JP2005034339A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine preventing inconsistency between a game control means and a display control means by maintaining consistency between the game control means and the display control means when executing a forenotice performance. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is so constituted that, when determining that the selection of a variable display pattern is made, the game control means transmits a variable display pattern data signal showing the variable display pattern selected by a variable display pattern selecting means and an extraction order specification signal showing an extraction order specified by a specification means. The display control means is provided with a forenotice determination means determining whether or not executing the forenotice performance based on receiving of the variable display pattern data signal and the extraction order specification signal. Even if a start condition is continuously formed in a short period of time, this constitution can prevent an identification difference from being made in the number of stored numerical value data and number of times of executing the forenotice performances stored in the start storage means between the game control means and the display control means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable based on establishment of a predetermined start condition, and based on establishment of a variable display start condition after establishment of the start condition. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays a display result after variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information and controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result. It is.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, it has been provided with a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition and derives and displays a display result, and the display result of the variable display device is a specific display result In a gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state based on the fact that it has become, for example, a ball game machine, when numerical data that is a specific display result is stored in the starting storage means, a specific display based on the numerical data There is one that continuously executes a notice effect by deriving and displaying a reach display mode on the variable display device over a plurality of variable displays from the stage before the result is displayed (see Patent Document 1). .

Further, numerical data is extracted by the game control means based on the establishment of the start condition, and information specifying the display result of the identification information is transmitted to the display control means based on the extracted numerical data and received. By determining whether or not the display control means is in a specific gaming state or a reach display mode based on the information, and determining whether or not to execute a notice effect based on the determination result, There has been a case in which a notice effect is executed by making a judgment by the display control means (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
JP-A-8-336648 (page 9, FIG. 11) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-178904 (page 5-14, FIG. 17)

  In the above-described gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is determined whether or not the numerical data stored in the start storage means is a specific display result, whether or not to execute the notice effect, and whether or not to execute the notice effect. When the game control means is used, the game control means is configured to execute the control for executing the announcement effect for deriving and displaying the reach display mode on the variable display device over a plurality of variable displays. The burden increased.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 2 described above, information for designating the display result of the identification information is transmitted to the display control means based on the numerical data extracted every time the game control means satisfies the starting condition. Therefore, when the start condition is continuously established in a short time, information specifying the display results of a plurality of identification information is transmitted to the display control means, and processing between the game control means and the display control means Has been done frequently. For this reason, the process for determining whether or not the specific control state or reach display mode in the display control means is set and whether or not to execute the notice effect is not in time, and the start storage means is used between the game control means and the display control means. There is a possibility that the number of stored numerical data and the number of executions of the notice effect are not recognized. The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and the object of the present invention is to maintain the consistency between the game control means and the display control means when executing the notice effect, thereby allowing the game control means and the display control to be maintained. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing inconsistency with means.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, in the invention according to claim 1, a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified based on establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, a game ball wins a start winning opening 14). (For example, special symbols 9a to 9c) including a variable display device (for example, variable display device 8) that can variably display, after the start condition is satisfied, the variable display start condition is satisfied (for example, the big hit gaming state and the previous time) The display of the variable display is derived and displayed after the plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed on the basis of the special display 9a to 9c), and the display result of the variable display is the specific display result (for example, the big hit symbol) A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when it becomes a game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, CPU 56, ROM 4, peripheral circuits such as RAM 55, I / O port 57, etc.) and variable display of the identification information on the variable display device based on a control signal (for example, an effect control command) transmitted from the game control means. Display control means (for example, processing for controlling display of the variable display device 8 among peripheral circuits such as the CPU 111, the RAM 112, the ROM 113, and the I / O port unit 114) for controlling the display, The control means is used for determination related to variable display, and numerical data update means (for example, step S22 of the CPU 56) is used to update numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a reach determination random number, etc.) within a predetermined numerical range. Processing to be executed) and extraction means (e.g., CPU) that extracts numerical data from the numerical data update means in response to establishment of the start condition 6) and whether the numerical data extracted by the extraction means when the start condition is satisfied matches a predetermined determination value (for example, big hit determination value, reach determination value, etc.). A determination unit for determining whether or not a start condition is satisfied (for example, processing for executing steps S122 and S128 of the CPU 56) and an extraction order of numerical data extracted by the extraction unit are stored in an identifiable manner (for example, Corresponds to the starting storage means (for example, the starting storage buffer 55a) in which the numerical data with the previous extraction order is stored in order from the storage area 1 of the starting storage buffer 55a, and the extraction order of the numerical data stored in the starting storage means The determination result by the determination means when the start condition is satisfied is stored in the storage area to be performed (for example, storage area 1 to storage area 4 of the determination result storage buffer 55b). A determination result storage means (for example, a determination result storage buffer 55b) for storing the results (for example, a missed winning determination, a reach winning determination, a non-specific big hit winning determination, a specific big hit winning determination, etc.), and stored in the determination result storing means A determination result reading means (for example, a process of executing step S73 of the CPU 56) for reading a plurality of determination results, and a variable display pattern (for example, indicating a display mode of the identification information when the start condition is satisfied) (Variable pattern) is selected from a plurality of predetermined variable display patterns (for example, processing for executing step S302a of the CPU 56), and the variable display pattern is selected by the variable display pattern selection means. Selection execution determination means for determining whether or not selection has been executed (for example, step S30 of the CPU 56) b) and the predetermined determination value when the starting condition is met according to a plurality of determination results stored in the determination result storage means read by the determination result reading means. Specifying means (for example, a process of executing step S74 of the CPU 56) for specifying the extraction order of numerical data for which a determination to perform (for example, reach winning determination, non-specific big winning winning determination, specific big winning winning determination, etc.) is made; And signal transmission means for transmitting the control signal to the display control means (for example, processing for executing steps S28, S75, etc. of the CPU 56), and the signal transmission means is variable by the selection execution determination means. When it is determined that the display pattern has been selected (for example, when the variation pattern setting process end flag is set), A variable display pattern data signal (for example, a variation pattern command) indicating the variable display pattern selected by the display pattern selection means, and an extraction order specifying signal (for example, a determination result command) indicating the extraction order specified by the specifying means; The display control means includes signal receiving means for receiving the control signal (for example, processing for executing command analysis processing of the effect control CPU 111), and the variable display pattern data signal is received by the signal receiving means. And the extraction order specifying signal specified by the extraction order specifying signal based on the fact that the extraction order specifying signal has been received (for example, YES in any of steps S521, S524, S527, and S530). It is reported that the predetermined judgment value is met before the start condition based on It is characterized by comprising notice determining means (for example, processing for executing steps S523, S526, and S529 of the effect control CPU 111) for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect to be notified.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 2, the display control means is configured to notify the notice mode of the notice effect (for example, the type of the notice effect (the notice effect A or the notice effect) according to the extraction order specified by the extraction order specifying signal. A plurality of types of determination tables (for example, determinations) in which selection data (for example, notification determination values set in each of the notification determination table 1 to the notification determination table 4) are set so that the performance B), the number of executions, and the like are different. Preliminary determination table 1 to preliminary determination table 4) provided corresponding to the storage area specified by the result command is stored, a determination table corresponding to the extraction order specified by the extraction order specifying signal is selected, and the determination is made. The notice mode of the notice effect is selected based on the selection data of the table (for example, designated by the determination command in step S542). And selecting a notice determination table corresponding to the storage area) that it is characterized.

  In the invention according to claim 3, when the determination data read by the determination result reading means does not include numerical data determined to match the predetermined determination value, the signal transmission means Is a signal indicating that numerical data determined to match the predetermined determination value is not included (for example, a command different from the determination result command, and numerical data matching the predetermined determination value is A command indicating that it is not included).

  In the invention according to claim 4, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols 9a to 9a) that can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, a game ball wins a start winning opening 14). 9c) including a variable display device (for example, variable display device 8) that can variably display, after the start condition is satisfied, the variable display start condition is satisfied (for example, the big hit gaming state and the previous special symbols 9a to 9c) When the plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on the end of the variable display), the display result is derived and displayed, and the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol). A game machine that controls a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the game, and a game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, CPU 56, ROM 54, RAM 55, I / O Display unit 57 and other peripheral circuits) and a display for controlling display including variable display of the identification information in the variable display device based on a control signal (for example, an effect control command) transmitted from the game control means. Control means (for example, processing for controlling display of the variable display device 8 among peripheral circuits such as the CPU 111, the RAM 112, the ROM 113, and the I / O port unit 114), and the game control means is variably displayed. A numerical data update means (for example, a process for executing step S22 of the CPU 56) for updating numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a reach determination random number, etc.) in a predetermined numerical range. Extraction means (for example, step S113 of the CPU 56) that extracts numerical data from the numerical data update means in response to establishment of the start condition. And the numerical data extracted by the extraction means when the start condition is satisfied, and whether or not the predetermined determination values (for example, jackpot determination value, reach determination value, etc.) match. A determination unit when the start condition is satisfied (for example, processing for executing steps S122 and S128 of the CPU 56) and the extraction order of the numerical data extracted by the extraction unit are stored in an identifiable manner (for example, the extraction order is first. Are stored in order from the storage area 1 of the start storage buffer 55a), a start storage means (for example, the start storage buffer 55a), and a storage area corresponding to the extraction order of the numerical data stored in the start storage means (for example, In the storage area 1 to the storage area 4 of the determination result storage buffer 55b, the determination result (for example, a missed winning prize determination) by the determination means when the start condition is satisfied. A determination result storage means (for example, a determination result storage buffer 55b) for storing a determination, a reach winning determination, a non-specific big win winning determination, a specific big win winning determination, etc., and a plurality of determinations stored in the determination result storage means A determination result reading means for reading the result (for example, processing for executing step S73 of the CPU 56) and a variable display pattern (for example, a variation pattern) indicating a display mode of the identification information when the start condition is satisfied are determined in advance. Variable display pattern selection means (for example, the process of executing step S302a of the CPU 56) for selecting from the plurality of types of variable display patterns, and whether or not the variable display pattern is selected by the variable display pattern selection means A selection execution determination means (for example, a process of executing step S302b of the CPU 56), A numerical value determined to match the predetermined determination value by the start condition satisfaction determination means according to a plurality of determination results stored in the determination result storage means read by the determination result reading means When the determination means that the selection of the variable display pattern is executed by the specifying means for specifying the data extraction order (for example, the process of executing step S74 of the CPU 56) and the selection execution determining means (for example, fluctuation) When the pattern setting processing end flag is set), the extraction order specified by the specifying means (for example, MODE of the variable pattern command) and the variable display pattern selected by the variable display pattern selecting means (for example, the change) Specific variable display data signal (for example, variation pattern command) Specific variable display data signal selection means (for example, a process of selecting a variation pattern command based on steps S302a and S73 of the CPU 56) for selecting from a plurality of predetermined specific variable display data signals, and the control signal Signal transmission means (for example, processing for executing step S28 of the CPU 56) to the display control means, and the signal transmission means is a specific variable display selected by the specific variable display data signal selection means. The display control means has a signal receiving means for transmitting the data signal and receiving the control signal (for example, a process for executing a command analysis process of the effect control CPU 111), and the specific variable display is performed by the signal receiving means. The data signal is received (for example, steps S521, S524, S527, S530). , It is determined that the predetermined determination value is met before the start condition based on the numerical data in the extraction order specified by the specific variable display data signal is satisfied. It is characterized by having a notice determining means for determining whether or not to perform the notice effect to be notified (for example, processing for executing steps S523, S526, and S529 of the effect control CPU 111).

  In the invention according to claim 5, the determination by the start condition establishment time determination means determines whether or not the display result of the identification information is the specific display result (for example, step S122 of the CPU 56 is executed). Processing).

  In the invention according to claim 6, when the determination by the start condition satisfaction determination means determines that the display result of the identification information is not the specific display result (for example, NO in step S123). , Including a determination as to whether or not the display result of the identification information is in a reach display mode (for example, a process of executing step S128 of the CPU 56).

  Moreover, in the invention which concerns on Claim 7, on the condition that the said display result became a special display result (for example, a probable variation pattern) different from the said specific display result, after the said specific gaming state is complete | finished, Has a function of controlling to a special game state (for example, a probability change state) advantageous to the player in different game states, and the determination by the start condition establishment determination means determines the display result of the identification information as the specific display When it is determined that the result is a result (for example, YES in step S123), it is determined whether or not the display result of the identification information is the special display result (for example, a process of executing step S124 of the CPU 56). It is characterized by including.

  In the invention according to claim 1, when the game control means transmits the variable display pattern data signal to the display control means, the numerical data that has been judged to match the predetermined judgment value by the start condition establishment judgment means In order to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the extraction order specifying signal, the display control means continuously determines the start condition in a short time. Even if it is established, it is possible to prevent a difference in recognition between the number of numerical data stored in the start storage unit and the number of executions of the notice effect from occurring between the game control unit and the display control unit.

  In the invention according to claim 2, since the notice effect of a different notice mode is selected according to the extraction order specified by the extraction order specifying signal, the form of the notice effect can be varied.

  In the invention according to claim 3, a signal indicating that the determination result read by the determination result reading means does not include numerical data determined to match the predetermined determination value is transmitted. Thus, when the variable display pattern data signal is transmitted, either the extraction order specifying signal or the signal indicating that the numerical data determined to match the predetermined determination value is not included in the display control means is transmitted. Therefore, the problem caused by not receiving the extraction order specifying signal can be solved.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 4, the game control means displays the variable display pattern on the display control means, and the extraction order of the numerical data determined to match the predetermined determination value by the start condition establishment determination means. The display control means determines whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the specific variable display data signal, so that the start condition is continuously set in a short time. Even if it is established, it is possible to prevent a difference in recognition between the number of numerical data stored in the start storage unit and the number of executions of the notice effect from occurring between the game control unit and the display control unit.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 5, since it is determined whether or not the notice effect is executed based on whether or not the specific display result is obtained, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the notice effect. it can.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 6, whether or not to execute the notice effect is also determined when it is determined that the reach display mode is selected when it is determined that the specific display result is not obtained. Since this is executed, the player's sense of expectation for the notice effect can be improved.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 7, since it is determined whether or not the notice effect is to be executed even when it is determined that the special display result is obtained, the player's expectation for the notice effect is expected. Can be improved.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, an overall configuration of a bullet ball gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the ball game machine 1 as seen from the front. Note that, here, a ball game machine is shown as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to the ball game machine, for example, an image type game machine, a coin game machine, a slot machine, and the like. Also good.

  The bullet ball 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 bullet ball gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 6).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the ball game machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra 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 the hitting ball are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  Near the center of the game area 7, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols 9a to 9c), each of which can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, a hitting ball enters the start winning opening 14). A variable display device 8 for performing variable display and deriving and displaying the display result is provided. In the present embodiment, the variable display device 8 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and a display unit 9 that variably displays special symbols 9a to 9c is provided at the center thereof. In the display unit 9, identification information (for example, special symbols 9a to 9c) is displayed and controlled in three display areas of left, middle, and right.

  Note that the ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment is for jackpot determination that is updated by an extraction unit (for example, a numerical data update unit of the CPU 56) described later at the time of starting winning (for example, a hitting ball enters the starting winning port 14). A function of extracting numerical data (such as a big hit determination random number) from a random number counter or the like: a function of updating (counting up) numerical data update means (for example, the numerical data of the CPU 56 (big hit determination random number, etc.)) by a step S113): The numerical data extracted from the step S22) (a big hit determination random number or the like) is a big hit determination process (step S114) in a winning condition establishment determination unit (for example, a winning winning effect setting process (step S114) executed later). A predetermined determination value (step S122) and reach determination processing (step S128). When it is determined that matches the hit judging value) has the function of controlling the jackpot gaming state as the specific game state advantageous for the player after displaying a specific display result (big hit symbol) on the display unit 9.

  In addition, the specific display result (big hit symbol) includes a special display result (probability variation symbol) and a non-special display result (non-probability variation symbol) other than the special display result, and the ball game machine 1 in this embodiment will be described later. When the special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) is performed and the display result is determined to be the special display result (probability variation symbol), the special display result (probability variation symbol) is displayed on the display unit 9 and then the specific gaming state (big hit) After the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) is finished, the game state is different from the specific gaming state, and the display result is more likely to be a specific display result (big hit symbol) than the normal gaming state (big hit gaming state) (There is a high probability of becoming), it also has a function of controlling the probability variation state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player. Note that the normal game state is a game state different from the special game state (probability change state) and the specific game state (big hit game state).

  Further, on the upper left and right sides of the display unit 9, when the start condition is satisfied (the hit ball wins the start winning opening 14), it is extracted from the numerical data updating means (step S22) described later by the extracting means (step S113) described later. The starting storage buffer 55a (for example, the RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31) is extracted by the extracting means (step S113) as the starting storage means for storing the extraction order of the numerical data (for example, the big hit determination random number) in an identifiable manner. There is provided a special symbol start memory display 10 for displaying the number of stored numerical data (starting memory number) stored in the numerical data (function for storing the big hit determination random number). This special symbol start memory display 10 is constituted by four LEDs and has an effective start prize (in this embodiment, a start prize when the number of numerical data stored in the start memory buffer 55a is less than 4). The LED is turned on every time, and the LED that is turned on is reduced by 1 every time variable display of the special symbols 9a to 9c is started.

  In this embodiment, the start storage buffer 55a still has start conditions (for example, the big hit gaming state and the previous one) among the numerical data (for example, big numbers for big hit determination) extracted by the extraction means (step S113). Up to four numerical data corresponding to numerical data for which “end of variable display” is not established is stored as a predetermined upper limit number. The upper limit number of numerical data that can be stored in the start storage buffer 55a is not limited to the above, and the upper limit number may be 20, for example. In addition, the upper limit value may be changed (for example, changed from 4 to 20) based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a specific gaming state is obtained as a special display result).

  In this embodiment, a special symbol start memory display 10 for displaying the number of numerical data stored in the start memory buffer 55a (starting memory number) is provided separately from the display unit 9. The display unit 9 may be provided with a special symbol start storage display area for displaying the number of stored numerical data (starting storage number) stored in the start storage buffer 55a. In this case, the display unit 9 and the special symbol start memory display area are provided separately so that the special symbol start memory display area stores the special symbol start memory display area 55 during variable display of the special symbols 9a to 9c. The number of stored numerical data (starting stored number) can be displayed. In addition, a start memory display area may be provided in a part of the display unit 9. In this case, during variable display, the number of numerical data stored in the start memory buffer 55a (start memory number) is displayed. Can be interrupted.

  Below the variable display device 8, a variable winning device 15 having a start winning port 14 is provided. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch. A variable winning device 15 that opens and closes is provided below the start winning opening 14. The variable winning device 15 is opened by a solenoid (not shown). When the variable winning device 15 is opened by the solenoid, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the start winning port 14 (easier to start winning), which is advantageous to the player.

  Below the variable winning device 15, an opening / closing plate 20 that is opened by a solenoid (not shown) in the above-described specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) is provided. The opening / closing plate 20 is provided on the front face of the big prize opening and is a means for opening and closing the big prize opening. Of the winning balls guided from the opening / closing plate 20 to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area) is detected by the V winning switch, and the winning ball that has entered the other (10 count winning area) Is detected by a count switch. A solenoid (not shown) for switching the path in the special winning opening is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  On the right side of the opening / closing plate, there is provided a normal symbol display 13 composed of a pair of LEDs labeled “◯” and “×”. The normal symbol display 13 can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When a game ball wins the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch, a random number for determination per ordinary symbol is extracted and stored in the RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol that can be stored in the RAM 55 is four. If the number of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the RAM 55 does not reach the upper limit, that is, if the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol stored in the RAM 55 does not reach 4, A random number for determination per symbol is extracted. If the normal symbol display unit 13 can start variable display in which the display state of the normal symbol changes ("◯" and "x" are alternately lit), the normal symbol display unit 13 can perform variable display of the normal symbol. Is started. If the normal symbol display 13 is not in a state where variable display in which the display state changes can be started, the random number for determination per ordinary symbol is stored in the RAM 55, whereby the number of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol increases by one. Further, on the left side of the opening / closing plate 20, there is provided a normal symbol start memory display 19 having a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of LEDs for displaying the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol. . The normal symbol start memory display 19 increases the number of LEDs that are turned on by one every time there is a prize to the gate 32. Each time the variable display of the normal symbols (for example, “◯” and “×”) is started on the normal symbol display 13, the number of LEDs that are lit is reduced by one. The special symbols 9a to 9c and the normal symbols can be configured to be variably displayed on one display unit 9. In that case, the special symbol display area for variably displaying the special symbols 9 a to 9 c and the normal symbol display area for variably displaying the normal symbols are realized by one display unit 9.

  In this embodiment, on the normal symbol display 13, the upper and lower lamps marked with ○ and × (the symbols become visible when lit) are alternately lit, so that the normal symbol is variably displayed. The variable display continues for a predetermined time (for example, 29.2 seconds). Then, when the upper lamp with a circle lights up at the end of the variable display, it is a win. Whether or not to win is determined depending on whether or not the value of the numerical data (random number for determination per normal symbol) extracted when the game ball wins the gate 32 matches the predetermined determination value per normal symbol. The When the display result of the variable display on the normal symbol display 13 is a win, the variable winning device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time so that the game ball is likely to win. That is, the state of the variable winning device 15 changes from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol.

  Further, in the probability variation state as the special gaming state, the probability that the special symbol 9a to 9c variably displayed on the display unit 9 will be the winning symbol (specific display result: “777”, for example) is higher than the normal gaming state. In addition to being increased, the variable display time (variation time) of the special symbols 9a to 9c is shortened from the normal gaming state. Further, in the normal symbol display 13, the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning device 15 are higher than in the normal gaming state. . Thereby, it becomes a more advantageous state for a player. Further, in a predetermined state such as a probability variation state, the normal symbol variable display time (fluctuation time) on the normal symbol display 13 may be shortened from the normal gaming state, which may be more advantageous for the player. .

  In addition, you may make it make a more advantageous state for a player by controlling to a short time state as a special game state. In the time saving state, the special symbols 9a to 9c and the normal symbol display 13 of the display unit 9 are displayed until the variable display (variable display) of the special symbols 9a to 9c is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) on the display unit 9. The normal symbol variable display time (variation time) is shortened from the normal gaming state. Furthermore, in the variable winning device 15, one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening are raised from the normal gaming state. When the opening time or the number of times of opening of the variable winning device 15 is made higher than the normal gaming state, the start winning to the start winning opening 14 is likely to occur, and the special symbols 9a to 9c are variably displayed on the display unit 9 within a predetermined period. Since the number of times increases and the probability that the special symbols 9a to 9c become winning symbols is higher than in the normal gaming state, the player is in a more advantageous state. Note that the special game state may include a first special game state and a second special game state. In this case, the probability variation state described above may be used as the first special game state, and the time-short state described above may be used as the second special game state.

  Further, the special game state is not limited to the above, and the game control that is advantageous to the player may be set to the special game state. Hereinafter, this game control will be described separately for those that are not directly related to the win (except during the specific game state) and those that are directly related to the win (in the specific game state). That is, the special game state added to the specific game state may be a special game state different from the specific game state, or may be a special game state including the specific game state. First, as game control that is not directly related to winning, special symbol 9a-9c or normal symbol time reduction (short time) control or probability variation (probability change) control, electric role (for example, variable winning device 15) ) Opening period extension control, and additional control of the start passage area for special symbols or ordinary symbols (for example, a winning opening (not shown) installed in the game board 6 is used as a starting winning opening for the special symbols 9a to 9c) Control to change the setting), control for increasing the number of winning balls (for example, control for increasing the number of winning balls from 13 to 15 in the normal gaming state), or control for improving the passing rate to a predetermined area (for example, starting) A control device for providing a hitting ball restricting device on the upstream side of the winning opening 14 and controlling the start winning rate by operating the hitting ball restricting device) can be set to a special gaming state, and is variably displayed based on the start winning prize. Stop symbol When the present invention is applied to a third-type ball game machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continued when there is a prize for a predetermined electric combination that is released when a combination of the predetermined symbols is obtained, The winning percentage improvement control may be in a special gaming state. On the other hand, the game control directly related to winning includes control for improving the upper limit number of rounds, control for improving the upper limit number of counts, control for opening / extending the opening / closing plate 20, or winning a prize opening opened by the opening / closing plate 20. Accompanying increase control of the number of prize balls can be set to a special game state. Needless to say, the above-described game control can be combined into a special game state. Furthermore, the entry condition to the special gaming state (satisfaction of the predetermined condition) and the termination condition of the special gaming state are not limited to those described in the present embodiment, but are random numbers for determination for generating the special gaming state. (Numerical data), a random number for determination (numerical data) for ending the special gaming state, gaming history (eg, time, number of reach, number of times of winning a predetermined winning opening, number of times of passing, etc.), winning, and subgame ( For example, any one or any combination of four elements (including those that can be selected by the player himself such as janken) is set as a special game state entry condition or a special game state end condition. That's fine.

  Decorative lamps 25 flashing and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and there is an out port 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won a prize. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 40, a frame lamp left 41, and a frame lamp right 42 provided on the front frame are provided at the outer peripheral upper portion, the outer peripheral left portion, and the outer peripheral right portion of the game area 7. In addition, a prize ball lamp 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls in the vicinity of the frame lamp left 41 is provided, and a ball break lamp 52 that is turned on when the supply ball has run out is provided in the vicinity of the frame lamp right 42. It has been.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in the present embodiment means that a variable display (variable display) is performed on a symbol that has not yet stopped when the stopped symbol constitutes a part of the jackpot symbol, And all or some of the symbols are in a state of being variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  In the present embodiment, an effective line that is a hit is determined by stopping a predetermined symbol on the display unit 9 as a plurality of predetermined display areas, and a part of the display area on the effective line is determined. A state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped when the predetermined symbol is stopped (for example, the left, right display among the left, middle, and right display areas) The area that is part of the jackpot symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and the display area on the right is still in the variable display state), and all the display areas on the active line Or some symbols are changing and displaying synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, all the left, middle and right display areas are changing and are always the same) Fluctuation table with all the symbols That reach the display mode or reach the state) it is being performed.

  In addition, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a symbol (special symbol or the like)) is displayed, or the background display mode (for example, color or the like) of the display unit 9 is displayed. It may change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display.

  A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail mounted in a circular shape on the game board 6 so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the hit ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start opening switch, the display unit 9 is in a state where variable display of the special symbols 9a to 9c can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the end of the previous variable display). Then, the variable display (variation display) of the special symbols 9a to 9c is started. If the special symbols 9a to 9c cannot be variably displayed, the number of numerical data stored in the start memory buffer 55a (for example, a random number for jackpot determination) is increased by 1, and the special symbol start memory display 10 is displayed. Increase the number of LCDs that are turned on by one.

  The variable display of the special symbols 9a to 9c on the display unit 9 stops when a certain time has elapsed. When the special symbols 9a to 9c at the time of stop become a big hit symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a big hit gaming state. That is, the large winning opening is opened by the opening / closing plate 20 until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls wins the large winning opening. It should be noted that one round in the big hit gaming state is that until a certain period of time elapses after the big winning opening is opened / closed by the opening / closing plate 20, or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls win the big winning opening. . When the hitting ball enters the V winning area in the big winning opening while the opening / closing plate 20 is opened and is detected by the V winning switch, a continuation right is generated and the opening / closing plate 20 opens the big winning opening. Done again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  When the stop symbol at the time of fluctuation stoppage of the special symbols 9a to 9c on the display unit 9 is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol), the jackpot gaming state is controlled, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, Next, the special game state is controlled such that the probability of winning next is higher than the normal game state. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the probability variation state.

In addition, the specific game state according to the present invention is not limited to the above, and may be a state in which any one of the following controls 1 to 5 or a combination of controls is executed.
1. A variable winning device that can change between a first state that facilitates winning of a hit ball and a second state in which the hit ball cannot win or that is difficult to win, is changed to the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined time. 1. Control to A variable winning device that can change between a first state that makes it easy to win a hit ball and a second state that makes it difficult or difficult to win a ball, with the detection of a hit ball in a specific winning or passing area. 2. Control for setting to the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined time. 3. Control to discharge a predetermined number of prize balls directly regardless of the winning of the hit ball. 4. Control for adding a valuable number to a storage medium (card, receipt, etc.) having a valuable value Control that gives points to a ball game machine that can be played based on the score

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the circuit configuration of the ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment. A basic circuit 53 for controlling the ball game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The basic circuit 53 transmits a control signal to a ROM 54 that stores a game control program, a RAM 55 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that controls a game signal according to the program, an effect control board 80, and the like. An I / O port unit 57 is included. In this embodiment, the ROM 54, the RAM 55, and the I / O port unit 57 are built in the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer. In the one-chip microcomputer, it is sufficient that at least the RAM 55 is built in the CPU 56, and the ROM 54 and the I / O port unit 57 may be external or built-in. Since the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the CPU 56 executes (or performs processing) hereinafter, specifically, when the CPU 56 executes control according to the program. is there. The same applies to CPUs mounted on boards other than the main board 31. The game control means used in this embodiment is a peripheral circuit such as the CPU 56, ROM 54, RAM 55, I / O port 57, etc. mounted on the main board 31.

  Although not shown in FIG. 2, a gate circuit, a start port switch, a V winning switch, a count switch, a full switch, a count switch short circuit signal, and a switch circuit for supplying signals from the clear switch to the basic circuit 53, variable A solenoid circuit that drives a solenoid for opening / closing the winning device 15, a solenoid for opening / closing the opening / closing plate 20 in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53, a system reset circuit for resetting the basic circuit 53 when the power is turned on, and the basic circuit 53 According to the data, the jackpot information indicating the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, the effective starting information indicating the number of starting winning balls used for the variable display start of the special symbols 9a to 9c on the display unit 9, the probability change indicating that the probability variation has occurred Output information output signals such as information to external devices such as hall computers Information output circuit, is also mounted on the main substrate 31.

  In addition, a part or all of the RAM 55 (which may be a CPU built-in RAM) is a backup RAM that is backed up by a backup power source 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 contents of the RAM 55 are saved for a predetermined period.

  The RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31 is provided with a start storage buffer 55a as the start storage means described above. The start-up storage buffer 55a of this embodiment has four storage areas, that is, storage areas 1 to 4, as a plurality of storage areas, and stores numerical data in the order of extraction from the storage area 1 in order. Further, the RAM 55 is provided with a determination result storage buffer 55b as determination result storage means. The determination result storage buffer 55b has storage areas (storage areas 1 to 4) corresponding to the storage areas 1 to 4 of the start storage buffer 55a. In this embodiment, the starting condition satisfaction determining means (for example, at the time of winning), which will be described later, based on numerical data extracted when the starting condition is satisfied (for example, a big hit determination random number, a reach determination random number, etc.) Whether or not it matches a predetermined determination value (for example, a big hit determination value, a reach determination value, etc.) by the big hit determination processing (step S122) and the reach determination processing (step S126) in the effect setting processing (step S114). A plurality of storage areas provided in the determination result storage buffer 55b when the determination is made and it is determined that the determination matches a predetermined determination value (for example, either the big hit determination value or the reach determination value). Is stored in the start storage buffer 55a, and the determination result is stored in the storage area corresponding to the storage area in which the numerical data for which the determination result has been made is stored. To store the results. That is, when the numerical data determined by the start condition satisfaction determination means is stored in the storage area 2 of the start storage buffer 55a, the determination result by the start condition satisfaction determination means is stored in the storage area 2 of the determination result storage buffer 55b. Is done.

  In this embodiment, the determination result is stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b when it is determined that the numerical data determined by the start condition satisfaction determination means matches a predetermined determination value. However, the determination result may be stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b even when it is determined that the numerical data determined by the determination unit when the starting condition is satisfied does not match the predetermined determination value. With this configuration, when a failure occurs in the determination by the determination unit when the start condition is established, the determination result is not stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b, so that the failure can be easily found.

  In this embodiment, when the variable display start condition based on the numerical data stored in the start-up storage buffer 55a (the big hit determination random number, the reach determination random number, etc.) is satisfied, the numerical data is determined according to a predetermined determination. The determination as to whether or not the values (big hit determination value, reach determination value, etc.) match is executed again (for example, the big hit determination process is executed again in step S300). In other words, since it may take time until the variable display based on the start condition is actually started after the start condition is satisfied, it is stored with a small number of types of data such as “win”, “out” or “reach”. In the determined determination result storage buffer 55b, there is a possibility that the data will be different from each other due to the influence of noise or the like (for example, “displacement” will be “hit”). On the other hand, the numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a has a plurality of random numbers (numerical data) within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 129), and even if an abnormality occurs in the data, There is a low probability that numerical data that does not match will become numerical data that matches a predetermined judgment value. Therefore, when the start condition is satisfied, it is possible to improve the reliability of the game by determining again whether or not it matches the predetermined determination value based on the numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a. it can.

  Further, based on commands from game control means (peripheral circuits such as the CPU 56 and ROM 54 and RAM 55) provided on the main board 31, effect control means (effect control CPU 111, RAM 112, ROM 113) provided on the effect control board 80 are provided. , I / O port unit 114, etc.) perform display control of the display unit 9 provided in the variable display device 8, sound output control of the speaker 27, light emission control of the lamp / LED, and the like. From the main board 31, an effect control command (control signal) is transmitted as command information related to display control of the variable display device 8, lamp / LED lighting control, and game sound generation.

  In this embodiment, display control means (for example, effects included in effect control means (for example, peripheral circuits such as CPU 111 for effect control, RAM 112, ROM 113, I / O port unit 114) mounted on effect control board 80. Based on a control signal (effect control command) from a game control means (peripheral circuits such as the CPU 56, ROM 54, and RAM 55) mounted on the main board 31). Display control of the variable display device 8 and the normal symbol display 13 provided in the game board 6 is performed. From the main board 31, as a signal for designating variable display modes of the special symbols 9a to 9c on the display unit 9, a variable pattern command (variable display pattern command) capable of specifying a variable display time (variable time) and a special symbol stop A command (special symbol designation command) for instructing stop symbols of the special symbols 9a to 9c determined in the symbol setting process (step S301) is transmitted. The display control means displays the display on the display unit 9 so that the fluctuation display (variable display) of the special symbols 9a to 9c is executed in the display mode designated by the fluctuation pattern command for the time designated by the received fluctuation pattern command. And the control unit 9 controls the display unit 9 to derive and display the stop symbols of the special symbols 9a to 9c designated by the special symbol designation command based on the elapse of the time designated by the variation pattern command.

  The effect control board 80 includes a ROM 113 as data storage means for storing data including identification information (for example, a display control program) in response to an effect control command from the main board 31, and a RAM 112 used as a work memory. An effect control CPU 111 that controls display of the variable display device 8 and the like based on an effect control command from the main board 31 and an I / O port unit 114 that receives an effect control command from the main board 31 are mounted.

  The display control means performs display control of the display unit 9 using an LCD via the VDP 100. The VDP 100 stores in the VRAM 101 image data relating to the character image, background, and display pattern stored in the character ROM 102 as image data storage means, reads out from the VRAM 101 at a predetermined timing, generates an image display signal, and displays the display unit 9. Output to. The variable display device 8 displays an image on the display unit 9 based on the image display signal.

  In this embodiment, the production control command has a 2-byte structure, and the first byte is used for a plurality of types of commands by the production control command representing MODE (command classification) and the second byte is EXT (command type). specify.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process (2m timer interrupt process) executed every 2 mS in the main process executed by the CPU 56. In a predetermined register (time constant register) of the CTC provided in the CPU 56, a value corresponding to 2 mS is set as a predetermined value. For this reason, a timer interrupt occurs every 2 mS, and the CPU 56 executes the processes of steps S20 to S36 shown in FIG.

  In the 2m timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 performs the game saving process of steps S21 to S34 after performing the register saving process (step S20). In the game control process, the CPU 56 first detects switches such as a gate switch provided at the gate 32, a start opening switch received at the start winning opening 14, a count switch provided at the big winning opening, and a winning opening switch. Signals are input and their state is determined (step S21).

  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). Next, the CPU 56 further performs processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (steps S23 and S24). A jackpot determination random number for determining whether or not to make a jackpot gaming state, and a jackpot symbol determination for determining display results (jackpot symbols) of special symbols 9a to 9c to be derived and displayed on the display unit 9 when the jackpot gaming state is entered A random number for determining whether or not to win in the normal symbol display 13 is a random number for determination, and a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining the variation pattern of the special symbols 9a to 9c. And a random number for determining the symbols to be displayed when the special symbols 9a to 9c are not displayed in the jackpot gaming state (the missing symbols), and a reach determination for determining whether to reach when the jackpot gaming state is not achieved. Random numbers are display random numbers.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S25). In the special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the ball game machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S26). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 13 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs winning determination setting processing (step S27). In the winning determination setting process, the determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b is read out based on the completion of the variation pattern setting process (step S302a) of the special symbol process (step S25). Processing for transmitting a determination result command (extraction order specifying signal) including a signal designating a storage area in which a determination result indicating that a predetermined determination value (for example, jackpot determination value, reach determination value, etc.) is stored is stored. I do.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting an effect control command related to the special symbols 9a to 9c in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and transmitting the effect control command (special symbol command control process: step S28). In addition, a process for transmitting an effect control command by setting an effect control command related to the normal symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 is performed (normal symbol command control process: step S29). Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S step S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the prize opening switches of a plurality of prize openings provided in the game board 6 (step S31). Specifically, a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is transmitted to a payout control board (not shown) in response to winning detection based on the fact that any of the plurality of winning opening switches is turned on. A payout control CPU (not shown) mounted on the payout control board drives a ball payout device (not shown) in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a storage process for checking increase / decrease in the number of numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a (step S32). Further, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the ball game machine 1 to be confirmed outside the ball game machine 1, is executed (step S33). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is given to a solenoid circuit (not shown) (step S34). The solenoid circuit drives one of the solenoids according to a drive command in order to open or close the variable winning device 15 or the opening / closing plate 20 or to switch the game ball passage in the special winning opening. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S35), and the interrupt enabled state is set (step S36).

  With the above processing, in this embodiment, the game control processing is started every 2 mS. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set. It may be executed in the main process. The winning determination setting process (step S27) may be executed in the process after the special symbol process (step S25) is executed, and the order of execution in the game control process is as follows. , Not limited to the above. For example, the winning determination determination setting process (step S27) may be executed after the special symbol command control process (step S28). That is, the determination result command may be transmitted after the variation pattern command is transmitted.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing program executed by the CPU 56. The special symbol process shown in FIG. 4 is a specific process of step S25 in the flowchart of FIG. When the CPU 56 performs the special symbol process, if the start opening switch for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on, that is, the game ball is started. If a start winning to win the winning opening 14 has occurred (step S311), the start opening switch passing process (step S312) is performed, and then any one of steps S300 to S308 is performed according to the internal state. Do.

  In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the number of numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a (starting storage number) has reached the upper limit, and stores the numerical value stored in the start storage buffer 55a. If the number of data storage has not reached the maximum value, the number of numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a is increased by one. Then, the value of each numerical data (random number) such as the big hit determining random number is extracted from the numerical data updating means (for example, the function of updating (counting up) the numerical data of the CPU 56 (big hit determining random number, etc.): step S22). Then, a process of storing them in a storage area corresponding to the extraction order (corresponding to a start storage counter set in step S112 described later) among the storage areas 1 to 4 of the start storage buffer 55a is executed. Note that extracting numeric data (random numbers) means reading a count value from a counter for generating numeric data (random numbers) and using the read count value as a value of the numeric data (random number value).

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Wait until the variable symbols of special symbols 9a to 9c can be displayed. When the CPU 56 is in a state where variable display of the special symbols 9a to 9c can be started, the CPU 56 checks the number of numerical data stored (starting storage number) stored in the start storage buffer 55a. That is, the count value of a start memory counter to be described later is confirmed. If the count value of the start memory counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win as a result of variable display of the special symbols 9a to 9c (whether or not to make a specific display result). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S301.

  Special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): Stop symbols of special symbols 9a to 9c after variable display are determined. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S302a.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S302a): A variable display variation pattern (variable display pattern) of special symbols 9a to 9c is selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns (variable display) according to the value of the variation pattern determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning. Pattern). Also, based on the determined variation pattern, after setting the variable display time (variation time) until the special symbols 9a to 9c are variably displayed and displayed in the special symbol process timer, the special symbol process timer is set to Start it. At this time, information (special symbol designation command) for instructing stop symbols of special symbols 9a to 9c and information (variation pattern command) for instructing a variation mode (variation pattern) are transmitted to the effect control board 80. Is done. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S303, and a variation pattern setting process end flag indicating that the variation pattern setting process is completed is set (step S302b). In this embodiment, there is provided a selection execution determination means (step S302b) for determining whether or not a variation pattern has been determined in the variation pattern setting process. The variation pattern setting process end flag is referred to in the winning determination setting process (step S27). Further, the variation pattern command for instructing the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process is transmitted to the effect control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S28).

  Special symbol variation process (step S303): When a predetermined time has elapsed (the special symbol process timer set in step S302a has timed out), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S304.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): Control is performed so that the special symbols 9a to 9c variably displayed on the display unit 9 are stopped. Specifically, it is set to a state in which an effect control command (confirmation command) indicating a special symbol stop is transmitted. When the display results of the special symbols 9a to 9c become the big hit symbol, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S305. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S300.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): Control for opening the large winning opening is started. Specifically, the counter and flag are initialized, and the solenoid is driven to open the open / close plate 20 to open the special winning opening. In addition, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the process timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S306.

  Processing for opening a special prize opening (step S306): A process for sending a production control command for round display of a special prize opening to the production control board 80, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing conditions for the special prize opening, and the like are performed. When the closing condition for the last big prize opening is established, the internal state is updated to shift to step S307.

  Specific area valid time process (step S307): Monitors whether or not the V winning switch provided in the big winning opening passes and confirms that the big hit gaming state continuation condition is satisfied. If the conditions for continuation of the big hit gaming state are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state is updated to shift to step S305. In addition, when the big hit gaming state continuation condition is not satisfied within a predetermined effective time, or when all rounds are finished, the internal state is updated to shift to step S308.

  Big hit end processing (step S308): Control for causing 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.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a start port switch passing process (step S312) that is executed when a start win (a game ball wins at the start win port 14) occurs. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the start storage number, that is, the number of numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a has reached the maximum value of 4 (step S111). The number of numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a can be confirmed by the count value of the start storage counter set in step S112. If the starting memory number has not reached 4, the value of the starting memory counter indicating the number of numerical data stored in the starting memory buffer 55a is incremented by 1 (step S112), and each random number (numerical data such as a big hit determination random number) ) Are extracted and stored in a storage area corresponding to the value of the start storage counter among the storage areas 1 to 4 of the start storage buffer 55a (step S113: extraction means). Then, a winning effect setting process is executed (step S114).

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a winning effect setting process. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first reads the jackpot determination random number extracted by the current start winning. That is, the storage area storing the jackpot determination random number extracted by the current start winning among the storage areas 1 to 4 of the start storage buffer 55a (the storage area storing the numerical data with the latest extraction order). Is read out (step S121). Next, the CPU 56 executes a big hit determination process (step S122). In the jackpot determination process, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined based on whether or not the jackpot determination random number read in step S121 matches the jackpot determination value as a predetermined determination value. When it is determined that the big hit is determined in the big hit determination process (step S123), it is determined whether or not the probability big hit is determined (step S124).

  In this embodiment, there are twelve special symbols 9a to 9c on the left, middle and right, respectively, "0" to "11". By doing so, the variation of the special symbols 9a to 9c is realized. Note that the display of the display symbols may change discontinuously during the variation of the special symbols 9a to 9c. In addition, when the final stop symbols (determined symbols) of the special symbols 9a to 9c are aligned in the middle left and right, it becomes a big hit symbol (specific display result), and when the middle symbol is fluctuating in a state where the left and right are aligned Reach. In the case of a big hit, when the odd symbols are arranged (special display result), the game shifts to a high probability state (probability change state) after the big hit game ends. Further, when a big hit occurs in the high probability state (probability variation state) or when the special symbols 9a to 9c are changed a predetermined number of times, the high probability state (probability variation state) ends and the low probability state (normal game state). Return to.

  Therefore, in step S124, the CPU 56 reads the big hit symbol determining random number stored in the storage area of the start-up storage buffer 55a in which the big hit determining random number determined in step S122 is stored, and uses the read big hit symbol determining random number as the read big hit symbol determining random number. The jackpot symbol is determined on the basis of this, and if the determination result is an odd symbol, it is determined that the probability hit jackpot is reached. When it is determined that the odd big hit is a certain big hit, a specific big hit determination indicating a specific big win is saved corresponding to the save area of the start storage buffer 55a in which the big hit determination random number determined in step S122 is stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b. Store in the area (step S125). When it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is not reached, the non-specific big hit determination indicating the non-specific big hit winning is performed in the storage area of the start storage buffer 55a in which the random number for determining the big hit determined in step S122 is stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b. Store in the corresponding storage area (step S126).

  When it is determined in step S123 that the jackpot is not to be won, the reach determination random number stored in the storage area of the start storage buffer 55a in which the jackpot determination random number determined in step S122 is stored is read (step S127). A reach determination process is executed based on the read reach determination random number (step S128). In the reach determination process, it is determined whether or not to reach based on whether or not the read reach determination random number matches a reach determination value as a predetermined determination value. Then, when it is determined that the reach is determined in the reach determination process (step S129), the start-up memory in which the reach winning determination indicating the reach winning is stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b, the jackpot determination random number determined in step S122. The data is stored in a storage area corresponding to the storage area of the buffer 55a (step S130). When it is determined that the reach is not reached, a loss winning determination indicating a lost winning is stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b corresponding to the storage area of the start storage buffer 55a in which the big hit determination random number determined in step S122 is stored. Store in the area (step S131).

  Thus, in this embodiment, the numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a when the start condition is satisfied (a game ball wins the start winning opening 14), the jackpot determination value as a predetermined determination value and A start condition establishment determination means (steps S122 and S128) for determining whether or not the reach determination value or the like is satisfied is provided. As described above, since it is determined whether or not the big hit or reach is reached when the start condition is satisfied, the variable display based on the numerical data determined to be the big hit or reach is continuously performed until the variable display is started. Can be performed.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the winning determination setting process executed by the CPU 56. The winning determination setting process shown in FIG. 7 is a specific process of step S27 in the flowchart of FIG. In the winning determination setting process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the variation pattern setting process end flag is set (step S71). The variation pattern setting process end flag is set in step S302b to indicate that the variation pattern setting process (step S302a) has been completed, that is, the variation patterns of the special symbols 9a to c9 from which variable display is to be started are determined. Flag.

  If the variation pattern setting process end flag is set in step S71, the variation pattern setting process end flag is cleared (step S72), and all determination results stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b are read (step S71). S73). Next, the CPU 56 specifies a storage area (extraction order) in which determination results other than the off-winning determination among the read determination results are stored, the specified storage area, and the determination result stored in the storage area, A determination result command corresponding to the command is selected (step S74), and command transmission processing is executed (step S75). That is, the determination result command selected in step S74 is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Further, in this embodiment, when the determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b does not store any determination result other than the misplacement winning determination, that is, the specific big win winning determination, the non-specific big winning winning determination, and the reach winning determination. When the determination result is not stored, a determination result command indicating that only the winning prize determination is stored is transmitted. Further, in this case, the storage area specified in step S74 among the determination results read out in step S73 is the last in the extraction order, that is, the storage area in which the determination results of storage area 1 to storage area 4 are stored. Among them, the last storage area may be specified and a determination result command including information for specifying the storage area may be transmitted, and the determination result command described above may be used without specifying the storage area. Is another command, and a command indicating that a determination result other than the designation of winning out is not stored may be transmitted in step S75.

In addition, the process in the winning determination setting process is not limited to that described in the present embodiment, and any one of the following seven elements, any combination of configurations 1 to 5, or configurations 1 to 5 4 and any combination of the configurations 6 to 7 may be processing for executing the winning determination setting processing.
1. 1. Of the determination results stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b, only the determination result stored by the new start winning is read without reading the determination result read when the previous winning determination setting process is executed. In the case where only the winning prize determination is stored in the read determination result, or the determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b is read by the determination result reading means when the determination setting process at the time of previous winning is executed. 2. If no new start prize is generated later, a region other than the above-described storage region 1 to storage region 4 is specified as a storage region to be specified. When a plurality of determination results indicating that the determination result storage buffer 55b matches the jackpot determination value or the reach determination value are stored as predetermined determination values, all of these determination results and the storage area in which the determination results are stored are stored. 4. Configuration for instructing When both the determination result that matches the jackpot determination value and the determination result that matches the reach determination value are stored, the determination result that matches the jackpot determination value and the storage of the determination result 4. Instructing only the storage area to be executed If a new start prize does not occur after the determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b is read by the determination result reading means when the previous winning determination setting process is executed, the above determination result command is 5. Configuration for selecting commands indicating different commands and indicating that the start winning has not occurred. 6. A configuration for transmitting a command (specific variable display data signal) designating a variation pattern, a determination result, and a storage area in which the determination result is stored without transmitting a determination result command. If no new start winning has occurred after the determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b is read by the determination result reading means when the previous winning determination setting processing is executed, this means that no starting winning has occurred. Configuration for sending commands that specify data and data indicating fluctuation patterns

  In this embodiment, all the determination results stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b are read by the determination result reading means (function of executing step S73 of the CPU 56). For example, the above-described configuration 1 is shown. As described above, the determination result reading means (the function of executing step S73 of the CPU 56) reads out the determination result when the previous winning determination setting process is executed among the plurality of determination results stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b. It is good also as a structure which reads determination results other than the determination result read by the means.

  Further, in this embodiment, when only the determination of the winning prize is stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b, the latest storage among the storage areas in which the determination results of the storage areas 1 to 4 are stored is stored. Although the configuration is such that the area is specified, for example, as shown in the above-described configuration 2, a storage area other than the storage areas 1 to 4 may be specified.

  Further, in this embodiment, only the case where only one determination result of the specific big win winning determination, the non-specific big hit winning determination, or the reach winning determination is stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b is described. As shown in the above-mentioned configuration 3, when a plurality of determination results of specific big win winning determination, non-specific big winning winning determination, or reach winning determination are stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b, all these determination results and A configuration may be used in which a storage area in which a determination result is stored is designated.

  Further, in this embodiment, only the case where only one determination result of the specific big win winning determination, the non-specific big winning winning determination, or the reach winning determination is stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b is described. As shown in the above configuration 4, when the determination result storage buffer 55b stores a plurality of determination results of specific big win winning determination, non-specific big winning winning determination, or reach winning determination, it is most advantageous for the player. A determination result (for example, specific big hit winning determination> non-specific big hit winning determination> reach winning determination) and a storage area in which the determination result is stored may be designated.

  Further, in this embodiment, when only the winning prize determination is stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b, the determination result command of the winning prize determination is transmitted. For example, as shown in the above-described configuration 5 Alternatively, a command different from the determination result command (a command indicating that numerical data matching a predetermined determination value is not included or a new start condition is not satisfied) may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, the determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b and the storage area in which the determination result is stored are instructed by a command (determination result command) different from the variation pattern command. As shown in the configuration 6 described above, a command instructing the variation pattern, the determination result, and the storage area in which the determination result is stored may be transmitted. That is, the presentation control command used in this embodiment is specified by the 2-byte configuration of MODE and EXT as described above. For example, as shown in the configuration of 6 above, The determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b and the storage area in which the determination result is stored may be designated, and the variation pattern may be designated by EXT of the second byte. Further, in the above-described configuration 6, the winning determination setting process (step S27) is executed in the variation pattern setting process (step S302a), and based on the result of the winning determination setting process and the random number for determining the variation pattern. The variation pattern command is selected, or after the variation pattern is selected in the variation pattern setting process, the determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b is selected in the winning determination setting process. The variation pattern command may be selected based on the variation pattern and the variation pattern command may be transmitted in the special symbol command control process (step S28).

  In this embodiment, the determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b and a storage area for storing the determination result are designated by a command (determination result command) different from the variation pattern command, and the determination result storage buffer When only the winning prize determination is stored in 55b, the determination result command of the winning prize determination is transmitted. However, as shown in the above-described structure 7, for example, a predetermined MODE is determined. It is instructed by the effect control command that a new determination result is not stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b because a new start condition has not been established (data indicating that no start winning has occurred, and a variation pattern) The data indicating the data may be transmitted). In this case, an area other than the storage area 1 to the storage area 4 may be designated by a predetermined MODE.

  When the variation pattern command is transmitted by the above processing, the determination result determined to match the predetermined determination value among the determination results stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b and the determination result are stored. A determination result command indicating the storage area is transmitted to the effect control board 80. That is, even if it is determined whether or not the big win or reach is determined in the winning effect setting process (step S114) based on the establishment of the start condition, it corresponds to the start storage counter of the determination result storage buffer 55b. Only the determination result is stored in the area to be performed, and the determination result is not immediately transmitted to the effect control board 80. A determination result that is determined to match a predetermined determination value among the determination results stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b when the variation pattern command is transmitted, and a determination result that indicates a storage area in which the determination result is stored By transmitting a command, even when a plurality of start prizes are continuously generated in a short time, it is possible to prevent a misregistration of the start memory number between the game control means and the effect control means. be able to.

  FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are flowcharts showing an example of command analysis processing executed by the effect control CPU 111. The command analysis process shown in FIG. 8 is executed in an interrupt process executed every 2 mS in the main process executed by the effect control CPU 111. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 111 first checks whether there is a reception command in the command reception buffer of the RAM 112 mounted on the effect control board 80 (step S501). 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 both match is the case where the received command is not stored. If there is a reception command, the reception command stored in the command reception buffer is read (step S502). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by one.

  If the received effect control command is a special symbol left designation effect control command (step S503), the effect control CPU 111 stores data indicating the left special symbol 9a indicated by the command in the left special symbol storage area in the RAM 112. Store (step S504). Further, if the effect control command is designated as a special symbol (step S505), the effect control CPU 111 stores data indicating the medium special symbol 9b indicated by the command in the medium special symbol storage area in the RAM 112 (step S505). S506). If it is a special symbol right designation effect control command (step S507), the effect control CPU 111 stores data indicating the right special symbol 9c indicated by the command in the right special symbol storage area in the RAM 112 (step S507). S508).

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S509), the effect control CPU 111 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern data storage area (step S510) and sets the variation pattern reception flag. (Step S511).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command for specifying the start memory number (step S512), the effect control CPU 111 updates the start memory number of the start storage area in the RAM 112 to the number specified by the effect control command. (Step S513). In addition, the number of LCDs on which the special symbol start memory display 10 is turned on is updated (step S514), and the notice determination random number counter is incremented by 1 (step S515). The random number counter for notice determination is a counter that updates the random number for notice determination as numerical data within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 126 in this embodiment), and is used for the notice determination in the notice determination processing described later. In order to generate numerical data (random number) for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect based on whether or not the random number for outside notice determination is matched with the notice determination value of the notice determination table after the random number is extracted Counter.

  Further, if the received effect control command is a determination result command indicating a specific big win winning determination (step S521), it indicates a storage area of the determination result storage buffer 55b in which the determination result indicated by the received determination result command is stored. A value (in this embodiment, a value indicating one of storage area 1 to storage area 4) is stored in RAM 112 (step S522), and a notice determination process is executed (step S523).

  Even when the received effect control command is a determination result command indicating a non-specific big hit winning determination (step S524), the determination result storage buffer 55b that stores the determination result indicated by the received determination result command is stored. A value indicating an area (in this embodiment, a value indicating one of the storage areas 1 to 4) is stored in the RAM 112 (step S525), and a notice determination process is executed (step S526). Furthermore, even when the received effect control command is a determination result command indicating reach winning determination (step S527), a storage area of the determination result storage buffer 55b in which the determination result indicated by the received determination result command is stored is stored. The indicated value (in this embodiment, a value indicating one of the storage area 1 to the storage area 4) is stored in the RAM 112 (step S528), and a notice determination process is executed (step S529).

If the received effect control command is a determination result command indicating a winning prize determination (step S530), the notice determination random number counter is incremented by 1 (step S531). If the received command read in step S502 is another effect control command, a flag corresponding to the received command is set (step S532).
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the notice determination process executed by the effect control CPU 111. The notice determination process shown in FIG. 10 is a specific process of steps S523, S526, and S529 in FIG. In the notice determination process, the effect control CPU 111 first determines whether or not the notice effect is being executed (step S540). Whether or not the notice effect is being executed can be determined by a notice execution flag that is set when the notice effect is being executed. If the notice effect is not being executed, the notice determination random number is extracted from the notice determination random number counter (step S541), and the determination result stored in the determination result indicated by the received determination result command stored in the RAM 112 is stored. The notice determination table is selected based on a value indicating the storage area of the buffer 55b (in this embodiment, a value indicating one of the storage areas 1 to 4) (step S542).

  FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 show an example of the notice determination table used in this embodiment. The notice determination table of this embodiment is a value indicating the storage area of the determination result storage buffer 55b in which the determination result instructed by the determination result command and the determination result instructed by the received determination result command are stored. In this form, the selection data (for example, the advance notice determination table 1 to the advance notice determination table 4) is set so that the advance notice mode of the advance notice effect differs according to the storage area 1 to the save area 4). As a plurality of types of determination tables in which a notification determination value) is set, a notification determination table 1 to a notification determination table 4 are provided. Note that the notice determination table 1 to the notice determination table 4 are stored in the ROM 113 mounted on the effect control board 80. It is also possible to send a command (specific variable display data signal) that specifies a variation pattern, a determination result, and a storage area in which the determination result is stored without transmitting a determination result command. A plurality of types of determination tables in which selection data is set so that the notification mode of the notification effect varies depending on the determination result specified by the command (specific variable display data signal) and the storage area in which the determination result is stored. It is good also as a structure provided with the notice determination table 1-the notice determination table 4 as.

  The notice determination table of this embodiment also shows the relationship between the determination result indicated by the determination result command, the storage area in which the determination result is stored, and the number of executions of the notice effect. In other words, for each of the notice determination values as selection data, the kind of notice effect and the number of variable display (variable display) to be executed are set as the notice mode of the notice effect, and the notice determination that the random number for the notice determination is matched. It is determined that the notice effect is to be executed over the variable display (variable display) of the special symbols 9a to 9c corresponding to the set number of executions with the type of the notice effect set in the value. In this embodiment, the number of executions set in the notice determination table has an upper limit on the value of the storage area in which the determination result is stored (any one of storage area 1 to storage area 4). That is, in this embodiment, it has a function of executing a continuous notice continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays of special symbols 9a to 9c on the display unit 9 as a notice effect. The continuous notice in this embodiment refers to whether or not to make a big hit executed in the winning effect setting process (step S114) when the winning prize (the game ball wins the winning prize opening 14) and reach. Based on the determination result, it is an effect that is continuously executed over the subsequent variable display of the special symbols 9a to 9c, and can be a big hit, specifically a big hit. This is a notice effect for notifying the player using the lamps / LEDs 25, 40 to 42, the speaker 27, etc. provided in the gaming machine. Specifically, the same character is continuously displayed on the display unit 9 over a plurality of variable displays, and the display unit 9 is synchronized with the display mode of the display unit 9 to perform variable display over a plurality of times in the same light emission mode. The lamps / LEDs 25 and 40 to 42 are continuously controlled to emit light, and / or the speaker 27 is continuously controlled to perform sound output over a plurality of variable displays in the same sound mode.

  When the determination result instructed by the determination result command is stored in the storage area 1 of the determination result storage buffer 55b, the notice determination table 2 shown in FIG. When the determination result instructed by the determination result command is stored in the storage area 2 of the determination result storage buffer 55b, the notice determination table 3 shown in FIG. Is stored in the storage area 3 of the determination result storage buffer 55b, the notice determination table 4 shown in FIG. 12D shows that the determination result instructed by the determination result command is stored in the storage area 4 of the determination result storage buffer 55b. It is an example of the notice determination table each selected at the time of storing. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of executions of the notice effect is the value indicated by the storage area of the determination result storage buffer 55b in which the determination result instructed by the determination result command is stored (any one of the storage areas 1 to 4). Or). That is, when the determination result command indicating that the determination result is stored in the storage area 1 of the determination result storage buffer 55b is received, the upper limit of the number of executions is one, and in the case of the storage area 2, the storage area is twice. 3 is 3 times, and 3 is 4 times in the storage area 4.

  When the determination result command indicating that the determination result is stored in the storage area 1 of the determination result storage buffer 55b is received, based on the determination result instructed by the determination result command of the notice determination table 1 in step S542. A table is selected. When the notice determination random number extracted in step S541 matches the notice determination value set in the selected table, the number of executions is one. When the number of executions is determined to be once, the continuous notice is not executed, and the notice form determined by the matched notice determination value is executed only once in the variable display of the special symbols 9a to 9c this time.

  In this embodiment, there are a notice effect A and a notice effect B as different notice modes. Note that the notice effect A and the notice effect B are notice modes used for both the notice notices other than the continuous notice and the notice notice. That is, the notice effect A and the continuous notice B are used for any number of executions from the execution count of 1 to the execution count of 4.

  Further, in this embodiment, the ratio at which the notice effect is executed in each notice determination table is configured to be different depending on the determination result. That is, the notice determination table is configured so that the ratio of executing the notice effect increases in the order of reach winning determination <non-specific big hit winning determination <specific big hit winning determination. In this way, the notice effect is executed when a judgment result command (non-specific big-hit winning judgment, specific big-hit winning judgment) is received rather than when a judgment result command is issued that instructs a reach winning prize judgment to be out of place. Since the notice determination table is configured so that the ratio of being played is increased, the expectation that becomes a big hit is increased by executing the notice effect, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  Further, the notice determination table 1 and the notice determination table 2 are configured such that the ratio at which the notice effect B is executed is lower than the ratio at which the notice effect A is executed. Further, in the notice determination table 3, when the determination result command instructing the reach winning determination and the non-specific big hit winning determination is received, the ratio at which the notice effect B is executed is lower than the ratio at which the notice effect A is executed. In the case of the special big hit winning determination, the ratio at which the notice effect A is executed is configured to be lower than the ratio at which the notice effect B is executed. Further, in the notice determination table 4, when a determination result command for instructing a reach winning determination is received, the notice effect is not executed. The non-specific big hit winning determination is configured to be lower than the proportion of the notice effect B being executed than the proportion of the notice effect A being executed, and the notice effect B is not executed in the case of the specific big hit winning decision. . In this way, since the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit is different in the notice effect executed by changing the ratio of the notice effect executed in each notice determination table, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

  Next, the effect control CPU 111 determines whether or not the notice determination random number extracted in step S541 matches the notice determination value set in the notice determination table selected in step S542 (step S543). Are stored in the notice type buffer in the RAM 112, and the number of executions of the notice effect is stored in the execution number buffer in the RAM 112 (step S1). S544). Then, a notice execution flag is set (step S545). The effect control CPU 111 controls the effects of the lamps / LEDs 25, 40 to 42, the speaker 27, the display unit 9 and the like with reference to the contents of the notice type buffer and the execution frequency buffer in step S544 when the notice effect is executed. .

  As described above, in this embodiment, the determination result determined at the time of starting winning is stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b, and when the variation pattern command is transmitted, the contents of the determination result storage buffer 55b are read to determine A determination result command for instructing a determination result stored in the result storage buffer 55 b is transmitted to the effect control board 80. That is, when a start winning occurs, it is determined whether or not a big hit or reach is made based on the numerical data (random number) extracted in the start winning in the winning effect setting process (step S114). Is stored in the determination result storage buffer 55b. Then, based on the completion of the variation pattern setting process (step S302a) of the special symbol process (step S25), the contents of the determination result storage buffer 55b are read out by the winning determination setting process (step S27), and the determination result storage buffer is read out. The determination result command for instructing the determination result stored in 55b is transmitted to the effect control board 80, and the variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S28). By configuring in this way, the determination results determined at the time of winning a start are collectively transmitted to the effect control board 80, so that even when a plurality of start winnings occur in a short time, the CPU 56 and the effect control It is possible to prevent a difference in recognition between the number of numerical data stored in the start storage buffer 55a and the number of executions of the notice effect with the CPU 111.

It is the front view which looked at the bullet ball game machine concerning this embodiment from the front. It is a block diagram showing the outline | summary of the circuit structure of the ball game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of 2m timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prize production | presentation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a winning time determination setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of command analysis processing. Similarly, it is a flowchart showing an example of command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a notice determination table. Similarly, it is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a notice determination table.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Ball game machine 8 Variable display apparatus 9 Display part 14 Start winning opening 15 Variable winning apparatus 31 Main board 50 Card unit 55a Start memory buffer 55b Judgment result memory buffer 56 CPU
80 Production control board 111 Production control CPU
151 Available indication lamp 153 Linkage table direction indicator 154 Card insertion indication lamp 155 Card insertion slot 156 Card unit lock

Claims (7)

A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable based on establishment of a predetermined start condition, and after the start condition is established, the plurality of types based on establishment of a variable display start condition A game machine that controls the display to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result after the display information is variably displayed.
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Display control means for controlling display including variable display of the identification information in the variable display device based on a control signal transmitted from the game control means,
The game control means includes
Numeric data updating means used for determination relating to variable display, and updating numeric data within a predetermined numeric range;
Extracting means for extracting numerical data from the numerical data updating means in response to establishment of the starting condition;
A start condition determination means for determining whether the numerical data extracted by the extraction means matches a predetermined determination value when the start condition is satisfied;
Start storage means for storing the extraction order of numerical data extracted by the extraction means in an identifiable manner;
A determination result storage means for storing a determination result by the determination condition establishment time determination means in a storage area corresponding to the numerical data extraction order stored in the start storage means;
Determination result reading means for reading a plurality of determination results stored in the determination result storage means;
Variable display pattern selection means for selecting a variable display pattern indicating a display mode of the identification information from a plurality of predetermined variable display patterns when the start condition is satisfied;
Selection execution determination means for determining whether or not selection of the variable display pattern has been executed by the variable display pattern selection means;
A numerical value determined to match the predetermined determination value by the start condition satisfaction determination means in accordance with a plurality of determination results stored in the determination result storage means read by the determination result reading means. A specifying means for specifying the data extraction order;
Signal transmitting means for transmitting the control signal to the display control means,
The signal transmission means includes variable display pattern data indicating the variable display pattern selected by the variable display pattern selection means when the selection execution determination means determines that the selection of the variable display pattern has been executed. Transmitting a signal and an extraction order specifying signal indicating an extraction order specified by the specifying means;
The display control means includes
Comprising signal receiving means for receiving the control signal;
Based on the reception of the variable display pattern data signal and the extraction order specifying signal by the signal receiving means, the predetermined condition before the start condition based on the numerical data of the extraction order specified by the extraction order specifying signal is satisfied. A gaming machine comprising: a notice determining means for determining whether or not to execute a notice effect for notifying that the determined value is matched. The display control means stores a plurality of types of determination tables in which selection data is set so that a notice mode of the notice effect varies according to an extraction order specified by the extraction order specifying signal,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a determination table corresponding to an extraction order specified by the extraction order specifying signal is selected, and a notice mode of the notice effect is selected based on selection data of the determination table. . When the determination data read by the determination result reading means does not include numerical data determined to match the predetermined determination value,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the signal transmission unit transmits a signal indicating that the numerical data determined to match the predetermined determination value is not included. . A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable based on establishment of a predetermined start condition, and after the start condition is established, the plurality of types based on establishment of a variable display start condition A game machine that controls the display to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result after the display information is variably displayed.
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Display control means for controlling display including variable display of the identification information in the variable display device based on a control signal transmitted from the game control means,
The game control means includes
Numeric data updating means used for determination relating to variable display, and updating numeric data within a predetermined numeric range;
Extracting means for extracting numerical data from the numerical data updating means in response to establishment of the starting condition;
A start condition determination means for determining whether the numerical data extracted by the extraction means matches a predetermined determination value when the start condition is satisfied;
Start storage means for storing the extraction order of numerical data extracted by the extraction means in an identifiable manner;
A determination result storage means for storing a determination result by the determination condition establishment time determination means in a storage area corresponding to the numerical data extraction order stored in the start storage means;
Determination result reading means for reading a plurality of determination results stored in the determination result storage means;
Variable display pattern selection means for selecting a variable display pattern indicating a display mode of the identification information from a plurality of predetermined variable display patterns when the start condition is satisfied;
Selection execution determination means for determining whether or not selection of the variable display pattern has been executed by the variable display pattern selection means;
A numerical value determined to match the predetermined determination value by the start condition satisfaction determination means in accordance with a plurality of determination results stored in the determination result storage means read by the determination result reading means. A specifying means for specifying the data extraction order;
When the selection execution determination means determines that the selection of the variable display pattern has been executed, the extraction order specified by the specification means, and the variable display pattern selected by the variable display pattern selection means Specific variable display data signal selecting means for selecting a specific variable display data signal indicating a predetermined variable display data signal from a plurality of types of predetermined variable display data signals;
Signal transmitting means for transmitting the control signal to the display control means,
The signal transmission means transmits the specific variable display data signal selected by the specific variable display data signal selection means,
The display control means includes
Signal receiving means for receiving the control signal;
Based on the reception of the specific variable display data signal by the signal receiving means, it matches the predetermined determination value before the start condition based on the numerical data in the extraction order specified by the specific variable display data signal is satisfied. A gaming machine comprising a notice determining means for determining whether or not to execute a notice effect for notifying that a game is to be performed.   The game according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the determination by the start condition establishment determination means includes a determination as to whether or not the display result of the identification information is the specific display result. Machine.   The determination by the determination means when the start condition is established is a determination as to whether or not the display result of the identification information is to be a reach display mode when it is determined that the display result of the identification information is not the specific display result. The game machine according to claim 5, comprising: On the condition that the display result is a special display result different from the specific display result, the game state is controlled to a special game state that is different from the specific game state and advantageous to the player after the specific game state ends. Has the function to
The determination by the determination unit when the start condition is established is whether or not the display result of the identification information is the special display result when it is determined that the display result of the identification information is the specific display result. The game machine according to claim 5 or 6, characterized by comprising:

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