JP2005034291A - Game machine, program for game machine and storage medium storing control procedure of game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, a program for a game machine and a storage medium that maintains a player's expectation of moving to a more advantageous game condition after a big win is determined and allow the player to play a game for a long time while enjoying. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine having a movement means to move a game to a condition advantageous to the player for a prescribed period and a reporting means for reporting the materialization of the movement of the game to the advantageous game condition on the occasion of a winning based on a lottery for the determination of the winning, a reported information control means for reporting by changing a output mode from a suggestive (predictive) report whether a movement materializes or not to a determinative (informative) report is provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is provided with a transition means for making a transition to a gaming state superior to a player over a predetermined period triggered by winning by winning lottery determination, and an informing means for informing the establishment of the transition to the superior gaming state. The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a gaming machine program, and a storage medium for storing a gaming machine control procedure.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A ball ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine is configured such that a predetermined condition is established by supplying a game ball, and the game ball can be paid out as a prize ball when winning as a result of the game. Further, the ball and ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine controls the display mode displayed by the symbol display device when the predetermined condition is satisfied by using a control device such as a computer, and is advantageous for the player based on the result of the display mode. Or, it is configured to notify an unfavorable gaming state. Here, the predetermined condition means that a detection sensor detects that a game ball has entered the winning portion (winning) or the like. The winning section refers to a predetermined winning opening, a starting winning opening (starting chucker), and the like.
[0003]
For example, a symbol display device of a ball game machine (type 1 special electric accessory, etc.) has a liquid crystal image display area (symbol display unit) usually called digital, and the symbol display unit is on the front of the ball ball game machine. Is provided. In this symbol display section, there is a main display area that variably displays a plurality of symbols (identification information including pictures and numbers). In this main display area, the symbols are variably displayed as if they are rotating at high speed, After the elapse of a predetermined time, a display for stopping the rotation in turn with a time difference of about several seconds for each symbol is displayed. If the symbol pattern stopped in the main display area is a specific combination of predetermined symbol patterns such as “7”, “7”, “7”, etc. Then, a specific game state is generated that is advantageous for a player who can acquire a large number of game balls such as pachinko balls.
[0004]
In addition, there is a gaming machine that generates a probability variation in which the next big hit probability or the small hit probability greatly increases when the aligned stop symbols are predetermined symbols (probability variation symbols, etc.). .
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in the conventional ball game machine, it is advantageous again in a predetermined period after the transition to the big hit according to the type of the win judgment to the big hit which is an advantageous gaming state, when the win by the win lottery judgment is triggered. There is a game state that makes it easy to shift to a game state and can shift to a game state superior to the player (so-called big hit establishment fluctuation, symbol fluctuation time shortening fluctuation).
[0006]
However, in conventional ball game machines, the symbols to shift to the dominant gaming state (so-called big hit establishment fluctuation, symbol fluctuation time shortening fluctuation) are determined in advance, and the big hit immediately after the big hit or immediately after the re-lottery It becomes clear whether it is an established increase fluctuation, a symbol fluctuation time shortening fluctuation, or a normal big hit that does not shift to a superior gaming state. Therefore, it is sufficient if the previous gaming state is a dominant gaming state. However, if the big hit is normal, the conventional ball game machine loses the player's expectation when the big hit is confirmed. there were. As a result, it is expected that some of the players will normally end the game and stand after the big hit round.
[0007]
As described above, in the conventional ball game machine, when the big hit is confirmed, the presence / absence of the transition to the dominant gaming state is found, and the player's sense of expectation cannot be maintained.
[0008]
Therefore, the present invention maintains a sense of expectation that a player will shift to a superior gaming state even after a big hit is determined, and a gaming machine, a gaming machine program, and a gaming machine that can be played for a long time while having fun It is an object of the present invention to provide a storage medium that stores a control procedure of a machine.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The gaming machine of the present invention is configured as follows in order to solve the above technical problem.
In other words, the gaming machine of the present invention is a transition means for making a transition to a gaming state superior to the player over a predetermined period triggered by winning (for example, scoring random number) by winning lottery determination,
In a gaming machine provided with an informing means for informing the establishment of the transition to the dominant gaming state,
The informing means includes informing information control means for informing from the suggestion (or prediction) informing whether or not the transition is established to the confirmation (or announcement) informing that the transition is established by changing the output mode. It is characterized by.
[0010]
Note that the gaming state superior to the player means an average shortened state as compared with the normal state of the winning state of the winning lottery establishment and the symbol variation display (winning notification) time. Also, the time during which the variation time is being shortened means a state in which the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol after the end of the specific jackpot is shortened from the normal time for a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times).
[0011]
As an output mode, a variable display device, a lamp, its color and brightness (brightness), a sound output device (speaker), its sound volume, a movable object, a vibration device, its motion (vibration) intensity, or A combination of the devices can be exemplified.
[0012]
According to this configuration, a suggestion (prediction) notification that makes a prediction as to whether or not to shift to the dominant superior state is made without immediately receiving a confirmation notification regarding the result of whether or not to shift to the dominant gaming state. Confirmation (notification) notification can be made after performing. That is, the player who has been able to determine the transition result before becoming the definite notification based on the suggestion notification as to whether or not to shift to the dominant gaming state by the definite notification without using the suggestion (prediction) notification, Considering the material for determining whether or not the game will continue, it is possible to provide a new game or strategy that allows the game to be played, and further, the importance of the game from the suggestion notification to the final notification Therefore, the game can be concentrated and the sustainability of the game can be improved.
[0013]
In addition, even after the confirmation (notification) notification is made, the arrangement can be continued until the superior gaming state is ended, so that it can also play a role of notifying the transition period relating to the advantageous gaming state. .
[0014]
Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the transition means is provided with a measuring means for measuring at least one of the game time and the number of games from a predetermined reference time, triggered by the winning by the winning lottery determination,
The notification means, notification information control means for changing the output mode according to the transition of the measurement value of the measurement means,
Adjustment means for adjusting the output mode is provided according to a ratio between the measured value and a threshold value from the suggestion notification to the final notification.
[0015]
It should be noted that the predetermined reference time refers to the time of winning determination, the state of a big hit, and the end of a big hit. The number of games refers to the number of specific winnings, the number of wins, the number of variable displays, and the number of game balls fired.
[0016]
Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the notification means includes a determination means for determining a predetermined threshold value from the suggestion notification to the final notification,
The determining unit determines a threshold value related to the adjustment of the output mode in accordance with a determination result of a predetermined determining unit.
[0017]
The judgment result of the predetermined judging means means a lottery result by the big hit lottery means, a game history status result stored in the storage means, and a threshold determination lottery.
[0018]
According to this configuration, in the case of the lottery result by the big hit lottery means, the threshold value is changed depending on whether or not it is won. Notify that the performance is low. In addition, in the case of the game history status results stored in the storage means, it is possible to exemplify a game history such as when the power is turned on or when the number of games from the previous jackpot to the current jackpot is large or small. In this case, the player having a large number of games In such a case, a privilege such as early notification is given.
[0019]
Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the adjusting means adjusts the output mode of the output mode according to a determination result of a predetermined determining unit.
[0020]
Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the adjusting means outputs the output mode so as to reduce the variation rate of the output mode until the dominant gaming state is reached in response to the output mode reaching a threshold value. It is characterized by adjusting.
[0021]
Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the transition means shifts to the dominant gaming state at a predetermined timing (for example, at the end of the big hit) triggered by winning by the winning lottery determination.
[0022]
Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the transition means shifts to the dominant gaming state in response to the confirmation notification.
[0023]
Furthermore, the program for the gaming machine of the present invention is:
For gaming machines,
Transition means for transitioning to a gaming state that is advantageous for the player over a predetermined period of time, based on the winning by winning lottery determination,
Informing means for informing the establishment of the transition to the dominant gaming state,
Notification information control means for notifying by changing the output mode from the suggestion notification as to whether or not the transition is established to the final notification,
To function as.
[0024]
According to this configuration, the game machine program is read into a commercial or home video game machine, a computer with a monitor that can be connected to the Internet, etc., thereby connecting to a commercial or home video game machine or the Internet. A computer with a monitor or the like that can be used can function as a ball game machine.
[0025]
Furthermore, the storage medium for storing the control procedure of the gaming machine of the present invention is:
A transition procedure for transitioning to a gaming state superior to the player over a predetermined period, triggered by winning by winning lottery determination,
A notification procedure for notifying the establishment of the transition to the dominant gaming state;
A notification information control procedure for informing by changing the output mode from a suggestion notification of whether or not to establish the transition to a fixed notification;
Is stored.
[0026]
According to this configuration, all the configuration requirements in the gaming machine according to each claim of the present invention can be set as the configuration requirements of the program and the recording medium recording the program. Examples of the computer-readable recording medium that records the program include ROM, MO, CD, and magnetic storage medium.
The above configurations can be combined with each other as much as possible.
[0027]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a ball game machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine classified as “first type” in the internal rules of the Act on the Optimization of Business Administration (Rules on Customs Business etc. and Act on the Optimization of Business) will be described as an example.
[0028]
[First Embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a gaming machine) 1 shown in the first embodiment includes an outer frame 3 fixed to a so-called “island” of a game store as an installation location, and this outer frame. 3 is provided with a front frame 4 that is held on one side and is openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 3, and a window frame 5 that is openable and closable at the upper front of the front frame 4. It should be noted that main components constituting the gaming machine 1 are attached to the front frame 4 in a collective manner.
[0029]
Main components provided in the table frame 4 include a game board 6, a game ball (hereinafter referred to as a pachinko ball) to be supplied to the game machine 1, and a tray 2 for temporarily storing pachinko balls to be paid out to the player from the game machine 1, A launch drive device 7 for launching a pachinko ball toward the game area of the game board 6, a rotary operation handle 8 for operating the launch drive device 7, and a launch control device 52 for controlling the launch drive device 7 (FIG. 2). Reference), a game ball payout device 53 for paying out a predetermined number of pachinko balls into the tray 2 as required, a payout control device 51 for controlling the game ball payout device 53, and a main control device 50 for processing the main control relating to the game There are sub-control devices that control various devices in order to execute control commands output from the main control device 50. Further, as the sub-control devices, there are a symbol control device 61, a lamp control device 62, a sound control device 63 and the like.
[0030]
Hereinafter, each configuration will be described in detail.
A transparent window (glass window) 9 through which the game board 6 can be looked into is fitted in the window frame 5 provided to be openable and closable with respect to the front frame 4 (see FIG. 1). On the outer periphery of the see-through window 9, a decoration LED 10, a decoration lamp 11, and a speaker 12 as a sound generator are provided.
[0031]
In the first embodiment, the decoration LED 10 and the decoration lamp 11 are used to provide notification of suggestion as to whether or not the transition to probability fluctuation, which is an advantageous gaming state, is established, and to confirm that the transition is established. There are four levels of suggestion notifications, and the color (output mode) of the decoration LED 10 is changed from “blue” → “green” → “yellow” → “orange” according to the order from low to high probability. To do. In addition, the confirmation notification is displayed in “red”.
[0032]
As shown in FIG. 7, the decoration LED 10 has a display area divided into five parts, and “blue” 10 e, “green” 10 d, “yellow” 10 c, “orange” 10 b, “red” in order from the bottom to the top. "10a is displayed in each area. The decoration LED 10 displays any one of “blue” 10e, “green” 10d, “yellow” 10c, “orange” 10b, and “red” 10a in different colors according to the output mode output by the notification information control means. .
[0033]
The tray 2 provided on the front frame 4 is attached below the window frame 5.
A spiral slope is formed inside the tray 2, and a game ball borrowing port 2 a leading to the CR unit 70 (see FIG. 2) is provided at one end portion on the upstream side of the slope. In addition, a prize ball payout port 2b is provided in communication with the game ball borrowing port 2a to pay out a pachinko ball as a prize ball. At the other end on the downstream side of the slope, there is formed a storage ball alignment path 2c for aligning pachinko balls in the tray 2 in a line and guiding them into the gaming machine 1. A game ball supply port 2 d communicating with the firing drive device 7 is provided at the downstream end of the storage ball alignment path 2 c.
[0034]
On the front side of the tray 2, two ball release buttons 2 e and 2 f for discharging the pachinko balls of the tray 2 are provided.
When one of the ball removal buttons 2e is operated, the pachinko balls, which are surplus balls between the game ball borrowing port 2a and the prize ball payout port 2b, are discharged into a separately prepared container through the ball removal passage behind the tray 2. The On the other hand, when the ball release button 2f is operated, the pachinko balls between the prize ball payout opening 2b and the game ball supply port 2d are discharged together with the surplus balls to the container.
[0035]
An ashtray 28 is provided at the lower left of the tray 2. A rotary operation handle 8 is provided at the lower right of the tray 2. The rotary operation handle 8 includes a main switch for operating the firing drive device 7 and a touch antenna. Then, the momentum of the pachinko balls to be struck on the game board 6 can be arbitrarily adjusted by the operating condition of the rotary operation handle 8.
[0036]
The firing drive device 7 is provided on the back side of the front frame 4. In the firing drive device 7, a launcher for launching a pachinko ball and an electric motor (both not shown) for continuously swinging the launcher are incorporated. The firing drive device 7 is controlled by the firing control device 52 via the main control device 50.
[0037]
In the first embodiment, the firing stop button 21 is provided on the left side of the tray 2. This firing stop button 21 is an external operation device for temporarily stopping the firing operation of the pachinko ball while operating the rotary operation handle 8 based on the player's judgment. By operating (pressing) the stop button 21, it is possible to temporarily stop the pachinko ball firing at an arbitrary timing while maintaining the use state of the rotary operation handle 8.
[0038]
A pachinko ball game ball payout device 53 shown in FIG. 2 is provided on the back side of the front frame 4, a tank for storing pachinko balls to be paid out as prize balls, and a prize ball counting device for counting the pachinko balls to be paid out. And a prize ball alignment rail for sending the pachinko balls in the tank to the prize ball counting device. When a pachinko ball is won, the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the winning is weighed by a prize ball counting device and paid out as a prize ball in the previous tray 2. The game ball payout device 53 is controlled by the payout control device 51 via the main control device 50.
[0039]
The game board 6 is made of plywood having a substantially square shape, and is housed and fixed in a game board housing frame (not shown) formed on the back side of the front frame 4.
As shown in FIG. 1, a guide rail 13 formed in a spiral shape is provided on the front surface of the game board 6. A region surrounded by the guide rail 13 forms a game region.
[0040]
In the game area, a normal symbol display device 18 that notifies the presence or absence of a small hit, a passing gate 49 that triggers a small hit lottery, a liquid crystal display unit called a “main digital” (hereinafter referred to as a symbol display device 17), Various winning devices 25, 26, 27 to be described later for receiving pachinko balls, obstacles such as a game nail 23 and a windmill 24, an out port 16 for discharging a pachinko ball that has not won a prize from the game board 6, etc. are provided. ing.
[0041]
The normal symbol display device 18 is a device for notifying the result of the small hit lottery started upon receiving a prize at the passing gate 49.
[0042]
As for the small hit notification, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x” are displayed according to the presence or absence of the small hit, and the player is notified of the presence or absence of the small hit.
[0043]
Further, in the present embodiment, the movable single door 26a that opens in conjunction with the winning of the small hit and widens the range for receiving the pachinko ball is provided in the opening (winning portion) of the start winning device 26.
[0044]
A symbol display device 17 is arranged substantially at the center of the game board 6, and the symbol display device 17 displays identification information such as symbols according to a control command required at the time as the game progresses. If the display of symbols is described as an example, a plurality of types of symbols (identification information) are displayed using the rotator as a motif.
[0045]
The symbol display device 17 includes a liquid crystal unit that displays identification information such as symbols based on various effects.
[0046]
Further, the outline of the symbol display control performed by the symbol display device 17 will be described. The main controller 50 shifts to a gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that a winning (start winning) in the starting winning device 26 is one condition. A jackpot random number lottery control process (hereinafter simply referred to as a jackpot lottery determination) is executed, which is control for determining whether or not the condition for winning is won.
Further, based on the big hit lottery determination, the contents of notification, that is, “Atari” and “Lose” are determined.
[0047]
Further, when notifying the player of the determined notification content, main controller 50 further executes random number lottery for determining a symbol variation pattern, a temporary stop, and a fixed stop symbol. In this random number lottery, a random number lottery is executed on the data selection table corresponding to “Atari” or the data selection table corresponding to “Lost” based on the lottery result of the previous big hit lottery determination. Various data set in the random number range value including the random numbers extracted in this random number lottery is transmitted to the symbol control device 61 as control data for the symbol control device 61.
[0048]
The data selection table is divided into variation pattern lottery, temporary stop symbol lottery, fixed stop symbol lottery, etc., and control data to be transmitted to the symbol control device 61 is extracted from these data selection tables. Is sent in a state in which the received data is incorporated.
[0049]
On the other hand, the symbol control device 61 analyzes the received control data, refers to the image data lottery table corresponding to the data, and executes random lottery for the image data lottery table. Then, image data corresponding to the random number value extracted in this random number lottery is assigned to the previous control data to generate VDP (video display base) data. Then, the VDP data is transmitted to the video processor unit and displayed on the symbol display device 17.
[0050]
The start winning device (so-called start chucker) 26 serves as an opportunity for the big hit lottery determination, and the general winning device 25 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls through the main controller 50 and the payout controller 51 and The game ball payout device 53 is instructed, and the big prize device (so-called attacker) 27 is expanded in the big hit game state and takes in a large number of pachinko balls as prize balls.
[0051]
The start winning device 26 is disposed below the symbol display device 17.
The big winning device 27 is arranged further below the start winning device 26.
The general winning device 25 is arranged on both sides of the start winning device 26.
A game nail 23, a windmill 24, and the like are provided around these various winning devices 26, 27, 25.
[0052]
The game nail 23, the windmill 24, etc. have a function of providing a player with visual fun by giving a change (dance) to the falling motion of the pachinko ball when the pachinko ball launched on the game board 6 contacts 6 has a function of guiding the pachinko ball launched at the top to the vicinity of the winning area while appropriately diffusing in the game area.
[0053]
Hereinafter, the control system of the gaming machine will be described.
[Main control unit]
The main control device 50 is a device that executes the main control (basic program) related to the game, and the CPU 50a that is the basic processing device, the RAM 50c that temporarily stores data used for processing by the CPU 50a, and various programs that are processed by the CPU 50a. Is stored in the ROM 50b.
[0054]
An example of a program recorded in the ROM 50b will be described. A random number lottery execution program used for the big hit lottery control or the like, and a control command to be output to the various sub-control devices 60 based on the determination result of the big hit lottery control. An output control program to be generated / output can be exemplified.
[0055]
In the present embodiment, in addition to the above programs, programs for special symbol management processing, jackpot game processing, and notification information control processing according to the present invention are stored in the ROM 50b. The special symbol management process, the jackpot game process, and the notification information control process program will be described in detail later.
[0056]
[Sub-control device]
Further, the main control device 50 is connected to a sub control device 60 such as a symbol control device 61, a lamp control device 62, and a sound control device 63. The main control device 50 is connected to each sub control device 60. A control command including a preceding command and a subsequent command is transmitted.
[0057]
The lamp control device 62, which is one of the sub-control devices, controls an effect using an electrical accessory based on a control command output from the main control device 50.
More specifically, the control program for the specific hold number display lamp 19 and the passing hold number display lamp 16 and the program for controlling the light emission of the decoration LED 10 provided on the front of the game machine and the electric decoration incorporated in various winning devices are recorded. ROM 62b, a CPU 62a for processing a program recorded in ROM 62b based on a control command output from main controller 50, and a RAM 62c for temporarily storing data used for processing in CPU 62a.
[0058]
The voice control device 63 is a device for controlling the speaker 12 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1, and the ROM 63b in which a program used for controlling the speaker 12 is recorded, and the program recorded in the ROM 63b is the main control device 50. CPU 63a that processes based on the control command output from the CPU 63, and RAM 63c that temporarily stores data used for processing in the CPU 63a.
[0059]
The symbol control device 61 generates image data based on a control command output from the main controller 50 and transmits it to a video display processor (VDP) 65, and various symbols are transmitted via the video display processor 65. A function for displaying on the variable display device 17 is provided.
[0060]
More specifically, the main control device 50 analyzes the control command received from the main control device 50 and records an image generation program for generating image data suitable for each time, and the image generation program recorded in the ROM 61b. CPU 61a for processing based on the control command output from the CPU 61, RAM 61c for temporarily storing data used for processing in the CPU 61a, and the like.
[0061]
[Description of main control program]
Next, the processing performed by the main controller will be described in more detail based on the flowcharts of “power-on processing (see FIG. 3)” and “special symbol management processing (see FIG. 4)”. As shown in FIG. 3, the power-on process is a process that is executed first after the power is turned on, and configures a loop process that is repeatedly executed after initial settings such as operation settings of the CPU 60a of the main controller 50 are performed. .
[0062]
That is, when the power is turned on, main controller 50 performs initial setting processing relating to the operation of CPU 60a, such as RAM access permission (step 100). In this initial setting process, a power-off check process is performed, and in this power-off check process, whether the power is turned on after a power-off occurs (whether it is a start-up after power recovery or a start-up from a normal state) I do. There are three conditions for this distribution: (1) RAM clear switch status, (2) Flag value set when power is cut off, (3) Contents of all RAM areas when power is cut off and all values when power is turned on The contents of the RAM area.
[0063]
Processing to execute the predetermined data, send a startup command to the sub-control device, or return to the state before power-off in the case of an error, cancel the error, etc., and then permit the transition to the main routine I do.
[0064]
Next, a system timer interrupt process which is a main routine from step 101 to step 113 is performed. This system timer interruption process is a process executed periodically (for example, 3 ms), and also updates a timer, a special symbol jackpot determination random number, and the like. Therefore, it is a machine cycle that is repeatedly performed by the processing of the CPU 50a, ROM 50b, and RAM 50c that are also incorporated in the main controller 50 for each reset signal from the clock that is incorporated in the main controller 50.
[0065]
Next, after the initial setting process (step 100), main controller 50 appropriately sets a random number range corresponding to the game purpose (a plurality of jackpot determination / effect selection / display symbol selection / variable hit selection, etc.). The random number within the random number range is periodically updated by electronic means, and a process of continuing the update is performed (step 101).
[0066]
Next, main controller 50 reads the port related to the input information. In this port reading, start winning ball detection sensors (first type start port switches) 5, 5,... Perform switch input related reading and edge detection, and then all provided on the gaming machine board surface as input management Management processing of information detected as winning by a predetermined winning opening or a winning area, and control processing for adjusting to a form that can be used for performing other processing steps are performed (step 102).
[0067]
Next, the main controller 50 performs an abnormality monitoring process such as an out-of-supply ball error or a dish full error (step 103), and performs a normal symbol control process (step 104). In this normal symbol control process, the operation management from the start to stop of the change by the symbols defined as the normal symbols 34 and 34 'and preparation for command transmission to the normal symbol electric accessory control process (step 108) are performed. In this case, based on the detection of the passing winning ball detection sensor 75 in the vicinity of the passing chuckers 9a and 9b provided on the game board 1, at the start of normal symbol variation, a hit determination based on the variation and determination of the variation time are performed. In the case of winning, preparation for transmission is performed to perform processing related to the movement of the normal symbol electric accessory 15a (movable winning device such as an electric tulip).
[0068]
Next, main controller 50 performs a special symbol control process (step 105). In this special symbol control, management from variable start to stop by the symbol determined as the special symbol displayed on the symbol display device 17 and variable symbol display control processing (step 107) or large winning area control processing (step 109). Prepare for command transmission. In this case, at the start of the fluctuation based on the predetermined winning detection by the input management process (step 102), it is extracted for determining the contents of effects such as a hit determination due to the fluctuation and a fluctuation time to be executed corresponding to the hit determination result. The random number is determined and determined. In the case of a big win, it manages the number of big hit rounds, a big prize opening / closing check and the like.
[0069]
Next, main controller 50 performs output management processing (step 106). This output management process includes a management process for outputting and editing command data to be transmitted to each sub-control device side (control device related to variable symbol display, game profit payout, lamp, voice, etc.), and external (hall And a management process for transmitting predetermined information to a centralized management computer of a test institution or the like.
[0070]
Next, main controller 50 performs symbol variation display control processing (step 107). This symbol variation display control processing is performed by the symbol display device 17 or the normal symbol display device 18 such as an LCD or LED based on the information obtained by the normal symbol control processing (step 104) or the special symbol control processing (step 105). This is a process for controlling the production mode.
[0071]
Next, the main controller 50 performs a normal symbol electric accessory control process (step 108). This normal symbol electric accessory control process is a process of controlling the variation mode by the normal symbol electric accessory 15a based on information obtained by the normal symbol control process (step 104).
[0072]
Next, the main controller 50 performs a special winning area control process (step 109). This special winning area control process is based on the information on the special symbol control process (step 105) and the like, and from the start of the operation of the movable part of the fluctuation device provided in the vicinity of the special winning area where many benefits can be obtained at once. This is a process for controlling the variation mode until the end.
[0073]
Next, main controller 50 performs payout control processing (step 110). This payout control process pays out game profits (a predetermined number of game media, etc.) according to the game state generated by the information obtained by the input management process (step 102) or the special symbol control process (step 105). This is a process for performing payout control.
[0074]
Next, main controller 50 performs lamp control processing (step 111). This lamp control process is a process for controlling lamps / LEDs and the like provided in the game area 3 for performing light effects according to the progress of the game state.
[0075]
Next, main controller 50 performs a sound output control process (step 112). This sound output control process is a process for performing sound control on the sound generator 12 such as a speaker for producing a sound according to the progress of the gaming state.
[0076]
Next, main controller 50 determines whether or not the power is turned off (step 113). If the power is turned off (step 113: YES), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the power is not turned off (step 113: NO), the main routine process from step 101 is repeated.
[0077]
[Special symbol management process]
Next, the special symbol management process will be described with reference to FIG. The main controller 50 executes the winning situation relationship already processed in the input management process (step 102) against a predetermined condition described later.
[0078]
That is, when the special symbol control process (step 105 in FIG. 3) starts, the main controller 50 updates the special symbol related timer (step 201), the special symbol game control process (step 202), etc. through the special symbol management process. I do. The updating of the special symbol related timer means updating the time from the start to the end of the special symbol change time, the special symbol determination time, the big hit time, the special electric accessory release time, and the like. The special symbol game control process refers to the special symbol related timer monitoring process described in step 201.
[0079]
Next, main controller 50 determines whether or not the number of start memories (winning number) is “0” (step 203). If the number of starting memories is “0” as a result of the determination (step 203: YES), a process for displaying the customer waiting demonstration display on the symbol display device 17 is performed (step 204), and after step 105 in FIG. Transition to processing.
[0080]
On the other hand, if the start memory number is not “0” (step 203: NO), main controller 50 determines whether the start memory number is “5” or less (step 205). As a result of the determination, if the number of starting memories is not “5” or less (step 205: NO), the process proceeds to the next process of step 105 in FIG.
[0081]
As a result of the determination, if the number of starting memories is “5” or less (step 205: YES), the main controller 50 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a big hit state (step 206). As a result of the determination, if the current gaming state is a big hit state (step 206: YES), the process proceeds to the next process of step 105 in FIG.
[0082]
As a result of the determination, if the current gaming state is not a big hit state (step 206: NO), the main controller 50 makes a big hit determination (step 207). Next, the starting memory number is decreased by 1 ("-1") (step 208).
[0083]
Main controller 50 determines a variation pattern (step 209) and determines a stop symbol (step 210). Next, the determined variation pattern and stop symbol are stored in the RAM 60c (step 211).
[0084]
Next, main controller 50 determines whether or not the determination result in step 207 is a big hit (step 212). As a result of the determination, if it is not a big hit (step 212: NO), the process proceeds to the next process of step 105 in FIG.
[0085]
If the result of the determination is a big hit (step 212: YES), the main control device 50 performs a big hit game control process (step 213), then performs a level ramp operation process (step 214), and step 105 in FIG. Move on to the next process.
[0086]
[Big hit game control processing]
Next, the jackpot game control process will be described with reference to FIG.
That is, when the big hit game control process (step 213 in FIG. 4) starts, the main control device 50 outputs a command for opening the big winning opening of the big winning device 27 to the driving device 67 (step 220). At the same time as the release, the count for monitoring the release time is started and the monitoring count process is performed (step 221). For example, if the opening time of the special winning opening is 30 seconds, the monitoring is performed until 30 seconds elapse after the large winning opening is opened.
[0087]
The main controller 50 starts a count for monitoring the number of pachinko balls won when the special winning opening is opened and performs a monitoring count process (step 222). For example, if the number of pachinko balls that can be won at the time of opening the big winning opening is 10, the number of pachinko balls detected by the big winning ball detection sensor 48 (see FIG. 2) after the big winning opening is opened. Monitor until 10.
[0088]
Next, main controller 50 determines whether 30 seconds have elapsed in the monitoring count process in step 221 or whether there are 10 pachinko balls awarded in the monitoring count process in step 222 (step 223). As a result of the determination, if 30 seconds have not elapsed or there are less than 10 pachinko balls won (step 223: NO), the processing of step 221 and step 222 is repeated.
[0089]
As a result of the determination, if 30 seconds have elapsed or ten pachinko balls have been won (step 223: YES), a command to close the big winning opening of the big winning device 27 is output to the driving device 67 ( Step 224).
[0090]
Next, the main controller 50 determines whether or not the continuous ball detection sensor 49 (see FIG. 2) in the big winning device 27 has detected a pachinko ball winning in the continuous ball winning area (step 225). In the first embodiment, it is assumed that the big winning device 27 repeats opening / closing of the big winning opening up to a maximum of 15 rounds. As a result of the determination, if a pachinko ball won in the continuous ball winning area is detected, it is next determined whether or not the number of rounds is 15 (step 226), and the number of rounds satisfies “15”. If there is not (step 226: NO), the processing after the opening process of the big winning opening in step 220 is repeated. On the other hand, if the number of rounds exceeds “15” (step 226: YES), the process of step 227 is performed.
[0091]
If it is determined in step 225 that there is no detection of a pachinko ball winning in the continuous ball winning area when the big winning opening is opened (step 225: NO), a big hit game end process is performed in the process of step 227.
[0092]
[Level lamp operation processing (notification information control processing)]
Next, a level lamp operation process that is a notification information control process will be described with reference to FIG.
That is, when the level ramp operation process (step 214 in FIG. 4) starts, main controller 50 determines whether or not the gaming state after the big hit is a probability change (step 230). As a result of the determination, if it is a probability fluctuation (step 230: YES), the process proceeds to step 231. If it is not the probability variation (step 230: NO), the process proceeds to step 235.
[0093]
In the process of step 231, it is determined whether or not the start winning ball detection sensor 47 has detected a pachinko ball, and this determination is repeated until a start winning is detected. If it is determined in step 231 that a start winning is detected (step 231: YES), level ramp operation data is transferred (step 232).
[0094]
The level lamp operation means performing notification indicating whether or not the transition to the probability variation that is an advantageous gaming state is established using the decoration LED 10 and the decoration lamp 11. This suggestion notification has four stages, and displays the decoration LED 10 by changing the color from “blue” → “green” → “yellow” → “orange” in the order from the low probability of establishment. In addition, the threshold value from suggestion notification to final notification is divided into five levels, and the threshold values are indicated by five colors. That is, “blue” means a threshold with a probability of establishment of 30%, “green” means a threshold with a probability of establishment of 50%, “yellow” means a threshold with a probability of establishment of 70%, “Orange” means a threshold of 90% possibility of establishment. In addition, a definite notification indicating 100% possibility of establishment is displayed in “red”. The level ramp operation data transferred in the process of step 232 is data for suggestion notification, and the display change of suggestion notification is performed by changing the output mode to be notified. This difference in output mode is transferred to the decoration LED 10 as level lamp operation data.
[0095]
Next, the main controller 50 counts from the end of the big hit game when a series of cycles in which a pachinko ball wins the start winning device 26 and makes a big hit determination is set to one rotation (“number of revolutions = 1”). It is determined whether or not the current “number of revolutions” is 100 revolutions or more (step 233). As a result of the determination, if “the number of rotations” is 100 rotations or less (step 233: NO), the processing returns to step 231 and the processing from step 231 is repeated until the “number of rotations” reaches 100 rotations. Step 233 constitutes a measuring means. That is, until the “number of rotations” reaches 100 rotations, the notification notification is performed by changing the display color for each rotation using the decoration LED 10 without performing the determination notification.
[0096]
On the other hand, as a result of the determination, if the “number of rotations” is 100 rotations or more (step 233: YES), a signal for displaying the area 10a of the decoration LED 10 “red” in order to notify the probability variation (confirmation notification: step 234). Is output to the decoration LED 10. In addition, a signal for displaying the image data of the animation indicating that it has entered the probability variation on the liquid crystal unit of the symbol display device 17 is output to the symbol control device 61. If the confirmation notification is performed, the level lamp operation process is terminated.
[0097]
In the process of step 235, it is determined whether or not the start winning ball detection sensor 47 has detected a pachinko ball, and this determination is repeated until a start winning is detected. If it is determined in step 235 that a start winning is detected (step 235: YES), the data of the level ramp operation is transferred (step 236).
[0098]
Next, main controller 50 counts after the big hit game ends and determines whether or not the current “number of revolutions” is equal to or greater than 100 revolutions (step 237). As a result of the determination, if “the number of rotations” is 100 rotations or less (step 237: NO), the processing returns to step 235, and the processing after step 235 is repeated until “number of rotations” reaches 100 rotations. Step 237 constitutes a measuring means. That is, until the “number of rotations” reaches 100 rotations, the notification notification is performed using the decoration LED 10 with the display color changed for each rotation without performing the final notification (in this case, notification of non-probability variation).
[0099]
On the other hand, as a result of the determination, if the “number of rotations” is 100 rotations or more (step 237: YES), a signal for notifying the non-probability variation (step 238) is output to the decoration LED 10. For example, characters such as “Sorry!” Are displayed on the decoration LED 10. If the non-stochastic change is notified, the level ramp operation process is terminated.
[0100]
In the first embodiment, the display area of the decoration LED 10 is divided into five areas (see FIG. 7), and a notification of notification or confirmation of whether or not the transition to the probability variation that is the dominant gaming state is established. Although it did, you may alert | report the possibility of establishment by displaying each color using the whole area | region, without dividing | segmenting a display area.
[0101]
For example, as shown in FIG. 8, as the “rotation speed” increases, the display color of the decoration LED is changed to any one of “blue”, “green”, “yellow”, and “orange” as a suggestion notification, When “red” is displayed, it is confirmed. “Blue” means a threshold with a probability of establishment of 30%, “Green” means a threshold with a probability of establishment of 50%, “Yellow” means a threshold with a probability of establishment of 70%, “Orange” means a threshold of 90% possibility of establishment and “red” means 100% possibility of establishment.
[0102]
In other words, a plurality of types of effect patterns (a) to (d) due to changes in display color are registered in the lamp control device 62 in advance, and an instruction by control data (command) of the main control device 50 or the lamp control device 62 is used. Any of the effect patterns (A) to (D) is read out by the lottery performed, and the decoration LED is caused to execute the effect pattern by changing the display color.
[0103]
For example, in the production pattern (I), the display color of the decoration LED changes from “yellow” to “blue” to “orange” to “extinguish (not established)” as the “rotation speed” increases. Pattern to be displayed. If the production pattern is (b), the display color of the decoration LED is changed from “Orange” → “Yellow” → “Green” → “Blue” → “Red” as the “Rotation speed” increases. Indicates the pattern to be performed. In the production pattern (C), the display color of the decoration LED is changed from “yellow” → “blue” → “orange” → “green” → “extinguished (not established)” as the “rotation speed” increases. The pattern to be displayed is shown in FIG. The effect pattern (d) indicates a pattern that is displayed by changing the display color of the decoration LED from “no light” to “red” in accordance with the increase in “number of rotations”.
[0104]
Further, in the first embodiment, the suggestion notification and the confirmation notification are performed using the decoration LED 10, but may be performed using a decoration lamp. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, five decorative lamps 11 a to 11 e are arranged side by side, the lamps that are likely to be established are arranged in the upper stage, and the lamps that are likely to be established are arranged in the lower stage. You may comprise so that only the decoration lamp according to a level may light or blink. The decorative lamp 11a means 100% possibility of establishment, the decoration lamp 11b means 90% possibility of establishment, the decoration lamp 11c means 70% possibility of establishment, and the decoration lamp 11d is established. Possibility 50% means decoration lamp 11e means establishment possibility 30%. In this case, the level lamp operation data transferred in step 232 or step 236 is data for selecting one of the decoration lamps 11a to 11e.
[0105]
Further, the level of possibility of establishment may be indicated not by using a plurality of decoration lamps but by the intensity of light (output mode) of one decoration lamp. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the vertical axis indicates the intensity of light and the horizontal axis indicates the “rotation speed”, which means a definite notification when the light of the decorative lamp becomes strong and constant, and the intensity of the light changes. If it is, it means suggestion notification.
[0106]
In this case, a plurality of types of effect patterns (e) to (g) based on the intensity of the decorative lamp light are registered in the lamp control device 62 in advance, and an instruction based on control data (command) of the main control device 50 or lamp control is performed. One of the effect patterns (e) to (g) is read out by lottery performed by the device 62, and the effect lamp is executed by the decoration lamp.
[0107]
For example, an effect pattern (e) indicates a pattern in which the light is gradually increased and the intensity is constant and the gaming state (probability variation state or the like) superior to the player is determined as the “rotational speed” increases. In addition, in the case of an effect pattern (f), as the “rotation speed” increases, the light once becomes strong and then gradually weakens and then turns off, and a gaming state (probability variation state, etc.) superior to the player is not established. Indicates. Furthermore, in the production pattern (g), as the “rotation speed” increases, the light becomes stronger and then gradually weakens, and then gradually becomes stronger and the strength is constant, and the gaming state (probability) that is advantageous for the player. This shows a pattern in which the fluctuation state or the like is fixed.
[0108]
Further, the level of possibility of establishment may be indicated by the strength of the sound emitted from the speaker 12 instead of notifying using the decoration LED or the decoration lamp. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the vertical axis indicates the loudness of the sound, the horizontal axis indicates the “rotation number”, and when the loudness of the speaker 12 increases and becomes constant, it means a definite notification. If changes, it means suggestion notification.
[0109]
In this case, a plurality of types of effect patterns (H) to (N) depending on the loudness of the speaker 12 are registered in the voice control device 63 in advance, and an instruction by control data (command) of the main control device 50 or a voice. Any of the effect patterns (H) to (N) is read out by lottery performed by the control device 63, and the effect pattern according to the loudness of the speaker 12 is executed.
[0110]
For example, an effect pattern (H) indicates a pattern in which the sound is gradually increased and the volume is constant and the gaming state (probability variation state or the like) superior to the player is determined as the “rotation number” increases. In addition, in the case of the effect pattern (i), as the “rotation speed” increases, the sound increases once and then gradually decreases to a mute state, and a gaming state (probability variation state or the like) superior to the player is not established. Indicates a pattern. Furthermore, in the case of the production pattern (nu), as the “number of rotations” increases, the sound once becomes louder and then becomes gradually smaller, and gradually becomes louder and becomes louder and has a constant gaming state (probability). This shows a pattern in which the fluctuation state or the like is fixed.
[0111]
According to the first embodiment described above, the determination whether or not to shift to the superior superior state is made without immediately determining the notification regarding whether or not to shift to the superior gaming state. Confirmation (notification) notification can be performed after suggestion (prediction) notification. That is, the player who has been able to determine the transition result before becoming the definite notification based on the suggestion notification as to whether or not to shift to the dominant gaming state by the definite notification without using the suggestion (prediction) notification, It is possible to provide a new gameability or a strategy that allows a game to be played in consideration of a material for determining whether or not the game will continue. Further, since the importance of the game from the suggestion notification to the final notification is high, the game can be concentrated and the sustainability of the game can be improved.
[0112]
In addition, according to the first embodiment, even after the confirmation (notification) notification is made, the arrangement can be continued until the superior gaming state is ended. You can also play the role of notifying the period.
[0113]
[Second Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The difference between the first embodiment and the second embodiment is that the second embodiment has a “time reduction function” instead of the “probability variation function”. Accordingly, the “time reduction function” different from the first embodiment will be described in detail here, and the description of the other configurations will be omitted.
[0114]
The “time reduction function” of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment is a symbol display device 17 and a normal symbol display for a predetermined number of times (100 rotations in the second embodiment) after the big hit. The variation time of the device 18 (see FIG. 1) is shortened. 100 rotations means that a series of cycles in which a pachinko ball wins the start winning device 26 and makes a big hit determination is repeated 100 times. In the “time shortening function”, the variation time of the special symbol is shortened, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, and when the pachinko ball passes through the passing gate 49, the presence or absence of the small hit is immediately determined. Accordingly, during the time reduction, the determination of the winning / losing is displayed at an early stage, the movable piece door 26a of the start winning device 26 is frequently opened, and it is possible to play without reducing the possession balls.
[0115]
[Special symbol management process]
Next, the special symbol management process in the case of the “time reduction function” will be described with reference to FIG. The main controller 50 executes the winning situation relationship already processed in the input management process (step 102) against a predetermined condition described later.
[0116]
That is, when the special symbol control process (step 105 in FIG. 3) starts, the main controller 50 updates the special symbol related timer (step 301) through the special symbol management process. The updating of the special symbol related timer means updating the time from the start to the end of the special symbol change time, the special symbol determination time, the big hit time, the special electric accessory release time, and the like.
[0117]
Next, main controller 50 determines whether or not the number of start memories (winning number) is “0” (step 302). If the number of starting memories is “0” as a result of the determination (step 302: YES), a process for displaying the customer waiting demonstration display on the symbol display device 17 is performed (step 303), and step 105 in FIG. Transition to processing.
[0118]
On the other hand, if the start memory number is not “0” (step 302: NO), main controller 50 determines whether the start memory number is “5” or less (step 304). As a result of the determination, if the number of starting memories is not “5” or less (step 304: NO), the process proceeds to the next process of step 105 in FIG.
[0119]
As a result of the determination, if the number of starting memories is “5” or less (step 304: YES), main controller 50 performs a big hit determination (step 305). Next, based on the random value extracted separately at the time of the big hit determination, the winning effect pattern table or the off effect pattern table is selected, and the variation pattern corresponding to the determined variation pattern is determined (step 306).
[0120]
Main controller 50 performs stop symbol determination processing based on the random number value separately extracted at the time of jackpot determination (step 307).
[0121]
Main controller 50 stores the determined variation pattern and stop symbol data in RAM 60c (step 308). Next, the fluctuation pattern and stop symbol data stored in the RAM 60c are transferred to the symbol controller 61 (step 309).
[0122]
Main controller 50 decrements the number of starting memories by one (“−1”) (step 310).
[0123]
Next, main controller 50 determines whether or not the determination result in step 305 is a big hit (step 311). As a result of the determination, if it is not a big hit (step 311: NO), the process proceeds to the next process of step 105 in FIG.
[0124]
If the result of the determination is a big hit (step 311: YES), main controller 50 performs a big hit game control process (step 312). The jackpot game control process (step 312) is the same as the jackpot game control process (steps 220 to 227) described with reference to FIG. 5 of the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. Next, a time-short game control process (step 313) is performed, and the process proceeds to the next process of step 105 in FIG.
[0125]
[Time-short game control processing]
Next, the short time game control process will be described with reference to FIG.
That is, main controller 50 determines whether or not the big hit is over (step 320) when the short-time game control process (step 313 in FIG. 8) starts. As a result of the determination, if the big hit ends (step 320: YES), the process proceeds to step 321. If the big hit is not finished (step 320: NO), the time-short game control process is finished, and the process proceeds to the next process of step 105 in FIG.
[0126]
In the process of step 321, main controller 50 performs a switching process for shifting the effect pattern table to the time reduction effect pattern table (step 321). The ROM 60b of the main controller 50 is provided with an effect pattern table and a time shortening effect pattern table together with a control program for performing main processing. The effect pattern table is used when a random effect pattern is randomly selected. The time reduction effect pattern table is used when the time reduction effect pattern is randomly selected instead of the normal effect pattern when the time reduction mode is entered.
[0127]
The variation counter X counts (counts) one cycle in which a pachinko ball wins the start winning device 26 and the symbol displayed on the liquid crystal part of the symbol display device 17 varies as one variation.
[0128]
Next, main controller 50 performs processing for transferring the change start command to symbol controller 61 (step 324).
[0129]
Next, main controller 50 determines whether or not the value of variation counter X is “100” (step 325). As a result of the determination, if the value of the variation counter X is not “100” (if it is not less than “100”, step 325: NO), this determination is repeated until the value of the variation counter X becomes “100”. .
[0130]
If the value of the variation counter X is “100” in the determination in step 325 (step 325: YES), the main controller 50 performs a switching process for shifting from the time reduction effect pattern table to the normal effect pattern table. (Step 321), a process of ending the time-saving game (Step 327) is performed.
[0131]
[Main process of symbol control device]
Next, a main process in which the symbol control device 61 displays image data on the symbol display device 17 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0132]
When the power is turned on, the symbol control device 61 performs initial setting when the power is turned on (step 330). In this initial setting process, a power-off check process is performed, and in this power-off check process, whether the power is turned on after a power-off occurs (whether it is a start-up after power recovery or a start-up from a normal state) I do.
[0133]
And the symbol control apparatus 61 performs the process which becomes the main routine from step 331 to step 335.
[0134]
That is, the symbol control device 61 performs the reception signal check process (step 332) after the timer update process (step 331).
[0135]
Next, the received signal check process performed by the symbol control device 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
The control data received from the main controller 50 is recorded in the RAM 61c. When the received signal check process starts, the symbol control device 61 reads the control data (command) received from the RAM 61c (step 351) and analyzes the control data (step 352).
[0136]
The symbol control device 61 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control device 50 (step 353). As a result of the determination, if not received (step 353: NO), the determination in step 353 is repeated until a change start command is received.
[0137]
If it has been received in step 353 (step 353: YES), the symbol control device 61 updates the value of the variation counter X (step 354). The variation counter X is provided in the symbol control device 61. The variation counter X has the same function as that provided in the main controller 50, and a symbol displayed on the liquid crystal unit of the symbol display device 17 varies when a pachinko ball is awarded to the start winning device 26. One cycle is counted (counted) with one fluctuation.
[0138]
The symbol control device 61 sets animation data based on the number of fluctuations (step 355). The ROM 61b of the symbol control device 61 is provided with an effect pattern table, a time shortening effect pattern table, and a variation count / animation data correspondence table together with a control program for performing main processing. The change count / animation data correspondence table is used when selecting animation data according to the change count when informing and informing.
[0139]
The symbol control device 61 refers to the animation data correspondence table, selects animation data corresponding to the current number of fluctuations, and displays the animation data on the symbol display device 17 via the video display processor (VDP). Settings are made (step 355).
[0140]
The animation data correspondence table is used when informing and notifying whether or not the transition to the time reduction mode, which is an advantageous gaming state, is established. In the suggestion notification of the second embodiment, there are four stages of production patterns of “A pattern” → “B pattern” → “C pattern” → “D pattern” according to the order from the low probability of establishment. It is prepared. The five-stage threshold including the four stages of suggestion notification and the final notification (“E pattern”) means a threshold of 30% possibility of “A pattern” being established, and the possibility of “B pattern” being established. This means 50% threshold, "C pattern" means 70% probability of establishment, "D pattern" means 90% possibility threshold, and "E pattern" can be established Means 100% sex. The level ramp operation data transferred in the process of step 232 is data for suggestion notification, and the display change of suggestion notification is performed by changing the output mode. This difference in output mode is transferred to the decoration LED 10 as level lamp operation data.
[0141]
Next, the symbol control device 61 determines whether or not the value of the variation number counter X is “100” (step 356). If the value of the variation counter X is not “100” as a result of determination (step 356: NO if it is not less than “100”), the determination is repeated until the value of the variation counter X becomes “100”. .
[0142]
If it is determined in step 356 that the value of the variation counter X is “100” (step 356: YES), the symbol control device 61 ends the received signal check process.
[0143]
When the received signal check process is completed, the symbol control device 61 refers to the animation data correspondence table in step 333 in FIG. 14 and assigns animation data corresponding to the current number of fluctuations to the previous control data VDP (video). Display base) VDP data generation processing for generating data is performed. Then, the VDP data is transmitted to the video processor unit and displayed on the symbol display device 17.
[0144]
Next, the symbol control device 61 checks whether or not a flag indicating the end of drawing is set (step 334), and determines whether or not drawing is completed (step 335). As a result of the determination, if the drawing is not finished (step 335: NO), the processing of step 334 is repeated until a drawing end flag is set. As a result of the determination, if drawing is completed (step 335: YES), the process returns to step 331, waits for the next signal from the main controller 50, and if a signal is received, the process from step 331 is repeated.
[0145]
[Main processing of movable object control device]
Next, a main process in which the movable object control device 83 moves the movable device 82 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0146]
When the power is turned on, the movable object control device 83 performs initial setting upon power-on (step 340). In this initial setting process, the movable object control device 83 performs a power-off check process. In this power-off check process, whether or not the power is turned on after the power-off occurs, Sort).
[0147]
Then, the movable object control device 83 performs the main routine from step 341 to step 345.
[0148]
That is, the movable object control device 83 performs the reception signal check process (step 342) after the timer update process (step 341).
[0149]
Next, the received signal check process performed by the movable object control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG.
The control data received from the main controller 50 is recorded in the RAM of the one-piece movable object controller 83. When the reception signal check process starts, the movable object control device 83 reads the control data (command) received from the RAM (step 361) and analyzes the control data (step 362).
[0150]
The movable object control device 83 determines whether or not a change start command has been received from the main control device 50 (step 363). As a result of the determination, if it has not been received (step 363: NO), the movable object control device 83 repeats the determination in step 363 until a change start command is received.
[0151]
If it is determined in step 363 that it has been received (step 363: YES), the movable object control device 83 updates the value of the variation counter X (step 364). Note that the variation counter X is provided in the movable object control device 83. The variation counter X has the same function as that provided in the main controller 50, and a symbol displayed on the liquid crystal unit of the symbol display device 17 varies when a pachinko ball is awarded to the start winning device 26. One cycle is counted (counted) with one fluctuation.
[0152]
The movable object control device 83 sets the operation data of the movable device 82 based on the number of fluctuations (step 365). The ROM of the movable object control device 83 is provided with a fluctuation number / operation data correspondence table together with a control program for performing main processing. The variation count / motion data correspondence table is used when selecting motion data in accordance with the variation count when performing suggestion notification.
[0153]
The movable object control device 83 refers to the motion data correspondence table, selects motion data corresponding to the current number of fluctuations, and sets motion data for moving the movable device 82 (step 365).
[0154]
The motion data correspondence table is used when notifying and informing whether or not the transition to the time reduction mode, which is an advantageous gaming state, is established. In the suggestion notification of the second embodiment, four stages of production patterns of “a pattern” → “b pattern” → “c pattern” → “d pattern” are selected according to the order from the low probability of establishment. It is prepared. The five-level threshold value including the four levels of suggestion notification and the final notification (“e pattern”) means a threshold of 30% possibility of establishment of “a pattern”, and possibility of establishment of “b pattern”. This means a threshold of 50%, “c pattern” means a threshold of 70% possibility of establishment, “d pattern” means a threshold of possibility of establishment of 90%, and “e pattern” can be established Means 100% sex.
[0155]
Next, the movable object control device 83 determines whether or not the value of the variation counter X is “100” (step 366). If the value of the variation counter X is not “100” as a result of the determination (if it is not less than “100”, step 366: NO), this determination is repeated until the value of the variation counter X becomes “100”. .
[0156]
If it is determined in step 366 that the value of the variation counter X is “100” (step 366: YES), the movable object control device 83 ends the received signal check process.
[0157]
When the received signal check process is completed, the movable object control device 83 performs a process of generating operation data corresponding to the current number of fluctuations with reference to the operation data correspondence table in step 343 of FIG. Then, the operation data is transmitted to the movable device 82 to move the movable device 82.
[0158]
Next, the movable object control device 83 checks whether or not a flag indicating the end of the operation is set (step 344), and determines whether or not the operation is ended (step 345). As a result of the determination, if the operation is not finished (step 345: NO), the process of step 344 is repeated until a flag indicating the operation finishes. If the result of determination is that drawing is complete (step 345: YES), the processing returns to step 341, waits for the next signal from main controller 50, and if a signal is received, the processing from step 341 is repeated.
[0159]
Furthermore, the game machine program of the present invention is read by a program for controlling a ball game machine, a business or home video game machine, a computer with a monitor connected to the Internet, etc. Alternatively, it includes both a home video game machine and a program for causing a computer with a monitor connectable to the Internet to function as a gaming machine.
[0160]
Furthermore, the present invention includes not only a gaming machine but also a program itself that functions in the gaming machine, and the program and a computer-readable recording medium (for example, ROM, MO, CD, magnetic storage medium, etc.) on which the program is recorded. ) And each of the inventions.
[0161]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, whether or not to shift to the superior superior state without immediately determining the notification regarding whether or not to shift to the superior gaming state. After performing the suggestion (prediction) notification for prediction, the confirmation (notification) notification can be performed. That is, the player who has been able to determine the transition result before becoming the definite notification based on the suggestion notification as to whether or not to shift to the dominant gaming state by the definite notification without using the suggestion (prediction) notification, It is possible to provide a new gameability or a strategy that allows a game to be played in consideration of a material for determining whether or not the game will continue. Further, since the importance of the game from the suggestion notification to the final notification is high, the game can be concentrated and the sustainability of the game can be improved.
[0162]
In addition, according to the present invention, even after the confirmation (notification) notification is made, the arrangement can be continued until the superior gaming state is ended, so the transition period relating to the superior gaming state is notified. You can also take on the role.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine of the present invention applied to a pachinko gaming machine and viewed from the front side.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control unit of the gaming machine of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart of processing at power-on performed by the main controller.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of special symbol control processing in the first embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a big hit game control process in the first embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of processing of the main control device after completion of the big hit game in the first embodiment.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of notification means in the first embodiment.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of notification means using color change.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a notification means using a decorative lamp.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of notification means using light intensity.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of notification means using the magnitude of sound.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart of special symbol management processing in the second embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a time-saving game control process in the second embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart of processing of the symbol control apparatus according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart of processing of the movable object control device according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart of received signal check processing of the symbol control apparatus according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart of received signal check processing of the movable object control device according to the second embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 saucer
2a Game ball borrowing gate
2b Prize ball exit
2c Storage ball alignment path
2d game ball supply port
2e, 2f button
3 outer frame
4 Table frame
5 Window frame
6 Game board
7 Launch drive
8 Operation handle
9 Transparent window
10 Decorative LED
11 Decorative lamp
12 Speaker
13a guide rail
13b game ball regulation rail
14 Obstacles
15 Out mouth
16 Passing hold number display lamp
17 Variable display device
18 Normal symbol display device
19 Specified hold number display lamp
20 ashtray
21 Launch stop button
25 General winning equipment
26 Start chucker (start winning device)
26a Start prize opening
26b Movable piece
27 Grand Prize Winner
27a Grand Prize Winner
27b V zone
27c Open / close door
28 Winning device for opening
28a Open mouth
46 Passing ball detection sensor
47 Start winning ball detection sensor
48a Special winning ball detection sensor
48b Winning specific area detection sensor
50 Main controller
51 Dispensing control device
52 Launch control device
53 Game ball payout device
60 Sub-control device
61 Symbol control device
62 Lamp control device
63 Voice control device

Claims (9)

Transition means for making a transition to a gaming state superior to the player over a predetermined period of time, based on the winning by winning lottery determination,
In a gaming machine provided with an informing means for informing the establishment of the transition to the dominant gaming state,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification means includes notification information control means for changing the output mode from a suggestion notification as to whether or not the transition is established to a final notification when the transition is established. The transition means is provided with a measuring means for measuring at least one of the game time or the number of games from a predetermined reference time, triggered by the winning by the winning lottery determination,
The notification means, notification information control means for changing the output mode according to the transition of the measurement value of the measurement means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an adjusting unit that adjusts the output mode in accordance with a ratio between the measured value and a threshold value from the suggestion notification to the final notification. The notification means includes a determination means for determining a predetermined threshold value from the suggestion notification to the final notification,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the determination unit determines a threshold value related to the adjustment of the output mode according to a determination result of the predetermined determination unit. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the adjusting unit adjusts the output mode of the variation rate of the output mode according to a determination result of a predetermined determining unit. The adjusting means adjusts the output mode so as to decrease a variation rate of the output mode until the dominant gaming state is terminated in response to the output mode reaching a threshold value. Item 5. The gaming machine according to item 2 or 4. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the transition means shifts to the dominant gaming state at a predetermined timing triggered by winning by winning lottery determination. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the transition unit shifts to the dominant gaming state in response to the confirmation notification. For gaming machines,
Transition means for transitioning to a gaming state that is advantageous for the player over a predetermined period of time, based on the winning by winning lottery determination,
Informing means for informing the establishment of the transition to the dominant gaming state,
Notification information control means for notifying by changing the output mode from the suggestion notification as to whether or not the transition is established to the final notification,
A game machine program to function as A transition procedure for transitioning to a gaming state superior to the player over a predetermined period, triggered by winning by winning lottery determination,
A notification procedure for notifying the establishment of the transition to the dominant gaming state;
A notification information control procedure for informing by changing the output mode from a suggestion notification of whether or not to establish the transition to a fixed notification;
A storage medium for storing a control procedure of a gaming machine, wherein

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