JP2006334313A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the game properties by diversifying the mode of determining the frequency of rounds in a jackpot game state. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has a main CPU, which repeats motions of a series of rounds till the state of a large winning hole is changed from a first state in which game balls can be easily received in the large winning hole to a second state in which game balls can not be easily received if the result of the variable display of special symbols in a liquid crystal display device is a jackpot symbol combination. The main CPU determines the game state under the control when the result of the variable display is the jackpot symbol combination (Steps S20-4-6 and 7) and determines the frequency of repetition of rounds in the jackpot game state based on the determined game state (Steps S20-4-9 and 11) to repeat the motions of rounds with the determined frequency as the upper limit. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a simulation program thereof, and particularly to a pachinko gaming machine capable of controlling a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous for a player and a simulation program thereof.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines in which the number of rounds in a jackpot gaming state is different depending on the type of jackpot symbol have appeared (Patent Document 1).
JP 2002-360826 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, when the jackpot symbol (big hit display mode) is displayed on the variable display means and the big hit is made, the number of rounds in the big jackpot game state is uniquely determined according to the jackpot symbol (big hit display mode). It was only decided. In other words, the number of rounds was only fixedly determined by the jackpot symbol, so the game was poor.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming property by diversifying the manner of determining the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is a variable display means (liquid crystal display device 21) that performs variable display of identification information (special symbol), and a first that can easily accept a game ball. The variable winning device (big winning opening 15) that can be switched between the state and the second state in which it is difficult to accept the game ball, and the variable display result of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a big hit display mode (hit winning symbol) In addition, a big hit gaming state control means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for repeatedly performing a series of round operations from switching the variable winning device to the first state to switching to the second state, and among the plurality of gaming states The game state control means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for controlling any one of the game states, and when the jackpot display mode is reached, the game state control means controls the game state control means. The number of rounds for determining the number of repetitions of the round in the big hit gaming state based on the gaming state judging means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for judging the gaming state being played and the gaming state judging means Determining means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200), and the big hit gaming state control means repeatedly performs a round operation with the number of times determined by the round number determining means as an upper limit.

  Thereby, the number of rounds performed during the big hit can be made different according to the gaming state when the big hit. Therefore, since the expectation for the big hit can be made different for each gaming state, it is possible to give the game sharpness and improve the gaming property.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the present invention, an in-execution gaming state determination means for determining which gaming state is being controlled (sub control of the effect control circuit 300). CPU 301) and identification information display mode control means (sub CPU 301 of the effect control circuit 300) for changing the display mode of the identification information on the variable display means according to the gaming state determined by the running gaming state determination means. It is characterized by that.

  Thereby, since the display mode of identification information comes to change according to the change of a game state, the improvement of a production effect can be aimed at. Further, according to the present invention, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state can be easily recognized in advance using the display mode of the identification information when the big hit is made, so that the player is prevented from being confused. can do.

  The present invention described in claim 3 includes image data storage means (image data ROM 305b) in which identification information image data for displaying identification information is stored in addition to the configuration of the invention described in claim 2. The image data storage means stores identification information image data used corresponding to each of the plurality of gaming states, and the identification information display mode control means sets the gaming state determined by the running gaming state determination means. The corresponding identification information image data is read from the image data storage means, and the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display means based on the read image data.

  Thus, since the identification information image data used for displaying the identification information is changed according to the gaming state, the display mode of the identification information can be visually changed more significantly according to the gaming state. it can. In other words, according to the present invention, the visual change of the identification information according to the change of the game state becomes more remarkable, so that the effect of the effect can be further improved and the difference of the game state can be recognized more reliably. be able to.

  The simulation program (simulation program 950) of the present invention according to claim 4 is a computer (computer 960) having a variable display control function for performing variable display control of identification information, and a first state and game advantageous to a player. When the variable winning function that can be switched to the second state that is disadvantageous to the player and the variable information display result of the identification information is in the jackpot display mode, the variable winning function switches from the first state to the second state. Jackpot gaming state control function that repeats a series of round operations up to the above, gaming state control function that controls any gaming state among a plurality of gaming states, and gaming state control when the jackpot display mode is reached A gaming state determination function for determining a gaming state controlled by the function, and a gaming state determined by the gaming state determination function. And a round number determination function for determining the number of round repetitions in the big hit gaming state, and the big hit gaming state control function repeatedly executes a round operation with the number of times determined by the round number determination function as an upper limit. Features.

  Thereby, the number of rounds performed during the big hit can be made different according to the gaming state when the big hit. Therefore, the game can be sharpened and the game performance can be improved.

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

  That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the gameability by diversifying the manner of determining the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state.

  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 17 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 special symbol control processing according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol memory check process according to the embodiment, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol display time management process according to this embodiment, and FIG. 8 is the variation reduction according to this embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the jackpot end interval processing according to this embodiment, and FIG. 10 is the processing procedure of the command reception interrupt processing according to this embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the main processing by the effect control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a preceding stage of the processing procedure of the command analysis processing according to the present embodiment. 13 is a flowchart showing the latter stage of the command analysis processing procedure according to the present embodiment, FIGS. 14A and 14B are diagrams showing an example of the variable display pattern selection table according to the present embodiment, and FIG. (A)-(g) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the liquid crystal display device which concerns on this Embodiment, FIG. 16 (a)-(h) is the display mode of the liquid crystal display device which concerns on this embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode determination table according to the present embodiment.

  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 2 (FIG. 2) is attached is fixed to an island facility via a hinge (not shown). The base door 3a is pivotally attached to the base frame 3b (that is, the base door 3a is supported with one end of the base door 3a being supported as a pivot, and is mounted to the base frame 3b so as to be openable and closable). A gaming machine main body 3 is constituted by the base door 3a and the base frame 3b. The base door 3a of the gaming machine main body 3 is provided with speakers 8a and 8b, a glass door 4 that covers the gaming board 2 so as to be visible, a dish unit 5, and a handle 7.

  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 2 (FIG. 2) is surrounded by rails 6 and has a game area 2a in which game balls can flow down. The game area 2a 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 (variable winning device) 15, an out port 16, a starting port. 14, a game member composed of the ordinary electric accessory 18 is arranged.

  A liquid crystal display device (variable display means) 21 having a display area 21a capable of displaying an effect image (for example, an animation corresponding to a gaming state or other notification information) is disposed on the back of the game board 2. ing.

  The display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 which is a variable display means includes an area for displaying an effect image, a normal symbol display area for variable display of normal symbols, and a special for variable display of special symbols (identification symbols). It consists of a symbol display area.

  In the special symbol display area located at the center of the display area 21a, three special symbols are displayed as shown in FIGS. These special symbols are variably displayed separately.

  In the present embodiment in which the game board 2 is transparent, the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is disposed so as to be visible through the game board 2. 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 in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball is won, and the passing gate 13 is a plurality of symbols displayed in the normal symbol display area when the game ball has passed. It is a device for changing and stopping.

  The big prize opening (variable winning device) 15 changes between a first state in which the door is opened and the game ball is easily received and a second state in which the door is closed and the game ball is difficult to receive. It is possible to do.

  Further, the special winning opening 15 is provided with a passing area through which a game ball can pass. In the present embodiment, a series of operations from when the special winning opening 15 is switched to the second state after being set to the first state is referred to as a round operation.

  The ordinary electric accessory 18 has variable wings 18a, 18b and a game ball receiving port, and can be changed between an open state in which the game ball is easy to win and a closed state in which the game ball is hard to win.

  Here, the closed state of the ordinary electric accessory 18 is a state in which the variable wings 18 a and 18 b are closed and the game ball is difficult to enter the ordinary electric accessory 18. On the other hand, the open 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 a closed state during normal times. Further, when a game ball wins the starting opening 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18 described above, the special symbol displayed in the special symbol display area is variable and stopped.

  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 14, 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 part of the dish unit 5, and overflowed from the upper dish 5a by the payout at the lower part of the dish 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 dish unit 5, a handle 7 that is rotated when a game ball is driven into the game area 2 a via the rail 6 is provided. 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 and performs a launch operation, the game balls in the upper plate 5a are sent to the launching device 90 (see FIG. 3) by the hitting ball supply device (not shown), and the launching is performed. The device 90 is fired along the rail 6 into the game area 2a.

  The passing gate 13 detects a passing game ball. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 13 can be stored on hold, and based on this stored storage information, a variable display of symbols in the normal symbol display area is performed. In addition, four normal symbol storage LEDs (not shown) for displaying the number of reserved memories of the passage gate 13 are provided on the upper right side of the game area 2a. 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, for example, two normal symbols flash alternately, and the two normal symbols stop flashing (the time until this flashing ends is in the normal gaming state) Is 30 seconds, 6 seconds in the probability variation state or in the short-time state.) When “winning” is displayed (hereinafter referred to as “ordinary hitting time”), the variable of the ordinary electric accessory 18 is changed. The wings 18a and 18b are opened in an inverted octagonal shape for a predetermined time, and are switched to an open state in which the game ball can be easily received (the open time is 0.2 seconds in the normal game state, while in the probability fluctuation state or If it is in a short time state, 2.2 seconds of opening is performed twice.)

  Here, the short-time state refers to a state in which the frequency of switching to an open state in which the game balls are easily won in the ordinary electric accessory 18 is improved as compared with that in the normal game state.

  Furthermore, when the time is shortened, the variable symbol display time of the special symbol is shortened compared with the normal time, and the variable display count per time is improved.

  In addition, winning balls to the starting port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 can be memorized, and based on this winning memory, the special symbols are variably displayed in the special symbol display area. At the upper center of the game area 2a, four special symbol storage LEDs (not shown) for displaying the number of winning prizes stored in the starting port 14 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 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 can be displayed.

  The special symbols displayed in the special symbol display area include Arabic numerals such as “0”, “1”, “2”... “9”, and other symbols. These numbers and symbols are variably displayed after a game ball is won at the start port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18. In addition, the variable display of these numbers and symbols ends, and the variable display result (that is, a combination of numbers and symbols that are stopped and displayed, also referred to as stop symbols) is “3”, “3”, “3”, A case where the same numbers and symbols are aligned in a horizontal row, such as ““ 2 ”,“ 2 ”,“ 2 ””, etc., is referred to as a big hit display mode (big hit symbol) (FIGS. 15B, 15E, and 16). a)). This jackpot display mode is a display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the gaming state shifts to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal gaming state (that is, it has become a “hit”). is there. Note that variable display results other than the jackpot display mode are referred to as non-hit display modes (offset symbols).

  The big hit gaming state is, for example, a normal gaming state in which a big winning opening SOL72S, which will be described later, repeats a series of operations from the first winning state to the second state after the big winning opening 15 is switched to the first state. It is a gaming state that makes it easier to win more game balls.

  Note that the jackpot display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the game has shifted to the jackpot game state is a probability variation display mode (probability variation jackpot symbol) which is a display mode indicating probability variation jackpot and a display mode which indicates a normal jackpot. It is divided into a certain non-probable display mode (usually a big hit symbol).

  In addition, the probability variation display mode refers to a case where three predetermined numbers and designs such as “7” and “3” are arranged in a horizontal row, while the non-probability variation display mode is a number or design other than the probability variation display mode. Is the case where three are aligned in a horizontal row.

  In addition, when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol becomes the probability variation display mode (that is, when the probability variation jackpot), the probability that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol in the special symbol display area becomes the jackpot display mode after the jackpot gaming state ends is high. Transition to the probability variation state. On the other hand, when the display mode of the special symbol becomes a non-probable change display mode (that is, when a normal big hit is made), after the big hit gaming state is finished, the state is shifted to the time-short state.

  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, an effect 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 2.

  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 A jackpot determination table that is referred to when performing a normal hit, a normal hit determination table that is referred to when determining a normal hit by random lottery, and a variable display pattern that is referred to when determining a variable display pattern of a special symbol in a normal gaming state Decision table (see FIG. 14 (a)), probability variation state or short time state Stores a variable display pattern determination table (see FIG. 14B) that is referred to when determining a variable display pattern of a special symbol, and various probability tables that are referred to when other effects are drawn. A main ROM 202 is mounted.

  As described above, in this embodiment, two types of variable display pattern determination tables are prepared. One is used in the normal gaming state (variable display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14A), and the other is used in the probability variation state or the short time state (FIG. 14). 14 (b) shows a variable display pattern determination table. In the present embodiment, the table shown in FIG. 14B has a shorter variable display time than the table shown in FIG. 14A (the variable display time is a variable display of special symbols. Time)) is set. Therefore, compared to the normal game state, the probability change state and the short time state can be played quickly, which is advantageous for the player.

  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 14 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 big winning opening winning counter for storing the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 15 during the operation of one round, A special winning opening opening number counter for storing the number of times that the door of the big winning opening 15 is opened during the big winning game state (that is, the number of round operations in one big winning gaming state). A time reduction counter for storing the variable display count of symbols is provided.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has a high probability flag. Here, in the high probability flag, (77) is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and (00) is set when the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state or the short-time state. It is like that.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has a time-short game determination flag. When the value (1) indicating the bonus time is set in the time-short game determination flag, the time-short state advantageous to the player after the big hit gaming state (for example, the time-short state with a large number of time-short counters) (However, when the condition for shifting to the probability variation state is satisfied, the state is shifted to the probability variation state.)

  In the present embodiment, when a big hit is made during the probability variation state or the short time state, the value (1) indicating the special time is set in the short time game determination flag.

  The main CPU 201 includes a jackpot gaming state determination means, a jackpot gaming state control means, a gaming state control means, a gaming state determination means, a round number determination means, a command transmission means, a special symbol variable display pattern determination means, a gaming state transition means, and a prize. Each function of the mouth SOL control means is provided.

  The big hit gaming state determination means is a means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player when the game ball is won at the starting port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18. is there.

  For example, when the game ball is won at the start port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18, the jackpot gaming state determination means executes a jackpot determination process based on the random number value for jackpot 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 that the game will be shifted to the jackpot gaming state, after the variable symbol special display in the display area 21a is finished, that is, the jackpot display mode (jackpot symbol) is displayed in the special symbol display area. After being displayed, the gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the big hit gaming state.

  As described above, there are two types of jackpots: normal jackpots and probability fluctuation jackpots. If the probability jackpot is a jackpot game state, a probability variation state with a high probability of becoming a jackpot game state again after the jackpot game state ends. It is transferred to.

  The special symbol variable display pattern determining means is a variable display pattern for executing special symbol variable display and effect information display based on the result of the jackpot determination by the jackpot gaming state determining means and the current gaming state type. Is a means for generating and setting a variable display pattern command for instructing and a stop symbol command for indicating a variable display stop symbol.

  It should be noted that the special symbol variable display pattern determining means determines the variable display pattern shown in FIG. 14A when (00) is set in the hourly flag and the high probability flag, that is, in the normal gaming state. The variable display pattern is determined based on the determination table. On the other hand, when (33) is set in the time reduction flag or (77) is set in the high probability flag, that is, in the time reduction state or the probability variation state, the variable display pattern shown in FIG. The variable display pattern is determined based on the determination table.

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

  Here, the game state control means is a means for controlling any one of the plurality of game states, and in the present embodiment, the short time state, the normal game state, the normal game state, Compared to this, it is possible to control a probability variation state that tends to be a big hit gaming state.

  The gaming state determination means displays the big hit display mode when the big hit display mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 (see FIGS. 15B, 15E and 16A). In the case where a stop symbol command for displaying an aspect is generated and set), the game state controlled by the gaming state control unit is determined.

  For example, the gaming state determination means confirms the high probability flag and the short time flag when the jackpot display mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21. As a result of the confirmation, if (77) is set in the high probability flag, it is determined that the gaming state is a probability variation state, and if (33) is set in the time reduction flag, the gaming state is in the time reduction state. Judge that there is. Then, when (00) is set in the high probability flag and the short time flag, it is determined that the gaming state is the normal gaming state.

  The round number determination means is means for determining the number of rounds repeated in the big hit gaming state based on the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means.

  Specifically, the round number determination means, when a determination is made by the gaming state determination means, the number of round repetitions based on the result of the determination and the type of jackpot symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 Is determined. For example, when it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the state is a probability variation state or a short time state, or when the big hit symbol is in the probability variation display mode, “15 times” is determined as the number of round repetitions. On the other hand, when the game state determination means determines that the game state is the normal game state and the jackpot symbol is not in the probability variation display mode, “2 times” is determined as the number of round repetitions.

  This makes it possible to vary the number of round repetitions (number of round operations) during the big hit gaming state according to the type of gaming state when the big hit is achieved and the type of big hit symbol.

  The jackpot gaming state control means is a series of steps from when the special winning opening 15 is switched to the second state after switching to the second state when the special symbol variable display result in the liquid crystal display device 21 is in the jackpot display mode. It is means for repeatedly performing the round operation. Specifically, after the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state by the gaming state transition means, the series of round operations are repeated. The series of round operations is repeated for the number of times determined by the round number determination means (for example, when “15 times” is determined as the number of round repetitions by the round number determination means). A series of round operations are repeated 15 times).

  Here, a certain condition is satisfied for each round operation (for example, a certain condition is satisfied, for example, when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the round operation, This is performed until a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls pass).

  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).

  In this way, 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. By executing this function, the functions of the respective means described above are realized. Of course, each of the above-described means may be configured by dedicated hardware.

  Further, the main CPU 201 serving as a command transmission means transmits the generated various commands to the effect control circuit 300 to execute the effects in the game.

  In the present embodiment, based on the above various commands, a display effect by the liquid crystal display device 21 or the like, a sound effect by a sound generating means such as a speaker, and a light effect by a light emitting means such as a lamp or LED are performed. Is called.

  Incidentally, examples of the various commands include the above-described variable display pattern command.

  The I / O port 205 of the main control circuit 200 is provided inside the passage gate 13 and provided in the passage gate SW19Sa, which is a sensor for detecting the passing of the game ball, and the start port 14, and the start port 14 A start port SW19a that is a sensor that detects a winning game ball and a start port SW19b that is provided in the ordinary electric accessory 18 and detects a game ball that is awarded to the ordinary electric accessory 18 are connected.

  Further, the I / O port 205 is provided in a passing area in the special winning opening 15 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 12 as a count SW 19Se that is a sensor for detecting a gaming ball passing through the passing area. A general winning opening SW19Sb, which is a sensor to be used, and a backup clear SW74S for erasing various data stored in the main RAM 203 are connected.

  Further, the following components are connected to the I / O port 205. That is, actuators such as a movable member SOL (solenoid) 71S for driving the variable blades 18a and 18b of the ordinary electric accessory 18 and a large winning opening SOL (solenoid) 72S for opening and closing the door of the large winning opening 15 are connected.

  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. Are driven and controlled.

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

  The presentation 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, and the lamp / LED 39a, and the payout control circuit 70a and the launch that have received this control command (command). The operation of the dispensing device 82 and the launching device 90 is controlled by the control circuit 70b.

  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.

  A launch device 90 that launches a game ball toward the game area 2a is connected to the launch control circuit 70b. In addition, the launch control circuit 70 b causes the launch device 90 to launch a game ball by drivingly controlling the launch solenoid in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 7.

  Next, the configuration of the effect control circuit 300 will be described. The effect 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.

  In the program ROM 302, the sub CPU 301 controls the image control circuit 305 for processing control based on various commands output from the main control circuit 200, and the sound control circuit 306 for processing control. A control program, a control program for controlling the processing of the lamp control circuit 307, data on a plurality of types of notification modes, and the like are stored.

  Further, the program ROM 302 stores a display mode determination table (see FIG. 17) that is referred to when determining the display mode of special symbols.

  Here, in the display mode determination table of FIG. 17, the special symbol display mode is set to be different between the normal gaming state and the probability variation state or the short time state. For example, in the normal gaming state, all the special symbols 1 to 8 are set to be expressed in Arabic numerals. On the other hand, in the case of the probability fluctuation state or the short time state, the odd number is set to be expressed with Arabic numerals and the even number is set to be expressed with Chinese numerals.

  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.

  Further, the work RAM 303 has a game state determination flag. Here, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, a value (0) indicating the normal gaming state is set in the gaming state determination flag. Also, a value (1) indicating the probability variation state is set when the gaming state is a probability variation state, and a value (2) indicating the time reduction state is set when the gaming state is the time reduction state. ing.

  In addition, the work RAM 303 includes a time-short count display counter for notifying the value of the time-shortage counter (the number of special symbol variable display times in the time-short state). In the present embodiment, the counter is set to the same value as the hour / hour counter, and the value of the hour / times display counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21. (See FIG. 15 (g) and FIGS. 16 (c) and 16 (d)). As a result, the player can know the value of the time counter.

  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 functions of a running game state determination unit and an identification information display mode control unit.

  The running game state determination unit is a unit that determines which game state is being controlled in order to change the display mode of the special symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21.

  Specifically, the running game state determination means performs the above determination by confirming the value set in the game state determination flag.

  For example, when the value (1) indicating the probability variation state is set in the flag, it is determined that the game state being executed is the probability variation state, while the value (2) indicating the short time state is set. If it has been played, it is determined that the game state being executed is a short-time state. When the value (0) indicating the normal game state is set, it is determined that the game state being executed is the normal game state.

  The identification information display mode control unit is a unit that changes the display mode of the special symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21 according to the gaming state determined by the running gaming state determination unit.

  Specifically, when receiving the variable display pattern command from the main CPU 201, the sub CPU 301 serving as the identification information display mode control means firstly determines the game state determination result during execution and the display mode determination table shown in FIG. Based on the above, the display mode of the special symbol in the liquid crystal display device 21 is determined.

  For example, when the running game state determination result (determination result by the running game state determination unit) is the normal game state, it is determined that all the special symbols 1 to 8 are displayed in Arabic numerals ( FIG. 17). On the other hand, when the running game state determination result is the probability variation state or the short time state, it is determined that the odd number is displayed in Arabic numerals and the even number is displayed in Chinese numerals (see FIG. 17).

  Next, the sub CPU 301 serving as the identification information display mode control means causes the special symbol display area to perform variable display based on the variable display pattern command transmitted from the main CPU 201 and the determined special symbol display mode. Is issued to the image control circuit 305, and an instruction to display a stop symbol based on the stop symbol command transmitted from the main CPU 201 and the determined special symbol display mode in the special symbol display area is provided. This is means for the image control circuit 305.

  Since the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention has the above-described configuration, when the running gaming state determination result is the normal gaming state, the gaming machine 1 is stopped according to the special symbol and the stop symbol command that are variably displayed according to the variable display pattern command. All the special symbols to be displayed are displayed in Arabic numerals (see FIG. 15B and FIGS. 16A and 16G). On the other hand, when the running game state determination result is the probability variation state or the short time state, among the special symbols that are variably displayed according to the variable display pattern command and the special symbols that are stopped according to the stop symbol command, odd numbers are Arabic numerals Even numbers are displayed in Chinese numerals (see FIG. 15 (e)). In the figure, in the normal game state, an Arabic numeral “2” is displayed as a Chinese character “弐”. (Displayed in numbers).

  The image control circuit 305 variably displays a special symbol in the display area 21a in response to an instruction from the sub CPU 301 serving as identification information display control means (an instruction based on effect data set in a predetermined work area of the work RAM 303). The image data ROM (image data storage means) 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 extracted. Based on the image data, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 305a that generates data for executing variable display of special symbols, display of effect images, and the like, and display image data generated by the VDP 305a are converted into analog signals. D / A conversion circuit (D / A converter) 305 d.

  For example, the image control circuit 305 performs image display control processing for causing the display area 21a to perform variable display of special symbols corresponding to the result of the big hit determination, display of effect images, or the like based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301.

  The image data ROM 305b, which is an image data storage means, variably displays identification information image data for variably displaying a special symbol in the special symbol display area in the display area 21a, and a normal symbol in the normal symbol display area in the display area 21a. Normal symbol image data to be displayed, effect image data for displaying an 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.

  Since the present invention has such a configuration, the sub CPU 301 serving as the identification information display control means determines the game state determination means during execution by issuing a predetermined instruction to the image control circuit 305. The identification information image data corresponding to the gaming state can be read from the image data (image data storage means) ROM 305b, and the special symbol can be variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 based on the read image data.

  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.

  As described above, the speakers 8a and 8b, the lamp / LED 39a, and the liquid crystal display device 21 perform an effect based on the effect data set by the sub CPU 301 (control program).

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

  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 the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the normal hit determination random number value, and the like.

  In step S120, the main CPU 201 performs switch input detection processing. Hereinafter, the switch input detection process will be specifically described.

  The main CPU 201 detects, via the I / O port 205, detection signals output from the count SW 19Se, the general winning opening SW19Sb, the starting openings SW19a and 19b, the passing gate SW19Sa, and the like. Then, the main CPU 201 that detects these detection signals executes the following processes (1) to (3) according to the contents of the detected detection signals.

  (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 is as described above until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the grand prize opening 15 is in the first state (that is, after the round operation starts). Or, it is a period from when the big winning opening 15 enters the first state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning opening 15.

  (2) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the start port SW 19 a provided in the start port 14 or the start port SW 19 b provided in the ordinary electric accessory 18, the main CPU 201 confirms the value of the winning memory counter. When the value of the winning memory counter is 4 or less, for example, “1” is added to the value of the winning memory counter, and the random number lottery determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determining random number value are extracted. The jackpot determining random number value and the jackpot symbol determining random number value are stored in a winning memory area (to be described later) of the main RAM 203 as a winning memory.

  When the value of the winning memory counter is 0, the special symbol is not variably displayed, and the number of winning memories is 0. When the value of the winning memory counter is 1, the special symbol is variably displayed, and the number of winning memories is 0. When the value of the counter is 5, the special symbol is variably displayed and the fact that the number of winning memories is 4 is displayed on the special symbol memory LED. (That is, the special symbol memory LED displays a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the winning memory counter).

  (3) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the pass gate SW19Sa provided in the pass gate 13 via the I / O port 205, the main CPU 201 checks the value of the pending storage counter. When the value of the reserved storage counter is 4 or less, for example, “1” is added to the value of the reserved storage counter, and a random number for normal hit determination is extracted by random lottery. The numerical value is stored as a reserved storage in a later-described reserved storage area of the main RAM 203.

  Further, the main CPU 201 may not be able to variably display the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area (for example, when the symbol in the normal symbol display area is variably displayed based on another normal hit determination result). For example, until the variable display of the symbol in the normal symbol display area becomes possible, a control command to display on the normal symbol memory LED that the reserved memory exists is output to the effect control circuit 300.

  When the value of the reserved memory counter is 0, the normal symbol variable display is not performed in the normal symbol display area, and the number of reserved memories is 0. When the value of the reserved memory counter is 1, the normal symbol is variably displayed in the normal symbol display area, and the number of reserved memories is 0. Further, when the value of the counter is 5, the normal symbol variable display is being performed, and the fact that the number of reserved storage is 4 is displayed on the normal symbol storage LED. (That is, the value obtained by subtracting “1” from the reserved storage counter is displayed on the normal symbol storage LED.)

  In step S130, the main CPU 201 displays the remaining variable display time of the normal symbols and special symbols that are variably displayed, the remaining opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 18 in the open state in which the game ball can be easily received, and the door of the grand prize opening 15 The remaining opening time (that is, the remaining duration of the round operation) is updated.

  In step S140, the main CPU 201 outputs game information such as execution of variable display of special symbols and occurrence of jackpots to the hall computer installed in the game hall.

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

  In step S160, the main CPU 201 determines a stop symbol command indicating a special symbol stop symbol, a variable display pattern command, a jackpot start command, a jackpot end command, a high probability command indicating that the gaming state is in a probability variation state, A short time (100) command, a short time (50) command, a normal gaming state command indicating that the gaming state is in the normal gaming state, a standby state command, other commands, and the like are output to the effect control circuit 300.

  In step S170, the main CPU 201 instructs the main RAM 203 to display the number of winning prizes stored (the number of winning prizes stored for the start port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18) in a predetermined area of the special symbol memory LED. Is output to the effect control circuit 300, and a control command is output to the effect control circuit 300 for instructing to display the reserved number of 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 effect 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. 5 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 described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the 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 variable 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 variable 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.

  Note that the jackpot determination table differs depending on whether the high probability flag is a value (00) indicating the normal gaming state or the high probability flag is a value (77) indicating the probability variation state. It is That is, the jackpot determination table that is referenced in the probability variation state has a larger number of jackpot determination values than the jackpot determination table that is referred to in the normal gaming state, and it is easier to determine that the jackpot determination table is a jackpot.

  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 (such as reach variable display) in the variable symbol special display based on the random number value extracted from the reach determination random number. As a result, when the reach (variable reach display, etc.) is executed in the special symbol variable 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 that has decided not to perform reach in the variable symbol special 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 variable display pattern determination process.

  First, the main CPU 201 confirms the value set in the high probability flag and determines the current gaming state.

  For example, the gaming state determination means confirms the high probability flag and the short time flag when the jackpot display mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21. As a result of the confirmation, if (77) is set in the high probability flag, it is determined that the current gaming state is a probability variation state, and if (33) is set in the time reduction flag, It is determined that the gaming state is a short time state. In the case of other states, it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 201, which is a special symbol variable display pattern determination means, 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 determines the variable display pattern of the special symbol based on the extracted random number value and the variable display pattern determination table corresponding to the current gaming state. Based on the determination, a variable display pattern command is generated and set.

  For example, the main CPU 201 is in a case where the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the result of the big hit determination does not shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, and does not execute the reach in the special symbol variable display Is based on the variable display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14A, and “normal fluctuation” is determined as the variable display pattern of the special symbol and the variable display time is determined as (15 seconds). Based on this, a variable display pattern command is generated and set.

  Further, the main CPU 201 executes the reach in the special symbol variable display when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the result of the big hit determination does not shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state. When the extracted random number value is included in the range from 0 to 69, “normal reach” is set as a special symbol variable display pattern based on the variable display pattern determination table shown in FIG. At the same time, the variable display time is determined to be (30 seconds), and a variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination.

  On the other hand, when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 70 to 99, “Super Reach” is variably displayed as a special symbol based on the variable display pattern determination table shown in FIG. A variable display time is determined to be (60 seconds) while being determined as a pattern, and a variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination.

  Further, the main CPU 201 has a random number value extracted from 0 to 29 when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state and the result of the jackpot determination is that the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state. Is determined based on the variable display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14A, "per normal reach" is determined as a special symbol variable display pattern and the variable display time is determined to be (30 seconds), Based on the determination, a variable display pattern command is generated and set.

  On the other hand, when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 30 to 99, “per super reach” is determined as the variable display pattern of the special symbol based on the variable display pattern determination table shown in FIG. In addition, the variable display time is determined to be (60 seconds). Based on the determination, a variable display pattern command is generated and set.

  In addition, the main CPU 201 is in a probability variation state or a short-time state in the current gaming state, and the result of the big hit determination does not shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, and reach in the variable display of special symbols When the random number extracted in the execution is included in the range of 0 to 69, “normal reach shortening” is selected as a special symbol based on the variable display pattern determination table shown in FIG. The variable display pattern is determined and the variable display time is determined to be (20 seconds), and a variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination.

  In step S20-2-11, the main CPU 201 sets the variable display time determined in step S20-2-10 in the waiting time timer.

  The special symbol variable display is performed based on the variable display pattern determined in step S20-2-10 during the variable display time set in step S20-2-11. When the variable display time ends, the special symbol that is variably displayed stops in a state where the symbol based on the stop symbol command is 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.

  Again, a description will be given with reference to FIG. In step S20-3, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variable display time management and the value of the waiting time timer in which the variable display time is set is “0”. A value (02) indicating special symbol display time management 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 performs a special symbol display time management process.

  Here, the specific symbol display time management process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a special symbol display time management process in the present embodiment.

  In step S20-4-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management. When the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-4-2, and the control state flag is a value indicating special symbol display time management. If not (02), the special symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step S20-4-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. When the value of the waiting time timer for which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S20-4-3, and the waiting time for which the waiting time after determination is set. If the timer value is not “0”, the special symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step S20-4-3, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination performed in step S20-2-5 is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot has been won). ) As a result of the confirmation, if the result of the jackpot determination is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, the process proceeds to step S20-4-6, while the result of the jackpot determination determines that the gaming state is the jackpot gaming state. If not, the process proceeds to step S20-4-4.

  In step S20-4-4, the main CPU 201 performs a variation shortening end determination process.

  Here, the variation shortening end determination process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the variation shortening end determination process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-4-4-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is a value (33) indicating a time reduction state. As a result of the confirmation, if the time reduction flag is a value (33) indicating the time reduction state, the process proceeds to step S20-4-4-2. On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is not the value (33) indicating the time reduction state, the variation reduction end determination processing is ended.

  In step S20-4-4-2, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the time reduction counter.

  In step S20-4--4-3, the main CPU 201 confirms the value of the time reduction counter. When the value of the time reduction counter is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to step S20-4-4-4 to end the time reduction state. On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, the variation shortening end determination process is ended.

  In step S20-4-4-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (00) indicating the normal gaming state in the hourly flag, and shifts the gaming state from the hourly state to the normal gaming state.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the time reduction state means that the special symbol variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, the number of times the time reduction counter is set in step S20-9-6 or step S20-9-7 described later (50 times or 100 times). Times)) is finished when executed.

  In this step, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a normal gaming state command indicating that the gaming state has shifted to the normal gaming state.

  Again, a description will be given with reference to FIG. In step S20-4-5, the main CPU 201 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag, and ends the special symbol display time management process.

  In step S20-4-6, the main CPU 201, which is a gaming state determination unit, checks whether or not the high probability flag is a value (77) indicating a probability variation state. As a result of the confirmation, if the high probability flag is a value (77) indicating a probability variation state, the process proceeds to step S20-4-11 in order to determine “15 times” as the number of round repetitions. On the other hand, when the high probability flag is not the value (77) indicating the probability variation state, the process proceeds to step S20-4-7.

  In step S20-4-7, the main CPU 201, which is the gaming state determination means, confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is a value (33) indicating a time reduction state. As a result of the confirmation, if the time reduction flag is a value (33) indicating the time reduction state, the process proceeds to step S20-4-11 in order to determine “15 times” as the number of round repetitions. On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is not the value (33) indicating the time reduction state, the process proceeds to step S20-4-8.

  In step S20-4-11, the main CPU 201, which is the round number determination means, sets “1” to the short-time game determination flag and also determines “15 times (round)” as the number of round repetitions. In this case, the round operation in the big hit gaming state is performed 15 times.

  In step S20-4-8, the main CPU 201 determines that the jackpot symbol (the stop symbol indicating the jackpot determined in step S20-2-8) has three predetermined numbers and symbols such as “7” and “3”. It is confirmed whether or not it is a uniform probability display mode. Then, when the big hit symbol is in the probability variation display mode, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-4-10 to determine “15 times” as the number of round repetitions. On the other hand, when the big hit symbol is not in the probability variation display mode, the process proceeds to step S20-4-9.

  In step S20-4-9, the main CPU 201, which is a round number determination means, determines “2 times (round)” as the number of round repetitions. In this case, the round operation in the big hit gaming state is performed twice.

  In step S20-4-10, the main CPU 201, which is the round number determination means, determines “15 times (round)” as the number of round repetitions. In this case, the round operation in the big hit gaming state is performed 15 times.

  In step S20-4-12, the main CPU 201 sets (00) to the high probability flag and the hourly flag, respectively.

  In step S20-4-13, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a jackpot start command including information on the jackpot symbol and information on the number of round repetitions.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the big hit start command is generated and transmitted to the effect control circuit 300, whereby the number of round repetitions and the word “big hit !!” are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21. Is done. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player that the big hit has started and the number of round operations during the big hit (see, for example, FIGS. 15B, 15E, and 16A).

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 stores data relating to the gaming state based on the high-probability medium command, time-short / medium (100) command, time-short / middle (50) command, and normal game state command transmitted from the main CPU 201. In addition, when a jackpot start command is received from the main CPU 201, the contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 are determined based on the jackpot symbol included in the stop symbol command and the stored data. May be.

  In this step, the main CPU 201 initializes the value of the time reduction counter.

  In step S20-4-14, the main CPU 201 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag.

  In step S20-4-15, the main CPU 201 sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer.

  Again, a description will be given with reference to FIG. In step S20-5, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval is set is “0”. Whether or not the condition is satisfied, the step is terminated.

  When the above conditions are satisfied, the main CPU 201 controls the special winning opening SOL72S so as to open the door of the special winning opening 15 in this step. As a result, the control of the round operation in which the first prize opening 15 is in the first state in which it is easy to accept the game ball is started, and the game ball can pass through the passage area.

  Further, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the special winning opening opening number counter in this step.

  Next, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened 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 S20-6, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is open is set in the control state flag, and the value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is open is set. If not, the step ends. On the other hand, when the value (04) indicating that the big winning opening is open is set, the condition that the value of the big winning opening time timer in which the upper opening limit time is set is “0”, or the big winning opening is set. It is checked in step 15 whether any of the conditions that 10 or more game balls have entered is satisfied. When either 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. As a result, the special winning opening 15 enters the second state, and the round operation ends.

  In addition, the main CPU 201 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball in the winning opening in the control state flag in the step, and sets a monitoring time (for example, 1 second) of the remaining winning ball in the waiting time timer. .

  In step S20-7, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball monitoring and the value of the waiting time timer in which the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time is set to “0”. It is confirmed whether or not.

  If the main CPU 201 satisfies any of the above conditions, then the value of the winning prize opening number counter reaches the number of repetitions of the round determined in the special symbol display time management process (FIG. 7). Check whether or not. The big prize opening number counter counts the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state.

  Further, when the value of the big prize opening number counter reaches the number of round repetitions, the main CPU 201 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval in the control state flag, and the number of big prize opening times. Set "0" to the counter. Then, the jackpot end command is generated and set, and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set in the waiting time timer.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the jackpot end command is generated and transmitted to the effect control circuit 300, whereby the word “end jackpot” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 (for example, FIG. 15 ( c), (f) and FIG. 16 (b)). Thereby, it can be notified to the player that the big hit has ended.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 201 sets a value (06) indicating the management of re-opening waiting time for the big winning opening in the control state flag when the value of the winning opening opening number counter has not reached the number of repetitions of the round. The time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-8, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value (06) indicating the large winning opening reopening waiting time is set in the control state flag, and the value indicating the large winning opening reopening waiting time (06). ) Is not set, the step ends. On the other hand, when the value (06) indicating the waiting time for reopening the big prize opening is set, whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set next is “0”. To check. When the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter, and then indicates a value indicating that the special winning opening is open (04 ) Is set in the control state flag, and a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the special winning opening opening time timer as the opening upper limit time.

  In step S20-9, the main CPU 201 performs jackpot end interval processing.

  Here, the jackpot end interval processing will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the jackpot end interval processing in the present embodiment.

  In step S20-9-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (07) indicating a big hit end interval. Then, when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-9-2. On the other hand, if the control state flag is not a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval, the jackpot end interval process is terminated.

  In step S20-9-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”. Then, when the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-9-3. On the other hand, if the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is not “0”, the jackpot end interval processing is ended.

  In step S20-9-3, the main CPU 201 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state flag.

  In step S20-9-4, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the stop symbol indicating the big hit (big hit symbol) is a probability change display mode in which three predetermined numbers and symbols such as “7” and “3” are arranged. That is, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined probability variation condition is satisfied. Then, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-9-8 when a predetermined probability variation condition is satisfied. On the other hand, if the predetermined probability variation condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S20-9-5.

  In step S20-9-5, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value (1) indicating the privilege time is set in the time-short game determination flag. When the value (1) indicating the privilege time is set in the time-short game determination flag, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-9-7 to shift to a time-short state advantageous to the player. Move. On the other hand, when the value (1) indicating the privilege time is not set in the time-short game determination flag, the process proceeds to step S20-9-6.

  In step S20-9-6, the main CPU 201 sets the value (33) indicating the time reduction state in the time reduction flag to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state.

  Then, the main CPU 201 sets (50) in the time reduction counter, and generates and sets a time reduction (50) command for notifying that the variable symbol display number of the special symbol during the time reduction state is 50. To do.

  In step S20-9-7, the main CPU 201 sets the value (33) indicating the time reduction state in the time reduction flag to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state.

  Then, the main CPU 201 sets (100) to the hour / hour counter, and generates and sets the hour / middle (100) command for notifying that the variable symbol display number of the special symbol in the hour / hour state is 100. To do.

  In step S20-9-8, the main CPU 201 sets (77) in the high probability flag to shift the gaming state to the probability variation state. In this step, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a high-probability medium command indicating that the gaming state has shifted to the probability variation state.

  In step S20-9-9, the main CPU 201 sets a value (0) indicating the end of the time reduction setting to the time reduction game determination flag.

  In step S20-10, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the winning storage counter when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. 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 a check is set in the control state flag.

  The special symbol storage area is a special symbol storage area that is assigned to the main RAM 203 and is extracted based on a condition that a game ball has won the start opening 14 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 each process related to the normal symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 201 performs a normal hit determination based on a random number for normal hit determination extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the pass gate 13, and based on the result of the normal hit determination, A command for instructing execution of variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area is generated and set. After that, the main CPU 201 performs the release control of the ordinary electric accessory if the normal hit determination is a hit, subtracts “1” from the holding storage counter, and stores it in the normal symbol storage area (“1” to “4”). The stored data is shifted to the normal symbol storage area (“0” to “3”).

  The normal symbol storage area is assigned to the main RAM 203 and the random numbers for determining normal hits 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. The random numbers for determining normal hits stored in the normal symbol storage area (“1” to “4”) correspond to the reserved storage displayed on the normal symbol storage LED, and the normal symbol storage area “0”. The random number value for determining the normal hit stored in is used for determining the normal hit.

  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 effect control circuit 300 and the command reception interrupt process that is executed so as to interrupt the main process when the command from the main control circuit 200 is received will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the command reception interrupt processing according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main processing by the effect control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, the command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is generated every time the effect 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 (for example, a variable display pattern command, a stop symbol command, a big hit start command, a big hit end command, a high probability medium command, a short time ( 100) command, short time (50) command, normal gaming state command, standby state command, etc.) are stored in the reception buffer 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 process of the effect control circuit 300 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  Next, the command analysis processing in step S220 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of command analysis processing.

  In step S220-1, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a command is stored in the reception buffer. If it is determined that the command is stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S220-2. On the other hand, if no command is stored in the reception buffer, the command analysis processing is terminated.

  In step S220-2, the sub CPU 301 reads a command from the reception buffer.

  In step S220-3, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the read command is a variable display pattern command. As a result of the determination, if the command is a variable display pattern command, the process proceeds to step S220-23. On the other hand, if it is not a variable display pattern command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-4.

  In step S220-4, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the read command is a stop symbol command. If the result of this determination is that it is a stop symbol command, processing proceeds to step S220-22. On the other hand, if it is not a stop symbol command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-5.

  In step S220-5, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S220-2 is a big hit start command. If the result of this determination is a big hit start command, the sub CPU 301 executes step S220-20. Move on to processing. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit start command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-6.

  In step S220-6, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S220-2 is a big hit end command. If the result of this determination is a big hit end command, the sub CPU 301 executes step S220-16. On the other hand, if it is not a jackpot end command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-7 (FIG. 13).

  Next, step S220-7 shown in FIG. 13 will be described. In this step, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S220-2 is a command with a high probability, and if the result of this determination is a command with a high probability, the process of step S220-15. Move on. On the other hand, if it is not a command with a high probability (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-8.

  In step S220-8, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S220-2 is a time-short / intermediate (100) command. Moves to the process of step S220-14. On the other hand, if it is not a time-short (100) command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-9.

  In step S220-9, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S220-2 is a time-short / intermediate (50) command. Moves to the process of step S220-13. On the other hand, if it is not a time-short (50) command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-10.

  In step S220-10, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S220-2 is a normal gaming state command. If the result of this determination is that it is a normal gaming state command, step S220- The process proceeds to 12. On the other hand, if it is not a normal gaming state command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-11.

  In step S220-11, the sub CPU 301 executes predetermined processing based on the read command. For example, effect data corresponding to the read command (for example, a standby state command) is set in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  In step S220-12, the sub CPU 301 performs a normal gaming state effect setting process based on the read normal gaming state command.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 301 sets effect data corresponding to the read normal gaming state command in the work area of the work RAM 303. Thereby, an effect image corresponding to the normal game state command (effect image corresponding to the normal game state) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 in an image control process described later. However, the type of notification information is not displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 in the normal gaming state (see FIG. 15A).

  In step S220-12-1, the sub CPU 301 sets a value (0) indicating the normal gaming state in the gaming state determination flag.

  In step S220-13, the sub CPU 301 performs a time reduction / intermediate effect setting process based on the read time reduction / intermediate (50) command.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 301 sets the effect data corresponding to the read time reduction (50) command in the work area of the work RAM 303 and sets “50” in the time reduction number display counter.

  As a result, in the image control process described later, an effect image corresponding to the time reduction (50) command is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21, and the word “50 times shorter than time reduction” is displayed and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21. (See FIG. 16C). Thereby, it can be notified that the number of times of variable display performed during the time reduction state is 50 times.

  In step S220-13-1, the sub CPU 301 sets a value (2) indicating a short time state in the gaming state determination flag.

  In step S220-14, the sub CPU 301 performs a time reduction / intermediate effect setting process based on the read time reduction / intermediate (100) command.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 301 sets the effect data corresponding to the read time reduction (100) command in the work area of the work RAM 303 and sets “100” in the time reduction count display counter.

  As a result, in the image control processing described later, an effect image corresponding to the time shortening (100) command is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 and the wording “100 times after time shortening” is displayed and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21. (See FIG. 15 (g)). Thereby, it can be notified that the number of variable displays performed during the time-short state is 100 times.

  In step S220-14-1, the sub CPU 301 sets a value (2) indicating a short time state in the gaming state determination flag.

  In step S220-15, the sub CPU 301 performs a probability variation state effect setting process based on the read high probability medium command.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 301 sets effect data corresponding to the read medium command with high probability in the work area of the work RAM 303. Thus, the word “probably changing” is displayed in the lower left of the liquid crystal display device 21 in the image control process described later (FIGS. 15D and 15E and FIGS. 16F and 16H). )reference). Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player that the gaming state is in the probability variation state.

  In step S220-15-1, the sub CPU 301 sets a value (1) indicating a probability variation state in the gaming state determination flag.

  Again, a description will be given with reference to FIG. In step S220-16, the sub CPU 301 reads the jackpot symbol stored in step S220-20.

  In step S220-17, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the jackpot symbol read in step S220-16 is a probability change display mode in which three predetermined numbers and symbols such as “7” and “3” are arranged. To do. Then, when the read big hit symbol is in the probability variation display mode, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to the process of step S220-19. On the other hand, if the read jackpot symbol is not in the probability variation display mode, the process proceeds to step S220-18.

  In step S <b> 220-18, the sub CPU 301 sets effect data relating to the jackpot end effect (short time) in the work area of the work RAM 303. As a result, in the image control process described later, a wording that informs that the big hit, “Big hit end”, and a word that informs that the time-short state starts, “Chance time!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21. (See FIG. 15 (f) and FIG. 16 (b)). Therefore, the player can know that the big hit gaming state has ended and the gaming state has shifted to the short-time state.

  In step S <b> 220-19, the sub CPU 301 sets effect data related to the big hit end effect (probability change) in the work area of the work RAM 303. As a result, in the image control process described later, the liquid crystal display device 21 includes a wording for notifying that the big hit “end of big hit” has ended and a word for notifying that the probability changing state “probability fluctuation!” Has started. (See FIG. 15C). Therefore, the player can know that the jackpot gaming state has ended and the gaming state has shifted to the probability variation state.

  In step S220-20, the sub CPU 301 stores the jackpot symbol included in the jackpot start command in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  In step S <b> 220-21, the sub CPU 301, which is the identification information display mode control means, sets effect data according to the number of round repetitions included in the jackpot start command in the work area of the work RAM 303. As a result, in the image control process described later, the number of round repetitions and the wording to notify that the big hit “big hit !!” has started are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 (FIG. 15B and FIG. 16). a)). Here, in FIG. 15 (b), it is displayed that the number of round repetitions is 15 (round), while in FIG. 16 (a), the number of round repetitions is 2 (round). Is displayed.

  Therefore, the player can know the number of round repetitions and the fact that the big hit gaming state has started.

  In step S220-22, the sub CPU 301, which is the running game state determination means, checks the value set in the game state determination flag to determine the game state being executed.

  Next, the sub CPU 301 serving as the identification information display mode control unit sets stop data included in the stop symbol command and effect data corresponding to the determination result of the running game state determination unit in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  For example, when the stop symbols included in the stop symbol command are “2”, “5”, and “6” and the determination result of the running game state determination means is the normal game state, all the special symbols are displayed in Arabic numerals. The effect is determined (see the display mode determination table shown in FIG. 17), and the effect data based on the determination is set in the work area of the work RAM 303. Thus, “2”, “5”, and “6” are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 as special symbols in the image control process described later (see FIG. 16E).

  Further, when the stop symbol included in the stop symbol command is “2”, “5”, “6”, and the determination result of the running game state determination means is the probability variation state, the even number of special symbols are Chinese numerals, It is determined that the odd special symbols are displayed in Arabic numerals (see the display mode determination table shown in FIG. 17), and the effect data based on the determination is set in the work area of the work RAM 303. Thus, “弐”, “5”, and “six” are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 as special symbols in the image control process described later (see FIG. 16F).

  In step S220-23, the sub CPU 301, which is the running game state determination means, checks the value set in the game state determination flag to determine the game state being executed.

  Next, the sub CPU 301 serving as the identification information display mode control means sets the variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern command and the effect data according to the determination result of the running game state determination means in the work area of the work RAM 303. .

  For example, when the determination result of the running game state determination means is the normal game state, it is determined that all the special symbols that change according to the variable display pattern are displayed in Arabic numerals (display mode determination shown in FIG. 17). The effect data based on the determination is set in the work area of the work RAM 303. Thereby, the special design of the Arabic numerals is variably displayed according to the variable display pattern in the image control process described later (see FIG. 16G).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the running game state determination means is a probability variation state, according to the variable display pattern, even number special symbols are variably displayed in Chinese numerals and odd special symbols are variably displayed in Arabic numerals. Determination is made (see the display mode determination table shown in FIG. 17), and effect data based on the determination is set in the work area of the work RAM 303. Thereby, in the image control process described later, a special symbol mixed with Chinese numerals and Arabic numerals is variably displayed according to the variable display pattern (see FIG. 16H).

  In step S220-24, the sub CPU 301 determines the gaming state being executed by confirming the value set in the gaming state determination flag. As a result of the determination, when the gaming state being executed is in the short-time state (that is, when the value (2) indicating the short-time state is set in the gaming state determination flag), the process proceeds to step S220-25. . On the other hand, when the gaming state being executed is not in the time-saving state (that is, when the value (2) indicating the time-shorting state is not set in the gaming state determination flag), the command analysis processing is ended.

  In step S220-25, the sub CPU 301 subtracts “1” from the time-count count display counter. As a result, the value of the short-time display counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 in an image control process described later. For example, when the value of the counter for time reduction display is “38”, the word “38 times after time reduction” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 (see FIG. 16D). Thus, it can be notified that variable display will be performed 38 more times during the time-short state.

  Again, a description will be given with reference to FIG. In step 230, the sub CPU 301 confirms the effect data set in the command analysis process (FIGS. 12 and 13), and executes an image display control process based on the effect data.

  For example, when the effect data related to the variable display pattern is set in the command analysis process (for example, step S220-23), the sub CPU 301 determines the variable display pattern included in the set effect data and the running game state determination means. The data for instructing the VDP 305a is changed over time so as to perform variable display of special symbols according to the result. By executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time, identification information image data corresponding to the gaming state determined by the running gaming state determination unit is read from the image data (image data storage unit) ROM 305b, and Using the read image data, the liquid crystal display device 21 performs variable display of a special symbol corresponding to the variable display pattern command (see, for example, (f) and (g) in FIG. 16).

  In step S240, the sub CPU 301 executes a voice control process.

  Specifically, in the voice control process, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the effect data set in the command analysis process (FIGS. 12 and 13) includes a control program related to voice. If the result of the confirmation is that a control program related to audio is included, the control program (hereinafter referred to as “audio production data”) is sent to the audio control circuit 306. The voice control circuit 306 causes the speakers 8a and 8b to output, for example, a sound signal for notifying the player of a predetermined gaming state based on the voice effect data.

  In step S250, the sub CPU 301 executes a lamp / LED lighting control process.

  Specifically, in the lamp / LED lighting control process, the sub CPU 301 checks whether or not the effect data set in the command analysis process (FIGS. 12 and 13) includes a control program related to the lamp and the LED. As a result of the confirmation, if a control program related to the lamp or LED is included, the control program (hereinafter referred to as “lamp effect data”) is sent to the lamp control circuit 307. Based on the lamp effect 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 S250 described above are repeated.

  In the present embodiment, when a big hit is made, the number of rounds repeated, that is, a big hit, depending on the type of the big hit symbol (for example, the probability variation display mode or the non-probable variation display mode can be given as the type of big hit symbol). The number of rounds during the gaming state and the number of special symbol variable display times in the short-time state after the end of the big hit gaming state were different, but not limited to this, only the number of rounds was different. May be.

  In addition, the number of round operations may be changed according to the game state only when the non-probable change display mode (usually big hit) is selected, or only when the probability change display mode (probability change big win symbol) is set. You may make it do. Further, the number of round operations may be changed in any jackpot display mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, Arabic numerals and Chinese numerals are listed as the types of display patterns of special symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other display modes are used. There may be. For example, special symbols may be displayed in alphabets or characters instead of Arabic numerals or Chinese numerals.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 is changed according to the gaming state and the type of jackpot symbol, but the mode of change is not limited to this, and the gaming state and jackpot symbol is changed. Depending on the type, lighting or blinking of the image, normal rotation inversion of the image, or the like may be performed. Moreover, the display mode of the special symbol may not change depending on the gaming state or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21. However, the special symbol is not limited to this and is displayed on another medium such as a 7-segment display or a dot LED. It may be.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, if the state does not shift to the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state, the state automatically shifts to the time reduction state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the state shifts to the time reduction state. It may be determined according to the type of gaming state before the big hit.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the probability variation display mode (probability large hit symbol) is the same regardless of the gaming state, but is not limited thereto, and may be varied depending on the gaming state.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the main CPU 201 that is the gaming state determination unit determines the gaming state that is controlled by the gaming state control unit when the jackpot display mode is set, The round number determining means determines the number of round repetitions in the jackpot gaming state based on the gaming state determined by the gaming state determining means, and the jackpot gaming state control means is determined by the round number determining means The round operation is repeated up to the maximum number of times. Thereby, the number of rounds performed during the big hit can be made different according to the gaming state when the big hit. Therefore, since the expectation for the big hit can be made different for each gaming state, it is possible to give the game sharpness and improve the gaming property.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 serving as the identification information pattern display mode control unit changes the display mode of the special symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21 according to the gaming state determined by the running gaming state determination unit. Since they are different from each other, the display mode of the special symbol is changed according to the change of the gaming state, and it is possible to improve the effect. According to the present invention, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state can be easily recognized in advance using the display form of the special symbol when the big hit is made, so that the player is prevented from being confused. can do.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the identification information image data used for displaying the special symbol is changed according to the gaming state, so the display mode of the special symbol is visually changed according to the gaming state. It can be changed significantly. In other words, according to the present invention, the visual change (for example, change between Arabic numerals and Chinese numerals) of the special symbol in accordance with the change in the gaming state becomes more remarkable, so that the effect of the presentation can be further improved. At the same time, the difference in the gaming state can be recognized more reliably.

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

  For example, the display 970 displays an image imitating the game board 2 (FIG. 2) having the game area 2a where the game ball flows down 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 imitating the game area 2a on the screen of the display 970 in response to an operation of the operation switch 980. Yes.

  The simulation program 950 is provided in the computer 960 in a variable display control function for performing variable display control of identification information with a part of the image simulating the game board 2 and an image simulating the game board 2. The variable winning function which can be switched between the first state advantageous to the player and the second state disadvantageous to the player, and the variable winning function when the variable display result of the identification information becomes the big hit display mode, A jackpot gaming state control function for repeatedly performing a series of round operations from the state to the second state, a gaming state control function for controlling any one of a plurality of gaming states, and a jackpot display mode The game state determination function for determining the game state controlled by the game state control function, and the game state determined by the game state determination function. In addition, a round number determination function that determines the number of round repetitions in the jackpot gaming state is executed, and the jackpot gaming state control function operates a round with the number of times determined by the round number determination function as an upper limit. Is to be executed repeatedly.

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

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

  Therefore, in the simulation program 950 of the present embodiment, the gaming state determination function determines the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control function when the jackpot display mode is set, and the round number determination function Based on the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination function, the number of repetitions of the round in the jackpot gaming state is determined, and the jackpot gaming state control function is a round operation with the number of times determined by the round number determination function as an upper limit. Is to be repeated. Thereby, the number of rounds performed during the big hit can be made different according to the gaming state when the big hit. Therefore, since the expectation for the big hit can be made different for each gaming state, it is possible to give the game sharpness and improve the gaming property.

  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 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 special symbol display time management process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the fluctuation | variation reduction completion | finish determination process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the jackpot end interval process 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 production | presentation control circuit of the gaming machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the front | former stage of the process sequence of the command analysis process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the latter part of the process sequence of the command analysis process which concerns on this Embodiment. (A), (b) is a figure which shows an example of the table for variable display pattern selection which concerns on this Embodiment. (A)-(g) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the liquid crystal display device which concerns on this Embodiment. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing which shows another example of the display mode of the liquid crystal display device which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode determination table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the computer terminal which incorporates the simulation program of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 gaming board 2a 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 8 shutter lever 12 general prize opening 13 passing gate 14 start opening 15 Big prize opening (variable winning device)
16 Out port 18 Normal electric accessory 18a, 18b Variable wing 19Se Count SW
19Sb General prize opening SW
19Sa Passing gate SW
19a, 19b Start port SW
21 Liquid crystal display device (variable display means)
21a Display area 39a Lamp / LED
70a Discharge control circuit 70b Firing control circuit 71S Movable member SOL
72S Grand Prize 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 Production control circuit 301 Sub CPU
302 Program ROM
303 Work RAM
304 Command input port 305 Image control circuit 305a VDP
305b Image data ROM (image data storage means)
305c VRAM
305d D / A conversion circuit 306 Audio control circuit 307 Lamp control circuit

Claims (4)

Variable display means for performing variable display of identification information;
A variable winning device that can be switched between a first state in which a game ball is easily received and a second state in which a game ball is difficult to receive;
When the variable display result of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a jackpot display mode, a series of round operations from the time when the variable winning device is changed to the first state to the time when the variable winning device is switched to the second state are repeated. Jackpot gaming state control means to perform;
A game state control means for controlling any one of a plurality of game states;
Gaming state determination means for determining a gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means when the jackpot display mode is achieved;
Round number determination means for determining the number of repetitions of rounds in the jackpot gaming state based on the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination unit;
The jackpot gaming state control means repeatedly performs the round operation up to the number of times determined by the round number determination means.
A gaming machine characterized by that. An in-execution gaming state determination means for determining which gaming state is being controlled;
An identification information display mode control unit that changes a display mode of the identification information in the variable display unit according to the gaming state determined by the running gaming state determination unit;
The gaming machine according to claim 1. Image data storage means for storing identification information image data for displaying the identification information;
The image data storage means stores identification information image data used corresponding to each of the plurality of gaming states,
The identification information display mode control unit reads the identification information image data corresponding to the gaming state determined by the running gaming state determination unit from the image data storage unit, and changes the variable based on the read image data. Variable display of identification information on the display means,
The gaming machine according to claim 2. A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a simulation of a gaming machine,
On the computer,
A variable display control function for performing variable display control of identification information;
A variable winning function that can be switched between a first state advantageous to the player and a second state disadvantageous to the player;
A jackpot gaming state control for repeatedly performing a series of round operations from the first state to the switching to the second state by the variable winning function when the variable information display result of the identification information is in a jackpot display mode. Function and
A gaming state control function for controlling any one of a plurality of gaming states;
A gaming state determination function for determining a gaming state controlled by the gaming state control function when the jackpot display mode is reached;
Based on the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination function, to execute a round number determination function for determining the number of rounds repeated in the jackpot gaming state,
The jackpot gaming state control function repeatedly executes the round operation up to the number of times determined by the round number determination function,
A simulation program characterized by

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