JP2006288441A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the attraction of a game by enhancing the interrelation between the display mode of normal patterns and the content of the game played by a player. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises a normal electric generator and a sub CPU 301 of a sub-control circuit 300 for variably displaying normal patterns in a liquid crystal display device 21 for a prescribed period of time with the passage of a game ball through a passage gate 13 as an initiator. The sub CPU 301 has a means for variably displaying normal patterns in the liquid crystal display device 21 for a first period of time if the patterns determined by a main CPU 201 are not in a prescribed mode, and for variably displaying normal patterns in the liquid crystal display device 21 for a second period of time longer than the first period if the patterns determined by the main CPU 201 are in the prescribed mode. The normal electric generator is disposed separately from a starting hole. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a simulation program thereof, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine in which a variable winning device is arranged and a simulation program thereof.

  Conventionally, there has been a pachinko gaming machine provided with an electric tulip (variable winning device) that can change from a second state that is disadvantageous to the player to a first state that is advantageous to the player.

  The gaming machine includes a fluctuation display means (normal symbol display device) capable of displaying and stopping a normal symbol, and a game control means for performing a predetermined lottery when a game ball has passed the passing gate. When the predetermined lottery is performed by the game control means, the normal symbol display device displays a variable display for a certain period of time, and then stops according to the lottery result of the game control means. Is displayed. Then, when the stop symbol indicating that the lottery is won is displayed on the normal symbol display device, the variable winning device changes from the second state that is disadvantageous to the player to the first state that is advantageous to the player. It is going to change.

In addition, in order to prevent the game from becoming monotonous, when the lottery by the game control means is won, the gaming machine that shortens the normal symbol variation display time in the normal symbol display device compared to the case where the lottery is deviated Is also known (for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-159585

  However, in the invention of Patent Document 1, although the normal symbol change display time in the normal symbol display device can be varied according to the lottery result of the game control means, it does not affect the game contents of the player. There wasn't.

  In other words, no matter what the normal symbol display mode in the normal symbol display device is, there is no relationship between the normal symbol display mode and the game content, and there is a lack of excitement.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that increases the relevance between a normal symbol display mode and a game content of a player and improves the interest of the game.

  In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 1 is provided with a special symbol display device (liquid crystal display device 21) capable of displaying and stopping a special symbol, and a variable symbol displaying and stopping a normal symbol. A normal symbol display device (liquid crystal display device 21, normal symbol display region 21b) capable of display, a passing member (passage gate 13) provided in the game region (game region 2b) and capable of passing a game ball, A starting port (starting port 17) that is provided in the area and is capable of winning a game ball; a first state that is provided in the gaming area and in which the game ball is easy to win; and a second state in which the game ball is difficult to win. A variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory 18) that can be changed, and a stop symbol determining means (of the main control circuit 200) that determines a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device when the game ball passes through the passing member. Main CPU 201) When the symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined by the stop symbol determining means, the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device is displayed in a variable manner for a certain period of time, and the symbol determined by the stop symbol determining means is stopped after the end of the variable display. When the symbol determined by the normal symbol display control means (the sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300) to be displayed and the stop symbol determination means and stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device is in a predetermined mode, the variable winning device Game control means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for switching to the first state, and special symbol display control means for variably displaying the special symbols in the special symbol display device when a game ball is won at the start opening (The sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300), and the normal symbol display control means determines the stop symbol determination means If the symbol is not in the predetermined mode, the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device is variably displayed during the first time, while the symbol determined by the stop symbol determining means is in the predetermined mode, It includes variable display time control means (sub-CPU 301 of the sub-control circuit 300) for variably displaying the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device for a second time longer than one time. It is provided separately.

  Thus, the variable winning device is provided separately from the start opening. Further, when the variation time in the normal symbol display device is long (in the case of the second time), a predetermined mode is displayed on the normal symbol display device so that the variable winning device is in the first state.

  Therefore, the player usually launches a game ball aiming at the start opening, and when it is determined that the fluctuation time in the normal symbol display device is long, the variable winning device is foreseen that the variable winning device will be in the first state. The aim can be switched to a winning device. As a result, the player's interest in the variable display time of the normal symbol display device is increased, and the relationship between the normal symbol display mode in the normal symbol display device and the game content of the player is increased, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game. be able to.

  In addition to the configuration of the invention described in claim 1, the present invention described in claim 2 is provided with a game ball progress restricting portion (elastic member 30) for restricting the progress of the game ball at the periphery of the game area, and a variable prize. The apparatus is characterized in that a game ball that has collided with the game progress restricting portion is provided at a position where it can easily flow down.

  Thus, since the variable winning device is provided at a position where it is easy to win when the so-called game ball is hit to the right, the difference in position between the start opening and the variable winning device becomes clearer. Therefore, the player can be more conscious of the change in game content due to the difference in the display pattern of the normal symbols, and can increase the player's awareness of participation.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect of the present invention, the game control means has a specific game state (a big hit game state) that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game state. And a special game state that is likely to be in a specific game state as compared with a normal game state (normal game state), and the variable display time control means controls the special game state by the game control means. Is performed, the normal symbol variation display time in the normal symbol display device is set as the first time.

  In this way, during the control of the special game state, the normal symbol variation display time is shortened, so there is no inconvenience to the game content.

  The simulation program of the present invention according to claim 4 is a simulation program (simulation program 950) for causing a computer (computer terminal 960) to execute a simulation of a gaming machine, and allows the computer to pass a game ball. An image simulating a game area having a start opening capable of winning a game ball and a variable winning device that can be changed between a first state where the game ball is easy to win and a second state where the game ball is hard to win. An image display function that displays on the screen, a special symbol display function that displays an image simulating a special symbol display device that can display and stop special symbols on the screen, and a variable symbol that can be changed and stopped A normal symbol display function that displays an image imitating a normal symbol display device on the screen, and that the game ball has passed through the passing member As a machine, when the symbol to be stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display function is determined, and the symbol to be stopped and displayed by the stop symbol determination function, the normal symbol in the normal symbol display function is displayed in a variable manner for a certain period of time. At the same time, after the end of the variable display, the normal symbol display control function for stopping and displaying the symbol determined by the stop symbol determining function, and the symbol determined by the stop symbol determining function and stopped by the normal symbol display function are displayed. When it is a predetermined mode, a special symbol display for variably displaying a special symbol in the special symbol display function triggered by a game control function for switching the variable winning device to the first state and a game ball winning at the starting port When the symbol determined by the stop symbol determination function is not in a predetermined mode, the normal symbol display control function is executed. When the normal symbol in the normal symbol display function is variably displayed during the time of 1, and the symbol determined by the stop symbol determining function is in a predetermined mode, during the second time longer than the first time A simulation program comprising a variable display time control function for variably displaying normal symbols in the normal symbol display function, wherein the variable winning device is provided separately from the start opening.

  Thus, the variable winning device is provided separately from the start opening. Further, when the fluctuation time in the normal symbol display function is long (in the case of the second time), a predetermined mode is displayed on the normal symbol display function and the variable winning device is in the first state.

  Therefore, the player usually launches a game ball aiming at the starting port, and when it is determined that the fluctuation time in the normal symbol display function is long, the variable winning device is foreseen that the variable winning device will be in the first state. The aim can be switched to a winning device. As a result, the player's interest in the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol display function is increased, and the relationship between the display pattern of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display function and the game content of the player is increased, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game. be able to.

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

  That is, according to the present invention, the relationship between the normal symbol display mode and the game content of the player is enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings. Here, in the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same members, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. In addition, since description here is the best form by which this invention is implemented, this invention is not limited to the said form.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of a ball game machine (hereinafter referred to as a game machine) 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 19 show an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 to which a prepaid card system is applied.

  1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view showing a gaming board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the switch input detection processing according to the present embodiment, and FIG. The flowchart which shows the process sequence of the normal symbol related switch input detection process which concerns on embodiment, FIG. 7 is the flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol control process which concerns on this Embodiment, FIG. 8 is the special symbol which concerns on this Embodiment 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the memory check process, FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the normal symbol control process according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 10 is a processing procedure of the normal symbol memory check process according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the normal symbol variation time management processing according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the normal symbol display time management processing according to the present embodiment. Is a flowchart showing the first stage of the processing procedure of the ordinary power combination releasing process according to the present embodiment, FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the second stage of the processing procedure of the ordinary power combination releasing process according to the present embodiment, and FIG. The figure which shows an example of the variable display pattern selection table which concerns on a form, FIG. 16 is a figure which shows an example of the normal telephone combination related pattern selection table which concerns on this Embodiment, FIG. 17 is the command reception interruption process which concerns on this Embodiment FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main processing by the sub-control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Is a diagram illustrating a computer terminal with a built-in (a) ~ (c) is an explanatory view showing an example of the display features of a normal symbol in the normal symbol display region, FIG. 20 is a simulation program of the present invention.

  First, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1, a base door 3a to which a game board 2a (FIG. 2) is attached is fixed to an island facility via a hinge (not shown). The base door 3a is pivotably attached to the base frame 3b (that is, the base door 3a is supported by using one end of the base door 3a as a pivot point and is attached to the base frame 3b so as to be openable / closable). A gaming machine main body 3 is configured by 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.

  The game board 2a (FIG. 2) is surrounded by rails 6 and has a game area 2b in which game balls can flow down. The game area 2b includes a number of obstacles (not shown) such as game nails and windmills, a general winning port 12, a passing gate 13, a big winning port 15, an out port 16, a starting port 17, and a variable wing 18a. , 18b, a gaming member made up of an ordinary electric accessory (variable winning device) 18 is disposed.

  Further, on the back surface of the game board 2a, a display having a display area 21a capable of displaying an effect image (for example, animation corresponding to a game state or other notification information; hereinafter referred to as “effect information image”) or the like. A liquid crystal display (LCD) 21 which is a device is arranged.

  The display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 includes an area for displaying an effect image, an ordinary symbol display area (ordinary symbol display device) 21b for performing variable symbol display, and a variable symbol (variable symbol) display. It consists of a special symbol display area (special symbol display device) to be performed.

  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. Here, instead of the liquid crystal display device 21, for example, a CRT (cathode ray tube) or a plasma display can be used.

  Here, the general winning opening 12 is a device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls when a game ball is won, and the passing gate 13 is a plurality of normal symbol display areas 21b triggered by the passing of the game ball. The special winning opening 15 is a device for changing and stopping the symbols. The special symbol combination when the special symbol display area is stopped becomes a specific symbol combination (a jackpot display mode) in which a special symbol combination is set in advance. The specific gaming state refers to a state in which a so-called big hit has occurred, hereinafter referred to as “big hit gaming state”), and the door opens and closes a predetermined number of times under a predetermined condition according to a predetermined setting (that is, for a predetermined time). Only when the number of game balls passing through a specific area of the big prize opening 15 is 1 or more (unless a so-called puncture occurs), the big prize opening 15 is opened a predetermined number of times, And easily opened to accept the work sphere, changes and unacceptable closed a predetermined number of times. Incidentally, an open state, a device to be controlled so that the round operation.) Operates to change to the closed state.

  The ordinary electric accessory 18 having the variable wings 18a and 18b has a game ball receiving port, and changes into 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 possible.

  Here, the second state is a state in which the variable wings 18 a and 18 b are closed and the game ball is less likely to enter the ordinary electric accessory 18. On the other hand, the first state is a state in which the variable wings 18 a and 18 b are opened in an inverted octagonal shape so that the game ball can easily enter the ordinary electric accessory 18.

  Note that the ordinary electric accessory 18 is in the second state at the normal time. Further, when a game ball wins the starting opening 17 or the ordinary electric accessory 18 described above, the special symbol displayed in the special symbol display area is changed and stopped.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, since the blocking member 25 that inhibits the progress of the game ball is arranged above the normal electric accessory 18, the normal state in the second state is particularly preferable. It is difficult to win a prize for the electric accessory 18.

  The out port 16 is a device in which game balls that have not won any of the general winning port 12, the starting port 17, the ordinary electric accessory 18, and the big winning port 15 flow in and are collected.

  A dish unit 5 is arranged below the glass door 4 as shown in FIG. An upper tray 5a for storing the paid-out game balls and the game balls to be driven into the game area is disposed at the upper portion of the tray unit 5, and overflowed from the upper tray 5a by the payout at the lower portion of the tray unit 5. A lower tray 5b in which game balls are stored is arranged. Further, a shutter lever 8 is provided at a predetermined position of the upper plate 5a, which 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.

  On the right side of the tray unit 5, a handle 7 is provided that is rotated when a game ball is driven into the game area 2 b of the game board 2 a via the rail 6. The handle 7 is provided with a stop button (not shown) for stopping the launch of the game ball.

  When the player rotates the handle 7 to perform the launch operation, the game balls in the upper plate 5a are sent to the launch device 90 (see FIG. 3) by the hit ball supply device (not shown), and the launch is performed. The device 90 is struck along the rail 6 into the game area 2b.

  Here, it is also possible to operate the handle 7 so that the game ball is strongly launched by rotating the handle 7 in the clockwise direction (hereinafter, referred to as “right strike”). As a result, the game ball can be launched toward the ordinary electric accessory 18 (FIG. 2) arranged on the right side of the game area 2b.

  Further, an elastic member (game ball progress restricting portion) 30 for restricting the progress of the game ball is provided at the periphery of the game area 2b, that is, at the extreme end of the rail 6.

  The ordinary electric accessory 18 is provided at a position where the game ball colliding with the elastic member 30 is likely to flow, that is, below the elastic member 30. Therefore, the player can aim to win the ordinary electric accessory 18 by hitting the game ball against the elastic member 30 with a right strike.

  The elastic member 30 according to the present embodiment is made of a cylindrical rubber in order to enhance the cushion effect. However, in the present invention, the shape and material of the elastic member 30 are not particularly limited.

  The passing gate 13 detects a passing game ball. The game ball that has passed through the passing gate 13 can be stored on hold, and based on this stored storage information, the symbol variation display in the normal symbol display area 21b is performed. In addition, four normal symbol storage LEDs (not shown) for displaying the number of reserved memories of the passing gate 13 are provided at the upper right side of the game area 2b. The number of reserved game balls that have passed through the passage gate 13 can be displayed by the number of lighting of the normal symbol memory LEDs.

  In the normal symbol display area 21b, the normal symbol is normally stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 19A (Note that the normal symbol display area 21b in FIG. However, when the variable display is performed based on the on-hold storage information, the two normal symbols blink alternately as shown in FIG. 19 (b).

  Here, in the normal symbol display area 21b, the blinking of the two normal symbols ends (details will be described later, but the time until the blinking ends (hereinafter referred to as “variable display time”) is 30 seconds. 5 types for 5.1 seconds) and when the symbol indicating “win” is displayed (see FIG. 19C, that is, when normal hit), the ordinary electric accessory 18 is The variable wings 18a and 18b are switched to the first state in which the wings 18a and 18b are opened in an inverted octagonal shape for a predetermined time so that a game ball can easily enter (the opening time is 0.3 seconds in the normal gaming state. In this case, the opening for 1.8 seconds is performed three times (see FIG. 16).

  Instead of the normal symbol display area 21b, 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, numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”,... “7”, “8”, “9”, etc. are displayed in a variable manner as normal symbols displayed on the 7-segment display. The case where the stop-displayed number becomes “3” or “7” is defined as “winning”.

  In addition, winning balls to the starting port 17 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 can be memorized, and based on this winning memory, a special symbol is displayed in a 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 starting port 17 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 are provided. Based on the number of lighting of the special symbol memory LED, the number of winning prizes stored in the start port 17 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 can be displayed.

  The special symbols displayed in the special symbol display area are composed of, for example, three rows of numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”... “9”, and the starting port 17 and the ordinary electric accessory 18. These numbers are displayed in a variable manner when a game ball is won. 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 called stop symbols) are “0”, “0”, “0”, and “7”. A combination of special symbols when all three symbols have the same number, such as “7”, “7” ”, etc., is referred to as a jackpot display mode (big hit symbol). This jackpot display mode is a display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the gaming state has shifted to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal gaming state (ie, it has become a “hit”). is there. Note that the variable display result other than the jackpot display mode is referred to as a non-hit display mode (offset 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.

  Note that the above jackpot display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the game has shifted to the jackpot gaming state is a special display mode (probability variation jackpot symbol) that is a display mode that indicates probability variation jackpots, and a display mode that indicates a normal jackpot. It is divided into certain non-special display modes (usually big hit symbols).

  The special display mode means a case where three predetermined numbers such as “7” and “3” are arranged, while the non-special display mode is a case where three numbers and designs other than the special display mode are arranged. Say.

  When the special symbol variation display result becomes a special display mode (that is, when the probability variation jackpot), the probability that the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol display area becomes the jackpot display mode after the jackpot gaming state is high. Transition to the special game state. On the other hand, when the display mode of the special symbol becomes a non-special display mode (that is, when a normal big hit is made), the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends.

  In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned winning memory number and reserved 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.

  Next, a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

  The control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200, a sub control circuit 300 connected to the main control circuit 200, a payout control circuit 70a, and a launch control circuit 70b. This control system is mounted on the back side of the game board 2a.

  A card unit 81 is connected to the payout control circuit 70a of the pachinko 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 the recorded information recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot. Means, a lending command signal output means for outputting a lending command signal for instructing lending of game balls to the payout control circuit 70a in accordance with the operation of the ball lending operation panel 9 (FIG. 3), and a record read by the reading means Writing means for subtracting the number of loans commanded by the lending command signal output means from the lending possible number specified from the information, and recording the information on the prepaid card inserted in the insertion port; Yes.

  The main control circuit 200 has a main CPU (microcomputing processing device) 201 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a preset program, and returns various settings to initial values when an abnormality occurs or when the power is turned on. An initial reset circuit 204 that generates a reset signal, a main RAM 203 that stores various data necessary for the main CPU 201 to operate, a program for the main CPU 201 to process and control the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1, and a jackpot determination by random lottery Big hit determination table that is referred to when performing a random determination, a normal winning lottery table that is referred to when performing a normal winning lottery by random number lottery, and a winning variation display pattern determination that is referred to when determining a variable display pattern of a special symbol by random number lottery Extract table, outlier variation display pattern table, and other effects Main ROM202 that stores various probability table to be referred to when is implemented.

  The main RAM 203 is a winning memory counter for storing the number of winning memories counted by the main CPU 201 (the number of winning balls to the starting port 17 and the ordinary electric accessory 18), and the number of reserved memories counted by the main CPU 201. A holding storage counter for storing (the number of passing balls of the passing gate 13), a large winning opening winning counter for storing the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 15 during one round operation, once A large winning port opening number counter for storing the number of times the large winning port 15 is opened during the big hit gaming state, and the game balls won in the ordinary electric accessory 18 and the starting port 17 in the opening of the variable wings 18a and 18b. Normal electric winning prize counter for storing the number, normal electric power remaining open number counter for storing the remaining numerical aperture of the variable wings 18a, 18b at the time of normal winning Comprising.

  The main CPU 201 is a stop symbol determining means, a variable display mode determining means, a winning opening switching means, a game control means, a command transmitting means, a normal winning lottery means, a big hit gaming state determining means, an identification symbol variable display pattern determining means, a game state transition. Each function of the means and the winning opening SOL control means.

  The jackpot gaming state determination means is a means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player when the game ball wins the starting port 17 or the ordinary electric accessory 18. .

  For example, when a game ball is won at the starting port 17 or the ordinary electric accessory 18, the big hit game state determination means executes a big hit determination process based on the random number value for the big hit determination extracted by random lottery. When the big hit is made, it is determined that the gaming state is shifted to the big winning gaming state.

  Here, when it is determined by the jackpot gaming state determining means to shift to the jackpot gaming state, after the special symbol variation display by the special symbol display control means to be described later, that is, the jackpot display mode ( After the jackpot symbol) is displayed, the gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state.

  As described above, there are two types of jackpots: normal jackpots and probability fluctuation jackpots. If the jackpot probability is a jackpot game state, it is likely that the jackpot gaming state will end after the jackpot gaming state ends (high probability). Transition to gaming state.

  The identification symbol variation display pattern determining means is a variation display pattern command for instructing a variation display pattern for executing a special symbol variation display and a presentation information display based on the result of the jackpot determination by the jackpot gaming state determination means, A means for generating and setting a command for designating a display stop symbol.

  The variable display pattern also includes display time information indicating the variable display time of each of the three special symbols (for example, “left”, “middle”, and “right”).

  Further, the game state transferred by the game state transfer means is controlled by the game control means.

  The game control means can control the normal gaming state, the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player compared to the normal gaming state, and the special gaming state that is likely to become the big hit gaming state compared to the normal gaming state. Yes.

  In the normal game state, the opening / closing mode of the ordinary electric accessory 18 is disadvantageous for the player compared to the special game state. (For example, as described above, the opening time of the variable blades 18a and 18b is relatively short (see FIG. 16)).

  When the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, the winning prize opening SOL control means controls a special winning opening SOL72S described later so as to open and close the door of the big winning opening 15 (open the big winning opening).

  The normal winning lottery means performs a normal winning lottery (predetermined lottery) on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13. Specifically, the main CPU 201, which is the normal winning lottery means, detects the detection signal output from the passing gate SW19Sa (that is, the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13). A numerical value is extracted, and a normal winning lottery is performed based on the extracted random number for normal winning lottery.

  In the normal winning lottery, for example, whether or not the random number value for normal winning lottery extracted from any of 0 to 255 is a predetermined value (for example, 0 to 252 etc., hereinafter referred to as “normal winning lottery value”). Is done. As a result, if it is a lottery value per ordinary, it will be won per ordinary.

  The stop symbol determining means is a means for determining a symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display area 21b when the game ball passes through the passing gate 13.

  Specifically, the stop symbol determination means determines the stop symbol in the normal symbol display area 21b based on the lottery result of the normal hit lottery means triggered by the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 13, and the stop symbol Is generated and set to generate a normal stop symbol command for stopping and displaying in the normal symbol display area 21b. The stop symbol determining means determines the stop symbol indicating “normal hit” when the lottery by the normal winning lottery means is won, and on the other hand, when the lottery by the normal winning lottery means is not won, A stop symbol indicating “displacement” is determined.

  The variation display mode determining means is a unit that determines the variation display mode of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area 21 b of the liquid crystal display device 21 on the condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13. Specifically, the main CPU 201 which is a variation display mode determination unit determines a variation display mode of a normal symbol, and a normal symbol for causing the regular symbol display area 21b to perform variation display according to the determined variation display mode. Generate and set a variable display pattern command.

  The variation display mode determination means also determines the variation display time of the normal symbol. The variable display time is determined based on the game state and the symbol mode determined by the stop symbol determining means.

  Specifically, it is performed based on the table shown in FIG. Here, the manner of determining the variation display time by the variation display manner determination means will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the gaming state is a normal gaming state and the symbol determined by the stop symbol determining means is not in a predetermined mode (that is, when the symbol is "stopped" indicating "displacement"). The normal symbol fluctuation display time in the normal symbol display area 21b is determined to be the first time (5.1 seconds). On the other hand, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the symbol determined by the stop symbol determining means is in a predetermined mode (that is, when it is a stop symbol indicating “normal hit”), the normal symbol The normal symbol variation display time in the display area 21b is determined to be a second time (30 seconds) longer than the first time.

  When the gaming state is other than the normal gaming state (for example, a special gaming state, a big hit gaming state, a short-time state, etc.), the normal symbol display area 21b regardless of the symbol mode determined by the stop symbol determining means. The normal symbol variation display time at is determined as the first time (5.1 seconds).

  As described above, in the case of “normal hit” in the normal gaming state, since the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol is longer (second time) than in the case of “out of play”, the player displays this fluctuation display. By checking the difference in time, it is possible to predict whether or not the ordinary electric accessory 18 is released as a normal hit.

  If this prediction is possible, the aim can be switched to the ordinary electric accessory 18 in advance, and the winning probability for the ordinary electric accessory 18 can be increased. Therefore, in the present invention, confirmation of the variable display time is very important, and the player's interest in the variable symbol display time can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, in the game state other than the normal game state, the variable symbol display time of the normal symbol becomes a short time (first time) regardless of the hit. ing. This is because the normal symbol variation display time may become too long during the special game state, which may cause inconvenience to the progress of the game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display time may be long (second time) even in a gaming state other than the normal gaming state.

  Further, the game control means is also a prize opening switching means for switching the ordinary electric accessory 18 to the first state when the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol display area 21b is stopped in a predetermined mode (a stop symbol indicating normal hit). . Specifically, the movable member SOL71S described later is driven to open the variable blades 18a and 18b. By this winning opening switching means, the ordinary electric accessory 18 is switched to the first state (see the table of FIG. 16 for the opening / closing mode of the ordinary electric accessory 18, that is, 0.3 seconds in the normal gaming state). Opening once, whereas if in special gaming state, opening for 1.8 seconds is done 3 times).

  Programs for realizing the functions of the respective means described above are stored in the main ROM 202, and the main CPU 201 loads these programs from the main ROM 202 and updates and stores the calculation results in the main RAM 203 for execution. The functions of the respective means described above are realized. Of course, each of the above-described means may be configured by dedicated hardware.

  By the way, the main CPU 201 which is a command transmission means transmits various commands such as commands relating to effects in the game to the sub-control circuit 300 by performing the functions of the above-described means. The production is executed.

  The commands related to the instruction of the effect in the game include the commands related to the instruction of the display effect by the liquid crystal display device 21 and the like, the command related to the instruction of the sound effect by the sound generating means such as the speaker, and the effect of the light effect by the light emitting means such as the lamp or LED. Contains commands for instructions.

  Incidentally, various commands such as the above-described variable display pattern command are included in the command related to the instruction for the display effect.

  The I / O port 205 of the main control circuit 200 is provided inside the passage gate 13 and is a sensor that detects a game ball won in the start port 17 and a passage gate SW19Sa that is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball. And a start port SW19b which is a sensor for detecting a game ball won in the ordinary electric accessory 18 is connected.

  In addition, the I / O port 205 is provided in a specific area in the big prize opening 15 and is provided in a general area in the big prize opening 15 as a V · count SW 19Sd that is a sensor for detecting a winning game ball. Count SW19Se which is a sensor for detecting the played game ball, general winning port SW19Sb which is a sensor for detecting a game ball won in the general winning port 12, and backup clear SW 74S for erasing various data stored in the main RAM 203 Is connected.

  Further, the following components are connected to the I / O port 205. That is, the movable member SOL (solenoid) 71S that drives the variable blades 18a and 18b of the ordinary electric accessory 18, the big prize opening SOL (solenoid) 72S that opens and closes the door of the big prize opening 15, and the seesaw in the big prize opening 15 Is connected to an actuator such as a seesaw SOL (solenoid) 73S.

  Here, 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. Therefore, the main CPU 201 determines that each of the actuators 71S and 72S corresponds to the input detection signal. , 73S are driven and controlled.

  Control commands (commands) are transmitted from the command output port 206 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub control circuit 300, the payout control circuit 70a, and the payout control circuit 70b, respectively.

  The sub-control circuit 300 that has received this control command (command) controls the operation of the liquid crystal display device 21, the speakers 8a and 8b, the lamp / LED 39a, and the payout control circuit 70a and the launching device that have received this control command (command). The control circuit 70b controls operations of the dispensing device 82 and the ejection device 90.

  The payout control circuit 70a is connected to a payout device 82 for paying out award balls and rental balls. 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. Also, the payout control circuit 70a 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 the payable balls.

  The launch control circuit 70b is connected to a launch device 90 that launches a game ball toward the game area 2b. In addition, the launch control circuit 70 b drives the launch solenoid according to the turning operation of the handle 7, thereby causing the game ball to be launched from the launch device 90.

  Next, the configuration of the sub control circuit 300 will be described. The sub control circuit 300 includes a sub CPU 301, a program ROM 302, a work RAM 303, a command input port 304, an image control circuit 305, an audio control circuit 306, and a lamp control circuit 307.

  The sub CPU 301 determines a 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, and the like according to the determination result.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 has a function of a normal symbol display control means.

  The normal symbol display control means is determined by the variable display mode determination means when the main CPU 201 which is the stop symbol determination means determines the symbol to be stopped and displayed (that is, when the normal stop symbol command is transmitted). According to the variation display mode, the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area 21b is variably displayed, and the symbol determined by the stop symbol deciding unit is stopped and displayed after the variation display is finished.

  For example, the sub CPU 301 that is the normal symbol display control means gives an instruction for causing the normal symbol display area 21b to perform the variable display according to the normal symbol change display pattern command transmitted from the main CPU 201 that is the variable display mode determination means. In addition to the image control circuit 305, the image control circuit 305 is instructed to display a stop symbol corresponding to the normal stop symbol command transmitted from the main CPU 201 in the normal symbol display area 21b.

  Further, the normal symbol display control means is a stop symbol indicating that the game state is the normal gaming state and the symbol determined by the stop symbol determining means is in a predetermined mode (that is, the symbol indicating “normal hit”). ), The normal symbol in the normal symbol display area 21b is variably displayed during the second time (30 seconds) determined by the main CPU 201 as the variable display mode determining means, while the gaming state is not the normal gaming state. If the symbol determined by the stop symbol determining means is not in a predetermined mode (that is, if it is a stop symbol indicating a deviation), the first CPU 201 determined by the main CPU 201 which is the variable display mode determining unit. For a period of 5.1 seconds (5.1 seconds), the variable display time control means for variably displaying the normal symbols in the normal symbol display area 21b is included.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 has a function of special symbol display control means.

  The special symbol display control means is a means for variably displaying the special symbol in the special symbol display area in response to the winning of the game ball in the starting port 17 or the ordinary electric accessory 18.

  Specifically, the special symbol display control means displays the variation display of the special symbol according to the variation display pattern command transmitted from the main CPU 201 when the game ball is won at the starting port 17 or the ordinary electric accessory 18. Do.

  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 process of the lamp control circuit 307, data on a plurality of types of notification modes, and the like are stored.

  The work RAM 303 serves as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 301 performs processing control according to the control program, and includes a reception buffer area (not shown) for storing commands and the like transmitted from the main CPU 201, and processing. A work area (not shown) for storing data necessary for control is allocated.

  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, for example, the image data ROM 305b has special symbol image data for variably displaying the special symbol in the special symbol display area in the display area 21a, and a normal symbol for variably displaying the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area 21b in the display area 21a. The image data, effect image data for displaying the effect image in the display area 21a, and the like 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.

  Here, the speakers 8a and 8b, the lamp / LED 39a, and the above-described liquid crystal display device 21 serve as rendering means that produces an effect based on the control data set by the sub CPU 301.

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

  Next, a processing procedure by the main control circuit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 4A is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt processing procedure executed so as to interrupt the main process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec), and FIG. 4B shows the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main process sequence of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in FIG.

  First, the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S100, the main CPU 201 saves the information stored in the register.

  In step S110, the main CPU 201 updates values such as a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random number value, a normal lottery random number value.

  In step S120, the main CPU 201 performs switch input detection processing. A specific description of the switch input detection process is as follows. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of switch input detection processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S121, the main CPU 201 detects input signals input from the V / count SW 19Sd, the count SW 19Se, the start openings SW 19a and 19b, the general winning opening SW 19Sb, and the like.

  In step S122, the main CPU 201 performs special symbol-related switch input detection processing. Hereinafter, the special symbol related switch input detection processing will be described in detail.

  When the main CPU 201 detects the detection signals output from the start ports SW19a and 19b, the V / count SW 19Sd, the count SW 19Se, and the like via the I / O port 205, the main CPU 201 performs the following operation according to the content of the detected detection signal. The processes (1) to (3) are executed.

  (1) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the count SW 19Se via the I / O port 205, the main CPU 201 indicates the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 15 during one round in the big hit gaming state. Count and update the winning prize counter. Note that one round means that, as described above, 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 prize opening 15.

  (2) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the V / count SW 19Sd via the I / O port 205, it detects that a game ball has passed through a specific area during one round in the big hit gaming state. At the same time, the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 15 is counted, and the big prize opening prize counter is updated.

  (3) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the start port SW 19a or 19b provided in the start port 17 or the ordinary electric accessory 18 via the I / O port 205, the main CPU 201 confirms the value of the winning memory counter. If this value is 4 or less, for example, 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 won. As a memory, it is stored in a prize storage area to be described later 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. .

  In step S123, the main CPU 201 performs normal symbol related switch input detection processing. A specific description of the normal symbol related switch input detection processing is as follows. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of normal symbol-related switch input detection processing in the present embodiment.

  In step S123-1, it is confirmed whether or not the detection signal input by the passage gate SW19Sa provided in the passage gate 13 is detected. The main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S123-2 when the detection signal is detected, and ends the normal symbol related switch input detection process when the detection signal is not detected.

  In step S123-2, the main CPU 201 sets a payout request command. Specifically, a payout command signal for causing the payout device 82 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls is generated.

  In step S123-3, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the reserved storage counter is the upper limit, that is, whether or not the value of the reserved storage counter is greater than 4. The main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S123-4 when the value of the reserved memory counter is 4 or less, and ends the normal symbol related switch input detecting process when the value of the reserved memory counter is larger than 4.

  When the value of the reserved storage counter is 0, the normal symbol variation display is not performed in the normal symbol display area 21b, and the number of reserved memories is 0. When the value of the reserved storage counter is 1, the normal symbol display is changed in the normal symbol display area 21b, and the number of reserved memories is 0. Further, when the counter value is 5, the normal symbol variation display is being performed, and the fact that the number of reserved storage is 4 is displayed on the normal symbol storage LED ( In other words, the normal symbol storage LED displays a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the hold storage counter.

  In step S123-4, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the hold storage counter.

  In step S123-5, the main CPU 201 extracts a random number for random lottery by random lottery.

  In step S123-6, the main CPU 201 stores the normal lottery random number value extracted in step S123-5 in the normal symbol storage area (to be described later) of the main RAM 203 as reserved storage.

  In step S130, the main CPU 201 is in a state where it is easy to accept the remaining variation display time of the normal symbols and special symbols that are variably displayed, the remaining display time of the displayed effect information image, the duration of the standby state, and the game ball. The remaining opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 18 and the remaining opening time of the door of the special winning opening 15 are updated.

  In step S140, 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 S150, the main CPU 201 drives and controls solenoids such as the movable member SOL71S, the special winning opening SOL72S, and the seesaw SOL73S.

  In step S160, the main CPU 201 instructs the stop symbol of the special symbol, the variable display pattern command, the normal stop symbol command, the normal symbol variable display pattern command, the big hit game start command, the big hit game end command, the standby state command, and the like. Are output to the sub-control circuit 300.

  In step S170, the main CPU 201 gives a sub-control circuit a control command for instructing to display the number of winning prizes stored in the main RAM 203 such as the starting port 17 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 in a predetermined area of the special symbol memory LED. In addition, the control command is output to the sub-control circuit 300 for instructing to display the number of reserved stored passage gates 13 stored in the main RAM 203 in a predetermined area of the normal symbol storage LED. Further, a control command for instructing to display an error such as a ball breakage or a full lower tray on a predetermined lamp and other necessary control commands are output to the sub-control circuit 300.

  In step S180, 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 S190, the main CPU 201 restores the information saved in step S100 to the register.

  Next, main processing by the main control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 10, the main CPU 201 restores or initializes various settings in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the setting contents when the power was turned off last time.

  Next, the special symbol control process in step S20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol control process.

  In step S20-1, the main CPU 201 executes a process of loading a control state flag. The control state flag is a flag indicating a game state in the special symbol game. The main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute each process in step S20-2 to step S20-10 based on this control state flag.

  In step S20-2, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol storage check process.

  Here, the specific symbol memory check process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol storage check process in the present embodiment.

  In step S20-2-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and as a result of the confirmation, the control state flag indicates a special symbol storage check. When the value is (00), the process proceeds to step S20-2-2. On the other hand, when the control state flag is not the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check, the special symbol storage check process is terminated. .

  In step S20-2-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the winning memory counter is “0” (that is, whether or not the number of winning memory is “0”). If the value of the winning memory counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S20-2-3. If the value of the winning memory counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S20-2-4. .

  In step S20-2-3, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a standby state command for instructing to display the demonstration effect information image. Note that the standby state command is generated when the gaming state is the standby state (the state where the special symbol variation display operation is not performed, the jackpot gaming state is not present, and no winning memory is stored).

  In step S20-2-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management in the control state flag.

  In step S20-2-5, the main CPU 201 makes a jackpot determination based on the jackpot determination random number included in the winning memory.

  In step S20-2-6, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot has been won). If the determination result is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, the process proceeds to step S20-2-8, while the jackpot determination result is not to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state Moves to the process of step S20-2-7.

  In step S20-2-7, the main CPU 201 determines a stop symbol indicating a deviation based on a predetermined random number value.

  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 reach determination random number. As a result, when performing reach (reach variation display, etc.) in the special symbol variation display, the “left” and “right” symbols are determined based on the random number value extracted from the random number for determining the reach symbol. The “medium” symbol is determined based on the random number value extracted from the random number for determining the out-of-center symbol. Based on the determination, a stop symbol command is generated and set.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 201 determined not to execute the reach in the special symbol variation display, 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 S20-2-8, the main CPU 201 determines a stop symbol (“left”, “middle”, “right”) indicating a big hit based on the big hit symbol determining random value included in the winning memory, and A stop symbol command is generated and set based on the determination.

  In step S20-2-10, 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. 15 to determine a special symbol variable display pattern. Based on the determination, a variation 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 variation display, the main CPU 201 displays “normal variation” as the special symbol variation display. While determining as a pattern, a variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination.

  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 number 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 variation display pattern of the special symbol, while if the extracted random number value is included in the range of 70 to 99, “super reach” is determined. Is determined as a special symbol variation display pattern.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is that the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state, the main CPU 201 sets the special symbol “normal reach” when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 0 to 39. When the extracted random number value is included in the range of 40 to 94, “per super reach” is determined as the special symbol variable display pattern, and the extracted random number value is When included in the range of 95 to 99, “full rotation” is determined as a special symbol variation display pattern. Based on the determination, a variable display pattern command is generated and set.

  In step S20-2-11, the main CPU 201 sets the variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern determined by the process of step S20-2-10 in the waiting time timer.

  The special symbol variation display is performed based on the variation display pattern determined in step S20-2-10 during the variation display time determined in step S20-2-11. When the variable display time ends, the special symbol that is displayed in a variable manner stops with the symbol based on the stop symbol command being displayed.

  In step S20-2-12, 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 S20-3, 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 S20-4, the main CPU 201 indicates that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. In addition, if the result of the big hit determination performed in the special symbol check process (details will be described later) in the special symbol check process in step S20-2 is to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, A value (03) indicating the start interval management process is set in the control state flag, and a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval is set in the waiting time timer. Here, the main CPU 201 sets a value “2” indicating the big hit gaming state in the gaming state flag. Then, a big hit game start command is generated and set.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination performed in the jackpot determination process 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 end process (08). Is set in the control status flag.

  In step S20-5, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the big hit start interval is set is “0”. If it is, 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 S20-6, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big winning opening, the value of the big winning opening time timer in which the opening upper limit time is set is “0”. It is confirmed whether or not there is a condition that there is a certain condition, or a condition that ten or more game balls have entered the special winning opening 15. Here, when one of the two 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 monitors the remaining balls in the special winning opening. A value (05) indicating the process is set in the control state flag, and the remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the special winning opening is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-7, 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”. 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). Check if it is true. The big prize opening number counter counts the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state.

  Further, the main CPU 201 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process in the control state flag when any one of the two conditions described above in step S20-7 is satisfied. At the same time, a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval (for example, 5 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer, and then a jackpot game end command is generated and set.

  Furthermore, the main CPU 201 sets a value (06) indicating the big winning opening reopening waiting time management process as a control state flag when none of the above conditions in step S20-7 is satisfied. The time corresponding to the interval between rounds (for example, 10 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-8, 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 S20-9, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”. Sets the value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process to the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a jackpot game end command.

  Further, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the stop symbol indicating the big hit is a special display mode in which three predetermined numbers and symbols such as “7” and “3” are arranged, that is, a predetermined probability variation condition is satisfied. Check if it is.

  Here, when the main CPU 201 confirms that the predetermined probability variation condition is satisfied, the main CPU 201 sets a value (5) indicating the special gaming state in the gaming state flag. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the predetermined probability variation condition is not established, the value (1) indicating the normal gaming state is set in the gaming state flag.

  In step S20-10, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the prize storage counter. 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 is a special symbol storage area “" which is assigned to the main RAM 203 and is extracted on condition that a game ball has won the start opening 17 or the ordinary electric accessory 18. It is a winning storage area that is stored in order from 0 ". The jackpot determination random number stored in the special symbol storage area (“1” to “4”) corresponds to the winning memory displayed on the special symbol storage LED, and is stored in the special symbol storage area “0”. The stored random number for jackpot determination is used for the jackpot determination in step S20-2-5.

  In step S30, the main CPU 201 executes a normal symbol control process.

  Here, the normal symbol control processing will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the normal symbol control processing.

  In step S30-1, 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 steps S30-2 to S30-6 based on the normal symbol control state flag. Determine whether to execute.

  In step S30-2, 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. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the normal symbol storage check process in the present embodiment.

  In step S30-2-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check. If 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 S30-2-2, 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 S30-2-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the reserved storage counter is “0” (that is, whether or not the number of reserved memories is “0”), and the result of this confirmation. If the value of the hold storage counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S30-2-3. On the other hand, if the value of the hold storage counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S30-2-4. .

  In step S30-2-3, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a normal symbol demo effect command for instructing the normal symbol display area 21b to execute the normal symbol demo effect display. The normal symbol demonstration effect command is generated when the normal symbol variation display operation is not performed in the normal symbol display area 21b and there is no reserved memory. Further, this command is output to the sub-control circuit 300 at a predetermined transmission timing (for example, step 160).

  In step S30-2-4, the main CPU 201 serving as the normal winning lottery means performs the normal winning lottery based on the normal winning lottery random value included in the reserved storage.

  In the normal winning lottery, the normal winning lottery table to be referred to is used when the gaming state flag is a value (1) indicating the normal gaming state and when the gaming state flag is a value (5) indicating the special gaming state. Are different. In other words, the normal per lottery table referred to in the special gaming state has a larger number of normal per lottery values than the normal per lottery table referred to in the normal gaming state, so that the normal per lottery value is easier to win. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning probabilities in the special game state and the normal game state may be the same rate.

  In step S30-2-5, the main CPU 201 determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area 21b based on the lottery result performed in step S30-2-4, and determines the normal symbol based on the determination. Generate and set a stop symbol command.

  For example, when the lottery result performed in step S30-2-4 is a normal hit, a stop symbol indicating a normal hit is determined, and a normal stop symbol command is generated and set based on the determination. . On the other hand, when the lottery result performed in step S30-2-4 is not normal, a stop symbol indicating a loss is determined, and a normal stop symbol command is generated and set based on the determination.

  In step S30-2-6, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value (5) indicating the special gaming state is set in the gaming state flag, that is, whether or not the gaming state is the special gaming state. Further, when the value (5) indicating the special gaming state is set in the gaming state flag, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S30-2-10, and the value indicating the special gaming state in the gaming state flag ( If 5) is not set, the process proceeds to step S30-2-7.

  In step S30-2-7, the main CPU 201 confirms the result of the normal winning lottery performed in step S30-2-4. As a result of the confirmation, if the result of the normal winning lottery is normal winning, The process proceeds to step S30-2-9. On the other hand, if the result of the normal winning lottery is not normal, the process proceeds to step S30-2-8.

  In step S30-2-8, the main CPU 201 determines a normal symbol variation display pattern by random lottery, and generates and sets a normal symbol variation display pattern command based on the determination. Furthermore, in step S30-2-8, the first time (5.1 seconds) is set as the waiting time in the normal symbol waiting time timer.

  Here, the normal symbol fluctuation display in the normal symbol display area 21b is performed based on the determined normal symbol fluctuation display pattern for the time set in the normal symbol waiting time timer. When the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer becomes “0”, the normal symbol that is variably displayed stops in a state where the symbol based on the normal stop symbol command is displayed.

  In step S30-2-9, the main CPU 201 determines a normal symbol variation display pattern by random lottery, and generates and sets a normal symbol variation display pattern command based on the determination. Furthermore, in step S30-2-9, the second time (30 seconds) is set as the waiting time in the normal symbol waiting time timer.

  In step S30-2-10, the main CPU 201 determines a normal symbol variation display pattern by random lottery, and generates and sets a normal symbol variation display pattern command based on the determination. Furthermore, in step S30-2-10, the first time (5.1 seconds) is set as the waiting time in the normal symbol waiting time timer.

  In step S30-2-11, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management in the normal symbol control state flag.

  In step S30-2-12, the main CPU 201 deletes the random number value and the like used in the normal symbol storage check process this time from a predetermined storage area.

  In step S30-3, the main CPU 201 performs a normal symbol variation time management process.

  Here, the normal symbol variation time management processing will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the normal symbol variation time management process in the present embodiment.

  In step S30-3-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management. On the other hand, if the main CPU 201 has a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-3-2, while if not a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management. Finishes the normal symbol variation time management process.

  In step S30-3-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”. Further, when the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S30-3-3 to end the normal symbol variation display in the normal symbol display area 21b. If the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is not “0”, the normal symbol variation time management process is terminated.

  In step S30-3-3, the main CPU 201 sets a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management in the normal symbol control state flag.

  In step S30-3-4, the main CPU 201 sets a fixed waiting time (0.5 s) in the normal symbol waiting time timer.

  In step S30-4, 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. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the normal symbol display time management processing in the present embodiment.

  In step S30-4-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management. If the value is (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-4-2, 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 S30-4-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”. Further, when the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-4-3, and when the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is not “0”, The normal symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step S30-4-3, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the normal winning is won as a result of the normal winning lottery performed in step S30-2-4. Then, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-4-5 when the normal winning is won, and moves to the process of step S30-4-4 when not won the normal winning.

  In step S30-4-4, 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 normal symbol display time management process.

  In step S30-4-5, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value (1) indicating the normal gaming state is set in the gaming state flag. When the value (1) indicating the normal gaming state is set in the gaming state flag, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S30-4-8, and the value indicating the normal gaming state in the gaming state flag ( If 1) is not set, the process proceeds to step S30-4-6.

  In step S30-4-6, the main CPU 201 sets “3” to the value of the ordinary electric utility remaining release number counter and sets the release time (1.8 seconds) to the normal electric utility release time flag (FIG. 16). As a result, 1.8 seconds of opening of the variable wings 18a and 18b provided in the ordinary electric accessory 18 is performed three times in the ordinary electric combination opening process described later.

  In step S30-4-7, the main CPU 201 sets an opening waiting time (6.7 seconds) in the normal electric utility opening waiting time timer.

  In step S30-4-8, the main CPU 201 sets “1” to the value of the ordinary electric utility remaining release number counter and sets the release time (0.3 seconds) to the normal electric utility release time flag (FIG. 30). 16). As a result, the variable wings 18a and 18b provided in the ordinary electric accessory 18 are opened once for 0.3 seconds in the ordinary electric combination opening process described later.

  In step S30-4-9, the main CPU 201 sets an opening waiting time (0.3 seconds) in the normal electric utility opening waiting time timer.

  In step S30-4-10, the main CPU 201 sets a value (03) indicating the release of the normal power to the normal symbol control state flag, and ends the normal symbol display time management process.

  In step S30-5, the main CPU 201 performs a normal power release process.

  Here, a specific description will be given of the ordinary electric power releasing process with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the ordinary electric charge releasing process in the present embodiment.

  In step S <b> 30-5-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal power combination is released. When the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal symbol control state is released, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-5-2, and the normal symbol control state flag indicates that the normal symbol control state flag is released. If it is not the indicated value (03), the ordinary electric charge releasing process is terminated.

  In step S30-5-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not an opening waiting time is set in the normal electric utility opening waiting time timer. As a result of the confirmation, if the release waiting time is set, the process proceeds to step S30-5-3 (FIG. 14). If the release waiting time is not set, the process proceeds to step S30-5-6. Move on to processing.

  In step S30-5-3, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the normal electric utility release waiting time timer is “0”. Then, when the value of the normal power combination release waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-5-4, and the value of the normal power combination release waiting time timer is not “0”. In such a case, the normal power combination release process is terminated.

  In step S30-5-4, the main CPU 201 sets the release time set in the normal power release time flag in the normal power release time timer.

  In step S30-5-5, the main CPU 201 opens the variable wings 18a and 18b, and switches the normal electric accessory 18 to the first state in which the game ball is easy to win.

  In step S30-5-6, the main CPU 201 confirms the value of the ordinary electric winning prize counter. Then, the main CPU 201 proceeds to Step S30-5-8 when the value of the ordinary electric winning prize counter is 4 or more, and moves to Step S30-when the value of the ordinary electric winning prize counter is 4 or less. Move on to the process of 5-7.

  In step S30-5-7, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the normal electric utility opening time timer is “0”. The main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-5-8 when the value of the normal power release time timer is “0”, while the value of the normal power release time timer is not “0”. In such a case, the normal power combination release process is terminated.

  In the normal gaming state, when the value of the normal electric service opening time timer becomes “0”, it means that 0.3 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the variable wings 18a and 18b. On the other hand, when the value of the normal power release time timer becomes “0” in the special gaming state, it means that 1.8 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the variable wings 18a and 18b.

  In step S30-5-8, the main CPU 201 closes the variable wings 18a and 18b and switches the ordinary electric accessory 18 to the second state in which it is difficult for the game ball to win. Further, the main CPU 201 sets “0” to the value of the ordinary power combination winning counter, and subtracts “1” from the value of the remaining number of remaining ordinary power combination counter.

  In step S30-5-9, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the ordinary electric utility remaining opening number counter is “0”. As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the normal electric utility remaining opening number counter is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S30-5-11, while the value of the normal electric service remaining opening number counter is If it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S30-5-10.

  In step S30-5-10, an opening waiting time (6.7 seconds) is set in the normal electric utility opening waiting time timer.

  In step S30-5-11, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game in the normal symbol control state flag.

  In step S30-6, 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 value of the holding storage counter. 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 also stores the normal symbol storage. A value (00) indicating the check process is set in the normal symbol control state flag.

  The normal symbol storage area is assigned to the main RAM 203 and the random numbers for normal lottery extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13 are stored in order from the normal symbol storage area “0”. This is a reserved storage area. Also, the random number for normal lottery stored in the normal symbol storage area (“1” to “4”) corresponds to the reserved storage displayed on the normal symbol storage LED, and the normal symbol storage area “0”. The random number value for the normal winning lottery stored in is used for the normal winning lottery in step S30-2-4.

  In step S <b> 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 processes from step S20 to step S40 described above.

  Next, the main process by the sub control circuit 300 and the command reception interrupt process executed to interrupt the main process when the command from the main control circuit 200 is received will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of command reception interrupt processing according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 18 shows a processing procedure of main processing by the sub-control circuit of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart.

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

  In step S201, the sub CPU 301 saves the information stored in the register in order to interrupt the currently executing process (main process described later).

  In step S202, the sub CPU 301 receives a command from the main CPU 201 received via the command input port 304 (for example, a variation display pattern command, a big hit game start command, a big hit game end command, a standby state command, a normal symbol fluctuation display pattern command. , Normal stop symbol commands, etc.) are stored in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 303 and predetermined processing is executed based on the received commands.

  That is, the sub CPU 301 sets control data corresponding to the received command in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 301 restores the information saved in step S201 to the register. As a result, the suspended process can be resumed.

  Next, the main processing of the sub control circuit 300 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S210, the sub CPU 301 executes an initialization process for initializing various settings.

  In step 220, the sub CPU 301 confirms the control data set in step S202 (FIG. 17). If the control data is a control program for controlling the processing of the image control circuit 305, the sub CPU 301 is based on the control data. The image display control process is executed.

  For example, when the sub CPU 301 which is the normal symbol display control means sets the control data corresponding to the normal symbol variation display pattern command in step S202 (FIG. 17), it follows the normal symbol variation display pattern included in the set control data. The data for instructing the VDP 305a is changed with time so as to display the normal symbol variation. By executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time, in the normal symbol display area 21b of the liquid crystal display device 21, during the variable display time (step S30-2-8, step S30-2-9, step During the waiting time set in any step of S30-2-10), the normal symbol variation display corresponding to the normal symbol variation display pattern command is performed, and when the variation display time ends, the normal stop symbol command Display the symbol indicated by and stop.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the symbol determined by the main CPU 201 as the stop symbol determining means is in a predetermined mode (that is, “normal hit”). In the case of a stop symbol indicating), since the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol is the second time (30 seconds) longer than the first time, the player confirms the fluctuation display time by It can be predicted whether or not it will be a normal hit.

  In step S230, the sub CPU 301 executes a sound control process.

  Specifically, in the audio control process, the sub CPU 301 sends the control data to the audio control circuit 306 when the control data set in step S202 (FIG. 17) is data corresponding to audio control. 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 S240, the sub CPU 301 executes a lamp / LED lighting control process.

  Specifically, in the lamp / LED lighting control process, the sub CPU 301 determines that the control data set in step S202 (FIG. 17) is data corresponding to the lighting control of the lamp or LED. Send to 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.

  In this main process, the processes from step S220 to step S240 described above are repeated.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 201 which is a game control means can control the game state such as the normal game state, the big hit game state (specific game state), the special game state, etc. In addition, it may be possible to control the short-time state (a gaming state in which the opening / closing mode of the ordinary electric utility cloud 18 is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal gaming state).

  Although the actual pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described above, 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 (for example, see FIG. 20).

  For example, the display 970 includes a passage gate 13 through which game balls can pass, a start port 17 through which game balls can be won, and a first state in which game balls are easy to win and a second state in which game balls are hard to win. An image imitating the game board 2a (FIG. 2) provided with the game area 2b having the ordinary electric accessory 18 that can be changed is displayed on the screen.

  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 provides the computer terminal 960 with a passing member through which a game ball can pass, a start port through which a game ball can be won, a first state in which the game ball is easy to win, and a second in which the game ball is hard to win. An image display function that displays on the screen an image simulating a game area having a variable winning device that can be changed depending on the state of the game, and an image simulating a special symbol display device that can display the change and stop display of special symbols on the screen A special symbol display function to display, a normal symbol display function that displays an image imitating a normal symbol display device capable of displaying fluctuation and stopping of normal symbols on the screen, and the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing member The stop symbol determination function that determines the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display function, and the normal symbol display function when the symbols to be stopped and displayed are determined by the stop symbol determination function The normal symbol is displayed with fluctuation for a certain period of time, and after the fluctuation display is finished, the normal symbol display control function for stopping and displaying the symbol determined by the stop symbol determination function and the stop symbol determination function are determined. In the special symbol display function triggered by the game control function for switching the variable prize-winning device to the first state and the game ball winning at the starting port when the symbol stopped and displayed on the display function is in a predetermined mode A special symbol display control function for variably displaying special symbols is executed.

  Further, the normal symbol display control function displays the normal symbol in the normal symbol display function in a variably displayed manner during the first time when the symbol determined by the stop symbol determining function is not in a predetermined mode, while determining the stop symbol. A variable winning device including a variable display time control function for variably displaying a normal symbol in the normal symbol display function for a second time longer than the first time when the symbol determined by the function is in a predetermined mode. Is characterized in that it is provided separately from the starting port.

  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.

  As described above, the variable winning device is provided separately from the start opening, and in the simulation program 950 of the present embodiment, when the fluctuation time in the normal symbol display function is long (in the case of the second time). The predetermined symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display function, and the variable winning device is in the first state.

  Therefore, the player usually launches a game ball aiming at the starting port, and when it is determined that the fluctuation time in the normal symbol display function is long, the variable winning device is foreseen that the variable winning device will be in the first state. The aim can be switched to a winning device. As a result, the player's interest in the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol display function is increased, and the relationship between the display pattern of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display function and the game content of the player is increased, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game. be able to.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the ordinary electric accessory 18 is provided separately from the start port 17. When the fluctuation time in the normal symbol display area (normal symbol display device) 21b is long (in the second time), a predetermined mode is displayed in the normal symbol display area 21b, and the normal electric accessory 18 is in the first state. It comes to be in the state of.

  For this reason, the player usually launches a game ball aiming at the start port 17 and determines that the ordinary electric accessory 18 is in the first state when it is determined that the fluctuation time in the normal symbol display area 21b is long. In anticipation, the aim can be switched to the ordinary electric accessory 18. As a result, the player's interest in the variable display time of the normal symbol display area 21b is increased, and the relationship between the display pattern of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area 21b and the game content of the player is increased, making the game more interesting. Can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the ordinary electric accessory 18 is awarded when the game ball colliding with the elastic member (game progress restricting portion) 30 is easy to flow, that is, when the so-called game ball is hit to the right. Since it is provided at an easy position, the difference in position between the start port 17 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 becomes clearer. Therefore, the player can be more conscious of the change in game content due to the difference in the display pattern of the normal symbols, and can increase the player's awareness of participation.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the main CPU 201 which is the variable display time control means displays the normal symbol variable display time in the normal symbol display area 21b when the special control state is controlled by the game control means. It is characterized by the first time. In this way, during the control of the special game state, the normal symbol variation display time is shortened, so there is no inconvenience to the game content.

  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 structure of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the game board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the switch input detection process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the normal symbol related switch input detection process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol control process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol memory | storage check process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the normal symbol control process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the normal symbol memory | storage check process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation time management process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the normal symbol display time management process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the front | former stage of the process sequence of the normal electric power release process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the back | latter stage of the process sequence of the normal electric power release process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation display pattern selection table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the normal telephone combination related pattern selection table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception interruption process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main process by the sub control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the normal symbol in a normal symbol display area. 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 base door 3b base frame 4 glass door 5 dish unit 5a upper dish 5b lower dish 6 rail 7 handle 8a, 8b speaker (production means)
8 Shutter lever 12 General prize opening 13 Passing gate (passing member)
15 Outstanding winning openings 16 Out opening 17 Start opening 18 Ordinary electric equipment (variable winning equipment)
18a, 18b Variable wing 19Sd V / Count SW
19Se count SW
19Sb General prize opening SW
19Sa Passing gate SW
19a, 19b Start port SW
21 Liquid crystal display device (special symbol display device, normal symbol display device, production means)
21a display area 21b normal symbol display area (normal symbol display device)
30 Elastic member (game ball progression limiting part)
39a Lamp / LED (Direction)
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
203 Main RAM
204 Initial reset circuit 205 I / O port 206 Command output port 300 Sub 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 terminal (computer)
970 Display 980 Operation switch

Claims (4)

A special symbol display device capable of variable symbol display and stop display;
A normal symbol display device capable of normal symbol variation display and stop display;
A passing member provided in the gaming area and capable of passing a gaming ball;
A start opening provided in the game area and capable of winning a game ball;
A variable winning device that is provided in the gaming 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;
Stop symbol determining means for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device, triggered by the passing of the game ball through the passage member,
When the symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined by the stop symbol determining means, the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device is displayed in a variable manner for a certain period of time, and the symbol determined by the stop symbol determining means after the end of the variable display. Normal symbol display control means for stopping and displaying,
Game control means for switching the variable winning device to the first state when the symbols determined by the stop symbol determining means and the symbols stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device are in a predetermined mode;
Special symbol display control means for variably displaying the special symbol in the special symbol display device, triggered by the winning of the game ball at the start opening,
When the symbol determined by the stop symbol determining means is not in a predetermined mode, the normal symbol display control means variably displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device for a first time, while the stop symbol is displayed. When the symbol determined by the determining means is in a predetermined mode, it includes a variable display time control means for variably displaying the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device for a second time longer than the first time,
The variable winning device is provided separately from the start opening;
A gaming machine characterized by A game ball progression restriction unit for restricting the progression of the game ball at the periphery of the game area;
The variable winning device is provided at a position where a game ball colliding with the game progress restricting portion is likely to flow down;
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The game control means is capable of controlling a specific gaming state that is advantageous for a player compared to a normal gaming state, and controlling a special gaming state that is likely to be a specific gaming state compared to a normal gaming state,
The variable display time control means uses the normal symbol variable display time in the normal symbol display device as the first time when the special control state is controlled by the game control means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a simulation of a gaming machine,
On the computer,
A passing member capable of passing a game ball, a starting port capable of winning a game ball, and a variable winning device 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 An image display function for displaying an image imitating a game area having
A special symbol display function for displaying on the screen an image simulating a special symbol display device capable of displaying and stopping special symbols;
A normal symbol display function for displaying on the screen an image imitating a normal symbol display device capable of normal symbol variation display and stop display;
When the game ball has passed through the passage member, a stop symbol determination function for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display function,
When the symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined by the stop symbol determination function, the normal symbol in the normal symbol display function is displayed in a variable manner for a certain period of time, and the symbol determined by the stop symbol determination function after the end of the variable display. Normal symbol display control function to stop and display,
A game control function for switching the variable winning device to the first state when the symbol determined by the stop symbol determination function and stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display function is in a predetermined mode, and the start port In response to the winning of the game ball, the special symbol display control function for variably displaying the special symbol in the special symbol display function is executed,
The normal symbol display control function includes the normal symbol display function when the symbol determined by the stop symbol determination function is in a predetermined mode and when the symbol determined by the stop symbol determination function is not a predetermined mode. Including a variable display time control function to vary the normal symbol variable display time in
The normal symbol display control function variably displays the normal symbol in the normal symbol display function during a first time when the symbol determined by the stop symbol determination function is not a predetermined mode, while the stop symbol is displayed. A variable display time control function for variably displaying the normal symbol in the normal symbol display function for a second time longer than the first time when the symbol determined by the determination function is a predetermined mode;
The variable winning device is provided separately from the start opening;
A simulation program characterized by

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