JP2007229122A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a probability variation non-announced type game machine capable of executing presentation control according to the state of probability. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko machine is of the probability variation non-announcement type in which the probability variable state is generated without announcing generation of the probability variable state. A main control device executes a lottery for determining whether a special bonus state should be generated or not as the entrance into a start winning hole as the initiator. When it is determined that the special bonus state should be generated, any one of a plurality of kinds of jackpots is determined, and a symbol specifying command corresponding to the determined kind of the jackpot is transmitted to a presentation control device. When the state of a time shortening function is changed, a state specifying command is transmitted to the presentation control device. The presentation control device determines the next game state to be shifted from a low probability state, the probability variable state, a time shortening operating state and a time shortening non-operating state based on the symbol specifying command, and updates the present game state when the state specifying command is received. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that variably displays a symbol on a symbol display device, stops the symbol in a predetermined manner, and causes a predetermined gaming state, and particularly in a probability variation non-notification type gaming machine, according to the probability state. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can perform production control.

  As a conventional pachinko machine, for example, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening, a symbol display device starts to display a variation of the symbol, and a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to cause a special prize state (bonus) If it is determined that the special prize state is to be generated in the jackpot lottery, the symbols are stopped in a specific combination after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the special prize state is generated after the symbols are stopped. When the special prize state occurs, the opening / closing of the grand prize opening is controlled with a predetermined opening / closing pattern, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are paid out for each prize winning to the big prize opening. In addition, when it is determined that a special prize state will be generated in the jackpot lottery, a probability variation lottery is performed to determine whether or not a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than the normal state is generated, and the probability variation state is determined by the probability variation lottery. If it is determined to occur, the probability variation state is generated after the jackpot is over.

Conventionally, for example, a technique described in Patent Document 1 is known as a pachinko machine that causes a probability variation state.
When it is determined that the probability variation state is caused by probability variation lottery, the technology described in Patent Literature 1 stops the symbol with a combination of symbols indicating that the probability variation state occurs, and causes the special prize state after the symbol is stopped. The probability fluctuation state occurs after the end of the jackpot.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-118315

  By the way, the pachinko machine that causes the probability variation state is said to be a type that does not notify the probability variation state, and gives the player an unexpectedness by not notifying the player of the occurrence of the probability variation state, and makes the game more interesting. Things to improve are offered. In this probability non-notification type pachinko machine, sending a state designation command indicating that the probability state is high probability or low probability from the main control device to the production control device causes inconsistency with external information, Prohibited by laws and regulations.

Therefore, when the technique described in Patent Document 1 is applied to a probability variation non-notification type pachinko machine, the effect control device cannot determine whether the probability state is a high probability or a low probability. There was a problem that it was not possible to perform the corresponding production control.
Therefore, the present invention has been made paying attention to such an unsolved problem of the conventional technology, and in the probability variation non-notification type gaming machine, it is possible to perform effect control according to the probability state. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention includes a lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not a special prize state is to be triggered by a winning at a start winning opening, and the lottery means. About the special prize state determined to be generated, type determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of the special prize state, symbol variation means for variably displaying the symbol by the symbol display means, and first by the type determination means When determining the special prize state, a first symbol stopping unit that stops the symbol in a manner indicating that a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery unit is higher than the low probability state occurs; and the type determining unit When the second special prize state is determined, the second special symbol state is stopped in a manner other than the aspect indicating that the high probability state occurs, and the special prize state is caused by the lottery means. If it is determined that the special prize state is generated after the symbol is stopped, and the first special prize state or the second special prize state is determined by the type determining means, the high probability is obtained after the special prize state ends. A gaming machine that causes a state, and includes a main control unit that controls a gaming state, and an effect control unit that controls an effect of the game, wherein the main control unit includes the lottery unit, the type determination unit, First control command transmission means for transmitting to the effect control unit a first control command corresponding to the type determined by the type determining means and indicating the variation mode or stop mode of the symbol, the effect control unit, A first control command receiving means for receiving the first control command; and a state tube for managing a gaming state including the high probability state based on the first control command received by the first control command receiving means. Comprising means and, a presentation control means for performing said effect control based on the game status managed by the status management unit.

With such a configuration, when there is a winning at the start winning opening, the main control unit uses the lottery means as a trigger to determine whether or not to cause a special prize state. In addition, for the special prize state determined to be generated by the lottery means, any one of a plurality of special prize states is determined by the type determining means.
Further, the symbol changing means displays the symbols in a variable manner by the symbol display means. When the first special prize state is determined as a result of the type determination, the symbol is stopped by the first symbol stopping means in a manner indicating that a high probability state occurs. Thereafter, a special prize state occurs, and a high probability state occurs after the special prize state ends.

When the second special prize state is determined, the symbols are stopped by the second symbol stop means in a mode other than the mode indicating that the high probability state occurs. Thereafter, a special prize state occurs, and a high probability state occurs after the special prize state ends.
In the main control unit, when the type of the special prize state is determined, the first control command transmitting means transmits a first control command corresponding to the determined type and indicating the variation mode or stop mode of the symbol to the effect control unit. Is done. For example, when the first special prize state is determined, the first control command corresponding to the first special prize state is transmitted, and when the second special prize state is determined, the first control command corresponding to the second special prize state is transmitted. Is done.

In the effect control unit, when the first control command receiving means receives the first control command, the state management means manages the gaming state based on the received first control command. Then, the effect control means performs effect control based on the managed gaming state.
Since the first control command corresponds to the type of the special prize state, the effect control unit can grasp whether or not the high probability state occurs after the special prize state ends based on the first control command. Therefore, since the production control unit can manage the high probability state, the production control according to the high probability state can be performed.
Here, the start winning opening means a hole or a gate provided on the surface of the game board for winning or passing a game ball, for example, a winning opening or an operating gate. Accordingly, winning includes not only winning but also passing.

  Further, the determination by the type determination means can be performed at a timing independent of the lottery by the lottery means, and may be performed after the lottery by the lottery means or prior to the lottery by the lottery means. In the former case, for example, when the lottery means performs a lottery and the lottery means determines that a special prize state is to be generated, one of a plurality of types is determined, and the first symbol stop means and the second symbol stop The execution of the means and the occurrence of a high probability state after the end of the special prize state can be performed. In the latter case, for example, when one of a plurality of types is determined, the lottery means performs lottery, and the lottery means determines that a special prize state is to be generated, the first symbol stop means and the second symbol stop The execution of the means and the occurrence of a high probability state after the end of the special prize state can be performed.

The special prize state is an advantageous state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player, and includes, for example, an opening operation of a special prize opening.
Further, the high probability state may be generated after the end of the special prize state, may be generated without leaving an interval from the end time of the special prize state, or may be generated after a predetermined time has elapsed from the end time of the special prize state. Good.
Further, the mode of the special prize state may be set independently for each type of the special prize state, or may be set to be the same for a plurality of types of the special prize state. Examples of the state of the special prize state include a period in which the special prize state is continued, a privilege given to the player in the special prize state, and an effect method in the special prize state.

  The aspect other than the aspect indicating that the probability variation state occurs is, for example, an aspect indicating that a special prize state without the occurrence of the probability variation state occurs (such as a combination of effect jackpots) or a special prize state. Includes a mode (such as a combination of effects that deviates). More specifically, when the combination of performance symbols for informing that a probability variation state occurs is a combination “777” that is aligned with odd symbols, etc., a combination “222” that is aligned with even symbols other than odd numbers. When the combination of performance symbols that informs that the probability variation state occurs is a combination of odd symbols, combinations “135” and “357” that are composed of odd symbols but do not have the symbols. When notifying the occurrence of a special prize state, including a special effect symbol different from the effect symbol used when notifying the occurrence of a special prize state, or notifying the occurrence of a special prize state For example, informing the effect symbol used in the combination of the deviations.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to claim 2 according to the present invention, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, when the type determining means determines the first special prize state or the second special prize state, After the operation, one of an operating state in which the predetermined function is enabled and an inactive state in which the predetermined function is disabled is generated together with the high probability state, and the main control unit is configured to include the operating state and the inactive state. When the state changes from one to the other, a second control command transmitting means for transmitting a second control command indicating that the state has changed to the effect control unit is provided, and the effect control unit includes the second control command. A second control command receiving means for receiving the state control means, the state management means based on the first control command, the low probability state, the high probability state, the operating state and the non-operating state The game state determined by the state determination unit is set to the current gaming state at the timing when the second control command is received by the state determination unit for determining the gaming state to be transferred next time and the second control command reception unit. State setting means.

With such a configuration, when the first special prize state or the second special prize state is determined, one of the operating state and the non-operating state occurs together with the high probability state after the completion of the special prize state.
In the main control unit, when the state changes from one of the operating state and the non-operating state to the other, the second control command transmitting means transmits a second control command indicating that the state has changed to the effect control unit.

In the effect control unit, the state determination unit determines a gaming state to be transferred next from among the low probability state, the high probability state, the operating state, and the non-operating state based on the received first control command. Then, when the second control command is received by the second control command receiving means, at the reception timing, the determined gaming state is set to the current gaming state by the state setting means.
When the first special prize state or the second special prize state is determined, one of the activated state and the non-actuated state occurs together with the high probability state. Therefore, in the production control unit, the high probability state is based on the second control command. It is possible to grasp the timing of occurrence of Therefore, since the production control unit can manage the timing at which the high probability state occurs, the production control according to the high probability state can be performed more accurately.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine according to claim 3 according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the type determining means determines the first special prize state or the second special prize state, After the operation, one of an operating state in which the predetermined function is enabled and an inactive state in which the predetermined function is disabled is generated together with the high probability state, and the main control unit is configured to include the operating state and the inactive state. When the state changes from one to the other, a second control command transmitting means for transmitting a second control command indicating that the state has changed to the effect control unit is provided, and the effect control unit includes the second control command. A second control command receiving means for receiving the state control means, the state management means based on the first control command, the low probability state, the high probability state, the operating state and the non-operating state Of the operating state and the non-operating state based on the first state determining means for determining the gaming state to be transferred next, and the second control command received by the second control command receiving means. Second state determination means for determining the game state, and state correction means for correcting the gaming state determined by the first state determination means based on the determination result of the second state determination means.

With such a configuration, when the first special prize state or the second special prize state is determined, one of the operating state and the non-operating state occurs together with the high probability state after the completion of the special prize state.
In the main control unit, when the state changes from one of the operating state and the non-operating state to the other, the second control command transmitting means transmits a second control command indicating that the state has changed to the effect control unit.

  In the effect control unit, the first state determination unit determines a gaming state to be transferred next from among the low probability state, the high probability state, the operating state, and the non-operating state based on the received first control command. When the second control command is received by the second control command receiving means, the second state determination means determines the gaming state to be transferred next between the operating state and the non-operating state. Then, the gaming state determined by the first state determining unit is corrected by the state correcting unit based on the determination result of the second state determining unit.

As described above, according to the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention, the production control unit can manage the high probability state based on the first control command, so that the probability variation non-notification type game In the machine, it is possible to obtain an effect that the production control according to the high probability state can be performed.
Furthermore, according to the gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention, the production control unit can manage the timing at which the high probability state occurs based on the second control command. The effect that the production control can be performed more accurately is obtained.

  Furthermore, according to the gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention, since the gaming state is corrected based on the second control command, the contents of the first control command and the first state determination means of the first state determination means When an error occurs in the determination result, there is an effect that it is possible to reduce the possibility of performing presentation control that does not correspond to the actual gaming state.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 20 are diagrams showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, as shown in FIG.
First, the configuration of the game board surface 102 in the pachinko machine will be described.

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a front portion of a game board surface 102 in a pachinko machine, particularly a portion necessary for explanation.
In FIG. 1, an effect symbol display device 104 is provided at approximately the center of the game board surface 102 to display the effect symbols in three regions while independently varying the effect symbols. The effect symbol display device 104 is, for example, a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix display device, a drum variably displayed by rotation of a motor, and the like. An effect design made up of symbols and the like is variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol display device 104 is a variable display device capable of displaying an image such as a background and a plurality of symbols as a moving image, and various effect symbols can be displayed on the effect symbol display device 104.

A special symbol operation memory indicator lamp 116 is provided above the effect symbol display device 104. The special symbol operation memory indicator lamp 116 holds the information of each game ball won in the start winning slot 111 or the ordinary electric accessory 112 during the change of the special symbol or the like for each game ball in the RAM of the main controller. Lights in conjunction with storing in the area, and notifies the number of times that the symbol can be continuously changed.
Above the special symbol operation memory indicator lamp 116, a winning prize opening 121 is provided for allowing a game ball to be always awarded.

A left shoulder winning port 122 and a right shoulder winning port 123 are provided on the left and right sides of the effect symbol display device 104 so that game balls can always be won, respectively, and the game balls are below the winning ports 122 and 123, respectively. Left sleeve winning opening 124 and right sleeve winning opening 125 are provided.
Below the effect symbol display device 104 is provided a start winning opening 111 that allows a game ball to be always won. When the game ball wins, the start winning port 111 detects the winning of the game ball based on a detection signal of a start winning port switch 131 (not shown) inside the pachinko machine, and the effect symbol display device 104 and the special symbol display device 106 change. Give an opportunity to start displaying. The variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is stopped after a predetermined variation time has elapsed, and a lottery result notification and effect are performed.

  On the right side of the start winning opening 111, a special symbol display device 106 is provided that displays the special symbols in two regions while independently varying them. The special symbol display device 106 is, for example, a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT display, a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix display device, and the like, and variably displays a special symbol composed of a plurality of numbers, symbols, and the like. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 106 is a two-digit 7-segment LED. Here, a gaming state in which the stop symbols of the special symbol display device 106 are generated in a specific combination is referred to as a “special prize state” (big hit or small hit), and the “special prize” means that a lot of gaming states are given to the player. The point which transfers to the advantageous state which gives predetermined | prescribed game value, such as paying out a prize ball. Further, the special symbol corresponds to the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 104.

On the right side of the special symbol display device 106, there is provided a gaming state display device 109 for notifying the state of the pachinko machine such as during big hit or small hit (during special prize state) or during symbol variation time shortening control (so-called short time). Yes. The gaming state display device 109 is a display device made up of LEDs, for example, and notifies the gaming state by lighting or flashing.
A normal symbol operation memory indicator lamp 117 is provided below the start winning opening 111. The normal symbol operation memory indicator lamp 117 stores the information of each game ball that has passed through the operation gates 113 and 114 during the variation of the normal symbol in a holding area for each game ball in the RAM of the main controller. It lights in conjunction and notifies the number of times that the normal symbol can be changed continuously.

Below the normal symbol operation memory indicator lamp 117, a normal symbol display device 108 is provided for displaying the normal symbol consisting of a one-digit number from “0” to “9” while varying it. The normal symbol display device 108 is, for example, a 7 segment LED.
Actuating gates 113 and 114 are provided on both the left and right sides of the normal symbol display device 108 so that the game ball can always pass therethrough. When the game ball passes, the operation gates 113 and 114 detect the passage of the game ball by the detection signal of the internal operation gate switch, and give an opportunity to start the variable display of the normal symbol display device 108.

  Below the normal symbol display device 108, when the symbols displayed in the three areas of the production symbol display device 104 become a big hit symbol under normal conditions, the game is opened in a predetermined pattern. A grand prize opening 115 is provided to allow a ball to be awarded. When the special symbol display device 106 has a specific combination of stop symbols (that is, when it becomes a special prize), the special prize opening 115 is opened / closed on the entire surface of the special prize opening 115 in the subsequent special prize state. The member performs opening and closing operations. During the occurrence of the special prize state, the opening / closing member opens almost horizontally and accepts a large number of game balls. When a game ball wins, the big prize opening 115 counts the number of game balls won by a detection signal of a big prize opening switch 132 (not shown) inside the pachinko machine, and pays out the prize ball when winning. The opening of the special winning opening 115 is continued until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, ten predetermined winning prize winning numbers, for example) are won. One opening of the big prize opening 115 is called a round. The round continues from 1R → 2R →... And continues until the maximum round.

Each of the left and right sides of the grand prize winning hole 115 is provided with a left falling prize winning hole 126 and a right falling prize winning hole 127 that allow a game ball to be always awarded. When the number displayed on the normal symbol display device 108 is in a specific state in a state, a normal electric accessory 112 is provided that allows the game ball to be opened in a predetermined pattern. When the game ball wins, the ordinary electric accessory 112 detects the game ball winning by the detection signal of the winning port switch inside the pachinko machine, and gives an opportunity to start the variable display of the special symbol display device 106.
An out port 110 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the above winning ports or the like is provided below the ordinary electric accessory 112 and below the game board surface 102.

  Hereinafter, a gaming state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery becomes a specified value after the end of the jackpot is referred to as a `` low probability state '', and a gaming state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than the low probability state after the jackpot ends is `` It is called “probability fluctuation state”. In addition, the function of shortening the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol, and the probability that the lottery of the normal symbol that is drawn as the operation gates 113 and 114 pass are higher than the normal lottery probability (for example, 10 times higher). ) And the game state in which two functions (hereinafter referred to as “short-time function”) of extending the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 112 in comparison with the normal opening time (which increases the opening time) are activated. A game state in which the time-shortening function is not activated is called a “time-short operation state”.

Next, the configuration of the game control device 200 in the pachinko machine will be described.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the game control device 200.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game control device 200 is mainly composed of a main control device 210 (main control unit), an effect control device 150 (effect control unit), and a symbol control device 152 (effect design display control unit). Consists of two control units. In order to prevent fraud, etc., each control unit is usually mounted on a separate board and can be directly or indirectly connected to transmit data to each other or in one direction.

The main controller 210 transmits a control command and controls the entire game in accordance with a random number generated internally based on detection of a game ball by winning at the start winning opening 111, and also displays a special symbol display device 106. Control directly.
The effect control device 150 transmits a control command (third control command) for controlling the symbol control device 152 in accordance with a control command (first control command) transmitted from the main control device 210.
The symbol control device 152 controls the effect symbol display device 104 in accordance with a control command (third control command) transmitted from the effect control device 150.
The main controller 210 includes a CPU 220, a ROM 230, a RAM 240, an input port 250 and an output port 255.

  The output port 255 includes a special symbol display output port for outputting to the special symbol display device 106, a normal symbol display output port for outputting to the normal symbol display device 108, and a special symbol operation memory indicator lamp 116. Special symbol operation memory indicator light port for performing output, normal symbol operation memory indicator light port for performing output to the normal symbol operation memory indicator light 117, and command output for the effect control device performing output to the effect control device 150 A prize ball payout that outputs to a prize ball payout control device 156 that performs payout control of a prize ball to a prize ball payout device and a port (sends a first control command such as a symbol designation command or a variation pattern command). A command output port, a large winning opening solenoid output port for outputting to the large winning opening solenoid 158 that opens and closes the large winning opening 115, and the game state display device 109. A gaming state display output port for output, consisting of the external information output ports 256 Metropolitan for outputting to an external hall computer. The design designation command (first control command) is a control command for designating a combination of stop symbols of the production design, and the variation pattern command (first control command) is displayed on the production design display device 104. This is a control command for designating the mode of screen change such as reach, off, special prize, etc. and the production time.

  Although not shown, the external information output port 256 includes at least a first signal generation unit that is a first signal generation unit and a second signal generation unit that is a second signal generation unit. The first signal generator generates a signal that is output during the state so that a state such as the jackpot information signal can be identified. The output time varies depending on the state and the like. When the first special prize state in which the probability fluctuation state occurs is determined without notifying that the probability fluctuation state occurs, the first signal generation unit can identify that the first special prize state is present. Since no large jackpot signal is output (a jackpot signal output prohibition setting), the probability variation state can be set to a non-notification state. For example, the second signal generation unit detects a change in a state such as a symbol determination number information signal and generates a signal. Further, since the output time informs the detection, it is output for a preset period (specifically, for every 248 [ms] every detection, and at the same interval so that the output signals do not continue. Output).

The main controller 210 receives detection signals from the start winning port switch 131, the big winning port switch 132, and other various winning port switches 133 via the input port 250 and processes them.
The main controller 210 is connected to the special symbol display device 106, the special symbol operation memory indicator lamp 116, the normal symbol display device 108, the normal symbol operation memory indicator lamp 117, the big prize opening solenoid 158, and the external information output via the output port 255. And the game state display device 109 are controlled. Here, “control” means, for example, processing in which the main controller 210 changes the special symbol by sending a control signal related to display driving directly from the output port 255 to the special symbol display device 106. For example, it includes sending a signal (command) from the CPU 220 directly without judgment by another CPU or controlling without a time delay (time lag) due to an interrupt or the like.

The main control device 210 transmits an effect control command (a first control command such as a symbol designation command or a variation pattern command) to the effect control device 150 to control the effect control device 150 by command transmission.
The ROM 230 stores a program for controlling the pachinko machine executed by the main controller 210. The ROM 230 further stores values of various parameters for controlling the pachinko machine including a symbol designation command for controlling the effect control device 150 and a variation pattern command.

The RAM 240 temporarily stores input / output data for the main control device 210, data for arithmetic processing, various counters including a random number counter related to games, and a holding memory for storing information on each holding ball. .
The RAM 240 stores a control command to be output in a predetermined area, and when the power is restored from a power failure, the contents of the RAM 240 are restored to the state immediately before the power failure, and the control command to be output from the RAM 240 is output to shut off the power. Return the gaming state to the previous state.

  The main controller 210 is connected to a power supply circuit 212 for supplying power. When the power supply circuit 212 detects that the voltage of the power supply line supplied to the entire main controller 210 has become equal to or lower than a predetermined voltage value, the power supply circuit 212 sends a power-off detection signal indicating that the power supply has been cut off to the CPU 220. Output. When power-off is detected, the power supply line supplied to the entire main controller 210 is switched to a power supply line directly connected to the CPU 220 when the power is turned off. As a result, power is supplied to the RAM 240 from the power supply line directly connected to the CPU 220, so that information can be held.

The effect control device 150 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, and an output port, like the main control device 210. A control command (first control command such as a symbol designating command) transmitted from the main control device 210 is received, a liquid crystal display control command (third control command) is generated according to the control command, and the symbol control device 152 Send to.
The effect control device 150 further includes a sequencer 160 that has at least two channels and outputs a synthesized sound of each channel from the speaker 155, an audio control unit 162 that performs audio control for outputting audio from the speaker 155 by the sequencer 160, A lamp control unit 164 that performs lamp control to turn on the lamp 153. The voice control unit 162 and the lamp control unit 164 are controlled by command communication using internal commands in the effect control device 150. However, it can also be realized by direct control regardless of command communication.

In this way, the effect control device 150 is useful for reducing the load on the main control device 210 by specially performing control related to effects such as liquid crystal display, lamp lighting, and sound effect generation.
The symbol control device 152 receives the liquid crystal display control command (third control command) transmitted from the effect control device 150, and fluctuates / stops the effect symbol of the effect symbol display device 104 according to the liquid crystal display control command, or It has a function of receiving a notice designation command selected and transmitted by the effect control device 150 and displaying the notice.

Next, the mode of the stop symbol of the special symbol and the effect symbol will be described.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an aspect of a special symbol stop symbol.
In the pachinko machine, as shown in FIG. 3, the types of jackpots or jackpots are “short-time jackpot”, “probable one big jackpot (first probability fluctuation state)”, “probability two big jackpots (second probability fluctuation state) ) ”,“ Probability 3 big hits (third probability fluctuation state) ”and“ Small wins ”are defined. Each type is identified by hit type numbers “0” to “4”.

  When the time and bonus is hit, the special symbol display device 106 is controlled to stop the time symbol, and the effect symbol display device 104 is controlled to stop the effect symbol with the time symbol. For example, in the effect symbol display device 104, the time-short symbol is a combination of even numbers such as “222”, “444”, and “666”. Further, the maximum number of times the big winning opening 115 is opened at the time of the big hit, that is, the maximum number of continuations of the round is fifteen times.

  When the probable variation 1 big hit is reached, the special symbol display device 106 is controlled to stop the probable variation 1 symbol, and the effect symbol display device 104 is controlled to stop the effect symbol with the probable variation 1 symbol. For example, in the effect symbol display device 104, the probability variation 1 symbol is a combination of odd numbers such as “111”, “333”, and “555”. Further, the maximum number of continuations of the round is 15 times, and it is notified that the probability variation state is reached at the time of jackpot, and the control is performed so that the short-time operation state is established after the jackpot and the probability state becomes the probability variation state.

  When the probable variation 2 big hit is reached, the special symbol display device 106 is controlled to stop the probable variation 1 symbol, and the effect symbol display device 104 is controlled to stop the effect symbol with the probable variation 2 symbol. Further, the maximum number of continuations of the round is two times, and it is controlled not to notify that the probability variation state is in the case of jackpot, but to be in the short-time operation state after the jackpot and to be in the probability variation state.

  When the probability variation 3 big hit, the special symbol display device 106 is controlled to stop the probability variation 1 symbol and the effect symbol display device 104 is controlled to stop the effect symbol with the probability variation 3 symbol. In addition, when the maximum number of continuations of the round is 2, the probability variation state is not notified at the time of the big hit, and the short-time non-actuated state at the time of the big hit (at the time when the symbol fluctuation pattern for notifying the occurrence of the big hit is started) Is controlled in such a way that the short-time non-actuated state and the probability state become the probability fluctuation state after the jackpot, and when the jackpot is in the short-time operating state at the time of the big hit (when the symbol variation pattern for notifying the occurrence of the big hit is started) Then, after the big hit, control is performed so that the short-time operation state is continued (short-time continuous control) and the probability state becomes a probability fluctuation state.

  Probability 2 jackpots and Probability 3 jackpots are similar to other jackpot closing times between rounds, but the round period (opening time) is shorter than the regular jackpot. Since the maximum number of continuations of the game is only two, the player can be given a surprise as if the player suddenly shifted to the probability variation state without making a big hit. In addition, it is easy for game shops to make a balance between the probability of winning and operation. In addition, the opening time of the winning prize opening 115 is about several ms, which is extremely shorter than the time-saving hit and the probability variation 1 hit.

  When the small hit is reached, the special symbol display device 106 is controlled to stop the small hit symbol and the effect symbol display device 104 is controlled to stop the effect symbol at the small hit symbol. The probabilistic 3 symbol and the small winning symbol are composed of a combination of one or a plurality of specific symbols in the effect symbol display device 104, and cannot be distinguished from each other. Further, the maximum number of continuations of the round is one, and control is performed so that the operation / non-operation of the short-time function and the probability state do not change after the small hit. In addition, by making the opening time and the number of times of the winning prize opening 115 in the probability variation 2 big hit, probability variation 3 big winning and small winning the same, and also controlling the production to the same content, it is difficult to distinguish the big winning and the small winning It is also possible to create new game effects.

Next, the structure and content of the control command output from main controller 210 to effect controller 150 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a data structure of the control command.
As shown in FIG. 4, the control command is an identifier for identifying the classification of the control command, a mode (MODE) that is 1-byte digital data, and 1 byte indicating the content (function) of the control command to be executed. It consists of an event (EVENT) which is long digital data.

FIG. 5 is a timing chart showing the input / output timing of the control command.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main controller 210 outputs mode (MODE) data triggered by the first rise of the strobe signal (DUSTB) generated by itself when the command changes, and then the strobe signal (DUSTB). Event (EVENT) data is output in response to the second rising edge. Correspondingly, in the effect control device 150, the CPU generates an interrupt according to the input of the strobe signal (DUSTB), and the control command is stored in the RAM of the effect control device 150 by the interrupt process.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the contents of the control command output from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150.
As shown in FIG. 6, the control command includes a symbol designating command for designating any one of an off-stage design symbol, a short time symbol, a probability variation 1 symbol, a probability variation 2 symbol, a probability variation 3 symbol, and a small hit symbol. The symbol designation command is output at the start of special symbol variation.

  The control command further includes a variation pattern command for designating one of n (n = 1 to 104) types of variation patterns. The variation pattern corresponds to the gaming state. For example, the variation pattern 5 corresponds to a gaming state that is lost after displaying the normal reach. When such a gaming state is determined by the main controller 210, a variation pattern command for designating the variation pattern 5 is Is output. The variation pattern command is output when the variation of the special symbol is started together with the symbol designation command.

The control command further includes a symbol stop command for designating the stop of the effect symbol. The symbol stop command is output when the effect symbol is stopped.
The control command further includes m (m = 1 to 95) types of 15R jackpot (temporal jackpot, probability variation 1 jackpot) production start, probability variation 2 jackpot production start, probability variation 3 jackpot production start and jackpot production start There is a production start command for designating each. The production start command is output at the start of the big hit and at the start of the small hit.
The control command further includes a state designation command for designating a short time end and a start respectively. The state designation command is output at the end of time reduction and at the start of time reduction.

Next, the data structure of the variation pattern determination table 440 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a data structure of the variation pattern determination table 440.
As shown in FIG. 7, the ROM 230 stores a variation pattern determination table 440 used to determine a variation pattern.
The variation pattern determination table 440 is provided corresponding to each of the big hit, the small hit, and the deviation. For the variation pattern determination table 440 corresponding to the big hit and the small win, the current gaming state (short-time operating state or short-time non-operating state), the big hit or the small hit type, the number of winning game balls (the number of reserved game balls) A plurality of "0" to "3" and a random number used for reach lottery (hereinafter referred to as reach determination random number) are provided. A plurality of variation pattern determination tables 440 corresponding to the loss are provided corresponding to the current gaming state, the number of winning game balls and the reach determination random number.

  For example, 211 records are registered in the variation pattern determination table 440. Each record includes a field for registering a variation pattern number indicating a variation pattern. A random number that can take any value in the numerical value range of “0” to “210” (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern determination random number) is acquired, and the variation pattern number is read from the record of the rank of the acquired random value and read. The variation pattern specified by the variation pattern number is determined. For example, when the random value is “30”, the fluctuation pattern number is acquired from the 30th record. In the example of FIG. 7, since “18” is read from the variation pattern determination table 440, the variation pattern 18 is determined.

Next, game control processing executed by the main controller 210 will be described.
The CPU 220 is composed of a microprocessing unit or the like, operates based on a game control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]), and is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230. Is started, and the game control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 is executed.

First, the game control process will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the game control process.
When the game control process is executed by the CPU 220, the process first proceeds to step S100 as shown in FIG.
In step S100, an initialization process of the CPU 220 is executed, the process proceeds to step S102, and an interrupt permission instruction for executing the interrupt process of FIG. Accordingly, the interrupt process of FIG. 9 is executed in parallel with the game control process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 [ms]).

Next, the process proceeds to step S104, and a random number update process for updating production control random numbers (eg, reach determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, random number for determining the type of symbol to be displayed, notice effect random number) related to the production. And the process proceeds to step S106.
In step S106, it is determined whether or not the interrupt process of FIG. 9 has been executed a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) since the game control process was executed, and when it is determined that the interrupt process has been executed a predetermined number of times (Yes ) Shifts to step S108, executes jackpot determination processing for determining a jackpot determination and determining a symbol variation pattern, and shifts to step S110.

The process proceeds to step S110, and the electric accessory actuating process for opening the special winning opening 115 in a predetermined pattern is executed, and the process proceeds to step S112 to control the prize ball payout control device 156 to perform a payout operation. A prize-ball payout management process for storing the command in a predetermined area of the RAM 240 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S114.
In step S114, an external information output process for outputting an external information signal related to game control to the hall computer via the external information output port 256 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S116, a gaming machine inspection signal output process for outputting a gaming machine inspection signal necessary for the inspection of the pachinko machine is executed. In step S116, a gaming machine inspection signal is output, but when installed in a gaming store, the pachinko machine does not include a control unit that receives the gaming machine inspection signal. This is because it is a signal required at the time of inspection in an inspection organization. In some cases, the process of step S116 can be omitted.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S118, and a port output process for outputting the control command stored in the RAM 240 to the effect control device 150 via the effect control device command output port is executed. First, a strobe signal is output to the effect control device 150, and a control command including a mode and an event is output. As a result, a control command (first control command) is output to the effect control device 150. Further, the control information from the main control device 210 is also output as it is to the special symbol display device 106, the special prize opening solenoid 158, the game state display device 109, and the like.

Next, the process proceeds to step S120, where it is determined whether or not a power-off detection signal is input from the power supply circuit 212. When it is determined that the power-off detection signal is input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S122.
In step S122, return information necessary for restoring the contents of the RAM 240 is generated, the generated restoration information is stored in the RAM 240, and a backup process for switching the CPU 220 to the power saving mode is executed. The backup process includes a process for setting a backup flag and a process for performing a checksum.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S120 that the power-off detection signal is not input (No), and in step S106, it is determined that the interrupt process has not been executed a predetermined number of times after the game control process has been executed (No). In any case, the process proceeds to step S104.

Next, interrupt processing will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the interrupt process.
When the interrupt process is executed by the CPU 220, as shown in FIG. 9, first, the process proceeds to step S150.
In step S150, a random control random number (eg, a random number used in a big lottery for determining whether or not to generate a big hit (hereinafter referred to as a big hit random number), a big hit type determined random number, a stop symbol, and the like directly related to the determination of the big ball Execute random number update processing to update (determined random number). Further, the effect control random number updated in step S104 is also updated.
Next, the process proceeds to step S152, where a winning switch input process for inputting a detection signal from the start winning opening switch 131 and checking a winning is executed, and a series of processes are terminated and the original process is restored.

Next, the random number update process in step S150 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the random number update process.
When the random number update process is executed in the CPU 220, as shown in FIG. 10, first, the process proceeds to step S172.
In step S172, the winning determination random number is updated, and the process proceeds to step S174, where it is determined whether the winning determination random number has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 498), and it is determined that the predetermined upper limit value has been reached. If yes (Yes), the process proceeds to step S176, the initial value update random number for the hit determination random number for updating the initial value of the hit determination random number is set as the hit determination random number, the series of processing is terminated, and the original Return to processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S174 that the winning random number does not reach the predetermined upper limit value (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
Thus, since the initial value changes every time the winning random number makes a round, the winning random number cannot be easily predicted.
Although illustration is omitted, the process of updating the jackpot type determination random number, the stop symbol determination random number and other random numbers for controlling the play is similarly performed in this random number update process.

Next, the winning switch input process in step S152 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a winning switch input process.
When the winning switch input process is executed in step S152, the process first proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.
In step S200, an input port reading process for reading the detection signal from the start winning port switch 131 from a predetermined port of the input port 250 corresponding to the start winning port switch 131 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S202. Based on the processing result, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the start winning a prize opening switch 131. When it is determined that the detection signal is input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S204.

In step S204, it is determined whether or not the number of winning game balls to the start winning opening 111 is “4” or more. When it is determined that the number of winning game balls is less than “4” (No), step S206 is performed. Then, “1” is added to the number of winning game balls, and the process proceeds to step S208.
In step S208, the winning determination random number, the jackpot type determining random number and the stop symbol determining random number are acquired from the corresponding random number counter, and the process proceeds to step S210, and the acquired random number values are stored in the RAM 240 corresponding to the number of winning game balls. Each is stored in the area, a series of processing is terminated, and the original processing is restored. In step S210, for example, when the number of winning game balls is “1”, each acquired random number value is stored in the first area of the RAM 240 for storing random number values. Similarly, when the number of winning game balls is “2”, each acquired random number value is stored in the second area for storing random number values.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S204 that the number of winning game balls is “4” or more (Yes), or when it is determined in step S202 that a detection signal is not input from the start winning port switch 131 (No). Also, the series of processing is terminated and the original processing is restored.

Next, the jackpot determination process in step S108 will be described. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the determination process of the normal symbol display apparatus 108. FIG.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the jackpot determination process.
The jackpot determination process sets a single jackpot value in a predetermined numerical range (for example, “0” to “398”) in order to cause a special prize state with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/399), and starts a winning prize. A process for obtaining a winning random number from a random number counter at a winning timing when a game ball wins in the mouth 111 and causing a special prize state when the acquired random number value matches the jackpot value, and is executed in step S108. Then, as shown in FIG. 12, first, the process proceeds to step S300.

In step S300, the effect symbol display device 104 determines whether or not the effect symbol is fluctuating. When it is determined that the effect symbol is not fluctuating (No), the process proceeds to step S302, where the number of winning game balls is “ It is determined whether or not it is 1 ”or more, and when it is determined that the number of winning game balls is“ 1 ”or more (Yes), the process proceeds to step S306.
In step S306, a winning random number is read from a predetermined area of the RAM 240 corresponding to the number of winning game balls, and the process proceeds to step S308 to determine whether or not the read random number value matches the jackpot value. When it is determined that it has been made (Yes), the process proceeds to step S310.

  In step S310, a jackpot type determination process for determining a jackpot type is executed. In the jackpot type determination process, a jackpot type determination table in which a plurality of hit type numbers are registered is set, the jackpot type determination random number is read from a predetermined area of the RAM 240 corresponding to the number of winning game balls, and the order of the read random number values The jackpot type is determined by reading the hit type number from the hit type determination table. As a result, a distinction is made between the time and bonus jackpot, the probability variation 1 jackpot, the probability variation 2 jackpot and the probability variation 3 jackpot.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S312, and a hit stop symbol determination process for determining a combination of a special symbol and an effect symbol to be stopped at the big hit or the small hit is executed. In the hit stop symbol determination process, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which a plurality of stop symbol numbers indicating combinations of stop symbols of effect symbols is registered is set in the ROM 230 for each hit type number, and determined in steps S310 and S328. Alternatively, the stop symbol determination table corresponding to the set hit type number is read. Then, the stop symbol determination random number is read from a predetermined area of the RAM 240 corresponding to the number of winning game balls, the stop symbol number of the order of the read random number is read from the stop symbol determination table, and the symbol designation command is based on the read stop symbol number (First control command) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

  The combination of the stop symbols of the special symbol is determined by the same process as that for the production symbol based on a special symbol determination table in which a plurality of numerical values on the left side of the specific symbol and a numerical value on the right side of the special symbol are associated with each other. However, the special symbol is determined prior to the determination of the effect symbol. That is, after determining the special symbol, the effect symbol is determined corresponding to this. Therefore, the combination of stop symbols is determined based on the same stop symbol determination random number value. For special symbols, command information for designating a combination of stop symbols of special symbols is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the command information is directly transmitted to the special symbol display device 106 via the output port 255.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S314, and a hit hour variation pattern determination process for determining a variation pattern of the effect symbol to be displayed in a variable manner at the time of big hit or small hit is executed. In the hit variation pattern determination process, the reach determination random number is acquired from the random number counter, and corresponds to the current gaming state, the hit type number determined or set in steps S310 and S328, the number of winning game balls, and the acquired reach determination random number The variation pattern determination table 440 to be read is read out. Then, the variation pattern determination random number is acquired from the random number counter, the variation pattern number of the order of the acquired random number value is read from the variation pattern determination table 440, and the variation pattern command corresponding to the read variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. To do. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the variation pattern command (first control command) is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S316, and in the case of a big win or a small win, the number of times and the opening time of the big winning opening 115 are set. Specifically, referring to FIG. 3, when the win type number is “0” or “1”, the maximum round continuation number is set to the number of opening times, and the opening time of the grand prize opening 115 is set to about 30 seconds. Set. When the win type numbers are “2” to “4”, the maximum round continuation count is set to the number of open times, and the open time of the special winning opening 115 is set to about 0.5 seconds. In addition, regardless of the big hit, the small hit, and the loss, the variation time of the production symbol is set. The variation time of the effect symbol is determined based on the variation pattern number determined in steps S314 and S326.

Next, the process proceeds to step S318, and a symbol variation start process is executed in which a control command for starting variation of the effect symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240 in the effect symbol display device 104, and the process proceeds to step S320 to receive a prize. “1” is subtracted from the number of game balls, a series of processing is terminated, and the original processing is restored.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S308 that the read random number value does not match the jackpot value (No), the process proceeds to step S322, and the random value read in step S306 matches the preset jackpot value. If it is determined whether or not they match (No), the process proceeds to step S324. In steps S308 and S322, determination of big hit and determination of small hit are performed with one random number. For example, when the value of the winning random number is “7”, it is determined as a big hit, and when it is “11”, it is determined as a small hit. As a result, the data capacity can be reduced and the random number update process can be simplified as compared with the case where separate random numbers are provided.

  In step S324, a stoppage stop time symbol determination process for determining a combination of effect symbols to be stopped at the time of disconnection is executed. The off-time stop symbol determination process is configured in the same manner as in step S312. By this determination, it is not a command for designating only a result indicating that the winning lottery result is out of place, rather than designating a specific combination of outlier production symbols displayed on the production symbol display device 104. An effect symbol designation command is output to the symbol control device 152 via the effect control device 150. When the offending effect design designation command is input, the symbol control device 152 determines a combination of effect symbols to be out of play, and displays the contents on the effect symbol display device 104.

Next, the process proceeds to step S326, and a variation pattern determination process at the time of detachment is performed to determine a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed at the time of the separation. The deviation variation pattern determination process is configured in the same manner as in step S314. However, the variation pattern determination table 440 reads the one corresponding to the current game state, the number of winning game balls and the reach determination random number.
When the process of step S326 ends, the process proceeds to step S316.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S322 that the read random number value matches the small hit value (Yes), the process proceeds to step S328, and the hit type number is set to “4” indicating the small hit value. The process proceeds to step S312. That is, at the time of determining the small hit, the hit type number “4”, which is a fixed value set in advance, is set without reading the big hit type determining random number stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 240 corresponding to the number of winning game balls. .

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S302 that the number of winning game balls is “0” (No), and when it is determined in step S300 that the effect symbol is changing in the effect symbol display device 104 (Yes). In either case, the process proceeds to step S330.
In step S330, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change of the effect symbol. When it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S332 and a symbol stop command is issued. The symbol stop process stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 240 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S334.

In step S334, it is determined whether or not the state has changed from the short-time operation state to the short-time non-operation state. If it is determined that the state has changed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S336. Specifically, in step S334, the number of times the time-shortening function is activated (for example, the number of symbol fluctuations of 100 times) is counted down (or increased). It is determined that the state has changed to the operating state.
In step S336, state notification processing for notifying the effect control device 150 that the state has changed is executed. In the state notification process, the state designation command (second control command) for short-time completion is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, a state designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

  Although not shown, after the big hit is over, it is determined whether or not the state changes from the short time non-actuated state to the short time actuated state based on the hit type number determined in step S310. At this time, when the jackpot type that causes the short-time operation state is determined in step S310, it is determined that the state has changed from the short-time non-operation state to the short-time operation state. And when it determines with the state changing, the state notification process which notifies the effect control apparatus 150 that the state changed is performed. In the state notification process, a state designation command (second control command) for starting a short time is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, a state designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

Next, the process proceeds to step S338, where it is determined whether or not the jackpot lottery performed at the start of the current symbol variation is a jackpot or a jackpot, and when it is determined that the jackpot or the jackpot is reached (Yes), The process proceeds to step S340.
In step S340, a hit effect start process for notifying the effect control device 150 of the start of a big hit or a small hit based on the hit type number determined or set in steps S310 and S328 is executed. In the winning effect start process, when the winning type number is “0” or “1”, an effect starting command for 15R jackpot is given, and when the winning type number is “2”, an effect starting command for probability variation 2 jackpot is given. When the hit type number is “3”, an effect start command for the probability variation 3 big hit is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240 when the hit type number is “4”. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, an effect start command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

When the process of step S340 ends, the series of processes ends and returns to the original process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S338 that there is no big win or small win (No), and when it is determined in step S330 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the change in the effect design (No) Also, the series of processing is terminated and the original processing is restored.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S334 that the state does not change from the short time operation state to the short time non-operation state (No), the process proceeds to step S338.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 150 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a gaming state managed by the effect control device 150.
As shown in FIG. 13, the production control device 150 has six gaming states of “normal”, “short time”, “probability 1”, “probability 2”, “mission (high)” and “mission (low)”. to manage.
“Normal” is a gaming state in which the effect flag for storing the effect type being effected is cleared when the main controller 210 is in the short-time inactive state and the low probability state.

“Time saving” is a gaming state in which the main control device 210 is in the time saving operation state and the low probability state and the effect flag is cleared. “Probability change 1” is a gaming state in which the main control device 210 is in the short-time operation state and the probability variation state and the effect flag is cleared.
“Probability variation 2” is a gaming state in which the main control device 210 is in the short-time operation state and the probability variation state, and the effect flag is set to “probability variation effect”.

  “Mission (High)” is a gaming state in which the main control device 210 is in a short-time inactive state and a probability variation state, and the production flag is set to “mission production”. “Mission (low)” is a gaming state in which the main control device 210 is in a short-time inactive state and a low probability state, and the production flag is set to “mission production”. During “Mission (High)” and “Mission (Low)”, a message that a big hit will be given if the predetermined condition is achieved after the production symbol is stopped (for example, “A big hit if a XX notice appears!”) ) Is displayed (condition notification effect). The effect flag is a flag used to determine whether or not the probability change effect or the mission effect is being performed.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a method of producing big hits or small hits.
As shown in FIG. 14, the effect control device 150 performs effect control for big hits or small hits according to the current gaming state and the type of the effect start command.
When a 15R jackpot effect start command is received, effect control for starting the jackpot effect is performed regardless of the current gaming state.
When a promiscuous 2 jackpot production start command is received, if the current gaming state is “normal”, “short time”, “probability 1”, “mission (high)” or “mission (low)”, the probable effect When the current game state is “probability change 2”, the effect control for continuing the probability change effect is performed in order to shift to the same game state.

  When an effect start command for a probable 3 big hit is received, if the current game state is “normal”, the effect control to start the mission effect is performed, and the current game state is “mission (high)” or “mission ( When it is “low)”, in order to shift to the same gaming state, the effect control for continuing the mission effect is performed. In addition, when the current gaming state is “time reduction” or “probability change 1”, it is a mission effect, but in order to maintain the time reduction operation state and the probability variation state, the effect control for starting the probability change effect is performed, When the current gaming state is “probability change 2”, in order to maintain the gaming state, effect control for continuing the probability change effect is performed.

  When a small hit effect start command is received, if the current game state is “normal”, the effect control to start the mission effect is performed, and the current game state is “mission (high)” or “mission (low) ) ”, In order to shift to the same gaming state, effect control for continuing the mission effect is performed. Further, when the current game state is “short time” or “probability 1”, the player's expectation for the jackpot does not change, so the mission effect is not performed (mission effect prohibiting means). Therefore, when the current game state is “probability 2”, the production control is performed to start the time adjustment production in which characters, characters, etc. are displayed so as to maintain the expectation of the jackpot. In order to maintain the performance, production control is performed to continue the probability variation production.

Next, processing executed by the effect control device 150 will be described.
The CPU of the effect control device 150 activates a control program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM, and executes the effect control process shown in the flowchart of FIG.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control process.
When the effect control process is executed by the CPU of the effect control device 150, as shown in FIG. 15, first, the process proceeds to step S400.

In step S400, a variation waiting process for waiting for variation in the effect symbol is executed, the process proceeds to step S402, a variation pattern command reception process for receiving a variation pattern command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S404, in which a symbol designation command is received. The symbol designation command receiving process is received, and the process proceeds to step S406.
In step S406, a symbol stop command receiving process for receiving a symbol stop command is executed, the process proceeds to step S408, an effect start command receiving process for receiving an effect start command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S410.
In step S410, a state designation command reception process for receiving a state designation command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S412 to execute another command reception process for receiving another control command, and the process proceeds to step S400.

Next, the symbol designation command receiving process in step S404 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the symbol designation command receiving process.
When the symbol designation command receiving process is executed in step S404, the process first proceeds to step S500 as shown in FIG.
In step S500, it is determined whether or not a symbol designation command has been received from main controller 210. When it is determined that a symbol designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S502, but when it is determined that this is not the case. (No) waits in step S500 until a symbol designation command is received.

  In step S502, the received symbol designation command is transmitted to the symbol controller 152, and the process proceeds to step S504, where it is determined whether or not the time symbol is designated by the received symbol designation command, and the time symbol is designated. When it is determined that there is (Yes), the process proceeds to step S 506, the “low probability time is short” information is set in the state transition preparation flag for storing the game state to be transferred next time, and the process proceeds to step S 508.

In step S508, it is determined whether or not the probability variation 1 symbol or the probability variation 2 symbol is designated by the received symbol designation command. If it is determined that the probability variation 1 symbol or the probability variation 2 symbol is designated (Yes), The process proceeds to S510, where “high probability time is short” information is set in the state transition preparation flag, and the process proceeds to Step S512.
In step S512, it is determined whether or not the probability variation 3 symbol is designated by the received symbol designation command. When it is determined that the probability variation 3 symbol is designated (Yes), the process proceeds to step S514.

  In step S514, it is determined whether or not the content of the gaming state flag for storing the current gaming state is "low probability time shortage" information or "high probability time shortness" information (gaming state change opportunity determination means). If it is determined that the information is “with low probability of short time” information or “high probability of short time” information (Yes), the process proceeds to step S516 to set (determine) “high probability with short time” information in the state transition preparation flag. Information conversion means), and the process proceeds to step S518.

  In step S518, it is determined whether or not a small hit symbol or off-stage effect symbol is specified by the received symbol specifying command, and if it is determined that a small hit symbol or off-phase effect symbol is specified (Yes), The process proceeds to S520, where the contents of the game state flag are set in the state transition preparation flag (game state continuation setting means), the series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S518 that the small winning symbol or the off-stage design is not designated (No), the series of processing is terminated and the original processing is returned.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S514 that the content of the gaming state flag is not “low probability time shortage” information or “high probability time shortage” information (No), the process proceeds to step S522 and the state transition preparation flag is set to “ “High probability time shortness” information is set (decision information determination means), and the process proceeds to step S518.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S512 that the probability variation 3 symbol is not designated (No), the process proceeds to step S518.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S508 that the probability variation 1 symbol or the probability variation 2 symbol is not designated (No), the process proceeds to step S512.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S504 that the time symbol is not designated (No), the process proceeds to step S508.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the contents of the state transition preparation flag.
As shown in FIG. 17, the state transition preparation flag is set according to the contents of the game state flag and the contents of the symbol designation command.
In the case of the probability variation 1 symbol or the probability variation 2 symbol, the “high probability time is short” information is used regardless of the current gaming state.

In the case of a time-saving symbol, the “low probability time-shortening” information is used regardless of the current gaming state.
In the case of the probabilistic 3 symbol, when the content of the game state flag is “no time reduction” information, it becomes “high probability no time reduction” information, the specified information is changed, and the content of the game state flag is “with time reduction” information. When it is, it becomes “high probability time shortage” information, and the designated information is set as it is.
In the case of the small hit symbol or the off-stage effect symbol, the game state is the current game state.

Next, the symbol stop command reception process in step S406 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing symbol stop command reception processing.
When the symbol stop command receiving process is executed in step S406, the process first proceeds to step S600 as shown in FIG.
In step S600, it is determined whether or not a symbol stop command has been received from main controller 210. When it is determined that a symbol stop command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S602, but when it is determined that this is not the case. (No) waits in step S600 until a symbol stop command is received.

In step S602, the received symbol stop command is transmitted to the symbol controller 152, and the process proceeds to step S604, where it is determined whether or not the current fluctuation pattern is deviated from the super reach, and it is determined that the super reach is deviated. If (Yes), the process proceeds to step S606.
In step S606, it is determined whether the current gaming state is “mission (high)” or “mission (low)” based on the gaming state flag and the production flag, and “mission (high)” or “mission ( When it is determined that it is “low” ”(Yes), the process proceeds to step S608.

  In step S608, it is determined whether or not the content of the gaming state flag is “high probability short / long” information or “high probability short / short” information, and “high probability short / short” information or “high probability short / short” information is used. When it is determined that there is (Yes), the process proceeds to step S610, and an end lottery process for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to end the mission effect is executed when the probability state is high probability, and the process proceeds to step S612. Specifically, random numbers are extracted based on the reception of the symbol stop command, and the determination is made with reference to the high probability table.

In step S612, it is determined whether or not to end the mission effect based on the lottery results of steps S610 and S616. If it is determined to end the mission effect (Yes), the process proceeds to step S614 to clear the effect flag. (Reset) to end a series of processing and return to the original processing.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S612 that the mission effect is not finished (No), when it is determined in step S606 that the current gaming state is not “mission (high)” or “mission (low)” (No), In step S604, when it is determined that the current variation pattern is not out of super reach (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S608 that the content of the game state flag is not “high probability time shortage” information or “high probability time shortage” information (No), the process proceeds to step S616 and the probability state is low probability. Sometimes, a lottery process for determining whether or not to end the mission effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S612. Specifically, a random number is extracted based on the reception of the symbol stop command, and the determination is made with reference to the low probability table.

Next, the effect start command receiving process in step S408 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an effect start command reception process.
When the effect start command receiving process is executed in step S408, the process first proceeds to step S700 as shown in FIG.
In step S700, it is determined whether or not an effect start command has been received from main controller 210. When it is determined that an effect start command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S704. (No) waits in step S700 until an effect start command is received.

  In step S704, it is determined whether or not the 15R jackpot effect start is specified by the received effect start command. If it is determined that the 15R jackpot effect start is specified (Yes), the process proceeds to step S706. Then, the effect flag is cleared (reset), the process proceeds to step S708, an effect start command for designating the start of the jackpot effect is transmitted to the symbol control device 152, and the process proceeds to step S710.

In step S710, it is determined whether or not the production start of the probabilistic 2 big hit is specified by the received production start command, and when it is determined that the production start of the probable 2 big jackpot is specified (Yes), the process proceeds to step S712. Transition.
In step S712, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is “probability variation 2” based on the gaming state flag and the effect flag. If it is determined that the probability state is not “probability variation 2” (No), the process proceeds to step S714. Then, “probability effect” is set in the effect flag, the process proceeds to step S716, an effect start command for designating the start of the probability change effect is transmitted to the symbol control device 152, and the process proceeds to step S718.

In step S718, it is determined whether or not a probable third jackpot effect start is specified by the received effect start command, and if it is determined that a probable third jackpot effect start is specified (Yes), the process proceeds to step S720. Transition.
In step S720, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is “probability variation 2” based on the gaming state flag and the effect flag. If it is determined that the probability state is not “probability variation 2” (No), the process proceeds to step S722. Then, based on the game state flag and the production flag, it is determined whether or not the current game state is “short time” or “probability change 1”, and when it is determined that it is not “short time” or “probability change 1” (No) The process proceeds to step S724.

  In step S724, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is “mission (high)” or “mission (low)” based on the gaming state flag and the production flag, and “mission (high)” or “mission ( When it is determined that it is not “low” ”(No), the process proceeds to step S726,“ mission effect ”is set in the effect flag, and the process proceeds to step S728, where an effect start command for designating the start of the mission effect is designated. Is transmitted to the symbol control device 152, and the process proceeds to step S730.

In step S730, it is determined whether or not a small hit effect start is designated by the received effect start command. When it is determined that a small hit effect start is designated (Yes), the process proceeds to step S732. .
In step S732, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is “probability variation 2” based on the gaming state flag and the effect flag. If it is determined that the probability state is not “probability variation 2” (No), the process proceeds to step S734. Then, based on the game state flag and the production flag, it is determined whether or not the current game state is “short time” or “probability change 1”, and when it is determined that it is “short time” or “probability change 1” (Yes) Proceeds to step S736.

In step S736, the effect flag is cleared (reset), the process proceeds to step S738, an effect start command for designating the start of the time adjustment effect is transmitted to the symbol control device 152, the series of processing is terminated, and the original process is completed. Return to processing.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S734 that the current gaming state is not “time saving” or “probability change 1” (No), the process proceeds to step S740.

  In step S740, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is “mission (high)” or “mission (low)” based on the gaming state flag and effect flag, and “mission (high)” or “mission ( When it is determined that it is not “low” ”(No), the process proceeds to step S742,“ mission effect ”is set in the effect flag, and the process proceeds to step S744 to start an effect start command for designating the start of the mission effect. Is transmitted to the symbol control device 152, a series of processing is terminated, and the original processing is restored.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S740 that the current gaming state is “mission (high)” or “mission (low)” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S746 to specify the continuation of the mission effect. The effect start command is transmitted to the symbol control device 152, the series of processes is terminated, and the original process is restored.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S732 that the current gaming state is “probability change 2” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S748 and an effect start command for designating the continuation of the probability change effect is sent to the symbol control device 152. To complete the series of processing and return to the original processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S730 that the small hit effect start is not designated (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S724 that the current gaming state is “mission (high)” or “mission (low)” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S750 to specify continuation of the mission effect. Is sent to the symbol control device 152, and the process proceeds to step S730.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S722 that the current gaming state is “short time” or “probability 1” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S752.
In step S752, “probability effect” is set in the effect flag, the process proceeds to step S754, an effect start command for designating the start of the probability change effect is transmitted to the symbol control device 152, and the series of processes is terminated. Return to the original process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in steps S720 and S712 that the current gaming state is “probability 2” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S748.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S718 that the production start for the probable third big hit is not designated (No), the process proceeds to step S730.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S710 that the production start for the probability variation 2 big hit is not designated (No), the process proceeds to step S718.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S704 that the 15R jackpot start is not designated (No), the process proceeds to step S710.

Next, the state designation command reception process in step S410 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a state designation command reception process.
The state designation command reception process is a process for updating the current gaming state. When the state designation command reception process is executed in step S410, the process first proceeds to step S800 as shown in FIG.

In step S800, it is determined whether or not a state designation command has been received from main controller 210. When it is determined that a state designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S802. (No) waits in step S800 until a state designation command is received.
In step S802, it is determined whether or not a time reduction start is specified by the received state specification command. If it is determined that a time reduction start is specified (Yes), the process proceeds to step S804.

In step S804, it is determined whether or not the content of the state transition preparation flag is “low probability time shortage” information or “high probability time shortness” information, and “low probability time shortness” information or “high probability time shortness” information. If it is determined (Yes), the process proceeds to step S806, the content of the state transition preparation flag is set in the gaming state flag, and the process proceeds to step S808.
In step S808, it is determined whether or not the short time end is specified by the received state specifying command. If it is determined that the short time end is specified (Yes), the process proceeds to step S810.

  In step S810, it is determined whether or not the content of the state transition preparation flag is “no low probability time” information or “high probability time” information, and “low probability time” information or “high probability time” information. If it is determined (Yes), the process proceeds to step S812, the contents of the state transition preparation flag are set in the gaming state flag, the series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S810 that the content of the state transition preparation flag is not “low probability time shortage” information or “high probability time shortness” information (No), the process proceeds to step S814, and the game state flag indicates “ "Low probability time shortness" information is set, a series of processing ends, and the original processing is restored.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S808 that the time reduction end is not designated (No), the series of processes is ended and the original process is restored.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S804 that the content of the state transition preparation flag is not “low probability time shortage” information or “high probability time shortage” information (No), the process proceeds to step S816, and the gaming state flag indicates “ “Low probability time shortage” information is set, and the process proceeds to step S808.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S802 that the time reduction start is not designated (No), the process proceeds to step S808.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
First, when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine, the main control device 210 executes a game control process and enters a game-ready state. A player can play a game by loading the rented game ball into a pachinko machine and operating the launch handle to launch the game ball onto the game board surface 102.
In a game-ready state, when a game ball launched on the game board surface 102 wins the start winning opening 111, a detection signal is output by the starting winning opening switch 131. In main controller 210, when a detection signal is input from start winning port switch 131, a winning random number is acquired at almost the same timing. At this time, if it is determined that the acquired random number value matches the jackpot value, it is a jackpot.

  When the jackpot is reached, through steps S310 to S314, the jackpot type, the combination of the special symbol and the stop symbol of the effect symbol, and the variation pattern at the jackpot are determined. Then, the effect symbols are variably displayed in a predetermined variation pattern, and after a predetermined variation time has elapsed, the determined combination is stopped. After the production symbol is stopped, any one of a time bonus, a probability variation 1 big hit, a probability variation 2 big hit, and a probability variation 3 big hit occurs.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the acquired random number value does not match the jackpot value but matches the jackpot value, it is a jackpot.
When a small hit is made, a combination of a special symbol and a stop symbol of the effect symbol and a variation pattern at the time of the small hit are determined through steps S328, S312, and S314. Then, the effect symbols are variably displayed in a predetermined variation pattern, and after a predetermined variation time has elapsed, the determined combination is stopped. After the production symbol stops, a small hit occurs.
During the big hit or the small hit, the big winning opening 115 is controlled to be opened with a predetermined opening / closing pattern, and when a game ball wins the big winning opening 115, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out per winning.

Next, the operation when the big hit or the small hit is given will be described in detail.
In the main controller 210, when the big hit or the small hit, the design designation command and the variation pattern command are transmitted to the production control device 150 in order to change the production design and stop it in a specific combination.
In the effect control device 150, when the symbol designation command is received, the received symbol designation command is analyzed through steps S500 to S522, and according to the contents of the game state flag and the symbol designation command as shown in FIG. A state transition preparation flag is set. Thereby, the gaming state to be transferred next time is updated.

In main controller 210, the effect start command is transmitted to effect control device 150 following the symbol stop command in order to stop the effect symbol and start the big hit or small win effect.
When the effect control device 150 receives the effect start command, the received effect start command is analyzed through steps S700 to S754, and as shown in FIG. 14, the big hit is made according to the current gaming state and the type of the effect start command. Or a small hit effect is performed.
When the time-short jackpot or the probable change 1 jackpot is reached, a 15R jackpot effect start command is transmitted, so that the jackpot effect is started regardless of the current gaming state.
In the case of a probable 2 big hit, an effect start command for the probable 2 big win is sent, so the current game state is “normal”, “short time”, “probable 1”, “mission (high)” or “mission ( When it is “Low)”, the probable effect is started. When the current gaming state is “probability 2”, the probability change effect is continued.

  When the probability variation 3 big hit or small win is achieved, an effect start command for the probability variation 3 big hit or small hit is transmitted, so when the current gaming state is “normal”, the mission effect is started. When the mission effect is started, a message to the effect that a big hit is achieved when the predetermined condition is achieved is displayed on the effect symbol display device 104. The player cannot distinguish between the probable 3 big hits or the small hits from the combination of the stop symbols of the production symbols, so when the mission production is performed, it is predetermined without knowing whether the probability variation state will occur or not. Play a game to achieve the condition. At this time, if it is a probability variation 3 big hit, since it is a probability variation state, the winning probability of the big hit lottery is higher than the low probability state and is likely to be a big hit. On the other hand, when it is a small hit, since it is not a probability variation state, the winning probability of the big hit lottery is the same as the low probability state, and is not likely to be a big hit. Therefore, the player is expected to win the game depending on the achievement of the predetermined condition, and the probability that the jackpot will be different depending on the probability variation 3 big hit or the small win. It will be along.

When the probability variation 3 is a big hit or a small hit, if the current gaming state is “mission (high)” or “mission (low)”, the mission effect is continued. When the current gaming state is “probability 2”, the probability change effect is continued.
When the probable variation 3 big hit, if the current gaming state is “time saving” or “probability variation 1”, the probability variation effect is started.

In the case of a small hit, if the current gaming state is “time saving” or “probability 1”, the time adjustment effect is started.
In main controller 210, when the state changes from one to the other in the time-short operation state and the time-short operation state, a state designation command is transmitted to effect control device 150.
When receiving the state designation command, the production control device 150 analyzes the received state designation command through steps S802 and S808, and determines whether the time-short start or the time-short end is designated.

  As a result, if it is determined that the time reduction start is designated, it is determined whether or not the content of the state transition preparation flag is “low probability time reduction” information or “high probability time reduction” information through step S804. Is done. At this time, if it is normal, since the contents of the state transition preparation flag are set as such, the contents of the state transition preparation flag are set in the gaming state flag through step S806. On the other hand, due to an unexpected failure, an error occurs in the contents of the symbol designation command and the decision result of symbol designation command reception processing, and the contents of the state transition preparation flag are "low probability short time" information or "high probability short time" information. If it is set to, it is an error, and therefore, through step S816, "low probability time shortage" information is set in the gaming state flag, and the short-time operation state or the short-time non-operation state is appropriately corrected.

  If it is determined that the time reduction end is designated, it is determined through step S810 whether or not the content of the state transition preparation flag is “low probability time absence” information or “high probability time absence” information. The At this time, normally, since the contents of the state transition preparation flag are set as such, the contents of the state transition preparation flag are set in the gaming state flag through step S812. On the other hand, due to an unexpected failure, an error occurs in the contents of the symbol designation command and the decision result of symbol designation command reception processing, and the contents of the state transition preparation flag are "low probability short time" information or "high probability short time" information. If it is set to, it is an error, and therefore, through step S814, “low probability time shortness” information is set in the gaming state flag, and the short time operation state or the short time non-operation state is appropriately corrected.

In this way, in the present embodiment, when main controller 210 performs a lottery to determine whether or not a special prize state is to be generated in response to a winning at start prize opening 111, and determines that a special prize state is to be generated. Then, one of a plurality of hit types is determined, and a symbol designation command corresponding to the determined hit type is transmitted to the effect control device 150. The effect control device 150 receives the symbol designation command and receives the received symbol designation. Based on the command, the gaming state including the probability variation state is managed, and effect control is performed based on the managed gaming state.
Thereby, in the production | presentation control apparatus 150, since a probability fluctuation state can be managed based on a symbol designation | designated command, the production control according to the probability fluctuation state can be performed in the probability variation non-notification type gaming machine.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, main controller 210 transmits a state designation command to effect control device 150 when the state changes from one to the other among the short-time operation state and the short-time non-operation state. 150 is based on the symbol designation command, and determines the gaming state to be transferred next among the low probability state, the probability variation state, the short time operation state, and the short time non-operation state, and at the timing when the state designation command is received, the determined gaming state To the current gaming state.
Thereby, in the production | presentation control apparatus 150, since the timing at which a probability fluctuation state arises can be managed based on a state designation | designated command, presentation control according to a probability fluctuation state can be performed more correctly.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, main controller 210 transmits a state designation command to effect control device 150 when the state changes from one to the other among the short-time operation state and the short-time non-operation state. 150, based on the symbol designation command, determines a gaming state to be transferred next among the low probability state, the probability variation state, the short time operation state, and the short time non-operation state, receives the state designation command, and receives the state designation command. Based on the short-time operation state and the short-time non-operation state, the gaming state to be transferred next time is determined, and the gaming state to be transferred next time is corrected based on the determination result.
This can reduce the possibility of effect control that does not correspond to the actual gaming state when an error occurs in the content of the symbol designation command or the judgment result of symbol designation command reception processing due to an unexpected failure. it can.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the winning hit is 2 big hits or small hits, the symbol is stopped with a combination other than the combination indicating that the probability variation state occurs, and when the predetermined condition is achieved, the big win A mission effect is displayed, and when it is suddenly 2 big hits, a probability fluctuation state is generated after the end of the jackpot, and when a small hit is made in the low probability state, a low probability state is generated after the end of the jackpot .
This gives the player the expectation that a big win will be achieved depending on the achievement of the predetermined condition, and the probability of a big win depending on whether it is a sudden two big hit or a small hit will differ, so the actual gaming state is also expected by the player It will be along. Therefore, the game taste can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the effect symbol display device 104 corresponds to the symbol display means described in claim 1, the effect control device 150 corresponds to the effect control unit described in claims 1 to 3, and the main control device 210 is The steps S306 and S308 correspond to the lottery means according to the first aspect. Further, step S310 corresponds to the type determining means according to claims 1 to 3, step S312 corresponds to the first control command transmitting means according to claim 1, and step S318 corresponds to the symbol variation according to claim 1. Steps S312, S324, S332, S500, S502, S600, and S602 correspond to the first symbol stop means according to claim 1 or the second symbol stop means according to claim 1.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, step S336 respond | corresponds to the 2nd control command transmission means of Claim 2 or 3, step S408 respond | corresponds to the production | presentation control means of Claim 1, and step S500 is billed. Corresponding to the first control command receiving means according to item 1, steps S504 to S522 correspond to the state determining means according to claim 2 or the first state determining means according to claim 3. Step S800 corresponds to the second control command receiving means described in claim 2 or 3, and steps S802, S804, S808, and S810 correspond to the second state determining means described in claim 3, and step S806, S812 corresponds to the state setting means described in claim 2.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, step S814, S816 respond | corresponds to the state correction | amendment means of Claim 3, a probability change big hit respond | corresponds to the 1st special prize state of Claim 1 thru | or 3, and a sudden second big hit is The probability variation state corresponds to the high-probability state according to claims 1 to 3, corresponding to the second special prize state according to claims 1 to 3. The symbol designating command corresponds to the first control command according to claims 1 to 3, the status designating command corresponds to the second control command according to claim 2 or 3, and the time reduction function is defined as claim 2 or 3 corresponds to the predetermined function.

In the above embodiment, the game state to be transferred next time is determined based on the symbol designation command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern command also corresponds to the hit type. Based on the command, the game state to be transferred next time may be determined.
In this case, step S314 corresponds to the first control command transmission means described in claim 1.

In the above embodiment, the effect control device 150 is configured to manage the game state based on the control command from the main control device 210 and to perform the effect control based on the managed game state. Not limited to this, the symbol control device 152 may be configured to perform similar management and control. Specifically, the symbol control device 152 manages the gaming state based on the control command from the main control device 210, and performs display control of the symbol based on the managed gaming state.
In this case, the symbol control device 152 corresponds to the effect control unit described in claims 1 to 3.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the game control program stored in advance in the ROM 230 is executed when executing the game control processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. Instead, the program may be read from the storage medium storing the program showing these procedures into the RAM 240 and executed. The same applies to the processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 15, 16, 18 to 20.

Here, the storage medium is a semiconductor storage medium such as RAM or ROM, a magnetic storage type storage medium such as FD or HD, an optical reading type storage medium such as CD, CDV, LD, or DVD, or a magnetic storage type such as MO. / Optical reading type storage media, including any storage media that can be read by a computer regardless of electronic, magnetic, optical, or other reading methods.
In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine that is a pachinko machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other gaming machines such as an amusement game machine and the like without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It is also applicable to.

It is the figure which showed typically the front part of the game board surface 102 in a pachinko machine, especially the part required for description. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game control device 200. FIG. It is a figure which shows the aspect of the stop symbol of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the data structure of a control command. It is a timing chart which shows the input / output timing of a control command. It is a diagram showing the contents of a control command output from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the fluctuation pattern determination table 440. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows an interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a random number update process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning switch input process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot determination process. FIG. 49 shows a gaming state managed by the effect control device 150. It is a figure which shows the production method of a big hit or a small hit. It is a flowchart which shows production control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol designation | designated command reception process. It is a figure which shows the content of the state transfer preparation flag. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol stop command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect start command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows a status designation command reception process.

Explanation of symbols

104 effect symbol display device 106 special symbol display device 108 normal symbol display device 109 gaming state display device 112 normal electric accessory 113, 114 actuating gate 111 start winning port 115 large winning port 131 start winning port switch 150 effect control device 152 symbol control Device 153 Lamp 155 Speaker 200 Game control device 210 Main control device 212 Power supply circuit 220 CPU
230 ROM
240 RAM
250 Input port 255 Output port 440 Fluctuation pattern determination table

Claims (3)

A lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not a special prize state is to be generated in response to a winning at the start winning opening, and a special prize state determined to be generated by the lottery means, from among a plurality of types of the special prize state When the first special prize state is determined by the type determining unit, the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery unit is lower than the low probability state. When the second special prize state is determined by the first symbol stopping means for stopping the symbol in a manner indicating that a high high probability state occurs and the type determining means, it indicates that the high probability state occurs. A second symbol stopping means for stopping the symbol in a mode other than the mode, and when the lottery unit determines that the special prize state is to be generated, the special prize state is generated after the symbol is stopped. It said class determining means upon determining the first prize state or the second prize state is a gaming machine which rise to the high probability state after the end of the prize state,
A main control unit that controls the gaming state and an effect control unit that controls the effect of the game,
The main control unit transmits a first control command corresponding to the type determined by the lottery unit, the type determining unit, and the type determining unit and indicating a variation mode or a stop mode of the symbol to the effect control unit. First control command transmitting means for
The effect control unit manages a gaming state including the high probability state based on a first control command receiving unit that receives the first control command and a first control command received by the first control command receiving unit. A gaming machine comprising: state management means for performing, and effect control means for performing the effect control based on the gaming state managed by the state management means. In claim 1,
When the type determining means determines the first special prize state or the second special prize state, after the special prize state ends, an operating state in which the predetermined function is enabled and an inactive state in which the predetermined function is disabled Cause one to occur with the high probability state,
When the state changes from one of the operating state and the non-operating state to the other, the main control unit transmits a second control command indicating that the state has changed to the effect control unit. A transmission means,
The production control unit includes second control command receiving means for receiving the second control command,
The state management means, based on the first control command, state determination means for determining a gaming state to be transferred next among the low probability state, the high probability state, the operating state, and the non-operating state, and the first A game machine comprising: state setting means for setting the gaming state determined by the state determination means to the current gaming state at a timing when the second control command is received by the two control command receiving means. In claim 1,
When the type determining means determines the first special prize state or the second special prize state, after the special prize state ends, an operating state in which the predetermined function is enabled and an inactive state in which the predetermined function is disabled Cause one to occur with the high probability state,
When the state changes from one of the operating state and the non-operating state to the other, the main control unit transmits a second control command indicating that the state has changed to the effect control unit. A transmission means,
The production control unit includes second control command receiving means for receiving the second control command,
The state management means, based on the first control command, a first state determination means for determining a gaming state to be transferred next among the low probability state, the high probability state, the operating state, and the non-operating state; Based on a second control command received by the second control command receiving means, a second state determining means for determining a gaming state to be transferred next out of the operating state and the non-operating state; and a second state determining means A gaming machine comprising: state correction means for correcting the gaming state determined by the first state determination means based on the determination result.

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