notification effect ends before the jackpot is definitely displayed in the variable display. In addition, when the variable display serving as the target in the continuous announcement as the reach announcement is performed, the notification effect ends before the reach mode is displayed in the variable display. Further, the notification effect (false notification effect) appearing when the variable display serving as the target in the continuous notice as the false notice is executed before the display that is determined to be out of the variable display is made. finish.
[0235]
Next, effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the notice start time determination timer has timed out (step S855). If the time-out has occurred, the effect control CPU 101 sets the effect means set in the effect means name buffer, that is, the data indicating the effect means determined to execute the continuous announcement effect, and the effect set in the effect mode buffer. The process data corresponding to the aspect (aspects A, B, C, or D) is selected (step S856). That is, thereafter, it is decided to control the production of the production means using the selected process data. When the speaker 27 is used in the continuous announcement effect, sound number data corresponding to the continuous announcement effect mode is output to the audio output board 70 (steps S857 and S858).
[0236]
The effect control means terminates the effect control of the notice effect before the variable time timer times out, that is, before the variable display result is determined. This end time is a big hit, for example, before the left and right symbols stop (before it is determined whether or not to reach the reach) when the announcement effect is executed as the reach announcement notice for announcing the reach effect display mode. When the announcement effect is executed as the big hit announcement for giving notice of the effect, for example, it may be performed during a variable display period after the left and right symbols are aligned (after reaching). Such a notice effect does not actually notify the occurrence of a big hit game, but is effective for enriching the variation of the game effect. In addition, the type of the notice used for the non-probable variable jackpot announcement and the type of the notice used for the probable variable jackpot announcement are separately set so that the non-probable variable jackpot announcement and the probable variable jackpot announcement are separately executed. Good.
[0237]
When the process timer times out (step S859), the effect control CPU 101 switches the effect control execution data in the process data (step S860). That is, in the process data, the process timer set next is started (step S861), and the LCD control is performed based on the display control execution data set next (step S862). In addition, lamp / LED control is performed based on the lamp control execution data set next in the process data (step S863).
[0238]
If the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S864), the monitoring timer for monitoring the reception of the special symbol stop effect control command is started (step S865), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to the wait for all symbol stop. A value corresponding to the process is set (step S866).
[0239]
FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the notification effect mode group. In each of the notification effect mode groups, a combination of a plurality of notification effect modes is set in advance. As shown in FIG. 45, the notification effect mode group 1 is an information effect mode group that can be selected at the time of a big hit, and outputs a sound of “do” in the first notification effect, and outputs “R” in the second notification effect. , A "mi" sound in the third notification effect, and a "fa" sound in the fourth notification effect. Therefore, when the winning in the starting winning opening 14 is performed four times during the variable display effect that is the target of the continuous announcement, if the notification effect mode group 1 is selected, the notification effect is generated every time a prize is generated. As a result, an audio output in which the scale is sequentially changed step by step as “do”, “re”, “mi”, “fa” is made.
[0240]
The information production mode group 2 is an information production mode group that can be selected at the time of a big hit or a reach, and outputs a “beep” sound in the first information production and “pico” in the second to fourth information productions respectively. −n ”sound is output. Therefore, if there are four wins in the start winning opening 14 during the variable display effect that is the target of the continuous announcement, if the notification effect mode group 2 is selected, the notification effect is generated every time a prize is generated. As a result, sound outputs such as "peep", "picone", "picone", and "picone" are output.
[0241]
The notification effect mode group 3 is an information effect mode group that can be selected at the time of a loss, and outputs a sound of “do” in the first notification effect, and outputs a sound of “re” in the second notification effect, Each of the notification effect modes is configured to output the sound of “mi” in the third notification effect and output the sound of “re” in the fourth notification effect. Therefore, if there are four prizes in the starting winning prize port 14 during the variable display production which is the target of the continuous announcement, if the notification production mode group 3 is selected, every time a prize is generated, the notification production is performed. Up to the third time, a sound output in which the scale is sequentially changed in steps of “do”, “re”, and “mi” is made, but the fourth time is different from the normal change of the scale of “re” Sound is output as sound.
[0242]
The notification effect mode group shown in FIG. 45 is an example, and more types of notification effect mode groups may be provided in advance at the time of a big hit, at the time of a reach, and at the time of a loss. Further, in each of the notification effect mode groups shown in FIG. 45, the output sound whose execution number is up to the fourth time is defined. However, when the execution number becomes the fifth time or more, the execution number becomes the fourth time. What is necessary is just to output the output sound at a certain time. Further, in each of the notification effect mode groups, the output sound when the number of executions is the fifth or later may be determined in advance. In this case, for example, in the notification effect mode group 1, the output sound after the fifth time may be determined so as to be “SO”, “LA”, “SI”,.
[0243]
Further, as shown in FIG. 45, in the notification effect mode group 1 and the notification effect mode group 3, the same output sound is output up to the third execution, and a different output sound is output the fourth time. Therefore, in the variable display that is the target of the continuous notice, there are three start winnings, and after the output sound of “do”, “re”, and “mi” is output, the fourth starting winning is If the output sound is "F", it is determined that a big hit will occur, and if the output sound at the time of the fourth starting prize is "R", it will be determined to be a miss. . In other words, after a sound output in which the scale is sequentially changed step by step as “do”, “re”, and “mi” is made, a big hit occurs when a further stepwise change “fa” is output. Is determined, and when a sound different from the normal change of the scale of "R" is output as a sound, it is determined that the sound is shifted. In this manner, a result that is advantageous for the player is obtained when the stepwise change is repeated a predetermined number of times, and a result that is advantageous to the player is notified when the stepwise change is interrupted before the predetermined number of times. Since the effect is performed, a variety of effects can be produced, and the interest of the game can be improved.
[0244]
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the all symbol stop waiting process (step S804) in the effect control process process. In the all symbol stop waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not an effect control command instructing stop of all symbols (effect control command for stopping special symbols) has been received (step S841). If the effect control command instructing to stop all the symbols has been received, control is performed to stop the symbols with the stored stopped symbols (step S842).
[0245]
Then, when the big hit symbol is displayed in step S842, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S805) (step S844).
[0246]
If the big hit symbol is not displayed in step S842 (if a lost symbol is displayed), the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). (Step S844).
[0247]
If an effect control command designating all symbol stops has not been received, it is checked whether the monitoring timer has timed out (step S848). If a timeout has occurred, it is determined that some abnormality has occurred, and control is performed to display an error screen on the variable display device 9 (step S849). Then, control goes to a step S843.
[0248]
According to the above-described control, in this embodiment, when a start winning is generated during execution of the variable display effect corresponding to the hold storage serving as the target in the hold range notification, the display result of the variable display is changed to a predetermined display result (for example, a big hit). ) Is performed. Therefore, when the announcement effect based on the hold memory is being executed, even if the variable display serving as the target of the announcement effect is being executed, a game operation (specifically, a game ball is fired) to make the announcement effect appear. Action) for the player, and the continuation of the launch of the game ball can be encouraged.
[0249]
FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the sound number data output from the effect control board 80 to the audio output board 70. As shown in FIG. 47, the sound number data includes sound number data according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, sound number data during the big hit game, sound number data according to the sound modes A to D of the continuous announcement, and notification. Includes sound number data according to the effect mode. The sound number data corresponding to the sound modes A to D of the continuous announcement are sound number data output from the effect control board 80 to the sound output board 70 in step S858 described above. The sound number data according to the notification effect mode is the sound number data output from the effect control board 80 to the sound output board 70 in step S854.
[0250]
Upon receiving the sound number data, the sound synthesis IC 703 of the sound output board 70 reads data corresponding to the sound number data from the sound data ROM 704. Then, a sound or a sound effect corresponding to the read data is generated and output to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the audio synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 707.
[0251]
FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the notification of the reservation range. As shown in (a), when the number of reserved memories is four, as shown in (b), it is assumed that the change of the special symbol is started. At the start of the change, the number of pending storages is three, as shown in (b). Then, it is assumed that the number of reserved memories increases by one during the change of the special symbol. Therefore, during the change of the special symbol, the number of the reserved memories becomes four. Further, it is assumed that the result of the change of the special symbol based on the newly generated hold memory becomes a big hit symbol.
[0252]
Therefore, in the above-described notice setting process (see FIGS. 12 and 13), when the value of the number-of-inspections counter (K) becomes 4, it is determined that a big hit occurs in step S209. Then, it is assumed that it is determined that the continuous notice is to be performed, that the notification of the reserved range is to be performed, and that the use of the range display pattern 21 (see FIG. 23) has been determined. Therefore, based on the decision to use the range display pattern 21 in the newly generated hold storage, the third and fourth start storage display areas as shown in FIG. A display in which the display mode of 18 is a special display mode is performed. Note that (c) shows the display state at the end of the change after the number of pending storages becomes four and the display modes of the third and fourth start storage display areas 18 become special display modes. ing.
[0253]
It is assumed that the change of the special symbol is started as shown in (d). At the start of the change, the number of pending storages is three, as shown in (d). Further, at the start of the change, the start storage display area 18 in which the display mode is the special display mode is shifted under the control of the effect control means (see steps S636 and S637). Then, it is assumed that the number of reserved memories increases by one during the change of the special symbol. Therefore, as shown in (e), at the end of the change, the number of pending storages is four.
[0254]
As shown in (f), it is assumed that the change of the special symbol has started. At the start of the change, the number of pending storages is three, as shown in (f). Further, at the start of the change, the start storage display area 18 in which the display mode is the special display mode is shifted under the control of the effect control means (see steps S636 and S637).
[0255]
Then, it is assumed that after the change is completed as shown in (g), the change of the special symbol is started as shown in (h). At the start of the change, the number of pending storages is two, as shown in (h). At the start of the change, the start storage display area 18 in which the display mode is a special display mode is shifted under the control of the effect control unit.
[0256]
After that, it is assumed that after the change is completed as shown in (i), the change of the special symbol is started as shown in (j). At the start of the change, the number of pending storages is one, as shown in (j). Further, at the start of the change, the start storage display area 18 in which the display mode is the special display mode is shifted under the control of the effect control means (see steps S636 and S637). As a result, the portion where the notification of the reserved range is made disappears. As a result of the change, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in (k).
[0257]
In FIGS. 48 (a) to (k), the state in which the numbers are displayed indicates the state in which the change of the special symbol has been completed, and the state in which the arrows are displayed indicates the state at the start of the change of the special symbol and during the change. Is shown.
[0258]
Note that, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of the hold storage display notice, a notice effect by the hold range notification in which the display mode of the plurality of start winning storage displays is a special display mode has been described. For example, the display mode of only the hold storage, which is the target of the notification, may be set as a special display mode to be a notice effect by the hold notification. In the case of performing the announcement effect by the hold notification, without performing the range display pattern determination processing (see FIG. 25), for example, when setting the hold range notification start flag, the value of the execution number counter is checked, and the target A suspension range notification start flag (for example, a 2-bit configuration or a configuration in which a plurality of types of flags are provided according to the number of suspension storages) is set so as to be able to distinguish which of the suspension storages is the suspension storage. The hold storage display corresponding to the target hold storage may be set to a special mode.
[0259]
FIG. 49 to FIG. 51 are explanatory diagrams illustrating specific examples of the notification effect when the hold notification is executed as the hold storage display advance notice. In this example, it is assumed that the processing of setting / resetting the winning confirmation execution flag and the winning confirmation completed flag is not executed. That is, the processes of steps S111 to S114 and the like are not performed.
[0260]
As shown in (a), suppose that a game ball wins in the starting winning opening 14 during the change of the special symbol when the number of reserved memories is 2, and the number of reserved memories increases by one. Therefore, as shown in (b), the number of reserved memories becomes 3 during the change of the special symbol. Further, as shown in (b), it is assumed that the result of the change of the special symbol based on the newly generated hold storage becomes a big hit symbol, and that the hold storage display notice is given in the third hold storage display.
[0261]
That is, in the above-described notice setting process (see FIGS. 12 and 13), when the value of the number-of-inspections counter (K) becomes 3, it is determined that a big hit occurs in step S209. Then, it is determined to perform the continuous advance notice, and it is also determined to perform the suspension storage display advance notice, and it is decided to set the third suspension storage display to be a big hit as a special display mode. Then, during the change of the special symbol, a display in which the display mode of the third start storage display area 18 is the special display mode as shown in FIG. Note that (b) shows the display state after the number of pending storages becomes three and the display form of the third start storage display area 18 becomes a special display form.
[0262]
Next, after the change is completed as shown in (c), the change of the special symbol is started. At the start of the change, as shown in (d), the number of reserved memories becomes two. Further, at the start of the change, the start storage display area 18 in which the display mode is the special display mode is shifted under the control of the effect control means (see steps S636 and S637). Further, after the change is completed as shown in (d), the change of the special symbol is further started, and at the start of the change, the number of reserved storages becomes one as shown in (e). Further, at the start of the change, the start storage display area 18 in which the display mode is the special display mode is shifted under the control of the effect control means (see steps S636 and S637).
[0263]
Thereafter, it is assumed that after the change is completed as shown in (e), the change of the special symbol is started as shown in (f). At the start of the change, the number of pending storages becomes zero as shown in (f). At the start of the change, the start storage display area 18 in which the display mode is the special display mode is shifted by the control of the effect control unit (see steps S636 and S637). As a result, the portion where the notification of the reserved range is made disappears.
[0264]
While the special symbol shown in (f) is changing (during the execution of the target variable display), as shown in (g), a game ball is won in the starting winning opening 14 and the number of held memories increases by one. . Therefore, as shown in (h), the number of reserved memories becomes one during the change of the special symbol. Further, as shown in (h), in response to occurrence of a prize in the start winning port 14, a notification effect by a sound output of "beep" from the speaker 27 is executed.
[0265]
That is, when the start winning is generated, it is determined as Y in step S116, and the notification effect designation command is transmitted. When the notification effect designation command is received, the effect control CPU 101 selects, for example, the notification effect mode group 2 in step S853, and outputs sound number data for outputting the sound "peep" in step S854.
[0266]
Further, it is assumed that a game ball further wins in the starting winning opening 14 as shown in (i) while the special symbol shown in (h) is changing (during execution of the target variable display). Then, as shown in (j), the number of pending storages is increased by one, and a notification effect by voice output of "picone" from the speaker 27 is executed. As a result of the change, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in (k).
[0267]
That is, when the start winning is generated, it is determined as Y in step S116, and the notification effect designation command is transmitted. Upon receiving the notification effect designation command, effect control CPU 101 outputs, in step S854, sound number data to be output as a sound of “picone” corresponding to the number of executions 2 of the determined notification effect mode group 2.
[0268]
In the case of a false alarm effect, as shown in FIG. 49 (g), even if a game ball wins in the starting winning opening 14 while the special symbol is changing (during the execution of the target variable display). As shown in FIG. 52 (l), in this example, the number of pending storages increases by one, but the notification effect is not executed. Then, as a result of the change, as shown in FIG. 52 (m), the missing symbol is stopped and displayed.
[0269]
That is, in this example, when a winning start occurs, it is determined that the notification effect is not to be executed in step S119 after it is determined to be Y in step S118. Therefore, the notification effect designation command is not transmitted, and the notification effect is not executed.
[0270]
As described above, when the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied during the execution of the variable display effect that is a big hit which is the target of the hold storage display notice (specifically, the start winning is generated) Therefore, since the notification effect for notifying that the display result of the variable display effect of this time is a big hit is configured to be performed, when executing the hold storage display advance notice based on the hold memory, the authenticity of the advance notice is determined. There is an effect that it is possible to prompt a game operation for realizing the execution condition of the variable display intended to be confirmed (specifically, the ball is operated by operating the hit ball operation handle 5 for firing a game ball). .
[0271]
That is, for the player, when the hold storage display notice is given, the start winning prize port 14 is awarded during the execution of the variable display effect, which is the target of the hold storage display notice, thereby realizing the hold storage display notice. You can confirm the fake. Therefore, the player fires the game ball in order to confirm the authenticity of the advance notice, and the hitting operation can be suppressed, so that the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.
[0272]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect control unit determines that the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied during the execution of the variable display effect that is the target (including the reach that does not become a big hit) that is the target of the false hold storage display notice. In response to this, it is configured to perform a false notification effect for notifying that the display result of this variable display effect is a big hit, so that the appearance frequency of the apparent notification effect can be increased. Thus, it is possible to increase opportunities for giving a player a sense of expectation.
[0273]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the effect control means executes the notification effect or the false notification effect a plurality of times consecutively during the execution of one variable display, a plurality of times in each notification effect or each false notification effect are performed. Since the notification mode is configured to be changed in stages, the notification effect and the false notification effect can be varied.
[0274]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the effect control means changes the notification mode in a plurality of stages and continuously performs the notification effect or the false notification effect a plurality of times, the predetermined number of times is performed only when the notification effect is performed. When the notification effect is performed, the notification effect is configured to be performed in a predetermined notification mode in a plurality of notification modes, so that a sense of expectation can be increased step by step. That is, if the stepwise change is interrupted in the middle, it is determined that the presentation is a false information production, and if the stepwise change is repeated a predetermined number of times, it is determined that the presentation is an information production. The expectation can be raised each time the game is played, and the interest of the game can be improved.
[0275]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control means is configured to reject execution of the notice setting process (specifically, the process after step S202 in the notice setting process) in the probable change state (Y in step S201). In the probable change state in which the player's expectation of the occurrence of the big hit has already increased, the control burden can be reduced by not executing the notification effect by the hold notification or the hold range notification.
[0276]
Also, in the above-described embodiment, when the game control means determines to execute the hold range notification, the advance setting process (specifically, until the variable display serving as the target of the hold range notification is performed). Is configured to reject execution of the process from step S204 in the notice setting process (step S203), so that the notice setting process can be simplified and the control content can be prevented from becoming complicated. Note that the same applies to the case where a decision to execute the hold notification is made. In the above-described embodiment, when it is determined that the continuous notice is to be executed, the notice setting process is not executed until the variable display targeted for the notice is started, and the continuous notice is executed. When the decision is made to execute the hold range notification, the notice setting process is executed until the variable display serving as the target of the hold range notification is executed. It is not configured.
[0277]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control means sets the start winning prize to a predetermined prize area before the variable display serving as the target of the hold storage display notice is started during execution of the hold storage display notice. It is determined whether or not there is a prize (step S114). When it is determined that there is a prize, a notification effect or a false notification effect is executed, so that it is a target of the reservation storage display notice. Even before the start of the variable display, it is possible to prompt a game operation for winning a prize area intended to confirm the authenticity of the notice. That is, in the above-described embodiment, if the winning in the starting winning prize port 14 is not made before the variable display serving as the target of the hold storage display notice is started during execution of the hold storage display notice, Even if a start prize is generated during the execution of the target variable display, the notification effect and the false notification effect are not executed, so even before the target variable display is started, the start prize is generated. As a result, the player fires the game ball, and it is possible to suppress the firing of the game ball from being stopped.
[0278]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the notification effect is executed when there is a winning in the starting winning port 14 irrespective of whether or not an effective starting winning is achieved. Even if the value is set, the launch of the game ball can be promoted.
[0279]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 11C, when there is a variable display based on the start winning prize memory in which the variable display result is a big hit, the variable hit is changed to a big hit. It is determined that the continuous notice is performed with a higher probability than when there is no notice. Therefore, the reliability of the continuous announcement (the rate at which a large jackpot actually occurs when the continuous announcement is performed) is high, and the player can strongly expect the occurrence of the big announcement by the occurrence of the continuous announcement. It should be noted that it may be determined that the continuous announcement is performed with a higher probability in the case of the probability change big hit than in the case of the non-probability change big hit. With this configuration, in the case of a probability change big hit, the probability of executing the continuous announcement increases, and the continuous announcement with higher reliability for the player is realized. In other words, the effect control means can perform an effect based on the number of reserved memories that suggests that a big hit or a probable big hit will appear in the future. In the above-described embodiment, if a predetermined announcement effect appears over a plurality of variable displays, a big hit may be always made in the last variable display in which an announcement effect indicating a continuous announcement appears.
[0280]
Also, in the above embodiment, when there is a random number for jackpot determination that matches the jackpot determination value in the hold storage, other jackpots that have not yet determined whether or not they match the jackpot determination value have been performed. Even if the random number for determination is present in the hold storage, since the determination process of determining whether or not the random number value matches the jackpot determination value is completed, control of the determination process can be simplified. In addition, it is possible to reduce the control load of the process of determining whether or not the random number for jackpot determination in the hold storage matches the jackpot determination value.
[0281]
Even if there is a jackpot determination random number that matches the jackpot determination value during the hold storage, the determination process may be continued, and all the jackpot determination random numbers may be determined. In this case, for example, the count value of the inspection counter when the first determination that there is a jackpot determination random number matching the jackpot determination value in the hold storage is stored, and the stored count value is stored. May be determined in step S214 as to whether or not is equal to or greater than 2.
[0282]
In the above-described embodiment, the number of inspections is determined by determining the order in which the variable display start condition relating to the random number value for jackpot determination matching the jackpot determination value is satisfied among the pending variable displays. The number of executions is set to the same number as the number specified by the inspection number counter, and in each variable display for the number of executions, a predetermined announcement effect over a plurality of variable displays is executed. Therefore, the number of executions of the notice effect can be set to an appropriate number. That is, it is possible to reliably avoid the occurrence of a big hit in the middle of the continuous announcement effect, and to surely generate the big hit in the variable display in which the last announcement effect by the continuous announcement effect appears. .
[0283]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, during the execution period of the predetermined announcement effect over a plurality of variable displays, the execution process of the determination process as to whether the random number value for the jackpot determination in the hold storage matches the jackpot determination value or not. Is prohibited, it is possible to simplify the process of determining whether or not to perform a predetermined announcement effect over a plurality of variable displays, and to avoid complication of the control contents. In addition, during the execution period of the notice effect, it is possible to prevent that the notice effect is determined to be further performed and the notice effect is separately executed, and to prevent the notice effect from being performed repeatedly. Can be.
[0284]
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the process of determining whether or not the random number for jackpot determination in the hold storage matches the jackpot determination value (step S208) is performed when the variable display start condition is satisfied. Since the configuration is such that the determination process (step S57) for determining the display result is performed by a common module, the control program used in the gaming machine can be simplified, and the capacity of the control program can be reduced. be able to.
[0285]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, as described in the notice setting process shown in FIG. 12, the determination process (the loop process of step S206 to step S211) using the random number value for the jackpot determination stored in the hold is executed. After that, if the number of inspections is not equal to or more than a predetermined number (for example, 2 or more), it is determined that the continuous announcement effect is not performed regardless of the determination result in the above determination processing (that is, the determination processing is performed). However, the above determination processing may be performed only when the start winning counter is equal to or more than a predetermined number. That is, when the start winning counter is not equal to or more than the predetermined number, the determination process (the loop process of steps S206 to S211) using the jackpot determination random number value stored on hold is not executed (that is, the determination process is executed). The configuration may be such that the execution unit is invalidated). Even in the case of such a configuration, it is possible to surely match the determination result of executing the predetermined notice effect over a plurality of variable displays with the effect content based on the determination result, and It is possible to reliably execute a predetermined announcement effect over the variable display of. Further, it is possible to prevent unnecessary processing from being executed.
[0286]
Further, in the above embodiment, when it is determined that the continuous notice (see FIGS. 29 to 31) is to be executed using the effect parts such as the variable display device 9, whether to execute the hold range notification is also performed. Although it was configured to determine whether or not to execute the suspension range notification, on the contrary, it is determined whether or not to execute the suspension range notification, and when it is determined to perform the suspension range notification, continuous notice (see FIGS. 29 to 31). May be determined.
[0287]
In the above-described embodiment, when the timing at which the variable display can be started is reached, the game control means sets the variable display, which is determined to be executed in the future based on the stored contents of the hold storage, in the variable display. It was determined whether or not a jackpot or a reach was included, and it was determined whether or not to execute the continuous announcement effect and the hold range notification. However, when the execution condition of the variable display was satisfied (when the starting prize was generated) It may be determined whether or not to execute the continuous announcement effect and the notification of the hold range.
[0288]
In the above-described embodiment, the notification effect is executed in response to the occurrence of the start winning. However, the present invention is not limited to the starting winning, but other winning openings 29, 30, 33, and 30 may be won. The notification effect may be executed in response to the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 32. Even in the case of such a configuration, since the launch of the game ball can be promoted, it is possible to prevent the operation rate from being lowered by an action such as a hitting.
[0289]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the notification effect mode groups 1 to 3 are selected is described. Any sound may be used.
[0290]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the notification effect is provided by the output sound by the audio output. However, the notification effect is provided by lighting or blinking of a light emitting body such as a lamp or an LED, or a predetermined screen display on the variable display device 9. May be performed.
[0291]
In the above embodiment, the game control means determines which of the range display patterns 1 to 21 is to be used, but the effect control means may determine which of the patterns is to be used. Good.
[0292]
Further, in each of the above embodiments, the effect control means is configured to independently determine the effect means to be used for the continuous announcement effect. However, the effect control means may determine the effect means to be used by the game control means.
[0293]
Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the continuous announcement effect is continuously performed for a plurality of times of the variable display of the special symbol by the number of times of execution, but is performed for a plurality of times of the variable display of the special symbol. It may be executed intermittently (for example, the first and third times in three variable displays).
[0294]
Further, in each of the above embodiments, the effect of the continuous announcement by the variable display device 9 is performed by the character. However, the announcement effect may be of any form, for example, a slip effect (in a low-speed fluctuation state). Even if a notice effect is performed by changing the variation mode of a special symbol such as an effect in which the symbol is changed at high speed by several symbols) or a return effect (an effect in which the symbol is changed in the opposite direction after passing the stop position of the symbol). Good. Further, a notice effect may be performed by changing the background. Further, the announcement effect by the character and the announcement effect by the other variable display device 9 may be executed together.
[0295]
Further, in each of the above embodiments, the maximum number of the winning prize stored is four, but may be three or less or five or more. Furthermore, the upper limit of the number of stored winning a prize may be changed by the establishment of a predetermined condition. Specifically, for example, the maximum number is four at normal times, but if a big hit occurs, the maximum number of hits may be 15 until the big hit game state ends.
[0296]
Further, in each of the above embodiments, the number of the start storage display areas 18 and the maximum value of the start winning storage number match, but the number of the start storage display areas 18 is set to be larger than the maximum value of the start winning storage number. It is good also as composition provided with a small number. In this case, if the number of start winning prizes stored is equal to or greater than the number of the start storage display areas 18, a hold display may be performed in all the start storage display areas. Specifically, ten startup storage display areas 18 are provided, and when the maximum number of startup winning storage numbers is 50, ten startup storage display areas 18 are provided when ten or more are held. Displays a pending display.
[0297]
In each of the above-described embodiments, the main board 31 is configured to transmit the range display pattern specifying command following the start winning memory number specifying command when performing the hold storage display advance notice. At the same time as the start winning storage number is updated at 80, the target starting storage display area 18 is displayed as a notice target (step S643). After transmitting the designation command, the configuration is such that the range display pattern designation command is transmitted with a delay for a predetermined period, and after the start winning storage number is updated, the target start storage display area 18 is displayed as a notice object after a predetermined period elapses. May be configured.
[0298]
Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the lamp driver board 35 connected to the effect CPU 101 for the illuminant control by the bus is provided, and the sound output board 70 on which the data ROM is mounted for the sound control. Although data (sound number data) is configured to be output, both may have the same configuration. That is, for each of the illuminant control and the sound control, a respective driver board connected to the effect CPU 101 by bus is provided. Data (data designating a control data number) may be output.
[0299]
Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, “holding storage display notice” means a notice effect including a notice effect by the notification of the hold range and a notice effect by the notification of the hold. In addition, the “holding range notification” means that the display mode of a plurality of holding storage displays including the holding storage display corresponding to the variable display serving as a big hit (or a reach) is set to a special mode, so that This means that the corresponding hold memory is present in the hold memory displayed in the special mode. Further, the "hold notification" means that the display mode of the hold storage display corresponding to the variable display that becomes a big hit (or reach) is a special mode, and the hold storage displayed in the special mode becomes a big hit. This means that it is notified that the storage is a hold storage corresponding to the display.
[0300]
Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the “notification effect” means that when a variable display corresponding to the hold storage that is the target of the hold storage display advance notice is being executed, the display result of the variable display is a big hit. (Or reach).
[0301]
Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the “false suspension memory display announcement” means a false announcement effect including a false announcement effect based on the false suspension range notification and a false announcement effect based on the false suspension notification. The “false hold range notification” means that a special mode is used to display a plurality of hold storage displays that do not include the hold storage display corresponding to the variable display serving as a jackpot (or reach). This means falsely informing that the hold memory corresponding to the display exists in the hold memory displayed in the special mode. Further, the "false hold notification" means that the display mode of the hold storage display corresponding to the variable display that does not become a big hit (or reach) is a special mode, and the hold memory displayed in the special mode becomes a big hit. This means falsely informing that it is a hold storage corresponding to the variable display. Note that the “false hold storage display notice”, “fake hold range notification”, and “fake hold notification” may be simply referred to as “hold hold display notice”, “hold range notification”, and “hold notification”.
[0302]
Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the “false information effect” refers to the display result of the variable display when the variable display corresponding to the hold storage that is the target of the false hold storage display advance notice is being executed. Is a production to falsely notify that a big hit (or reach) has occurred. Note that the “false information effect” may be simply referred to as “information effect”.
[0303]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of each of the above-described embodiments, when the stop symbol of the special symbol variably displayed on the variable display device 9 based on the start winning is a combination of the predetermined symbol, the predetermined game value is given to the player. It is a first-class pachinko gaming machine that can be awarded, and is a card reader (CR: Card Reader) -type first-class pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball with a prepaid card, but performs ball lending with a prepaid card. The present invention is applicable not only to the CR-type pachinko game machine but also to a pachinko game machine that lends balls with cash. Further, when there is a prize in a predetermined area of the electric accessory which is opened based on the winning start, a second-type pachinko gaming machine in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player, or a variable display based on the starting prize. The present invention can be applied to a third-type pachinko gaming machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continued when there is a prize for a predetermined electric accessory which is opened when a stop symbol is a predetermined combination of symbols.
[0304]
In each of the above embodiments, the “special game state” means a state that is advantageous to a player who is likely to be a big hit. Specifically, the "special game state" is, for example, a probable state in which the probability that the special symbol is aligned with the big hit symbol is a high probability state, a time-saving state in which the number of times the normal symbol changes per unit time is increased, a variable winning ball This is a high-probability state in which the probability of a big hit is increased, such as an open period in which the opening period and the number of times of opening of the device 15 are increased. In the time reduction state, the number of winnings per unit time increases because the number of times the variable prize ball device 15 is opened is increased, and the number of special symbols that can be displayed variably per unit time is increased. Can be said to have been raised. Similarly, in the extended open state, the number of winnings per unit time increases because the opening period and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and the number of times of variable display of the special symbol per unit time increases. Therefore, it can be said that the probability of a big hit is increased.
[0305]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the game machine is executed based on the establishment of the variable display execution condition corresponding to the numerical data determined to execute the predetermined announcement effect by the true announcement determination means. A variable display execution determining means for determining whether or not the true notice target variable display, which is a variable display, is being executed, and when the variable display execution determination means determines that the true notice target variable display is being executed. A specific execution condition determining means for determining whether or not a new variable display execution condition is newly satisfied; and executing the specific execution condition when the specific execution condition determination means determines that a new variable display execution condition is newly satisfied. To determine whether or not to execute a notification effect for notifying that a display result of the true notification target variable display is a predetermined display result displayed when numerical data matches a predetermined determination value. Directing And a notification effect execution means for executing the notification effect in response to the notification effect determination being determined by the notification effect determination means. In the case of executing a preliminary announcement effect or a false announcement effect, there is an effect that it is possible to prompt a game operation for establishing a variable display execution condition intended to confirm the authenticity of the advance notice.
[0306]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the variable display execution determining unit is configured to execute the variable display based on the establishment of the variable display execution condition corresponding to the numerical data determined to execute the false announcement effect by the false announcement determination unit. It is also determined whether or not the fake notice target variable display is being executed, and the specific execution condition determining means determines whether the fake notice target variable display is being executed by the variable display execution determination means. It is determined whether the execution condition of the variable display is newly satisfied, and when it is determined that the execution condition of the variable display is newly satisfied during execution of the false notification target variable display by the specific execution condition determination unit, The information processing apparatus further includes a false notification effect determination unit that determines whether to execute a false notification effect in the same mode as the notification effect at a predetermined ratio, and the notification effect execution unit executes the false notification effect by the false notification effect determination unit. Determined The false notification effect is configured to be executed in response to this, so that the appearance frequency of the apparent notification effect can be increased, and the chance of giving the player a sense of expectation can be increased. .
[0307]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, during the execution of the notice effect or the false notice effect before the start condition of the true notice target variable display or the false notice target variable display is established, the prize of the game medium to the predetermined prize area is determined. A prize determining means for determining whether or not there is a prize, and the notification effect deciding means and the false notification effect deciding means execute the notification effect or the false notification effect on condition that the prize determining means determines that there is a prize. Since it is configured to determine whether or not the true notice target variable display or the false notice target variable display is started, even if the start condition of the false notice target variable display is satisfied, a prize area intended to confirm the authenticity of the notice is won. Game operation for the game can be encouraged.
[0308]
In the invention described in claim 4, when the notification effect execution means executes the notification effect or the false notification effect a plurality of times during the execution of one variable display, the notification effect is notified in a plurality of stages in each notification effect or each false notification effect. Since it is configured to change the mode, it is possible to make the notification effect and the false notification effect various.
[0309]
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the number of change steps of the notification mode when executing the notification effect is set to be larger than when the false notification effect is executed as the notification mode for changing to a plurality of steps. Expectations can be raised.
[0310]
In the invention according to claim 6, the game state is controlled to one of a special state in which the probability that the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result is improved as compared with the normal state, and the normal state. A possible gaming machine, wherein the execution condition satisfaction time determination means is configured to include the specific advance determination restriction means for restricting the execution of the preliminary determination processing in the special state, so that the player In the special state in which the expectation has already been raised, the control load can be reduced by not executing the predetermined announcement effect or the false announcement effect.
[0311]
In the invention according to claim 7, when the execution condition fulfillment determination means determines that the real announcement determination means executes the advance announcement effect, the real announcement target variable display based on the determination is performed until the real announcement target variable display is executed. Since the configuration includes the special preliminary determination restricting means for restricting the execution of the determination processing, the preliminary determination processing can be simplified, and the control content can be prevented from becoming complicated.
[0312]
In the invention according to claim 8, since the predetermined determination value is a specific display result determination value that determines that the display result of the variable display is a specific display result, the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result. It can be surely foretold.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine viewed from the front.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a game control board (main board).
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and a sound output board.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a main process executed by a CPU on a main board.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a 2 ms timer interrupt process.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a special symbol process process.
FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing a starting port switch passing process.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a fluctuation pattern.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a big hit determination table, a reach determination table, and a notice determination table.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a notice setting process.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a notice setting process.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a big hit determination module.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a reach determination module.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop symbol setting process.
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a large hit variation pattern type selection table.
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern type selection table during reach.
FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern type selection table when falling off.
FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern type table.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a variation pattern setting process.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a notice variation pattern type table selection process.
FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram for describing a range display pattern.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a storage process.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a range display pattern determination process.
FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing signal lines of an effect control command.
FIG. 27 is a timing chart showing the relationship between an 8-bit control signal and an INT signal that constitute a control command.
FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of an effect control command.
FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a continuous announcement effect using the variable display device.
FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notice effect using lamps / LEDs.
FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notice effect using a speaker.
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control CPU.
FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a command reception buffer.
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process.
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process.
FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a notice random number counter.
FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a presentation means determination table.
FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a fluctuation pattern command and a presentation mode of a notice effect.
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an effect control process.
FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of process data.
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command command reception waiting process.
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a notice selection process.
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a whole symbol change start process.
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing symbol change processing.
FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notification effect mode group.
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing an all symbol stop waiting process.
FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of sound number data.
FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of suspension range notification.
FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the notification effect.
FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a notification effect.
FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a notification effect.
FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the notification effect.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Pachinko machine
9 Variable display device
18 Start memory display area
31 Main board
56 CPU
80 Production control board
101 Effect Control CPU

Claims (8)

A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which is identifiable; after a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, the variable display is started based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition. The variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is started in accordance with the order in which the execution conditions are satisfied, and when the display result of the variable display of the plurality of types of identification information becomes a specific display result, a specific game state advantageous to a player is obtained. A controllable gaming machine,
Numerical data updating means for updating numerical data used for determination relating to variable display of identification information within a predetermined range,
Numerical data extracting means for extracting numerical data to be updated by the numerical data updating means when the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied,
Numeric data extracted by the numerical data extraction means, numerical data storage means for storing the extraction order can be specified,
Hold display means for performing a predetermined hold display individually corresponding to a predetermined number of numerical data stored in the numerical data storage means,
Holding display control means for displaying the holding display in a predetermined holding display mode;
Prior determination processing for determining whether the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extracting means matches a predetermined determination value when the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied when the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied. Execution condition determination means for executing
When the execution condition satisfaction condition determination means determines that the predetermined determination value is met, the execution is performed based on the satisfaction of the variable display execution condition corresponding to the numerical data determined to be matched. True notice determining means for determining whether to execute a predetermined notice effect when a variable display executed before the variable display is performed,
When the execution condition satisfaction condition determination means determines that the condition does not match the predetermined determination value, the variable display is executed based on the satisfaction of the variable display execution condition corresponding to the numerical data determined not to match. False announcement determination means for determining whether to execute a false announcement effect in the same mode as the predetermined announcement effect when the variable display executed before is performed,
Hold notice effect execution means for executing the predetermined notice effect or the false notice effect by displaying the hold sign form of the hold sign in a specific hold sign form,
The real announcement target variable display, which is a variable display executed based on the establishment of the variable display execution condition corresponding to the numerical data determined to execute the predetermined announcement effect by the true announcement determination means, is being executed. Variable display execution determination means for determining whether or not
When the variable display execution determination unit determines that the true notice target variable display is being executed, a specific execution condition determination unit that determines whether a new variable display execution condition is satisfied,
When the specific execution condition determination means determines that the execution condition of the variable display is newly satisfied, the display result of the variable display of the true notice target being executed is displayed when the numerical data matches the predetermined determination value. Notification effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute a notification effect for notifying that a predetermined display result is obtained,
A game machine comprising: a notification effect execution unit that executes the notification effect in response to the notification effect determination unit determining to execute the notification effect. The variable display execution determination means is a fake announcement target variable display that is a variable display that is executed based on the establishment of the variable display execution condition corresponding to the numerical data determined to execute the fake announcement production by the fake announcement determination means. It is also determined whether or not
The specific execution condition determining means determines whether the execution condition of the variable display is newly satisfied when the variable display execution determining means determines that the false announcement target variable display is being executed,
When the specific execution condition determining means determines that the execution condition of the variable display is newly satisfied during the execution of the false announcement target variable display, a false notification effect in the same mode as the notification effect is executed at a predetermined ratio. Equipped with false information production decision means to determine whether or not
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification effect performing means executes the false information effect in response to the false information effect determining means determining to execute the false information effect. A prize determination to determine whether or not a game medium has won a predetermined prize area during the execution of a notice or false notice effect before the start condition of the true or false notice target variable display is satisfied. With means,
3. The notification effect deciding means and the false information effect deciding means determine whether or not to execute the information effect or the false information effect on condition that the prize judging means determines that there is a prize. Gaming machine. The notification effect execution means, when executing the notification effect or the false notification effect a plurality of times during the execution of one variable display, changing the notification mode in a plurality of stages in each notification effect or each false notification effect. The gaming machine according to claim 3. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the number of change stages of the notification mode when executing the notification effect is set to be greater than when performing the false notification effect as the notification mode for changing to a plurality of stages. A gaming machine capable of controlling a gaming state to one of a special state in which the probability that a display result of variable display of identification information becomes a specific display result is improved as compared to the normal state, and the normal state. ,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the execution condition satisfaction time determination unit includes a specific advance determination restriction unit that regulates execution of the advance determination process in the special state. When the execution condition is satisfied, the determination unit determines that the true announcement determination unit determines that the announcement effect is to be executed. The execution unit determines a special announcement that restricts the execution of the advance determination process until the true announcement target variable display based on the determination is executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a pre-judgment restricting means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the predetermined determination value is a specific display result determination value that determines that a display result of the variable display is a specific display result.

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