JP2006149633A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which improves the attractiveness of the games by eliminating the monotonousness of the playing potentialities. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with the main ROM 202 in which are stored a first lottery probability table and a second lottery probability table facilitating the winning of the jackpot game status as compared with the first lottery probability table and the CPU 201 which carries out the controls to the special game statuses after the end of the jackpot game status when the jackpot game status is won. The main CPU 201 conducts the control to the first special game status to make the alteration to the second lottery probability table as to the table to be selected while the number of times of determining the result of the variable display of the special figures is counted after the control to the special game status. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a simulation program thereof, and more particularly to a gaming machine having a time-saving function capable of shifting a gaming state to a time-saving state and a simulation program thereof.

  For example, one type of pachinko machine is a “time saving machine”.

  In the “time saving machine” described above, (1) a gaming state in which the normal symbol display device stops in a specific manner and the start winning opening is opened (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol winning probability”); (2) Game state in which the variation time from the start to stop of special symbols and normal symbols is relatively short, and (3) The opening time of the starting prize opening is relatively long and the number of opening of the starting prize opening is relative The game state is configured so that any one of the many game states or a combination of these game states may occur.

Here, the gaming states shown in the above (1), (2), and (3) are referred to as “short-time states”, and in this state, the variable display result of the identification information (special symbol) of the liquid crystal display device is predetermined. After the end of the big hit gaming state caused by the specific display mode (that is, the big hit), the special symbol that is activated when the game ball wins the winning winning opening (referred to as “start winning”) is displayed. Is continued until the number of operations reaches a specific value (for example, 100 times) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-199938 A

  However, in the above prior art, since the combination of special symbols for entering the time-saving state is predetermined, that is, when the variation display result of the special symbols of the liquid crystal display device is a predetermined display mode, the time-saving state Because it was supposed to rush into the game, it was possible to easily predict a rush in the short-time state, and the game was monotonous.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that eliminates the monotony of game play and improves the fun of the game.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a variable display means (liquid crystal display device 21) capable of variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols) and a game ball. A special prize device (start prize opening 14, 17) that is provided in a moving game area (game area 2b) and can be changed between a first state in which game balls are easy to win and a second state in which game balls are hard to win. Compared with the first lottery probability table used for determining the variation display result of the identification information in the variation display means, and the first lottery probability table, the variation display result of the identification information in the variation display means is determined in advance. The lottery probability table storage means (main ROM 202) for storing the second lottery probability table having a high probability of becoming a specific display mode, and any of a plurality of types of lottery probability tables stored in the lottery probability table storage means The lottery probability table selecting means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for selecting the lottery probability table and the table selected by the lottery probability table selecting means in response to the winning of the game ball in the special winning device The variation display result determining means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for determining the variation display result of the identification information in the variation display means, and the variation display result of the identification information in the variation display means in the specific display mode by the variation display result determination means. If determined, the variable winning device (big prize opening 15) is controlled for a big hit gaming state that is released a predetermined number of times under a predetermined condition, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, a special gaming state advantageous to the player is set. Special gaming state control means for controlling (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200), and after being controlled to the special gaming state It includes a variable display result counting means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for counting the number of times that the variable display result is determined by the variable display result determining means. The special gaming state control means is the first lottery probability table selecting means. When the variation display result of the identification information in the variation display means is determined in the specific display mode by the variation display result determination means during the normal gaming state in which the lottery probability table is selected, the lottery is performed after the big hit gaming state is finished. First special gaming state control means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for controlling the first special gaming state for changing the table selected by the probability table selecting means to the second lottery probability table; When the variation display result of the identification information in the variation display means is determined as the specific display mode by the variation display result determination means during the special gaming state After the end of the big hit gaming state, the table selected by the lottery probability table selection means is made the second lottery probability table, and the frequency at which the special winning device changes from the second state to the first state is usually set. And a second special gaming state control means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for controlling the second special gaming state to be improved from the gaming state.

  As a result, in the second special gaming state (that is, a state in which a short time advantageous to the player occurs) that improves the frequency of the special winning device changing to the second state and the first state over the normal gaming state, Since the change display result of the identification information in the change display means is determined to be the specific display mode (that is, when it is a big hit) during the first special game state, the player is given a sense of achievement. Can eliminate the monotony of the game.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, the special gaming state control means is counted by the variable display result counting means after being controlled to the first special gaming state. When the number of times reaches the predetermined value, the table selected by the lottery probability table selecting means is changed to the first lottery probability table, and the first special gaming state is ended to change the gaming state to the normal gaming state. It includes a normal game state transition means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for transition.

  Thereby, when the number of times counted by the variable display result counting means reaches a predetermined value, the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state, so that the player is tense and the monotony of the game is eliminated. Can improve the interest of the game.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect of the invention, the special gaming state control means is controlled by the variable display result counting means after being controlled to the second special gaming state. When the counted number of times reaches a predetermined value, the table selected by the lottery probability table selecting means is changed to the first lottery probability table, and the special winning device is changed from the second state to the first state. Including a third special gaming state control means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for controlling a third special gaming state that improves the frequency of playing the game in comparison with the normal gaming state.

  As a result, the second special gaming state, the third special gaming state, and the like can be shortened (the short time means that the frequency at which the special winning device changes from the second state to the first state is improved as compared to the normal gaming state. There are multiple types of short-time states that occur), and the triggers to enter each short-time state are different, so that the monotony of the game can be eliminated and the player is nervous. It can give a feeling and improve the interest of the game.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of the first to third aspects, the special gaming state control means is controlled to the second special gaming state. When the variation display result other than the specific display mode is determined a predetermined number of times by the variation display result determination means, the second special gaming state is terminated and the gaming state is shifted to the first special gaming state. 1st special game state transfer means (main CPU201 of the main control circuit 200) is included, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  As a result, the second special gaming state ends when the variable display result other than the specific display mode is determined a predetermined number of times by the variable display result determining means, so that the gaming state is extremely advantageous to the player. There is no bias to one side, such as becoming or disadvantage. Therefore, there is no inconvenience in game play.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to the third or fourth aspect, the special game state control means is a variable display means by the variable display result determination means during the third special game state. When the variation display result of the identification information is determined as the specific display mode, the second special gaming state transition means (main control circuit 200) for transitioning the gaming state to the second special gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends. Main CPU 201).

  Thereby, during the third special gaming state, when the variation display result of the identification information in the variation display means is determined as the specific display mode (that is, when it is a big hit), after the big hit gaming state ends, Since the game state is shifted to the special game state 2, it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment and to eliminate the monotony of the game, and to improve the interest of the game.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of the third to fifth aspects, the special gaming state control means is changed after being controlled to the third special gaming state. And a normal game state transition means for ending the third special gaming state and shifting the gaming state to the normal gaming state when the display result determining means determines a variable display result other than the specific display mode a predetermined number of times. And

  As a result, the third special gaming state ends when the variable display result other than the specific display mode is determined a predetermined number of times by the variable display result determining means, so that the gaming state is extremely advantageous to the player. There is no bias to one side, such as becoming or disadvantage. Therefore, there is no inconvenience in game play.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the variable display result notifying unit (mainly notifying the number of times counted by the variable display result counting unit). The main CPU 201 of the control circuit 200 and the effect control circuit 300) are provided.

  Thus, the player can recognize the number of times counted by the variable display result notifying means, so that the game performance is improved and the game motivation can be maintained, and the number of times gradually approaches a predetermined value. You can feel the thrill (because you can feel that the end limit of the special gaming state advantageous to the player is gradually approaching).

  The simulation program (simulation program 950) according to the present invention according to claim 8 rolls an image or a game ball imitating a variation display means capable of varying display of a plurality of types of identification information on a computer (computer 960). An image simulating a game area and an image simulating a special prize-winning device that is provided in the game area and can be changed between a first state in which game balls are easily won and a second state in which game balls are difficult to win are displayed on the screen. Compared to the image display function, the first lottery probability table used when determining the variation display result of the identification information in the image display function, and the first lottery probability table, the variation display result of the identification information in the image display function is A lottery probability table storage function for storing a second lottery probability table having a high probability of becoming a predetermined specific display mode, and a lottery probability table A lottery probability based on a lottery probability table selection function for selecting one of the lottery probability tables stored in the memory function and a game ball winning in an image simulating a special winning device Based on the table selected by the table selection function, the variable display result determination function that determines the variation display result of the identification information in the image display function, and the variation display result of the identification information in the image display function is specified display by the variable display result determination function When the mode is determined, control of the big hit gaming state is performed for causing the image imitating the variable winning device to be released a predetermined number of times under a predetermined condition, and is advantageous to the player after the big hit gaming state is finished. A special gaming state control function for controlling the special gaming state and a fluctuation table by the fluctuation display result determination function after being controlled to the special gaming state. A display result counting function for counting the number of times the result is determined, and the special gaming state control function is a variable display result during the normal gaming state in which the lottery probability table selection function selects the first lottery probability table. When the change display result of the identification information in the image display function is determined as the specific display mode by the determination function, the table selected by the lottery probability table selection function is changed to the second lottery probability table after the big hit gaming state. In the first special gaming state control function for controlling the first special gaming state, and in the first special gaming state, the variation display result of the identification information in the image display function is changed to the specific display mode by the variation display result determination function. If determined, the table selected by the lottery probability table selection function is made the second lottery probability table after the jackpot gaming state ends, A second special gaming state control function for controlling a second special gaming state for improving the frequency at which an image simulating the separate winning device changes from the second state to the first state over the normal gaming state; When the number of times counted by the counting function reaches a predetermined value, the table selected by the lottery probability table selection function is changed to the first lottery probability table, and the normal gaming state in which the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state It has a configuration for realizing the migration function.

  With this configuration, a second special gaming state (that is, a time reduction that is advantageous for the player) is generated in which the frequency of the image imitating the special prize-winning device is changed from the normal gaming state to the second state and the first state. State) is changed for the first time in the first special gaming state when the display result of the variation of the identification information in the image display function is determined to be a specific display mode (that is, a big hit). It is possible to eliminate the monotony of the game by giving a sense of achievement to the game, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Also, when the number of times counted by the display result counting function reaches a predetermined value, the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state, which also gives the player a sense of tension and eliminates the monotony of the game And can improve the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  In other words, according to the present invention, the second special gaming state (that is, a time reduction that is advantageous for the player) is generated in which the frequency at which the special prize-winning device changes between the second state and the first state is improved over the normal gaming state. State) for the first time when the variation display result of the identification information in the variation display means is determined to the specific display mode by the variation display result determination means during the first special gaming state (that is, when it is a big hit) Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment and to eliminate the monotony of the game, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the ball game machine (hereinafter referred to as “game machine”) 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 17 show an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 to which a prepaid card system is applied. First, based on FIG. 1, it demonstrates from the structure of the game machine in this Embodiment.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the main body frame 3a to which the game board 2a is attached is rotatably attached to a base frame 3b fixed to the island facility via a hinge (that is, the main body frame 3a is The one end of the main body frame 3a is supported as a rotation fulcrum and attached to the base frame 3b so as to be openable and closable.) The gaming machine main body 3 is constituted by the main body frame 3a and the base frame 3b. And with respect to such a game machine main body 3, the glass unit 4 which covers the game board 2a so that visual recognition is possible, and the plate | board unit 5 located in the lower side of the glass door 4 are attached. One end of the glass door 4 and the dish unit 5 is pivotally supported by the gaming machine main body 3 and the other end is engaged with the gaming machine main body 3.

  Thus, the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is configured.

  The game board 2a (FIG. 2) is surrounded by rails 6 and has a game area 2b in which game balls can flow down. In the game area 2b, there are a number of obstacles (not shown) such as game nails and windmills, a general winning port 12, a passing gate 13, a large winning port 15, which is a variable winning device, an out port 16, a starting prize. A gaming member composed of the electric accessory component 18 having the ports 14 and 17 is arranged.

  Further, a liquid crystal display device (LCD) which is a display device provided with a display area 21a capable of displaying effect images (for example, animation corresponding to the gaming state and other notification information) on the back of the game board 2a. 21 is arranged.

  In addition, the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 includes an area for displaying an effect image, a normal symbol display area (ordinary symbol display device) for displaying a variation of a normal symbol, and a special symbol display region for displaying a variation of a special symbol. And an ST counter display area 21b for displaying an ST counter value (described later).

  In the present embodiment, the rectangular display area 21a has a slightly smaller surface area than the game area 2b, but the surface area of the display area 21a is not particularly limited, and may be larger than the game area 2b. It can be small. Further, the shape of the display area 21a is not limited to a square, and may be another shape. For example, it may be circular.

  Here, the general winning opening 12 is a device in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball is won, and the passing gate 13 is a plurality of symbols displayed in the normal symbol display area when the game ball has passed. The start winning openings 14 and 17 are devices for changing / stopping the special symbols displayed on the special symbol display area on condition that the game ball has won, and the large winning opening 15 which is a variable winning device. The special symbol combination when the special symbol display area is stopped becomes a specific symbol combination (specific display mode) set in advance (a big hit gaming state is a state where a so-called big hit is generated) )), The door opens and closes a predetermined number of times under a predetermined condition in accordance with a predetermined setting (that is, the number of game balls passing through a specific area of the big prize opening 15 during one round) Only when the number is 1 or more (unless so-called puncture occurs, details will be described later), the special winning opening 15 is opened a predetermined number of times, and the open state where the game ball is easily received and the closed state where the game ball is difficult to receive are only the predetermined number It is a device that is controlled to perform an operation that changes between an open state and a closed state.

  The out port 16 is a device for collecting and collecting game balls that have not won any of the general winning port 12, the starting winning ports 14, 17 and the big winning port 15.

  The liquid crystal display device 21 serving as a variable display means is a device that displays an arbitrary image on the display area 21a based on an instruction from an image control circuit 305 described later. In the present embodiment, as described above. The normal symbol display area, the special symbol display area, and the ST (Special Time) counter display area 21 b are integrated in the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21. However, these may be separated.

  In the present embodiment in which the game board 2a is transparent, the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is disposed so as to be visible through the game board 2a. Further, instead of the liquid crystal display device 21, for example, a CRT (cathode ray tube) or a plasma display can be used.

  In FIG. 1, the dish unit 5 is disposed below the glass door 4 as described above. The tray unit 5 is provided with an upper tray 5a in which the paid-out game balls and game balls to be driven into the game area are stored in the upper part, and the lower tray 5b in which the game balls overflowed from the upper plate 5a due to the payout are stored. Is located at the bottom. Further, on the right side of the dish unit 5, a handle 7 that is rotated when a game ball is driven into the game area 2b via the rail 6 is provided. Further, a shutter lever 10 is provided that is operated when the game ball stored in the upper plate 5a is moved to the lower plate 5b and taken out at the end of the game.

  Speakers 8a and 8b are arranged on the left and right of the upper part of the glass door 4, respectively.

  The passing gate 13 (FIG. 2) detects a passing game ball. The passing ball of the passing gate 13 can be stored on hold, and based on this passing memory, the symbol variation display in the normal symbol display area is performed. In addition, on the upper right side of the game area 2b, four normal symbol storage LEDs (not shown) for displaying the number of passage memories of the passage gate 13 are provided. The number of passage memories of the passage gate 13 can be displayed by the number of lighting of the normal symbol storage LEDs.

  In the normal symbol display area, for example, two normal symbols flash alternately, and when the two normal symbols stop flashing and “winning” is displayed, the electric accessory component The start winning opening 17 provided at 18 switches to a first state, which will be described later, in which a game ball is easy to win for a predetermined time.

  In the short time state (when a game state flag to be described later is a value (2) indicating the second special game state or a value (3) indicating the third special game state), the normal symbol display area is used. The probability that “winning” is displayed is higher than in other gaming states, and the blinking time (variable display time) of the normal symbol is shortened compared to other gaming states.

  Instead of the normal display area, two normal symbol display LEDs may be provided at an arbitrary place on the game board 2a, and "winning" may be displayed by blinking these LEDs. Further, the two normal symbol display LEDs can be constituted by, for example, a 7-segment display. In this case, as a normal symbol displayed on the 7-segment display, for example, numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”. The case where “3” or “7” is reached is “win”.

  The start winning port 17 has an accepting port for receiving a game ball, and includes an opening / closing mechanism capable of changing between a first state where the game ball is easy to win and a second state where the game ball is hard to win. It is a special winning device. The start winning port 17 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball in the second state, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a display mode in which the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area means “winning”) ) For a predetermined period of time (for example, 0.3 seconds, or 6.7 seconds if the gaming state is a short-time state), and is switched to the first state in which the game ball can be easily received. . Note that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball wins in the receiving port.

  Also, the winning balls to the start winning ports 14 and 17 can be memorized, and based on this memorized memory, the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the special symbol display area. At the center of the game area 2b, four special symbol storage LEDs (not shown) for displaying the number of winning prizes stored in the start winning openings 14, 17 are provided. Based on the number of lighting of the special symbol memory LED, the number of winning prizes stored in the start winning holes 14, 17 can be displayed.

  The special symbol displayed in the special symbol display area is composed of, for example, three columns of numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”... “9”, and the game ball wins at the start winning openings 14 and 17. As a trigger, these numbers are displayed in a variable manner. Note that the fluctuation display of these numbers is completed, and the fluctuation display results (that is, combinations of numbers that are stopped and displayed, also referred to as stop symbols) are “0”, “0”, “0”, “7”, and “7”. A combination of special symbols when all three symbols have the same number, such as “7”, is called a specific display mode (big hit symbol). This specific display mode is a display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the gaming state has shifted to a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player compared to the normal gaming state (that is, a “big hit”). is there. Note that the variable display result other than the specific display mode is referred to as a non-specific display mode (missing symbol).

  The big hit gaming state is a gaming state in which, for example, a big prize opening SOL72S, which will be described later, makes it easier to win more game balls than the normal gaming state by opening and closing the door of the big prize opening 15 a predetermined number of times. It is.

  Other types of game states include a normal game state, a first special game state, a second special game state, and a third special game state, which will be described in detail later.

  In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned winning memory number and passing memory number are displayed on the normal symbol memory LED and the special symbol memory LED, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other display methods may be used. May be displayed. For example, it may be displayed in the display area 21a.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

  The control system of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200 mounted on a main control board (not shown), and an effect control circuit connected to the main control circuit 200 and mounted on an effect control board (not shown). 300 and a payout control circuit 70a and a firing control circuit 70b.

  This control system has a main control board as a main component and is mounted on the back side of the game board 2a.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the variable display result determining means, the lottery probability table selecting means, the special gaming state control means (the first special gaming state control means, the second special gaming state control means, the third special gaming state control means, Special game state control means, second special game state transition means, first special game state transition means, normal game state transition means), variation display result counting means, and variation display result notification means main control circuit 200 main The main control board on which the CPU 201 is mounted is provided separately from the effect control board on which the effect control circuit 300 which is a change display result notification means is mounted. That is, the effect control circuit 300 and the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200 are provided separately.

  A card unit 81 is connected to the payout control circuit 70a of the gaming machine 1.

  The card unit 81 is installed in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and has an insertion slot into which a prepaid card can be inserted, and reads recorded information recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot. Reading means, lending command signal output means for outputting a lending command signal for instructing lending of game balls to the payout control circuit 70a according to operation of the ball lending operation panel 9, and record information read by the reading means described above And a writing means for recording the information on the prepaid card inserted in the insertion slot by subtracting the number of loans commanded by the lending command signal output means from the lending possible number specified from the above.

  The main control circuit 200 has a main CPU (microcomputing processing device) 201 that performs a gaming operation of the gaming machine 1 in accordance with a preset program, and a reset signal for returning various settings to initial values when an abnormality occurs or when the power is turned on. Initial reset circuit 204 to be generated, main RAM 203 for storing various data necessary for the operation of the main CPU 201 and various generated commands, a program for the main CPU 201 to process and control the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1, random number lottery Is used when determining the result of displaying a special symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21. Multiple types of lottery probability tables (Figs. 14 (a) and 14 (b)), used when determining normal hits That a plurality of types of plain per determination table (FIG. 13 (a), (b)) are mounted main ROM202 that stores various probability table is referred to when lottery, other effect.

  Note that the first lottery probability table in FIG. 14A shows that the big hit determination random number value (described later) in the range of 0 to 1 is the big hit performed in step 20-2-5 described later. The result of the determination is “big hit”, and the variation display result of the special symbol is determined to be a specific display mode, while the extracted random number for jackpot determination is in the range of 2 to 629. In this case, the result of the jackpot determination performed in step 20-2-5, which will be described later, becomes “out of place”, and the variation display result of the special symbol is determined in a non-specific display mode.

  Further, in the second lottery probability table of FIG. 14B, when the extracted jackpot determination random number value is in the range of 0 to 10, the result of the jackpot determination performed in step 20-2-5 described later. Becomes a “big hit” and the special symbol variation display result is determined to be a specific display mode. On the other hand, if the extracted big hit determination random number value is in the range of 10 to 629, it will be described later. The result of the jackpot determination performed in step 20-2-5 is “out of place”, and the variation display result of the special symbol is determined to be a non-specific display mode. That is, the second lottery probability table has a higher probability of being a big hit and the probability that the special symbol variation display result on the liquid crystal display device 21 will be a predetermined specific display mode as compared to the first lottery probability table. Yes.

  Further, in the first normal hit determination table of FIG. 13A, when the extracted random number for normal hit determination (described later) is in the range of 0 to 2, in step 30-2-4 described later. The result of the normal hit determination to be performed is determined to be “win”. On the other hand, when the extracted random number for normal hit determination is in the range of 3 to 19, step 30-2- described later. The result of the normal hit determination performed at 4 is determined to be “out of”.

  Further, in the second ordinary hit determination table of FIG. 13B, when the extracted random number for normal hit determination is in the range of 0 to 8, the normal hit performed in step 30-2-4 described later is performed. The result of the hit determination is determined to be “win”. On the other hand, when the extracted random number for normal hit determination is in the range of 9 to 19, in step 30-2-4 described later, The result of the normal hit determination is determined to be “out of”. That is, the second normal hit determination table has a higher probability of being hit than the first normal hit determination table.

  The main RAM 203 also includes a winning memory counter for storing the number of winning memories counted by the main CPU 201 (the number of winning balls to the start winning ports 14 and 17), and the number of passing memories counted by the main CPU 201 (passing). A passing memory counter for storing the number of balls passed through the gate 13), a big winning opening prize counter for storing the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 15 during one round, and one big hit game The number of times that the special symbol variation display result is determined after being controlled in the first prize winning state or the second special gaming state, in which the number of times the special winning opening 15 is opened during the state is stored. ST counter to store, time counter to store the number of times that the variable symbol display result has been determined since the second or third special game state is controlled, the current game Comprising a like gaming state flag indicating the state.

  In the initial state, the ST counter and the time reduction counter are set to zero.

  Here, when the ST counter reaches a predetermined value after being controlled to the first special gaming state (for example, when the value of the ST counter becomes “10000”), the gaming state is the normal gaming state. The main CPU 201, which is a transition means, is shifted from the first special game state to the normal game state. On the other hand, when the ST counter reaches a predetermined value after being controlled to the second special gaming state (for example, when the value of the ST counter becomes “10000”), the gaming state is the third special gaming state. The main CPU 201, which is a game state control means, controls the third special game state.

  In addition, when the time counter reaches a predetermined value (for example, when the value of the time counter reaches “100”), the game state is set by the main CPU 201, which is a special game state control means, to the third special game state. To the normal gaming state.

  Here, the main CPU 201 is a variation display result counting unit that updates the ST counter every time the variation display result of the special symbol is determined after being controlled to the first or second special gaming state.

  Specifically, the main CPU 201 serving as the variable display result counting means controls the ST counter every time the variable symbol display result of the special symbol becomes a non-specific display mode after being controlled to the first or second special game state. Add 1 ″.

  Here, the main CPU 201 uses the liquid crystal display device 21 based on a table selected by a lottery probability table selection means (described later) when a game ball is won at the start winning ports 14 and 17 and a start win is generated. It is a variation display result determination means for determining the variation display result of the special symbol.

  Specifically, the main CPU 201 which is the variable display result determination means, based on the jackpot determination random number value included in the winning memory and the table selected by the lottery probability table selection means in step 20-2-5 described later. Thus, the special symbol variation display result in the liquid crystal display device 21 is determined.

  Further, the main CPU 201 performs a big hit determination process for determining a big hit when a game ball is won at the start winning ports 14 and 17 and a start win is generated, and executes a special symbol variation display based on the big hit determination result. This is a variation display pattern determination means for determining a variation display pattern for the purpose.

  Specifically, when a start winning occurs, the main CPU 201 determines that a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and based on the result of the jackpot determination, the main CPU 201 displays a change display pattern for executing a change display of a special symbol and a display of an effect image. A change display pattern command to be instructed and a command to instruct a change display result of a special symbol are generated and set. Further, the main CPU 201 performs processing for determining the content displayed in the normal symbol display area. Note that random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers and jackpot symbol determination random numbers are extracted on condition that a start winning has occurred.

  Further, the main CPU 201 is a lottery probability table selection unit that selects any one of the lottery probability tables stored in the main ROM 202 (for example, FIGS. 14A and 14B). In the initial state, the main CPU 201 which is a lottery probability table selection unit selects the first lottery probability table. Further, a state in which the main CPU 201 which is the lottery table selection unit selects the second lottery probability table is referred to as a probability variation state.

  Further, the main CPU 201 selects a normal hit determination table from among a plurality of types of normal hit determination tables stored in the main ROM 202 (for example, FIGS. 13A and 13B). It is a table selection means. In the initial state, the main CPU 201, which is the normal hit determination table selection means, selects the first normal hit determination table. A state in which the main CPU 201, which is the normal hit determination table selection means, selects the second normal hit determination table is referred to as a time reduction state.

  In the present embodiment, the short time state is a state in which the frequency at which the start winning port 17 changes from the second state to the first state is improved as compared to the normal gaming state.

  Here, in the short time state, compared to the normal gaming state, (1) the normal symbol winning probability in the normal symbol display area is relatively increased (that is, the probability that “winning” is displayed in the normal symbol display area is higher). (2) The fluctuation display time (flashing time) of the normal symbol display area is relatively shortened. (3) The time during which the start winning port 17 holds the first state is relatively extended. And so on.

  The main CPU 201 is special game state control means for controlling a special game state that is advantageous to the player. Further, the main CPU 201, which is a special gaming state control means, has a predetermined timing (for example, when the value of the time counter reaches a predetermined value (100 or more), when the value of the ST counter reaches a predetermined value (10000 or more) The game state is shifted to a predetermined game state (after the end of the big hit game state, etc.) (see the game state change table in FIG. 11. For example, the time counter value is 100 or more after being controlled to the third special game state. The game state is changed to the normal game state).

  Then, the main CPU 201 which is a special gaming state control means includes a big hit gaming state control means for controlling the aforementioned big hit gaming state, a second special gaming state transition means for shifting the gaming state to the second special gaming state, and A first game state transition means for shifting the game state to the normal game state is included, and a value (1) indicating the first special game state is set in the game state flag to control the first special game state. Special gaming state control means.

  The control of the first special gaming state is control for changing the table selected by the lottery probability table selecting means to the second lottery probability table. The control of the first special gaming state is performed by controlling the special symbol in the liquid crystal display device 21 by the variable display result determining unit during the normal gaming state in which the lottery probability table selecting unit selects the first lottery probability table. This is performed after the variable display result is determined as the specific display mode and the control of the big hit gaming state is completed.

  The main CPU 201, which is a special gaming state control means, sets a value (2) indicating the second special gaming state in the gaming state flag, and performs the second special gaming state control to control the second special gaming state. Means.

  The control of the second special gaming state means that the table selected by the lottery probability table selection means is made the second lottery probability table, and the table selected by the normal hit determination table selection means is the second normal hit. This is control for improving the frequency at which the start winning port 17 changes from the second state to the first state by changing to the determination table as compared to the normal gaming state. The control of the second gaming state is such that during the first special gaming state, the variation display result determining means determines the variation display result of the special symbol in the liquid crystal display device 21 to the specific display mode, and the jackpot gaming state This is performed after the control of the above is completed.

  Further, the main CPU 201 which is the special game state control means, after being controlled to the second special game state, displays the variable display result other than the specific display mode (for example, non-specific display mode) a predetermined number of times by the variable display result determination unit. When it is determined (for example, 100 times), the second special game state is ended by the first special game state transition means, and the game state is shifted to the first special game state.

  Specifically, after being controlled to the second special gaming state, “1” is added to the hourly time counter each time the special symbol variation display result becomes a non-specific display mode. When the time counter is 100 or more, the table selected by the normal hit determination table selection means is changed to the first normal hit determination table, and the first special game state is set in the game state flag. Set the indicated value (1).

  Then, the main CPU 201, which is a special gaming state control means, sets a value (3) indicating the third special gaming state in the gaming state flag, and performs the third special gaming state control for controlling the third special gaming state. Means.

  The third special gaming state control is to change the table selected by the lottery probability table selection means to the first lottery probability table and to change the table selected by the normal hit determination table selection means to the second normal hit determination. This is control for improving the frequency at which the start winning port 17 changes from the second state to the first state by changing to the table for use, compared to the normal gaming state. The third gaming state is controlled when the above-mentioned ST counter reaches a predetermined value after being controlled to the second special gaming state (for example, the value of the ST counter becomes “10000”). Case).

  Here, the main CPU 201 which is the special game state control means, when the ST counter reaches a predetermined value after being controlled to the first special game state (for example, the value of the ST counter becomes “10000”). The lottery probability table selection means changes the table selected by the lottery probability table selection means to the first lottery probability table, and the normal gaming state transition means terminates the first special gaming state and shifts the gaming state to the normal gaming state. Let A value (0) indicating the normal gaming state is set in the gaming state flag.

  Further, the main CPU 201 which is the special game state control means, when the change display result of the special symbol in the liquid crystal display device 21 is determined as the specific display mode by the change display result determination means during the third special game state. After the big hit gaming state, the value (2) indicating the second special gaming state is set in the gaming state flag by the second special gaming state transition means to shift the gaming state to the second special gaming state.

  Further, the main CPU 201 which is the special game state control means, after being controlled to the third special game state, displays the variable display result other than the specific display mode (for example, non-specific display mode) by the variable display result determination unit a predetermined number of times. When it is determined (for example, 100 times), the third special gaming state is ended by the normal gaming state transition means, and the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state.

  Specifically, “1” is added to the hourly time counter every time the special symbol variation display result is in a non-specific display mode after being controlled to the third special gaming state. When the time counter becomes 100 or more, the table selected by the normal hit determination table selection means is changed to the first normal hit determination table, and the game state flag is a value indicating the normal game state ( 0) is set.

  Note that a state in which neither the special gaming state nor the big hit gaming state is called a normal gaming state. During the normal gaming state, the lottery probability table selection means selects the first lottery probability table, and the normal hit determination table selection means selects the first normal hit determination table.

  Further, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a variation display pattern command when a predetermined start condition is satisfied (for example, variation display start of a special symbol).

  Further, the main CPU 201 is also a fluctuation display result notifying unit that generates and sets an ST counter notification command for notifying the updated ST counter value when the ST counter value is updated.

  Further, the main CPU 201 performs processing for determining the content displayed in the normal symbol display area.

  The I / O port 205 of the main control circuit 200 is provided with a game ball which is provided inside the pass gate 13 and which is a sensor for detecting the passing of the game ball and which has won the start winning ports 14 and 17. A start winning opening SW19a which is a sensor to be detected is connected. In addition, a V / count SW 19Sd, which is a sensor for detecting a winning game ball provided in a specific area in the big winning opening 15, and a sensor for detecting a winning game ball provided in a general area in the big winning opening 15. A count SW 19Se, a general winning slot SW 19Sb that is a sensor for detecting a game ball won in the general winning slot 12, and a backup clear SW 74S for erasing various data stored in the main RAM 203 are connected. In addition, a launch ball sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball that is launched from the launch device 90 by operating the handle 7, and a game that has returned to the rail 6 without reaching the board surface of the game board 2a. A return ball sensor (not shown) for detecting a sphere is connected. Further, the I / O port 205 is provided with a movable member SOL (solenoid) 71S for switching the start winning port 17 between a first state in which a game ball is easy to win and a second state in which a game ball is hard to win. Actuators such as a large winning opening SOL (solenoid) 72S for opening and closing the door of the large winning opening 15, and a seesaw SOL (solenoid) 73S for driving a seesaw in the large winning opening 15 are connected.

  When each of the sensors detects a game ball, the detection signal is input to the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200, and the main CPU 201 drives and controls each of the actuators 71S, 72S, and 73S according to the input detection signal. . Control commands are transmitted from the command output port 206 of the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300, the payout control circuit 70a, and the launch control circuit 70b, respectively. Then, the production control circuit 300, the payout control circuit 70a, and the launch control circuit 70b that have received the control command (command), the liquid crystal display device 21, the speakers 8a and 8b, the lamp / LED 39a, the payout device 82, the launch device 90, and the like. Operation is controlled.

  The payout control circuit 70a is connected to a payout device 82 for paying out award balls, rental balls, and the like, and the launch control circuit 70b is connected to a launching device 90 that launches a game ball toward the game area 2b. The payout control circuit 70a drives and controls the payout device 82 in accordance with a payout command signal output from the main control circuit 200 on condition that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 12 and the big winning opening 15 and the like. A number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Furthermore, the payout control circuit 70a drives and controls the payout device 82 in accordance with the payout command signal output from the card unit 81, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as payable balls. Further, the firing control circuit 70b drives and controls the firing solenoid in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 7. Thereby, a game ball is fired from the launching device 90.

  The handle 7 is provided with a stop button (not shown) for stopping the launch of the game ball.

  In the effect control circuit 300, a sub CPU 301, a work RAM 303, and a program ROM 302 are mounted. The sub CPU 301 interprets the command received from the main control circuit 200 via the command input port 304, and controls the image control circuit 305, the sound control circuit 306, the lamp control circuit 307, etc. according to the interpretation result. The program ROM 302 includes a control program (control data) for the sub CPU 301 to process and control the image control circuit 305 based on various commands output from the main control circuit 200, and a control for controlling the sound control circuit 306. A program, a control program for controlling the processing of the lamp control circuit 307, and the like are stored.

  When the sub CPU 301 receives an ST counter notification command, a variable display pattern command, or the like from the main control circuit 200, the sub CPU 301 sets control data corresponding to the received command.

  When the set control data includes the ST counter notification command, the sub CPU 301 transmits an instruction for notifying the value of the ST counter included in the ST counter notification command to the image control circuit 305.

  For example, when the value of the ST counter is “7828”, an instruction for causing the ST counter display area 21 b of the liquid crystal display device 21 to notify that the ST counter is “7828” is transmitted to the image control circuit 305. To do. Then, the ST counter value (“7828”) is displayed in the ST counter display area 21 b of the liquid crystal display device 21.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 changes data for instructing the image control circuit 305 with time so as to display special symbols and effect images in accordance with the effect patterns included in the set control data.

  The image control circuit 305 executes an instruction of the sub CPU 301 that is transmitted every predetermined time, so that, for example, a special symbol or effect image corresponding to the variable display pattern is displayed in the display area 21a.

  The work RAM 303 serves as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 301 performs processing control according to the control program.

  In response to an instruction from the sub CPU 301 (an instruction based on control data set in a predetermined work area of the work RAM 303 in response to a command received from the main control circuit 200), the image control circuit 305 displays in the display area 21a. This is for executing display such as a special symbol variation display. The image data ROM 305b for storing various image data and the corresponding image data are extracted from the image data ROM 305b according to the control from the sub CPU 301, and the extracted image is displayed. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 305a that generates data for executing special symbol variation display and effect image display based on the data, and a D / D that converts display image data generated by the VDP 305a into an analog signal A conversion circuit (D / A converter) 305d It comprises.

  For example, the image control circuit 305 performs an image display control process for causing the display area 21a to display a variation display of a special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit determination, a display of an effect image, or the like based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301. Further, the image control circuit 305 and the display area 21a constitute notification means for notifying the presence / absence of the reach effect in the game, the type of reach effect to be generated, or the reliability of the jackpot occurrence.

  Further, for example, the image data ROM 305b has special symbol image data for variably displaying a special symbol in the special symbol display area in the display area 21a, effect image data for displaying an effect image in the display area 21a, and an ST counter display area 21b. ST counter display data for displaying the ST counter value, demonstration effect image data for displaying a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as “demonstration effect”), etc. in the display area 21a are stored. Here, each image data includes a plurality of pixel data (data in dot units) necessary to display each image data in the display area 21a.

  Here, a VRAM 305c having two buffer areas is connected to the VDP 305a. The VDP 305a performs the following processing when generating data for executing display in the display area 21a based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301 transmitted every predetermined time (for example, 1/30 second). The VDP 305a reads predetermined image data from the image data ROM 305b, develops it to the VRAM 305c, and reads the decompressed image data from the VRAM 305c. Specifically, the VDP 305a performs expansion processing on one buffer area provided in the VRAM 305c, and reads image data that has already been expanded from the other buffer area. Next, the VDP 305 a switches between a buffer area to be expanded and a buffer area to be read based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301. The VDP 305a displays the read image data on the display area 21a via the D / A conversion circuit 305d.

  In this embodiment, a VRAM is used as a storage device for developing image data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other storage devices may be used. For example, an SDRAM that can read and write data at high speed may be used.

  Speakers 8 a and 8 b are connected to the audio control circuit 306. The sound control circuit 306 generates a sound signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The speakers 8a and 8b generate sound based on the input sound signal.

  A lamp / LED 39 a is connected to the lamp control circuit 307. The lamp control circuit 307 generates a signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The lamp / LED 39a performs lighting display of lamps and LEDs (for example, a normal symbol memory LED, a special symbol memory LED, etc.) provided in various places of the gaming machine 1 based on this input signal.

  Each process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled by the main control circuit 200 and the effect control circuit 300, but the main control circuit 200 processes all or part of the processes controlled by the effect control circuit 300. Alternatively, the effect control circuit 300 may process all or part of the processing controlled by the main control circuit 200.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4A is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt process executed to interrupt the main process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec). FIG. 4B is a flowchart showing main processing of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  First, the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 4A, in step 100, the main CPU 201 saves the information stored in the register.

  In step 110, the main CPU 201 updates the jackpot determination random number value and the normal hit determination random number value.

  In step 120, the main CPU 201 performs a switch input detection process. Hereinafter, the switch input detection process will be specifically described.

  The main CPU 201 detects the detection signals input from the start winning port SW19a, the general winning port SW19Sb, the V / count SW19Sd, the count SW19Se, the passing gate SW19Sa, and the like. For example, when detecting the detection signal input by the count SW 19Se, the main CPU 201 counts the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 15 during one round in the big hit gaming state, and the big winning opening winning counter Update. As described above, one round means that a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses after the door of the grand prize opening 15 is opened or the door of the big prize opening 15 is opened. This is a period from when the open state is reached until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning opening 15.

  When the detection signal input by the V / count SW 19Sd is detected, the main CPU 201 detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area during one round in the big hit gaming state, and at the winning prize opening 15 The number of game balls entered is counted, and the grand prize winning prize counter is updated.

  Further, when detecting the detection signal input from the start winning port SW 19a provided in the starting winning ports 14 and 17, the main CPU 201 confirms the value of the winning memory counter, and when the value is 4 or less, for example. Then, the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random number value are extracted by random lottery, and the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random number value are stored as a winning memory in a later-described winning storage area of the main RAM 203. .

  When the value of the winning memory counter is 0, the special symbol variation display is not performed and the number of winning memories is 0. When the value of the winning memory counter is 1, it is in a state in which the special symbol variation display is performed, and the number of winning memory is 0. Further, when the counter value is 5, the special symbol variation display is being performed, and the fact that the number of winning memories is 4 is displayed on the special symbol storage LED. .

  Further, when detecting the detection signal input by the passage gate SW19Sa provided in the passage gate 13, the main CPU 201 confirms the value of the passage memory counter, and if the value is 4 or less, for example, by random number lottery. A random number value for determining the normal hit is extracted, and the random number for determining the normal hit is stored as a pass memory in a later-described pass storage area of the main RAM 203.

  Also, if the normal symbol variation display in the normal symbol display area is not possible (for example, when the symbol in the normal symbol display area is in the variable display based on other normal hit determination results), the normal symbol is displayed. A control command to display that there is a passing memory on the normal symbol memory LED is transmitted until the variation display of the symbol in the display area becomes possible.

  When the value of the passage memory counter is 0, the normal symbol variation display is not performed in the normal symbol display area, and the number of passage memories is zero. When the value of the passage memory counter is 1, the normal symbol variation display is performed in the normal symbol display area, and the number of passage memories is zero. Further, when the counter value is 5, the normal symbol variation display is being performed, and the fact that the number of passing memories is 4 is displayed on the normal symbol storage LED. .

  In step 130, the main CPU 201 determines a waiting time timer indicating the remaining fluctuation display time of the normal symbols and special symbols that are displayed in a variable manner, a start winning port 17 and a big winning port in the first state in which the game ball is easy to win. The remaining opening time of 15 doors is updated.

  In step 140, the main CPU 201 outputs game information such as the number of game balls paid out as prize balls and the occurrence of a big hit to a hall computer installed in the game hall.

  In step 150, the main CPU 201 drives solenoids such as the movable member SOL71S, the special winning opening SOL72S, and the seesaw SOL73S.

  In step 160, the main CPU 201 provides a command for instructing the variation display result of the special symbol, a variation display pattern command for instructing the variation display pattern of the set special symbol, an ST counter notification command, other commands, etc. Output to.

  In step 170, the main CPU 201 outputs a control command for instructing to display the number of winning prizes stored in the main RAM 203 in the predetermined area of the special symbol memory LED, and further, A control command for instructing to display an error such as a full tank and a lower pan on a predetermined lamp, and other necessary control commands are output.

  In step 180, the main CPU 201 issues a payout command for instructing to pay out a predetermined game ball as a prize ball in accordance with the type of a prize opening into which a game ball has entered (such as a general prize opening 12 or a big prize opening 15). A control command such as a signal is output to the payout control circuit 70a.

  In step 190, the main CPU 201 restores the information saved in step 100 to the register.

  Next, the main process will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 4B, in step 10, the main CPU 201 restores or initializes various settings in the gaming machine 1 to the settings when the power was turned off last time.

  In step 20, the main CPU 201 executes a special symbol control process.

  Here, the specific symbol control processing will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the special symbol control process.

  In step 20-1, the main CPU 201 executes a process of loading a control state flag. The control state flag is a flag indicating the state of the game in the special symbol game, and the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute each process in step 20-2 to step 20-10 based on the control state flag. Is determined.

  In step 20-2, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol memory check process.

  Here, the specific symbol memory check process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the special symbol storage check process in the present embodiment.

  In step 20-2-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. When the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step 20-2-2, and the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If not, the process in the special symbol memory check process is terminated.

  In step 20-2-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the winning storage number is “0”. Then, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step 20-2-3 when the winning storage number is “0”, and proceeds to the process of step 20-2-4 when the winning storage number is not “0”. .

  In Step 20-2-3, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a demonstration effect command for instructing to display a demonstration effect image. In this demonstration effect command, the gaming state is a waiting state for a customer (no special symbol variation display operation is performed, and a big hit gaming state (when the gaming state flag is a value (7) indicating a big hit gaming state)) And no winning memory is generated).

  In step 20-2-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management in the control state flag.

  In step 20-2-5, the main CPU 201 makes a jackpot determination based on the jackpot determination random number value included in the winning memory and the table selected by the lottery probability table selection means, and the special display in the liquid crystal display device 21. Determine the variation display result of the symbol.

  If the big hit determination results in a big hit, a value (77H) indicating a big hit is set in the big hit flag area. On the other hand, when the big hit is not made, a value (00H) indicating non-big hit is set in the big hit flag area.

  In Step 20-2-6, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the value (77H) indicating the jackpot is set in the jackpot flag area). Confirm). Then, when the result of the big hit determination is to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step 20-2-23, and the result of the big hit determination changes the gaming state to the big hit gaming state. If not, the process proceeds to step 20-2-7.

  In step 20-2-7, the main CPU 201 determines a symbol corresponding to the non-specific display mode based on a predetermined random number value, that is, a stop symbol indicating a deviation. Specifically, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute reach (reach variation display or the like) in the special symbol variation display based on the random number value extracted from the random number for reach determination. When executing the reach (reach fluctuation display or the like) in the special symbol variation display, the main CPU 201 displays the “left” and “right” symbols based on the random number values extracted from the random numbers for reach symbol determination. And the “medium” symbol is determined based on the random number extracted from the random number for determining the missed symbol. Further, when the main CPU 201 does not execute reach in the special symbol variation display, the main CPU 201 is based on the random number values extracted from the random symbols for determining the off symbol corresponding to “left”, “middle”, and “right”, respectively. , “Left”, “Middle” and “Right” symbols are determined. Based on the determination, a stop symbol command is generated and set.

  In Step 20-2-8, the main CPU 201 determines whether either the value (1) indicating the first special gaming state or the value (2) indicating the second special gaming state is set in the gaming state flag. To check. When the game state flag is set to either the value (1) indicating the first special game state or the value (2) indicating the second special game state, the main CPU 201 sets step 20-. Moving to the processing of 2-9, if neither the value (1) indicating the first special gaming state or the value (2) indicating the second special gaming state is set in the gaming state flag, step 20 is executed. The process proceeds to -2-15.

  In step 20-2-9, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the ST counter.

  In step 20-2-10, the main CPU 201 generates and sets an ST counter notification command.

  In step 20-2-11, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the ST counter is a predetermined value (whether it is 10,000 or more). Further, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of Step 20-2-15 when the value of the hour / hour counter is less than 10,000, and proceeds to the process of Step 20-2-12 when the value of the hour / hour counter is 10,000 or more.

  In step 20-2-12, the main CPU 201 sets “0” in the ST counter.

  In step 20-2-13, the main CPU 201 generates and sets an ST counter notification command.

  In step 20-2-14, the main CPU 201 performs a game state change process.

  Specifically, the gaming state flag is confirmed, and when the flag is a value (1) indicating the first special gaming state, a value (0) indicating the normal gaming state is set in the gaming state flag. To control the normal gaming state (see the gaming state change table in FIG. 11).

  That is, after the value (0) indicating the normal gaming state is set in the gaming state flag, the table selected by the lottery probability table selecting means is made the first lottery probability table, and the normal hit determination table selecting means The table to be selected is changed to the first normal hit determination table, and the value (00H) indicating the non-time-short state is set in the time-short flag (see the flag set value list table corresponding to the game state in FIG. 12).

  Here, if the gaming state flag is a value (2) indicating the second special gaming state, a value (3) indicating the third special gaming state is set in the flag and the third special game is set. The state is controlled (see the gaming state change table in FIG. 11).

  That is, after the value (3) indicating the third special gaming state is set in the gaming state flag, the table selected by the lottery probability table selecting means is changed to the first lottery probability table, and the probability flag changes non-probability. A value (00H) indicating the state is set. Further, the table selected by the normal hit determination table selection means is made the second normal hit determination table, and a value (33H) indicating the short time state is set in the short time flag (according to the gaming state of FIG. 12). (Refer to the flag set value list table.) Further, the main CPU 201 sets 0 to the time reduction counter.

  In Step 20-2-15, the main CPU 201 determines whether either the value (2) indicating the second special gaming state or the value (3) indicating the third special gaming state is set in the gaming state flag. To check. When the game state flag is set to either the value (2) indicating the second special game state or the value (3) indicating the third special game state, the main CPU 201 sets step 20- Moving to the processing of 2-16, if neither the value (2) indicating the second special gaming state or the value (3) indicating the third special gaming state is set in the gaming state flag, step 20 is executed. The process proceeds to -2-24.

  In step 20-2-16, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the time reduction counter.

  In Step 20-2-17, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the time counter is a predetermined value (whether it is 100 or more). Further, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of Step 20-2-24 when the value of the hour / hour counter is less than 100, and proceeds to the process of Step 20-2-18 when the value of the hour / hour counter is 100 or more.

  In step 20-2-18, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value (2) indicating the second special gaming state is set in the gaming state flag. When the value (2) indicating the second special gaming state is set in the gaming state flag, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step 20-2-19 and sets the second special gaming state in the gaming state flag. If the value (2) indicating the gaming state is not set, the process proceeds to step 20-2-21.

  In step 20-2-19, the main CPU 201 sets “0” in the ST counter.

  In step 20-2-20, the main CPU 201 generates and sets an ST counter notification command.

  In Step 20-2-21, the main CPU 201 performs a game state change process.

  Specifically, the gaming state flag is confirmed, and when the flag is a value (3) indicating the third special gaming state, a value (0) indicating the normal gaming state is set in the gaming state flag. Thus, the normal gaming state is controlled (see the gaming state change table in FIG. 11).

  That is, after the value (0) indicating the normal gaming state is set in the gaming state flag, the table selected by the lottery probability table selecting means is made the first lottery probability table, and the normal hit determination table selecting means The table to be selected is changed to the first normal hit determination table, and the value (00H) indicating the non-time-short state is set in the time-short flag (see the flag set value list table corresponding to the game state in FIG. 12).

  On the other hand, if the gaming state flag is a value (2) indicating the second special gaming state, the value (1) indicating the first special gaming state is set in the flag and the first special gaming state is set. (See the gaming state change table in FIG. 11).

  That is, after the value (1) indicating the first special gaming state is set in the gaming state flag, the table selected by the lottery probability table selecting means is made the second lottery probability table and the probability variation is changed to the high probability flag. A value (77H) indicating the state is set. Further, the table selected by the normal hit determination table selection means is changed to the first normal hit determination table, and the value (00H) indicating the non-time-short state is set in the time-short flag (according to the game state of FIG. 12). (Refer to the flag set value list table)

  In Step 20-2-22, the main CPU 201 sets 0 to the hour / hour counter.

  In step 20-2-23, the main CPU 201 determines the symbol corresponding to the specific display mode based on the jackpot symbol determining random value included in the winning memory, that is, the stop symbol indicating the jackpot (“left”, “medium”, “Right”). Based on the determination, a stop symbol command is generated and set.

  In step 20-2-24, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol variation display pattern determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 201 extracts one random number value from random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 99 by the random number generator. Then, the main CPU 201 compares the extracted random number value with the variable display pattern selection table shown in FIG. 17 to determine the special symbol variable display pattern. Based on the determination, a variable display pattern command is generated and set.

  For example, when the result of the big hit determination does not shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state and the reach is not executed in the special symbol fluctuation display, the main CPU 201 displays “normal fluctuation” as the special symbol fluctuation display. Determine as a pattern. Based on the determination, a variable display pattern command is generated and set.

  Further, the main CPU 201 determines that the result of the big hit determination does not shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, and the random value extracted when executing the reach in the special symbol variation display is in the range of 0 to 69. If it is included, “normal reach” is determined as a special symbol variation display pattern, while if the extracted random number value is included in the range of 70 to 99, “super reach” is determined as special. It is determined as a symbol variation display pattern. Further, the main CPU 201 determines that “per normal reach” is changed in a special symbol when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 0 to 39 when the result of the jackpot determination is that the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state. When the extracted random number value is included in the range of 40 to 94, “per super reach” is determined as a special symbol variation display pattern. Then, when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 95 to 99, “full rotation” is determined as the variation display pattern of the special symbol. Based on the determination, a variable display pattern command is generated and set.

  In step 20-2-25, the main CPU 201 sets the variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern determined in step 20-2-24 in the waiting time timer.

  The variation display of the special symbol is performed based on the variation display pattern determined in step 20-2-24 during the variation display time determined in step 20-2-25, and when the variation display time ends. The special symbol is stopped after displaying the symbol indicated by the stop symbol command.

  In step 20-2-26, the main CPU 201 erases the random number value and the like used for the special symbol storage check process this time from a predetermined storage area.

  In step 20-3, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management and the value of the waiting time timer in which the variation display time is set is “0”. A value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process is set in the control state flag, and a waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step 20-4, the main CPU 201 indicates that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, and further, the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. If the result of the jackpot determination performed in step 20-2-5 is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management process is set as the control state flag. A time corresponding to the jackpot start interval (for example, 10 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer. Here, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a big hit game start command.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination performed in step 20-2-5 does not shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (in the case of a loss), the main CPU 201 indicates a value indicating the special symbol game ending process ( 08) is set in the control state flag.

  In step 20-5, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval is set is “0”. In this case, the special winning opening SOL72S is controlled so that the door of the special winning opening 15 is opened. The main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening in the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer.

  In step 20-6, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening, the value of the big prize opening time timer in which the upper opening limit time is set is “0”. It is confirmed whether or not any one of the conditions that there is a certain condition or the condition that ten or more game balls have entered the special winning opening 15 is satisfied. Further, when any of the above conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 controls the special winning opening SOL72S so as to close the door of the special winning opening 15, and further performs a residual ball monitoring process in the special winning opening. Is set in the control state flag, and the monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the special winning opening is set in the waiting time timer.

  In Step 20-7, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (05) indicating the winning ball remaining ball monitoring process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time is set is “0”. If it is, the condition that the game ball does not pass through the specific area provided in the big prize opening 15, or the condition that the value of the big prize opening number counter is “15” or more (final round) Among these, it is confirmed whether or not any of the conditions is satisfied. The special winning opening opening number counter counts the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state. Further, when any of the above conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process in the control state flag, and corresponds to the big hit end interval. Set time to latency timer. Further, the main CPU 201 sets a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time management process in the control state flag and sets the interval between rounds when none of the above conditions is satisfied. The time corresponding to is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step 20-8, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set is “0”. In the case of “,” “1” is added to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter. In addition, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening to the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the big prize opening time timer.

  In step 20-9, the main CPU 201 performs jackpot end interval processing.

  Here, the jackpot end interval processing will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end interval processing in the present embodiment.

  In step 20-9-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process. When the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step 20-9-2, and the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process. If not, the jackpot end interval process is terminated.

  In step 20-9-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”. Then, when the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step 20-9-3 and sets the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval. When the value of the waiting time timer for which is set is not “0”, the jackpot end interval process is terminated.

    In step 20-9-3, the main CPU 201 sets a value (08) indicating a special symbol game end process in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a jackpot game end command and resets the value set in the jackpot flag area (resets the value (77H) indicating the jackpot).

  In Step 20-9-4, the main CPU 201 determines whether either the value (1) indicating the first special gaming state or the value (2) indicating the second special gaming state is set in the gaming state flag. To check. When the game state flag is set to either the value (1) indicating the first special game state or the value (2) indicating the second special game state, the main CPU 201 sets step 20-. Moving to the processing of 9-5, if neither the value (1) indicating the first special gaming state or the value (2) indicating the second special gaming state is set in the gaming state flag, step 20 is executed. Move to −9-7 processing.

  In step 20-9-5, the main CPU 201 sets “0” in the ST counter.

  In step 20-9-6, the main CPU 201 generates and sets an ST counter notification command.

  In step 20-9-7, the main CPU 201 performs a gaming state change process.

  Specifically, the gaming state flag is confirmed, and when the flag is a value (0) indicating the normal gaming state, a value (1) indicating the first special gaming state is set in the flag. The first special gaming state is controlled (see the gaming state change table in FIG. 11).

  That is, after the value (1) indicating the first special gaming state is set in the gaming state flag, the table selected by the lottery probability table selecting means is changed to the second lottery probability table, and the probability variation state is changed to the high probability flag. A value indicating 77H is set. Further, the table selected by the normal hit determination table selection means is made the first normal hit determination table, and a value (00H) indicating a non-short-time state is set in the time-short flag (in the gaming state of FIG. 12). (Refer to the corresponding flag set value list table).

  On the other hand, when the game state flag is a value (1) indicating the first special game state, a value (2) indicating the second special game state, or a value (3) indicating the third special game state. Then, the value (2) indicating the second special gaming state is set in the flag to control the second special gaming state (see the gaming state change table in FIG. 11).

  That is, after the value (2) indicating the second special gaming state is set in the gaming state flag, the table selected by the lottery probability table selecting means is changed to the second lottery probability table, and the probability variation state is changed to the high probability flag. A value indicating 77H is set. Further, the table selected by the normal hit determination table selection means is changed to the second normal hit determination table, and a value (33H) indicating a short time state is set in the short time flag (according to the gaming state of FIG. 12). Refer to the flag set value list table).

  In step 20-9-8, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value (2) indicating the second special gaming state is set in the gaming state flag. When the value (2) indicating the second special gaming state is set in the gaming state flag, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step 20-9-9 and sets the second special gaming state in the gaming state flag. When the value (2) indicating the gaming state is not set, the big hit interval process is terminated.

  In step 20-9-9, the main CPU 201 sets 0 to the hour / hour counter.

  In step 20-10, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the winning memory counter when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process. The main CPU 201 shifts the data stored in the special symbol storage areas (“1” to “4”) to the special symbol storage areas (“0” to “3”), respectively, and also stores the special symbol storage. A value (00) indicating the check process is set in the control state flag.

  Note that the special symbol storage area includes a random number value for jackpot determination, which is provided in the main RAM 203 and is extracted on the condition that a game ball is won in the start winning holes 14 and 17 from the special symbol storage area “0”. This is a winning storage area that is stored in order. Also, the jackpot determination random number value stored in the special symbol storage area (“1” to “4”) corresponds to the above-mentioned winning storage, and the jackpot determination stored in the special symbol storage area “0”. The random number for use is used for jackpot determination in step 20-2-5.

  In step 30, the main CPU 201 executes normal symbol control processing.

  Here, the normal symbol control process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol control process.

  In step 30-1, the main CPU 201 executes processing for loading the normal symbol control state flag. The normal symbol control state flag is a flag indicating the state of the game in the normal symbol game, and the main CPU 201 executes each process in step 30-2 to step 30-6 based on the normal symbol control state flag. Determine whether to execute.

  In step 30-2, the main CPU 201 performs a normal symbol storage check process.

  Here, the normal symbol memory check process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol storage check process in the present embodiment.

  In step 30-2-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check. When the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step 30-2-2, and the normal symbol control state flag performs the normal symbol storage check. If it is not the indicated value (00), the process in the normal symbol memory check process is terminated.

  In step 30-2-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the passage memory counter is “0”. The main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step 30-2-3 when the value of the passage storage counter is “0”, and proceeds to step 30-2-4 when the value of the passage storage counter is not “0”. Move on to processing.

  In step 30-2-3, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a normal symbol demonstration effect command for instructing to execute a normal symbol demonstration effect display in the normal symbol display area. The normal symbol demonstration effect command is generated when the gaming state is a waiting state for a customer (the normal symbol variable display operation is not performed in the normal symbol display area and there is no passing memory). . In addition, this command is output to the effect control circuit 300 at a predetermined transmission timing (for example, step 160).

  In step 30-2-4, the main CPU 201 performs the normal hit determination based on the normal hit determination random number value included in the passage memory, and confirms whether or not the normal hit is achieved. Specifically, the normal hit determination is performed based on the normal hit determination random number value included in the passage memory and the table selected by the normal hit determination table selection means.

  Further, when the normal hit determination results in a normal hit, the main CPU 201 sets a value (77H) indicating normal hit in the normal hit flag area, and generates and sets a stop symbol command indicating normal hit. To do. On the other hand, if the normal hit is not achieved, a value (00H) indicating unusual hit is set in the normal hit flag area and a stop symbol command indicating normal deviation is generated and set.

  Here, the stop symbol command indicating the normal hit is a command for stopping the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area in a display mode meaning “win”. Further, the stop symbol command indicating normal deviation is a command for stopping the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area in a display mode meaning “displacement”.

  The stop symbol command is set to be effective when a normal symbol fluctuation time timer described later becomes “0”. In addition, this command is output to the effect control circuit 300 at a predetermined transmission timing (for example, step 160).

  In step 30-2-5, the main CPU 201 determines a normal symbol variable display pattern in the normal symbol display area by random number lottery, and generates and sets a normal symbol variable display pattern command based on the determination.

  In step 30-2-6, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is a value (33H) indicating a time reduction state. When the time reduction flag is a value indicating the time reduction state (33H), the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step 30-2-8, and when the time reduction flag is not a value indicating the time reduction state (33H), The process proceeds to step 30-2-7.

  In step 30-2-7, the main CPU 201 sets 30 seconds in the normal symbol variation time timer.

  Here, the normal symbol variation time timer indicates the time during which the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area is variably displayed.

  In step 30-2-8, the main CPU 201 sets 5.1 seconds in the normal symbol variation time timer.

  The normal symbol variation display in the normal symbol display area is determined by step 30-2-5 during the normal symbol variation display time set in step 30-2-7 or step 30-2-8. When the normal symbol variation display time is completed, the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area is displayed in a display mode according to the stop symbol command set in step 30-2-4. Stop.

  In step 30-2-9, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management in the normal symbol control state flag.

  In step 30-2-10, the main CPU 201 erases the random number value and the like used in the current normal symbol storage check process from a predetermined storage area.

  In step 30-3, the main CPU 201 performs normal symbol variation time management processing.

  Specifically, the main CPU 201 first checks the values of the normal symbol control state flag and the normal symbol change time timer. When the normal symbol control state flag is the value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management and the value of the normal symbol variation time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 performs the normal symbol display time management. The indicated value (02) is set in the normal symbol control state flag, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set in the normal symbol waiting time timer.

  In step 30-4, the main CPU 201 performs normal symbol display time management processing.

  Here, the normal symbol display time management process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol display time management process in the present embodiment.

  In step 30-4-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management. Then, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step 30-4-2 if the value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management, and if not the value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management, The process in the normal symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step 30-4-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”. When the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step 30-4-3, and when the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is not “0”, The process in the normal symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step 30-4-3, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a value (77H) indicating a normal hit is set in the normal hit flag area. When the value (77H) indicating the normal hit is set, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step 30-4-5, and when the value (77H) indicating the normal hit is not set. Then, the process proceeds to step 30-4-4.

  In step 30-4-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game in the normal symbol control state flag, and ends the processing in the normal symbol display time management process.

  In step 30-4-5, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is a value (33H) indicating a time reduction state. When the time reduction flag is a value indicating the time reduction state (33H), the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step 30-4-7, and when the time reduction flag is not a value indicating the time reduction state (33H), The process proceeds to step 30-4-6.

  In step 30-4-6, the main CPU 201 switches the start winning award 17 to the first state, and sets 0.3 seconds to the normal electric service opening time timer.

  In step 30-4-7, the main CPU 201 switches the start winning award 17 to the first state and sets 6.7 seconds to the normal electric service opening time timer.

  In step 30-4-8, the main CPU 201 sets a value (03) indicating the release of the normal power combination to the normal symbol control state flag, and ends the processing in the normal symbol display time management process.

  In step 30-5, the main CPU 201 performs a normal electric accessory release process.

  The normal electric accessory release process is a process executed when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal electric accessory is released.

  When the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal electric service is released, the main CPU 201 receives a predetermined number of game balls in the start winning ports 14 and 17 (for example, 4) or the normal electric service open time timer. It is confirmed whether the value of “0” has become “0”. When a predetermined number of game balls are won at the start winning openings 14 and 17, or when the value of the normal power release time timer becomes “0”, the main CPU 201 indicates a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game. Is set to the normal symbol control state flag, and the start winning port 17 is switched to the second state.

  In step 30-6, the main CPU 201 performs a normal symbol game end process.

  Specifically, the main CPU 201 first checks whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game. As a result of the confirmation, if the normal symbol control state flag is not the value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game, the normal symbol game process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the passing memory counter. Next, the main CPU 201 shifts the data stored in the normal symbol storage areas (“1” to “4”) to the normal symbol storage areas (“0” to “3”), respectively, and the normal symbols. A value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check is set in the control state flag.

  The normal symbol storage area is stored in the normal symbol storage area “0” in order from the normal symbol storage area “0”, which is provided in the main RAM 203 and is extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13. Is a passing storage area. The random numbers for determining normal hits stored in the normal symbol storage areas (“1” to “4”) correspond to the above-described passing storage, and are stored in the normal symbol storage area “0”. The random number for hit determination is used for normal hit determination.

  In step 40, the main CPU 201 updates values such as a reach symbol determination random number and a loss symbol determination random number.

  The main CPU 201 repeats the processing from step 20 to step 40 described above.

  Next, the main process of the effect control circuit 300 in the present embodiment and the command reception process executed so as to interrupt the main process triggered by the reception of a command from the main control circuit 200 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing command reception processing of the effect control circuit 300 of the present embodiment, and FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing main processing of the effect control circuit 300 of the present embodiment.

  First, command reception processing will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception process is performed every time the effect control circuit 300 receives a command from the main control circuit 200.

  In step 400, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the received command is a demonstration effect command. If the received command is a demonstration effect command, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to step 410, and if the received command is not a demonstration effect command, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to step 420.

  In step 410, the sub CPU 301 sets a demonstration display flag to 1 and sets demonstration effect data. The demonstration display flag is a flag that is set to 1 when the demonstration effect display is being performed. Specifically, the flag is set to 1 when the demonstration effect data is set.

  Here, when the sub CPU 301 sets the demonstration display flag to 1, in the image display control process of step 210 described later, the sub CPU 301 displays the demonstration effect display according to the demonstration effect pattern included in the demonstration effect data in the VDP 305a. Data for instruction is changed over time. The VDP 305a displays the demonstration effect on the liquid crystal display device 21 by executing the above instruction transmitted every predetermined time.

  In step 420, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not a variable display pattern command has been received. The sub CPU 301 proceeds to the process of step 430 when the variable display pattern command is received, and moves to the process of step 450 when the variable display pattern command is not received.

  In step 430, the sub CPU 301 sets a demonstration display flag to 0.

  In step 440, control data corresponding to the variation display pattern included in the received variation display pattern command (control corresponding to any of the variation display patterns “00” to “05” shown in FIG. 17). Data).

  In step 450, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not an ST counter notification command has been received. When receiving the ST counter notification command, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to the process of step 460, and when not receiving the ST counter notification command, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to the process of step 470.

  In step 460, the sub CPU 301 sets control data corresponding to the received ST counter notification command.

  In step 470, the sub CPU 301 sets control data in a predetermined work area of the work RAM 303 in response to the received command (for example, a big hit start command instructing to produce a big hit gaming state start).

  Next, main processing of the effect control circuit 300 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In step 200, the sub CPU 301 performs an initialization process for initializing various settings.

  In step 210, the sub CPU 301 executes an image display control process. The image display control process performed based on the data set by the sub CPU 301 in step 410 is as described above.

  In addition, when the control data corresponding to the variation display pattern command is set in step 440, the sub CPU 301 instructs the VDP 305a to perform variation display of a special symbol according to the variation display pattern included in the set control data. The data for changing over time. By executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time, the special symbol corresponding to the variable display pattern command is displayed in the special symbol display area of the liquid crystal display device 21 during the variable display time. When the variable display time is over, the special symbol is stopped after displaying the symbol indicated by the stop symbol command.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 changes data for instructing the VDP 305a with time so as to display the effect image according to the effect pattern included in the set control data. When the VDP 305a executes the above instruction transmitted every predetermined time, the effect image corresponding to the variable display pattern command is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21.

  Further, when the control data corresponding to the ST counter notification command is set in step 460, the sub CPU 301 instructs the VDP 305a to notify the ST counter according to the ST counter display pattern included in the set control data. The data for changing over time. By executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time, the ST counter value corresponding to the ST counter notification command is displayed in the ST counter display area 21b of the liquid crystal display device 21.

  In step 220, the sub CPU 301 executes a sound output control process. A specific description of this process is as follows. If the control data set in step 410, 440, 460, or 470 is data corresponding to sound output control, the sub CPU 301 sends the control data to the voice control circuit 306. The voice control circuit 306 causes the speakers 8a and 8b to output, for example, a sound signal for notifying the player of a predetermined gaming state based on the control data.

  In step 230, the sub CPU 301 executes a lamp / LED lighting control process. A specific description of this process is as follows. If the control data set in step 410, 440, 460, or 470 is data corresponding to lamp or LED lighting control, the sub CPU 301 sends the control data to the lamp control circuit 307. Based on the control data, the lamp control circuit 307 causes the lamp / LED 39a to turn on / off in accordance with, for example, a predetermined lighting / extinguishing pattern. The sub CPU 301 repeats the processing from step 210 to step 230 described above.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this is merely illustrative of the present invention and does not particularly limit the present invention.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 201 updates the hour / hour counter every time the special symbol variation display result becomes a non-specific display mode after being controlled to the third special gaming state (“1” in the hour / hour counter). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing for updating the time reduction counter may be another timing. For example, the hour / hour counter may be updated every time a predetermined time elapses, or the hour / hour counter may be updated each time the start winning port 17 is in the first state.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 201 updates the ST counter every time the special symbol variation display result becomes a non-specific display mode after being controlled to the second or third special gaming state (ST counter). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing for updating the ST counter may be another timing. For example, it may be updated when the change display result of the special symbol becomes the specific display mode, or the ST counter may be updated every time a predetermined time elapses.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the value of the ST counter is displayed in the ST counter display area 21b. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be displayed in another display area, or may be displayed by an LED or the like. Or you may alert | report by audio | voice with the speakers 8a and 8b.

  Further, the value of the time counter of the present embodiment may be notified by the liquid crystal display device 21, the speakers 8a and 8b, the lamp / LED 39a, and the like.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even if it is punctured (when there is no game ball passing through a specific area of the big winning opening 15 during one round in the big hit game state), the big hit game After completion of the state, the game state changes according to the game state change table shown in FIG. 11, but is not limited to this, and in the case of puncture, the game state is forcibly shifted to the normal game state. It may be.

  In the above description, the actual pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described. However, according to the present invention, functions similar to those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided to a computer terminal 960 such as a video game machine or a personal computer incorporating a simulation program 950. This can be realized (see, for example, FIG. 18).

  For example, the display 970 has an area for displaying an image imitating the liquid crystal display device 21 (see FIG. 2) capable of displaying various types of special symbols in a variable manner, and further an image imitating the game area 2b in that area. And an image simulating the start winning opening 17 (see FIG. 2) and an image simulating the big winning opening 15 (see FIG. 2).

  In addition, the simulation program 950 built in the computer terminal 960 realizes a function of launching a game ball on an image simulating the game area 2b on the screen of the display 970 in response to an operation of the operation switch 980. Yes.

  The simulation program 950 is provided on the computer 960 in an image simulating the liquid crystal display device 21 capable of displaying various types of special symbols in a variable manner, an image simulating the game area 2b where the game ball rolls, and the game area 2b. An image display function for causing the display 970 to display an image simulating the start winning port 17 that can be changed between a first state in which the game ball is easy to win and a second state in which the game ball is hard to win, and a special in the display 970 Compared with the first lottery probability table and the first lottery probability table used when determining the symbol variation display result, the probability that the variation symbol display result of the special symbol on the display 970 becomes a predetermined specific display mode. A lottery probability table storage function for storing a high second lottery probability table and a duplicate stored in the lottery probability table storage function. The lottery probability table selection function selects one of the lottery probability tables of the types, and the lottery probability table selection function selects when the game ball wins an image imitating the big winning opening 15 When the variation display result determination function for determining the variation display result of the special symbol on the display 970 based on the table and the variation display result of the special symbol on the display 970 are determined as the specific display mode by the variation display result determination function, Under predetermined conditions, control of the big hit gaming state is performed in which an image simulating the big winning opening 15 is opened a predetermined number of times, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the special gaming state is controlled which is advantageous for the player. After being controlled to the special gaming state control function and the special gaming state, the variable display result is determined by the variable display result determination function. Display function counting function for counting the number of times played, and the special gaming state control function is displayed by the variable display result determination function during the normal gaming state in which the lottery probability table selection function selects the first lottery probability table. If the special symbol variation display result in 970 is determined to be the specific display mode, the first special game for changing the table selected by the lottery probability table selection function to the second lottery probability table after the big hit gaming state is finished. When the variable display result of the special symbol on the display 970 is determined in the specific display mode by the variable display result determination function during the first special game state control function for controlling the state and the first special game state. After the big hit gaming state, the table selected by the lottery probability table selection function is made the second lottery probability table and A second special gaming state control function for controlling a second special gaming state that improves the frequency at which the image simulating the entrance prize port 17 changes from the second state to the first state over the normal gaming state; When the number of times counted by the result counting function reaches a predetermined value, the table selected by the lottery probability table selection function is changed to the first lottery probability table, and the normal game for shifting the gaming state to the normal gaming state A state transition function is realized.

  Further, the display 970 can display a character for informing the number of times counted by the display result counting function.

  The simulation program 950 can be stored in a recording medium such as a ROM cartridge, CD-ROM, or DVD, or can be distributed under a network environment such as a communication satellite, or using a communication line such as the Internet.

  With the above configuration, the player can experience a game in the actual pachinko gaming machine 1 by operating the operation switch 980.

  Therefore, the simulation program 950 of the present embodiment has the second special gaming state (that is, the frequency at which the image simulating the start winning opening 17 is changed to the second state and the first state compared to the normal gaming state (that is, In a state where a short time that is advantageous to the player occurs), when the special symbol variation display result on the display 970 is determined to be a specific display mode during the first special gaming state (that is, when it is a big hit) Since it is transferred for the first time, it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment and to eliminate the monotony of the game, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Also, when the number of times counted by the display result counting function reaches a predetermined value, the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state, which also gives the player a sense of tension and eliminates the monotony of the game And can improve the interest of the game.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the second special gaming state (that is, the player) that improves the frequency at which the start winning opening 17 changes between the second state and the first state over the normal gaming state. In a state in which a short time that is advantageous to the situation is generated), during the first special gaming state, the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200, which is the variable display result determination means, displays the special symbol variable display result on the liquid crystal display device 21 as a specific display. Since it is changed for the first time when it is determined as a mode (i.e., when it is a big hit), it can give the player a sense of achievement and can eliminate the monotony of the game, improving the interest of the game Can be achieved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the special gaming state control means is configured to shift the gaming state to the normal gaming state when the number of times counted by the variable display result counting means reaches a predetermined value. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the monotony of the game by giving the player a sense of tension, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, time reduction (the frequency at which the start winning port 17 changes from the second state to the first state, such as the second special gaming state, the third special gaming state, etc., is changed to the normal gaming state. There are multiple types of short-time states where the situation (comparable state) occurs, and the triggers for entering each short-time state are also different, so the monotony of the game can be eliminated and the player Can give tension and improve the fun of the game.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the main CPU 201 which is the special gaming state control means sets the second special gaming state when the variable display result determining means determines the variable display result other than the specific display mode a predetermined number of times. Since the game is terminated, the game state is not biased to one side such as extremely advantageous to the player or disadvantageous. Therefore, there is no inconvenience in game play.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the main CPU 201 which is the special gaming state control means, when the special symbol variation display result in the liquid crystal display device 21 is determined as the specific display mode during the third special gaming state. Since the game state is shifted to the second special game state after the big hit game state is finished (that is, when the big hit is reached), the player is given a sense of achievement and the monotony of the game is eliminated. Can improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the main CPU 201 which is the special game state control means sets the third special game state when the variable display result determination means determines the variable display result other than the specific display mode a predetermined number of times. Since the game is terminated, the game state is not biased to one side such as extremely advantageous to the player or disadvantageous. Therefore, there is no inconvenience in game play.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the main CPU 201 and the effect control circuit 300 notify the number of times counted by the variation variation display result counting means, so that the player can change the variation display result notification means. The number of times counted by can be recognized. Therefore, the game performance can be improved and the game willingness can be maintained, and it can be realized that the number of times gradually approaches the predetermined value (that is, the end limit of the special gaming state advantageous to the player is gradually increased). So you can feel the thrill.

  In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine in which the main body of the pachinko gaming machine is attached to the gaming machine is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachislot gaming machine (slot Machine), sparrow ball, smart ball, or various game machines installed in a game center.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the game board concerning this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol control process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end interval process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol control process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage check process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol display time management process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the game state change table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flag setting value list table according to the game state which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the table for normal hit determination concerning this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the lottery probability table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the production | presentation control circuit of the gaming machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation | variation display pattern selection table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the computer terminal which incorporates the simulation program of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2a gaming board 2b gaming area 3 gaming machine main body 3a main body frame 3b base frame 4 glass door 5 dish unit 5a upper dish 5b lower dish 6 rail 7 handle 8a, 8b speaker 9 ball lending operation panel 10 shutter lever 12 general prize opening 13 passing Gate 14 Start prize opening 17 Start prize opening (special prize device)
15 grand prize opening (variable prize device)
16 Out port 18 Electric member component 19Sd V / Count SW
19Se count SW
19Sb General prize opening SW
19Sa Passing gate SW
19a Start SW
21 Liquid crystal display device (variable display means)
21a Display area 21b ST counter display area 70a Discharge control circuit 70b Firing control circuit 71S Movable member SOL
72S Grand Prize SOL
73S Seesaw SOL
74S Backup clear SW
81 Card unit 82 Dispensing device 90 Launching device 200 Main control circuit 201 Main CPU
202 Main ROM (lottery probability table storage means)
203 Main RAM
204 Initial reset circuit 205 I / O port 206 Command output port 300 Production control circuit 301 Sub CPU
302 Program ROM
303 Work RAM
304 Command input port 305 Image control circuit 305a VDP
305b Image data ROM
305c VRAM
305d D / A conversion circuit 306 Audio control circuit 307 Lamp control circuit 950 Simulation program 960 Computer 970 Display 980 Operation switch

Claims (8)

A variable display means capable of variable display of multiple types of identification information;
A special winning device that is provided in a gaming area in which a game ball rolls and can be changed to a first state in which the game ball is easy to win, and a second state in which the game ball is difficult to win;
Compared with the first lottery probability table used when determining the variation display result of the identification information in the variation display means and the first lottery probability table, the variation display result of the identification information in the variation display means is determined in advance. A lottery probability table storage means for storing a second lottery probability table having a high probability of becoming the specified display mode;
A lottery probability table selecting means for selecting any one of the lottery probability tables stored in the lottery probability table storage means;
Fluctuation display result determination means for determining the variation display result of the identification information in the variation display means based on the table selected by the lottery probability table selection means, when the game ball has won the special winning device,
When the variation display result of the identification information in the variation display means is determined in the specific display mode by the variation display result determination means, the jackpot gaming state is controlled to open the variable winning device a predetermined number of times under a predetermined condition. A special gaming state control means for controlling a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the jackpot gaming state ends;
Fluctuation display result counting means for counting the number of times the fluctuation display result is determined by the fluctuation display result determination means after being controlled to the special gaming state,
The special gaming state control means includes
During the normal gaming state in which the lottery probability table selecting means selects the first lottery probability table, the variable display result determining means determines the variation display result of the identification information in the variation display means as the specific display mode. The first special gaming state control means for controlling the first special gaming state for changing the table selected by the lottery probability table selecting means to the second lottery probability table after the big hit gaming state is completed; ,
When the variation display result of the identification information in the variation display means is determined in the specific display mode by the variation display result determination means during the first special gaming state, the lottery probability after the end of the big hit gaming state A table selected by the table selection means is a second lottery probability table, and a second special game that improves the frequency at which the special winning device changes from the second state to the first state over the normal gaming state. Second special gaming state control means for controlling the state,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The special gaming state control means includes
When the number of times counted by the variable display result counting unit reaches a predetermined value after being controlled to the first special gaming state, the table selected by the lottery probability table selecting unit is set to the first lottery probability. Including normal game state transition means for changing to a table and ending the first special game state to shift the game state to the normal game state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The special gaming state control means includes
When the number of times counted by the variable display result counting means reaches a predetermined value after being controlled to the second special gaming state, the table selected by the lottery probability table selecting means is set to the first lottery probability. And a third special gaming state control means for controlling the third special gaming state to change the table and change the frequency at which the special winning device changes from the second state to the first state over the normal gaming state. Including,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. The special gaming state control means includes
When the variable display result other than the specific display mode is determined a predetermined number of times by the variable display result determination means after being controlled to the second special game state, the second special game state is terminated. Including first special gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the first special gaming state;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The special gaming state control means includes
During the third special gaming state, when the variation display result of the identification information in the variation display means is determined in the specific display mode by the variation display result determination means, after the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is Including a second special gaming state transition means for transitioning to the second special gaming state,
The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that. The special gaming state control means includes
When the variable display result other than the specific display mode is determined a predetermined number of times by the variable display result determination means after being controlled to the third special game state, the third special game state is terminated. Including a normal gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the normal gaming state,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that:   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a variation display result notifying unit that notifies the number of times counted by the variation display result counting unit. On the computer,
An image simulating a variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, an image simulating a game area where a game ball rolls, and a first state and game that are provided in the game area and in which the game ball is easy to win An image display function for displaying on the screen an image simulating a special prize-winning device that can change to a second state in which the ball is difficult to win;
Compared with the first lottery probability table and the first lottery probability table used when determining the variation display result of the identification information in the image display function, the variation display result of the identification information in the image display function is determined in advance. A lottery probability table storage function for storing a second lottery probability table having a high probability of becoming the specified display mode;
A lottery probability table selection function for selecting any one of the lottery probability tables stored in the lottery probability table storage function;
Fluctuation display result for determining a variation display result of identification information in the image display function based on a table selected by the lottery probability table selection function when a game ball wins an image imitating the special winning device A decision function;
When the variation display result of the identification information in the image display function is determined to be a specific display mode by the variation display result determination function, an operation that opens a predetermined number of times to an image simulating a variable winning device is performed under a predetermined condition. A special gaming state control function for controlling the big hit gaming state and for controlling the special gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit gaming state ends,
A display result counting function that counts the number of times that the variable display result is determined by the variable display result determination function after being controlled to the special gaming state;
The special gaming state control function is:
During the normal gaming state in which the lottery probability table selection function selects the first lottery probability table, the variation display result of the identification information in the image display function is determined as the specific display mode by the variation display result determination function. A first special gaming state control function for controlling a first special gaming state in which the table selected by the lottery probability table selection function is changed to a second lottery probability table after the big hit gaming state ends; ,
When the variation display result of the identification information in the image display function is determined in the specific display mode by the variation display result determination function during the first special gaming state, the lottery probability after the end of the big hit gaming state The table selected by the table selection function is the second lottery probability table, and the frequency at which the image imitating the special prize-winning device changes from the second state to the first state is improved from the normal gaming state. A second special gaming state control function for controlling two special gaming states;
When the number of times counted by the display result counting function reaches a predetermined value, the table selected by the lottery probability table selecting function is changed to the first lottery probability table and the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state. Including a normal gaming state transition function,
A simulation program characterized by that.

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