JP2008125668A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the amusement of a specific game state. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises a main CPU 31a, an integrated control CPU 37a and a display control CPU 33a. The main CPU 31a determines whether the result of a symbol variation game is a jackpot or not, and sets the number of times of execution of the round presentation when it is determined that the result of the symbol variation game is a jackpot. The integrated control CPU 37a selects one of a plurality of special presentations to be executed during a round interval presentation IV2 based on a closing command in the round interval presentation IV2. The integrated control CPU 37a and the display control CPU 33a control a display means 18 to display the selected special presentation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that gives a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when the result of a symbol variation game is a specific result.

Conventionally, when a symbol variation game is performed on a symbol display device and a big win game state is given, a game that gives an opportunity to win a large amount of game balls in a short time by controlling the opening of the big prize opening The machine is known. The big hit gaming state is a gaming state in which a plurality of round effects in which the big winning opening is opened, a plurality of round interval effects in which the big winning opening is closed between the plurality of round effects, and the like are executed. In recent years, gaming machines have been proposed that execute special effects such as effects that suggest continuation of a round effect during a predetermined round interval effect in a big hit gaming state (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).
JP 2006-055389 A ([0034], FIG. 14 etc.) JP 2006-055397 A (FIG. 1 etc.)

  However, in the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, when the number of round performances to be executed (number of rounds) is, for example, “7” or “14”, there is only one special effect each. do not do. That is, only one special effect is executed when the number of rounds is “7”, and only one special effect is executed when the number of rounds is “14”. It lacks diversity. As a result, there is a problem that the big hit gaming state cannot be enjoyed to the end and the willingness to play is impaired.

  This invention is made | formed in view of said subject, The objective is to provide the gaming machine which can improve the interest of a specific game state.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in claim 1, the variable winning device is based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening in the normal gaming state in which the variable winning device is maintained in the closed state not accepting the hit ball and disadvantageous to the player. If the result of the symbol variation game is performed and the result of the symbol variation game is a specific result, it is advantageous for the player by switching the variable prize-winning device to an open state where the hit ball is easily received or the closed state. In the gaming machine provided with the game control means for assigning the specific game state, the specific game state is executed when the variable prize apparatus is in the closed state and the specific game state is started. An opening effect, a plurality of round effects executed when the variable winning device is switched from the closed state to the open state, and the variable winning device from the open state A plurality of round interval effects that are executed during the plurality of round effects, and a case where the variable winning device is switched from the open state to the closed state. The round effect and the round interval effect are alternately executed between the end of the opening effect and the start of the ending effect. The game control means specifies the result of the symbol variation game by the specific result determination means for determining whether or not the result of the symbol variation game becomes a specific result, and the specification result determination means. When it is determined that the result will be a round number setting means for setting the number of executions of the round effect, In at least one round interval effect among a number of round interval effects, it can be executed during the round interval effect based on a closing command for notifying the switching of the variable prize apparatus to the closed state in the round interval effect Special effect selection means for selecting one special effect from a plurality of special effects, and special effect execution control means for performing control to display the special effect selected by the special effect selection means on the display means The gist of the game machine is a feature.

  Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, in at least one round interval effect among the plurality of round interval effects, the special effect selection means selects one special effect from the plurality of special effects. Thereby, since various effects can be performed during the round interval effect, the interest of the specific gaming state can be improved.

  In addition, the closing command used for selecting the special effect is output at the timing of switching to the closed state of the variable winning device, and since it has a function of notifying the start timing of the round interval effect, the special effect is ensured. Can be executed at a predetermined timing. At the same time, since the function of the present invention is provided for determining the special effect, it is not necessary to prepare a command for each of these two functions, so the ROM capacity of the game control means can be secured. it can.

  Here, the specific result may be that the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit. When the specific result is a big hit, the specific gaming state is a big hit gaming state started after the symbol variation game that is a big hit.

  Examples of the variable prize device include a big prize opening. In addition, as a specific example of the open state in which it is easy to accept a hit ball, for example, when the variable prize winning device is a big prize opening, there is a state in which the big prize opening door is completely opened. On the other hand, as a specific example of the closed state that does not accept a hit ball, for example, when the variable prize winning device is a big prize opening, there is a state where the big prize opening door is completely closed.

  The special effect selection means may select a special effect that can be executed during one round interval effect, or may select a special effect that can be executed during two or more round interval effects. It is preferable to select a special effect that can be executed during one or two round interval effects. If there are too many round interval effects for which special effects are selected, special effects will be executed in most round interval effects, which may reduce the joy of the player for the special effects. It is.

  The special effect selection means may uniquely select the special effect associated with the closing command according to the type of the closing command. For example, the special effect A may be selected for the close command A, and the special effect B may be selected for the close command B. Further, the special effect selection means may selectively select the special effect in response to the input of the closing command. For example, one special effect may be selectively determined from among a plurality of types of special effects associated with the closing command using a random number lottery or the like, and a variety of special effects may be provided. In this case, a plurality of types of special effects associated with the closing command are stored in the ROM of the game control means.

  Here, examples of the special effects include an effect that makes the specific game state appear as if it is a special specific game state, and an effect (claim 2) having different probabilities that the specific game state will continue. Further, examples of the special effects include an effect of displaying a character and an effect of changing the background color.

  The special effect execution control unit performs control to display the special effect selected by the special effect selection unit on the display unit. Even if the selected special effect is the same special effect, the closing command The timing at which the special effect is displayed on the display unit may be changed according to the type of the interval specification command for specifying the interval effect.

  The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in claim 1, the plurality of special effects are effects suggesting a probability that the specific gaming state is continued.

  Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 2, since the expectation for the continuation of the specific gaming state can be varied according to the type of the special effect displayed on the display means, the interest of the specific gaming state can be enhanced. Further improve.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game control means includes interval effect extending means for extending an effect time related to at least one round interval effect among the plurality of round interval effects, The gist of the special effect selecting means is to select one special effect from a plurality of special effects that can be executed during the round interval effect extended by the interval effect extending means.

  Therefore, according to the third aspect of the present invention, since the effect time of the round interval effect in which the special effect is executed is extended, the special effect can be surely ended during the round interval effect.

  The interval effect extending means may extend the effect time of one round interval effect, or may extend the effect time of two or more round interval effects. Preferably there is. If the number of round interval effects to be extended becomes too large, the number of executions and execution times of the round effects in the specific gaming state may decrease, and the player's joy for the occurrence of the specific gaming state may be reduced. It is.

  As described in detail above, according to the first to third aspects of the invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the specific gaming state. In particular, according to the invention described in claim 2, the interest of the specific gaming state is further improved.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine of the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
(1) Schematic configuration of the entire pachinko machine 10

  FIG. 1 schematically shows the surface side of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes a vertical rectangular outer frame 11 that forms an outline of the machine body. The outer frame 11 includes a synthetic resin waist plate unit 11 a that forms a lower portion of the outer frame 11. On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11, a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is assembled so as to be openable and detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 provided with a glass frame for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine and a top ball tray 15 can be opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled to. A top lamp 16 projects toward the front side on the upper front surface of the front frame 14. The top lamp 16 includes a light-emitting body (such as a light-emitting diode) (not shown), and is configured by covering the light-emitting body with a lens member. In the top lamp 16, light emitting decorations such as turning on (flashing) and turning off are performed in accordance with various game effects of the pachinko machine 10 (big hit, reach, etc.). In addition, speakers 17 are formed on both the left and right side portions on the front side of the waist plate unit 11a so as to be separated from each other. The speaker 17 outputs various sounds (sound effects, language sounds, etc.) according to the game performance state. Further, a lower ball tray 19, an operation handle 20, an ashtray 23 and the like are mounted below the upper ball tray 15 on the front side of the middle frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a frame-shaped center accessory 21 having a rectangular opening is attached to a substantially central portion of the game area 13 a of the game board 13. On the back side of the center accessory 21, a symbol display device 18 as "display means" is disposed. The symbol display device 18 includes a visible display portion H (display screen), and the visible display portion H is exposed through a rectangular opening and is visible. In the symbol display device 18, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. In addition, the symbol display device 18 displays a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of effect symbols E1 (see FIG. 2) are varied in three columns in relation to the display effects. The production symbol E1 is a symbol indicating ten numbers “0” to “9”. In addition, although the symbol display device 18 of this embodiment is a liquid crystal type, it may be a dot matrix type, an electroluminescence element type, or a seven segment type symbol display device.

  As shown in FIG. 1, below the symbol display device 18, a start winning opening 22 in which an ordinary electric accessory 22a is integrally formed is disposed. The ordinary electric accessory 22a is composed of a pair of blade members, and is opened and closed by an exciting action of a solenoid (not shown). When a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 22, a symbol variation game is performed by the special symbol display device 51 described later, and a symbol variation game by the symbol display device 18 is associated with the symbol variation game. And the award ball is paid out.

  Also, below the start winning opening 22, a large winning opening 24 as a “variable winning apparatus” is arranged. The special winning opening 24 can be converted into a closed state in which a hit ball is not received and an open state in which the hit ball is easily received by a solenoid (not shown). In the present embodiment, the “closed state” means a state in which the grand prize opening door (not shown) of the grand prize opening 24 is completely closed, and the “open state” means that the grand prize opening door is completely opened. State.

As shown in FIG. 1, gates 25 having a function of detecting the passage of a game ball are provided on the left and right sides of the symbol display device 18. When a game ball is detected at the gate 25, a random number is acquired, and the solenoid of the ordinary electric accessory 22a is driven based on whether or not the acquired random value is a predetermined random value. Since the pair of blade members are opened by such an opening determination of the ordinary electric accessory 22a, it is easy to win a game ball in the start winning opening 22.
(2) Configuration of center accessory 21

  As shown in FIG. 2, a special symbol display device 51 having a visible display unit is disposed in the lower center portion of the center accessory 21. In this special symbol display device 51, when a winning of a game ball to the start winning opening 22 (see FIG. 1) is detected, a symbol variation game by the special symbol B1 is executed, and as a result of the symbol variation game, a big hit Display result (specific result) and display result of loss are displayed. For example, when the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit, at the end of the symbol variation game, symbols indicating ten numbers “0” to “9” are displayed as the special symbol B1. On the other hand, when the result of the symbol variation game is lost, at the end of the symbol variation game, a symbol “-” indicating a loss is displayed as the special symbol B1. In the present embodiment, among the special symbols B1, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are specified symbols, and “0”, “2”, “4”, “ “6” and “8” are non-specific symbols. In addition, the specific symbol is a symbol that becomes a special symbol probability variation in which the probability of winning a jackpot in the symbol variation game varies with a high probability, and the non-specific symbol is a symbol in a normal state that does not become a special symbol probability variation. is there. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the symbol variation game by the symbol display device 18 is performed in accordance with the symbol variation game on the special symbol display device 51. Specifically, the symbol change game is started by the symbol display device 18 almost simultaneously with the start of the symbol change game on the special symbol display device 51, and the end of the symbol change game on the special symbol display device 51 (display of jackpot or loss) The result of the symbol variation game by the symbol display device 18 is displayed almost simultaneously with the display of the result.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of (four in this embodiment) special symbol reserved ball number display portions C <b> 1 are provided on the left side of the special symbol display device 51 in the center accessory 21. The special symbol reserved ball number display portion C1 is turned on when there is a game ball (special symbol reserved ball) stored in response to winning at the start winning opening 22, and is turned off when there is no special symbol reserved ball. . Each special symbol reserved ball number display section C1 is for indicating the number of special symbol reserved balls (the number of special symbol reserved balls). For example, when there are three special symbol reservation balls, three special symbol reservation balls number display section C1 is lit (see FIG. 2).

  Here, the “number of special symbol reservation balls” is a value stored in the range of a predetermined maximum value (4 in the present embodiment), the number of game balls won in the start winning opening 22 during the variation of the production symbol E1. It is. The number of special symbol reserved balls is “+1” by winning a game ball in the start winning opening 22 and is “−1” by starting the symbol variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol display device 52 having a visible display portion is disposed on the right side of the special symbol display device 51 in the lower center portion of the center accessory 21. In the normal symbol display device 52, when a game ball is detected by the gate 25 (see FIG. 1), the normal symbol D1 indicating the result of the random number lottery is displayed. In addition, the normal symbol D1 of the present embodiment is of two types: a winning symbol “◯” or a lost symbol “X”. When the winning symbol is derived, the solenoid of the ordinary electric accessory 22a is driven for a predetermined time, and the pair of blade members are opened. Note that the normal symbol D1 of the present embodiment is a symbol to which a normal symbol probability variation is always given in which the probability that the winning symbol is derived varies with a high probability.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of (four in this embodiment) normal symbol reserved ball number display portions F <b> 1 are provided on the right side of the normal symbol display device 52 in the center accessory 21. The normal symbol reserved ball number display portion F1 is turned on when a game ball (ordinary symbol reserved ball) stored by the passage of the gate 25 is present, and is turned off when there is no normal symbol reserved ball. Each normal symbol reserved ball number display section F1 is for indicating the number of normal symbol reserved balls (the number of normal symbol reserved balls). For example, when there are two normal symbol reserved balls, two normal symbol reserved balls number display section F1 is lit (see FIG. 2).

Here, the “ordinary symbol reserved ball number” is a value stored in a range of a predetermined maximum value (4 in the present embodiment), the number of game balls that have passed through the gate 25. The number of normal symbol holding balls is “+1” when the game ball passes to the gate 25 and is “−1” when the release determination is performed.
(3) Electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 31, an overall control board 37, a display control board 33, and an audio / lamp control board 34. An overall control board 37 is electrically connected to the main control board 31, and a display control board 33 and an audio / lamp control board 34 are electrically connected to the overall control board 37. The special symbol display device 51 is electrically connected to the main control board 31.
(3-1) Electrical configuration of main control board 31

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the main control board 31 includes a main CPU 31 a as “game control means” for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10. A main ROM 31b and a main RAM 31c are electrically connected to the main CPU 31a. The main CPU 31a obtains the values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach determination random numbers, variation pattern distribution random numbers, round decision random numbers, etc. used for various lotteries relating to the symbol variation game at predetermined intervals. It has been updated. Then, the main CPU 31a sets the updated value in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c and rewrites the value before the update. Various flags that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the flag storage area of the main RAM 31c. In the timer storage area of the main RAM 31c, various timers that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set).

  The main ROM 31b shown in FIG. 4 stores a variation pattern distribution table in which variation patterns for symbol variation games are allocated. In the variation pattern distribution table of the present embodiment, a variation pattern for a loss effect, a variation pattern for a loss reach effect, and a variation pattern for a jackpot effect are distributed. In addition, each variation pattern has symbols in all columns stopped (design variation game) after the symbol (design effect E1) of each column displayed on the symbol display device 18 starts variation (the symbol variation game is started). This is for specifying the time and content of the game effect (display effect, light emission effect, sound effect) until the end of the game. Each variation pattern is assigned a variation pattern distribution random number value (100 integers from 0 to 99 in this embodiment). It should be noted that the variation pattern for losing effect indicates a pattern that is a base of losing effect for deriving a losing symbol combination (a symbol combination from which a symbol combination that is a big hit or reach is not derived). The variation pattern for the hustle reach production shows a pattern that becomes the base of the hustle reach production where the middle symbol stops at a symbol different from the left symbol and the right symbol. The variation pattern for the jackpot effect indicates a pattern that is a base for the jackpot effect in which the middle symbol stops at the same symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol. In addition, the time (fluctuation time) of the loss effect, the loss reach effect, and the jackpot effect is different for each change pattern. Further, the variation patterns for the lose reach production and the big hit production are divided into a pattern for the normal reach and a variation pattern for the super reach. Normal reach refers to an effect in which after the middle symbol is changed in a state where the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the same symbol, the symbol combination is stopped and the symbol combination is derived. Super reach refers to, for example, an effect in which a normal reach effect is executed so that a symbol is not fixedly stopped, and after the normal reach effect is executed, the symbol is fixedly stopped via a special effect, and a symbol combination is derived. Specifically, after changing the middle symbol while the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the same symbol, after performing a normal reach effect that temporarily stops the middle symbol, the middle symbol that is temporarily stopped , And a special effect (for example, an effect of flowing stars or an effect of blinking stars) is executed, and then the middle symbol is confirmed and stopped to derive a symbol combination. In general, shifting to execution of a special effect accompanied by symbol variation after the end of the normal reach effect is referred to as “development”. In the present embodiment, in the super reach, an effect that is executed after the normal reach effect is finished and until the symbol is confirmed and stopped via the special effect is referred to as an “effect that develops into a super reach”. Note that the appearance rate of super reach is lower than the appearance rate of normal reach. In addition, the super reach has a higher reliability (probability) that is a big hit than the normal reach.

  Next, various processes related to the symbol variation game executed by the main CPU 31a (such as jackpot determination, reach determination, jackpot symbol, lost symbol, variation pattern determination, etc.) will be described. Note that the main ROM 31b shown in FIG. 4 stores programs (specific result determination program, round number setting program) used for the various processes described above.

  The specific result determination program is a program for causing the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to function as “specific result determination means”. That is, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit. More specifically, the main CPU 31a uses the value of the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol that are updated every predetermined period triggered by the establishment of the start winning condition (winning of the game ball to the start winning port 22). The random number values are read from the main RAM 31c, and those values are stored (stored) in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. The main CPU 31a compares the jackpot determination random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c with the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 31b immediately before the start of the symbol variation game to compare the symbol variation game. A big hit determination (win lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the player is successful. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random numbers are 0 to 946 (all 947 different integers). Then, the main CPU 31a uses the three jackpot determination values determined in advance from the numerical values that can be taken as the jackpot determination random number, and sets the jackpot lottery probability to 3/947 (= 315.7 / 1) to the jackpot Make a decision.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value match), the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 determines the big hit. When the big hit is determined, the main CPU 31a determines the special symbol B1, which is a symbol related to the stop symbol (the effect symbol E1) derived in the symbol variation game. Specifically, the special symbol B1 indicating any one of “0” to “9” is determined based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. In this embodiment, numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot symbol random number are 10 integers from 0 to 9, and one numerical value is associated with each type of special symbol B1. Then, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined special symbol B1 in the main RAM 31c until the process related to the next symbol variation game is performed. Further, the main CPU 31a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern for the big hit effect based on the value.

  Further, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 determines whether or not the special symbol B1 is the specific symbol based on the value of the big hit symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. In this embodiment, if the value of the random number for jackpot symbol is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, it is determined that the special symbol B1 is a specific symbol, and for the jackpot symbol If the value of the random number is “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, it is determined that the special symbol B1 is not the specific symbol but the non-specific symbol.

  When it is determined that the special symbol B1 is the specific symbol, the main CPU 31a starts giving the special symbol probability variation after the end of the big hit gaming state which is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. Then, when the special symbol probability variation is started, the main CPU 31a uses 15 jackpot determination values from the numbers that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number to determine the jackpot determination probability as 15/947. I do. That is, the number of jackpot determination values when the special symbol probability changes is five times that before the special symbol probability change. The special symbol probability variation may be continued until the next jackpot gaming state is started, or the symbol variation display is executed a plurality of times (for example, 10,000 times). It may be continued for a while.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the big hit gaming state, one opening effect, a plurality (7 or 14 times in this embodiment) of round effects R1 to R14, and a plurality (7 or 14 in this embodiment). Round interval effects IV1 and IV2 and one ending effect. The opening effect is executed when the big winning opening 24 is in the closed state and when the big hit gaming state is started. The round effects R1 to R14 are executed when the special winning opening 24 is switched from the closed state to the open state. The round interval effects IV1 and IV2 are executed between a plurality of round effects when the special winning opening 24 is switched from the open state to the closed state. The round interval effect IV1 that is executed last is executed between the last round effect R7 or R14 and the ending effect. The ending effect is executed when the big winning opening 24 is switched from the open state to the closed state, and when the big hit gaming state is ended. That is, the big hit gaming state is a gaming state in which the round effect and the round interval effect are alternately executed between the end of the opening effect and the start of the ending effect. The round interval effect includes a round interval effect (second round interval effect IV2) in which a virtual symbol variation game that is not based on a winning game ball is executed, and a normal round interval effect (in which a virtual symbol variation game is not executed) ( There are two types of first round interval effects IV1). Further, when the second round interval effect IV2 is executed, the big hit game effect before the virtual symbol variation game and the big hit game effect after the virtual symbol variation game are executed. The jackpot game effect before the virtual symbol variation game is an effect consisting of an opening effect, round effects R1 to R7 and a round interval effect IV1, and the jackpot game effect after the virtual symbol variation game is round effects R8 to R14, round. This is an effect consisting of an interval effect IV1 and an ending effect.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot determination value do not match), the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is in the lost gaming state (normal gaming state). To decide. In the lost game state, the special winning opening 24 is maintained in a closed state that does not accept a hit ball, which is disadvantageous to the player. Then, the main CPU 31a determines that the special symbol B1 is a symbol “−” indicating a loss. Further, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined special symbol B1 in the main RAM 31c until the processing related to the next symbol variation game is performed. Further, the main CPU 31a compares the reach determination random number value read from the main RAM 31c with the reach determination value stored in the main ROM 31b, and determines whether or not to execute the lose reach. When the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (the value of the reach determination random number and the reach determination value match), the main CPU 31a determines the loss reach. Further, the main CPU 31a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern for the lost reach effect based on the value.

  When the determination result of reach determination is negative (the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value do not match), the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 determines a loss (a loss without a reach). . The main CPU 31a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern for the loss effect based on the value.

  The round number setting program is a program for causing the main CPU 31a to function as “round number setting means”. When the result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (that is, when the result of the symbol variation game is determined to be a jackpot), the main CPU 31a sets the number of round effects to be executed (number of rounds) to “7” or “ 14 ". More specifically, the main CPU 31a compares the round determination random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c with the round determination value stored in the main ROM 31b, and determines the round number as " Round determination is performed to determine whether to set “7” or “14”. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the round decision random numbers are set to 0 to 9 (all 10 types of integers). Then, the main CPU 31a uses five round determination values determined in advance from the numerical values that can be taken as the round determination random numbers, and sets the probability that the number of rounds is “14” to 5/10 (= 1/2). ) Round judgment. When the result of the round determination is affirmative (the number of rounds is “14”), the round effect is executed 14 times, and accordingly, the round interval effect is executed 14 times (see FIG. 8). On the other hand, when the result of the round determination is negative (the number of rounds is “7”), the round effect is executed seven times, and accordingly, the round interval effect is executed seven times.

  When the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 determines the special symbol B1 and the variation pattern, the main CPU 31a sets the variation time associated with each variation pattern as a variation timer in the timer storage area of the main RAM 31c ( And the special symbol display device 51 starts to change the special symbol B1. When the main CPU 31a instructs the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 to perform control, a control command or the like is used as a control signal (8-bit signal), and the signal is output via the output port 41 and the output buffer 42. Output at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 31a first generates a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation, and sets it as a control command (stored in the main RAM 31c). Next, the main CPU 31a sets a special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol B1 as a control command (stored in the main RAM 31c). The control commands set here are output in the order of the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command in the subsequent output processing (not shown). Further, the main CPU 31a subtracts the variation timer set at the beginning of the variation every interrupt (4 ms). When the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed (when the variation timer reaches 0 ms), the main CPU 31a causes the special symbol display device 51 to display the special symbol B1 determined at the start of variation. In addition, the main CPU 31a sets (outputs) a symbol stop command that instructs to stop symbols in each column as a control command in accordance with the passage of the variation time.

  Further, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 generates an opening designation command for instructing the start of the opening effect (see FIG. 8) after the symbol stop command is output, and outputs the command as a control command. It has become.

  Next, after the opening designation command is output, the main CPU 31a generates a plurality of round designation commands instructing the start of the round effects R1 to R14 (see FIG. 8), and sequentially outputs them as control commands. It has become. Specifically, when the number of rounds is “14”, the main CPU 31a sends first to fourteenth round designation commands for instructing start of the first to fourteenth round effects R1 to R14 as control commands. Are output in order. Further, when the number of rounds is “7”, the main CPU 31a sequentially outputs, as control commands, first to seventh round designation commands instructing start of the first to seventh round effects R1 to R7. .

  3 and 4, the main CPU 31a outputs the first prize winning port 24 after the first to sixth round designation commands (or the first to sixth and eighth to fourteenth round designation commands) are output. Is generated as a control command, and a closing command 1 (see FIG. 6B) for notifying the overall control CPU 37a of the switching to the closed state is generated. Specifically, the main CPU 31 a outputs the closing command 1 at the demagnetization timing of the solenoid of the special winning opening 24. Next, immediately after the closing command 1 is output, the main CPU 31a instructs the start of the first round interval effect IV1 (see FIG. 8) in which the virtual symbol variation game is not executed (see FIG. 6). (See (a)) is generated and output as a control command.

  Further, the main CPU 31a outputs a closing command 2 (see FIG. 6B) or a closing command for notifying the overall control CPU 37a of switching to the closed state of the special winning opening 24 after the seventh round designation command is output. 3 (see FIG. 6B) is generated and output as a control command. More specifically, the main CPU 31 a outputs the closing command 2 or 3 at the demagnetization timing of the solenoid of the special winning opening 24. The closing command 2 or 3 is selectively determined using a random number lottery or the like. In the present embodiment, the closing command 2 is easily determined when the number of rounds is “7”, and the closing command 3 is easily determined when the number of rounds is “14”. That is, the possibility that the round effect continues is higher when the closing command 3 is determined than when the closing command 2 is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 performs the second round interval effect IV2 (see FIG. 8) in which the virtual symbol variation game is executed immediately after the close command 2 or 3 is output. An interval designation command 2 (see FIG. 6A) or an interval designation command 3 (see FIG. 6A) for instructing the start is generated and output as a control command. The interval designation command 2 is a command for instructing the start of the second round interval effect IV2 in which a virtual symbol variation game that is a big hit through normal reach is executed. On the other hand, the interval designation command 3 is a command for instructing the start of the second round interval effect IV2 in which the virtual symbol variation game that is a big hit through the super reach is executed. Further, the interval designation command 2 or 3 is selectively determined using random number lottery or the like. In the present embodiment, the interval designation command 2 is easily determined when the number of rounds is “7”, and the interval designation command 3 is easily determined when the number of rounds is “14”. That is, the possibility that the round effect is continued is higher when the interval designation command 3 is determined than when the interval designation command 2 is determined.

  The interval designation commands 1 to 3 designate an interval time managed by the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. Here, the “interval time” indicates a period during which the first and second round interval effects IV1 and IV2 can be executed. Therefore, the interval designation commands 1 to 3 play an important role in measuring the generation timing and output timing of the next round designation command to be output. The interval time of the second round interval effect IV2 is set longer than the interval time of the first round interval effect IV1. That is, it can be said that the interval time of the second round interval effect IV2 is longer than the interval time of the first round interval effect IV1.

  The main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 outputs an interval designation command for designating an interval time to the overall control CPU 37a, and the overall control CPU 37a is based on the interval time designated by the input interval designation command. Set the production time of the round interval production. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a sets the presentation time to 5 seconds when the interval designation command 1 is input, sets the presentation time to 10 seconds when the interval designation command 2 is input, When the designation command 3 is input, the production time is set to 15 seconds (see FIG. 6A).

  If the production time set here is based on the interval designation commands 2 and 3 for designating the extended interval time, the production time of the round interval production will be extended as a result. Therefore, the main CPU 31a has a function as “interval effect extending means”. In the present embodiment, since the relationship between the interval time and the effect time is “interval time ≧ effect time”, the round interval effects IV1 and IV2 can be reliably executed. Even if a surplus time occurs after the end of the round interval effects IV1 and IV2, the screen that is finally displayed in the round interval effects IV1 and IV2 may be maintained as it is to connect to the next effect.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 controls the ending designation command for instructing the start of the ending effect (see FIG. 8) after the round designation command and the interval designation commands 1 to 3 are all output. Output as a command.

The main CPU 31a outputs a read signal (INT signal or strobe signal) for instructing the overall control board 37 to read a control command constituting the control signal in accordance with the output timing of the control signal. 41 and the output buffer 42.
(3-2) Electrical configuration of overall control board 37

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the overall control board 37 includes an overall control CPU 37 a as “game control means”. The general control CPU 37a is electrically connected to an input buffer 43 for inputting control signals and read signals output from the main CPU 31a. Further, an input port 44 is electrically connected to the input buffer 43, and a control signal and a read signal are input to the overall control CPU 37a via the input port 44.

  In addition, an overall ROM 37b and an overall RAM 37c are connected to the overall control CPU 37a. The overall control CPU 37a updates the values of various random numbers used for determining the game effect at predetermined intervals. The overall control CPU 37a sets the updated value in the setting area of the overall RAM 37c and rewrites the value before the update. For example, the random number storage area of the overall RAM 37c stores a random number for lost left symbol, a random number for lost symbol, a random number for lost right symbol, and the like. Various flags that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c. Various timers that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the timer storage area of the overall RAM 37c.

  The general ROM 37b shown in FIG. 5 stores a notice distribution table determination table (see FIG. 7A) for determining the notice distribution table. For example, when the interval specifying command 2 is input and the closing command 2 is input, the overall control CPU 37a determines the notice allocation table TB1 (see FIG. 7B). When the interval specifying command 2 is input and the closing command 3 is input, the overall control CPU 37a determines the notice allocation table TB2 (see FIG. 7C). Further, when the interval designation command 3 is input and the close command 2 is input, the overall control CPU 37a determines the notice allocation table TB3 (see FIG. 7D). When the interval designation command 3 is input and the close command 3 is input, the overall control CPU 37a determines the notice allocation table TB4 (see FIG. 7 (e)). When the interval designation command 1 is input, the overall control CPU 37a does not determine the notice allocation table.

  Further, the notice allocation tables TB1 to TB4 are stored in the overall ROM 37b shown in FIG. The notice distribution tables TB1 to TB4 include a special effect for displaying the “butterfly” character on the symbol display device 18, a special effect for displaying the “monkey” character on the symbol display device 18, and the symbol display device 18 with “ Special effects for displaying both “monkey” and “butterfly” characters are distributed. Each special effect is assigned a random number for determining the effect (100 integers from 0 to 99 in this embodiment).

  More specifically, when the notice distribution table TB1 (see FIG. 7B) is decided, the value of the effect determination random number (0) for determining the case of “no notice” (when the special effect is not performed). To 49), a random number for determining the effect (50 to 89) is allocated to the special effect in which the “butterfly” character is displayed, and the effect is determined in the special effect in which the character “monkey” is displayed. Random numbers (90 to 99) are assigned. When the notice distribution table TB1 is determined, a special effect in which both “monkey” and “butterfly” characters are displayed is not executed.

  When the notice distribution table TB2 (see FIG. 7C) is determined, the value (0 to 29) of the effect determination random number for determining the case of “no notice” is distributed, and the character “butterfly” is displayed. Random values (30 to 89) for determining the effect are assigned to the special effects to be displayed, and random values (90 to 98) for determining the effects are assigned to the special effects where the character “monkey” is displayed. A special effect in which both “monkey” and “butterfly” characters are displayed is assigned a random number value (99) for effect distribution.

  When the notice distribution table TB3 (see FIG. 7D) is determined, the value (0 to 19) of the effect determination random number for determining the case of “no notice” is distributed, and the character “butterfly” is displayed. A random number for production determination (20 to 49) is assigned to the special effect displayed, and a random value for production determination (50 to 89) is assigned to the special effect in which the character “monkey” is displayed. The special effects in which both “monkey” and “butterfly” characters are displayed are assigned random values for performance distribution (90 to 99).

  When the notice allocation table TB4 (see FIG. 7D) is determined, the effect determination random numbers (0 to 19) are distributed to the special effects in which the “butterfly” character is displayed, Random values for determining the effect (20 to 49) are assigned to the special effects in which the characters "" are displayed, and random numbers for determining the effects are specified in the special effects in which both the characters "monkey" and "butterfly" are displayed. Values (50 to 99) are assigned. When the notice distribution table TB4 is determined, the value of the effect determination random number for determining “no notice” is not distributed. In other words, when the notice distribution table TB4 is determined, some special effects are always executed.

  In the present embodiment, the reliability (probability) that the round effect (big hit gaming state) continues is higher when the interval specification command 3 is determined than when the interval specification command 2 is determined, and the closing command 2 When the closing command 3 is determined, the reliability that the big hit gaming state continues is higher than when the closing command 3 is determined. Therefore, the reliability becomes the highest when the notice distribution table TB4 is determined, and the reliability becomes the second highest when the notice distribution table TB2 or TB3 is determined, and the notice distribution table TB1 is determined. The reliability is lowest.

  Further, the higher the degree of reliability of the notice distribution table, the larger the number of effect determination random numbers assigned to the special effect in which both “monkey” and “butterfly” are displayed. In addition, the announcement distribution tables TB3 and TB4 on the side with higher reliability have a random number for determining the performance assigned to the special production on which “monkey” is displayed than the announcement distribution tables TB1 and TB2 on the side with lower reliability. Become more. However, in the notice distribution table TB4 having the highest reliability, the effect determination random numbers assigned to the special effects in which “monkey” is displayed are smaller than those in the notice distribution table TB3 having the second highest reliability.

  On the other hand, the notice allocation random number for determining “no notice” increases as the notice allocation table has lower reliability. In addition, in the notice distribution tables TB1 and TB2 on the side with low reliability, the random numbers for effect determination assigned to the special effects on which “butterfly” is displayed are higher than those on the notice distribution tables TB3 and TB4 on the high reliability side. Become more. However, the notice allocation table TB1 having the lowest reliability has fewer effect determination random numbers assigned to the special effects in which “butterfly” is displayed than the notice distribution table TB2 having the second lowest reliability.

  From the above, the special effects differ from each other in the reliability with which the jackpot gaming state continues. Specifically, the reliability of the special effect in which both “monkey” and “butterfly” characters are displayed is the highest, and the reliability of the special effect in which the character “monkey” is displayed is the second highest. The reliability of the special performance in which the “butterfly” character is displayed is the third highest. In the case of “no notice”, the reliability that the big hit gaming state continues is the lowest.

  By the way, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the overall RAM 37c. When the special symbol designation command is input, the overall control CPU 37a stores the special symbol B1 designated by the special symbol designation command in the overall RAM 37c.

  Furthermore, the overall control CPU 37a generates the effect symbol E1 that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 18 at the end of the symbol variation game based on the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c. Yes. For example, when the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is any one of “0” to “9”, the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for the big hit effect. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a generates an effect symbol E1 (effect symbol left, middle, right) that is finally stopped by the symbol display device 18 so that all the columns are of the same type. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a generates an effect symbol left, an effect symbol, and an effect symbol right (the effect symbols are of the same type) based on the special symbol B1. For example, if the special symbol B1 is “0”, the effect symbol E1 is “0”, and if the special symbol B1 is “1”, the effect symbol E1 is “1”. The generated effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right are derived to the symbol display device 18 as a final symbol combination. Then, the overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  When the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is “−” and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for the lost reach effect, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. Determine the losing reach. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a determines the effect symbols left, middle, and right so that the left column and the right column are the same type of symbols, and the middle column is a different type of symbols from the left and right columns. Specifically, the effect symbol left and the effect symbol right (both effect symbols are of the same type) are generated based on the value of the lost symbol for the left symbol. Then, based on the value of the random symbol for the losing symbol, the effect symbol is generated. If the value of the random symbol for losing pattern and the random number value for losing left symbol (or the value of the random number for losing right symbol) match, the overall control CPU 37a determines that the effect symbol in the effect symbol and the effect symbol left (or effect symbol) The production pattern is generated so that (right) does not match. Then, the overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right in the overall RAM 37c. In this embodiment, the numbers that can be taken by the random numbers for the left symbol for lose, the random number for right symbol, and the random number for middle symbol are 10 integers from 0 to 9, and one numerical value corresponds to each type of symbol. It is attached.

  When the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is “−” and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for loss effect, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. , Decide to lose. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a generates effect symbols left, middle, and right so that all columns do not become the same type of symbols. Specifically, the production symbol left is generated based on the value of the random symbol for the lost pattern, the production symbol is generated based on the value of the random number for the middle symbol of the loss, and the production is produced based on the value of the random number for the right symbol of the loss Generate the symbol right. When the value of the random number for the lost symbol and the value of the random number for the lost symbol match, the overall control CPU 37a generates the effect symbol right so that the effect symbol left does not match the effect symbol right. Then, the overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  The overall control CPU 37a uses, as control commands, a change pattern designation command for designating a change pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c, as a control command, and the voice / lamp control board 34. This is output to the lamp control CPU 34a. As a result, the specific contents of the game effects executed by the display control board 33 and the sound / lamp control board 34 are comprehensively controlled by the overall control board 37.

  Furthermore, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 outputs an effect symbol left designation command for designating the effect symbol left of the effect symbol E1 to the display control CPU 33a as a control command. Similarly, the overall control CPU 37a sends, to the display control CPU 33a, an effect symbol right designation command that designates the effect symbol right of the effect symbol E1 and an effect symbol middle designation command that designates the effect symbol within the effect symbol E1 as control commands. Output.

  After that, when the symbol stop command is input from the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the overall control CPU 37a sends the input symbol stop command as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a. Output.

  Further, when the opening designation command is inputted from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the inputted opening designation command as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a. Next, when the first to fourteenth round designation commands or the first to seventh round designation commands are inputted from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 37a sequentially uses the inputted round designation commands as control commands. The data is output to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a. When the interval designation command 1 is input from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the first to sixth round designation commands (or the first to sixth, eighth to fourteenth round designation commands). Later, the input interval designation command 1 is output as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a.

  The overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 determines whether or not the interval designation command 2 or 3 is input from the main CPU 31a and the close command 2 or 3 is input. When the interval designation command 1 is input, the overall control CPU 37a does not determine the type of the closing command. When the interval designation command 2 or 3 is input and the close command 1 is input, the overall control CPU 37a does not perform the process of selecting the special effect that can be executed during the round interval effect IV2. It has become.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval designation command 2 or 3 is input and the close command 2 or 3 is input, that is, the second round interval effect IV2 (FIG. 8) in which the virtual symbol variation game is executed. When execution of the reference is determined, the overall control CPU 37a sets (stores) the effect time T of the second round interval effect IV2 in the timer storage area of the overall RAM 37c. More specifically, when the interval designation command 2 is input, the overall control CPU 37a sets (stores) the effect time T1 of the second round interval effect IV2 in the timer storage area of the overall RAM 37c. When the interval designation command 3 is input, the overall control CPU 37a sets (stores) the effect time T2 of the second round interval effect IV2 in the timer storage area of the overall RAM 37c. The production time T2 (15 seconds) is longer than the production time T1 (10 seconds). Thereby, the display of the second round interval effect IV2 is started on the symbol display device 18. The production time T is obtained by extending the production time related to the second round interval production IV2 among the plurality of round interval productions IV1 and IV2.

  As shown in FIG. 8, before the second round interval effect IV2, six first round interval effects IV1 in which the virtual symbol variation game is not executed are set, and the second round interval effect IV2 Later, seven first round interval effects IV1 are set. In addition, seven round effects are set before and after the second round interval effect IV2. That is, the second round interval effect IV2 is an effect that divides the 14 round effects into two round effect groups each consisting of 7 round effects.

  The overall control CPU 37a shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5 executes in the second round interval effect IV2 when it is determined that the interval designation command 2 or 3 is input and the close command 2 or 3 is input. A virtual effect symbol E2 (“3” in FIG. 8) indicating the result of the virtual symbol variation game is generated. Specifically, the effect symbol E1 (that is, the jackpot symbol) generated in the symbol variation game triggered by the second round interval effect IV2 (that is, the jackpot game state) and stored in the overall RAM 37c is stored. The virtual effect design E2 is assumed. Then, the overall control CPU 37a generates a virtual effect design designation command for designating the virtual effect design E2. That is, the virtual effect designating command is the same as the effect designating command for designating the jackpot symbol.

  The overall control CPU 37a shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5 performs the virtual symbol variation game (see FIG. 8) when it is determined that the interval designation command 2 or 3 is input and the close command 2 or 3 is input. A virtual variation pattern designation command for designating a base virtual variation pattern is generated. Specifically, when the interval designation command 2 is input, the effect variation pattern 1 command for designating the variation pattern for the big hit effect in the case of normal reach is defined as the virtual variation pattern designation command. In addition, when the interval designation command 3 is input, the effect variation pattern 2 command that designates the variation pattern for the jackpot effect in the case of super reach is assumed to be a virtual variation pattern designation command. That is, the virtual variation pattern designation command is the same as the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern for the big hit effect. Therefore, the effect time T of the second round interval effect IV2 is set to such an extent that the change time based on the change pattern for the big hit effect can be secured, and is longer than the effect time of the first round interval effect IV1. Is set. The effect time of the round interval effect is specified by the type of the input interval designation command.

  Further, a special effect selection program or the like is stored in the overall ROM 37b shown in FIG. The special effect selection program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a to function as “special effect selection means”. That is, the overall control CPU 37a performs a plurality of special effects that can be executed during the round interval effect IV2 based on the interval designation command 2 or 3 and the close command 2 or 3 in the seventh round interval effect IV2. One special effect is selected from the inside.

  More specifically, when the close command 2 is input, the overall control CPU 37a determines the notice allocation tables TB1 and TB3 as the effect selection table 1 used for selecting the special effect. In this case, when the interval designation command 2 is input, the overall control CPU 37a, based on the value of the effect determination random number stored in the random number storage area of the overall RAM 37c, the notice allocation table TB1 (FIG. 7 (b) ))) To determine special effects. On the other hand, when the interval designation command 3 is input, the overall control CPU 37a determines a special effect from the notice distribution table TB3 (see FIG. 7D) based on the value of the effect determination random number. Then, the overall control CPU 37a generates a special effect designation command for designating the determined special effect.

  The overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 determines the notice allocation tables TB2 and TB4 as the effect selection table 2 used for selecting the special effect when the close command 3 is input. In this case, when the interval designation command 2 is input, the overall control CPU 37a determines the special effect from the notice allocation table TB2 (see FIG. 7C) based on the value of the effect determination random number. On the other hand, when the interval designation command 3 is input, the overall control CPU 37a determines a special effect from the notice allocation table TB4 (see FIG. 7E) based on the value of the effect determination random number. That is, the overall control CPU 37a can change the distribution ratio of the special effect according to the types of the closing commands 1 and 2. Then, the overall control CPU 37a generates a special effect designation command for designating the determined special effect.

  The overall control CPU 37a shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5 plays the virtual symbol variation game (see FIG. 8) when it is determined that the interval designation command 2 or 3 is input and the close command 2 or 3 is input. An effect flag indicating that it is being executed is set (stored in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c).

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the generated virtual effect design designation command as a control command to the display control CPU 33a, and the generated virtual variation pattern designation command as a control command, the display control CPU 33a and the voice. -It outputs to lamp control CPU34a. That is, the overall control CPU 37a has a function as “virtual game execution control means”. Further, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the generated special effect designation command as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a. That is, the overall control CPU 37a has a function as “special effect execution control means”.

  The overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 determines whether or not the effect flag is set (stored) in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c. When it is determined that the effect flag is set, the overall control CPU 37a subtracts the effect time T stored in the timer storage area of the overall RAM 37c every interruption (2 ms).

  Then, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the production time T (remaining production time) stored in the overall RAM 37c is 0 ms, that is, the production time T after the virtual symbol variation game (see FIG. 8) is started. It is determined whether or not elapses. When it is determined that the effect time T is 0 ms, the overall control CPU 37a instructs the end of the virtual symbol variation game and also instructs the stop of the virtual effect symbol E2 (see FIG. 8) in the virtual symbol variation game. A symbol stop command is generated. The overall control CPU 37a clears (deletes) the effect flag stored in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c when it is determined that the effect time T is 0 ms.

  The overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 outputs the generated virtual symbol stop command to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a as control commands. Thereafter, when the ending designation command is inputted from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the inputted ending designation command as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a.

The overall control CPU 37a uses the above control commands as control signals (8-bit signals) and outputs the signals via the output port 45 and the output buffer 46 at a predetermined timing. Further, the overall control CPU 37a, in accordance with the output timing of the control signal, instructs the display control board 33 and the voice / lamp control board 34 to read a control command constituting the control signal (INT signal or , The strobe signal) is output via the output port 45 and the output buffer 46.
(3-3) Electrical configuration of display control board 33

  As shown in FIG. 3, the display control board 33 includes a display control CPU 33a as “game control means”, and a display ROM (not shown) and a display RAM (not shown) are connected to the display control CPU 33a. ing. The display RAM temporarily stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The display ROM stores a plurality of types of display effect data used when the symbol variation game is performed. The display effect data is information for the display control CPU 33a to control the display content (symbol fluctuation or the like) of the symbol display device 18, that is, information for instructing the symbol display device 18 to execute the display effect. .

  Further, the display ROM uses display effect data used in the jackpot gaming state (see FIG. 8) after the symbol variation game, that is, display effect data for opening effects, display effects data for first to fourteenth round effects, The first round interval effect display effect data, the second round interval effect display effect data, and the ending effect display effect data are stored. Display effect data for opening effects is stored in association with the opening effects. Display effect data for the first to fourteenth round effects is stored in association with each of the first to fourteenth round effects R1 to R14. The first round interval effect display effect data is stored in association with the first round interval effect IV1. The second round interval effect display effect data is stored in association with the second round interval effect IV2. Display effect data for ending effects is stored in association with the ending effects. The display effect data for the opening effect, the display effect data for the first to the 14th round effects, the display effect data for the first and second round interval effects, and the display effect data for the ending effect are displayed by the display control CPU 33a. This is information for instructing the device 18 to perform the opening effect, the first to the 14th round effects R1 to R14, the first and second round interval effects IV1 and IV2, and the ending effect.

  When the change pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the display control CPU 33a stores the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command in the display RAM. It has become.

  Further, when the effect symbol left designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the effect symbol left designated by the command in the display RAM. Similarly, when the presentation design right designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the production design right designated by the command in the display RAM, and when the production design middle designation command is inputted. The effect symbols designated by the command are stored in the display RAM.

  After that, when the symbol stop command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the display control CPU 33a is based on the effect symbols left, right, and center stored in the display RAM input at the start of variation. Thus, the symbol display device 18 is instructed to stop the effect symbol E1. As a result, the designated effect symbol E1 is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 18.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 33a sets (generates) any one of the plurality of types of display effect data stored in the display ROM, and sets the display effect. Data is stored in a storage area of the display RAM. Thereby, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on the variation pattern designation command and the display effect data. More specifically, the display control CPU 33a converts the display effect data stored in the display RAM into a symbol signal and outputs it to the symbol display device 18. As a result, the symbol display device 18 can perform a predetermined display (such as a symbol variation game) based on the symbol signal.

  Further, when the opening designation command is input, the display control CPU 33a sets (generates) the opening effect display effect data stored in the display ROM, and displays the set opening effect display effect data in the display RAM. It is made to memorize | store in a memory area. As a result, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on the opening designation command and the display effect data for opening effect. When the first to fourteenth round designation commands (or the first to seventh round designation commands) are input, the display control CPU 33a displays the first to fourteenth round effect display effects stored in the display ROM. Any one of the data is set (generated), and the set display effect data for round effect is stored in the storage area of the display RAM. As a result, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on each round designation command and the display effect data for round effect. When the interval designation command 1 is input, the display control CPU 33a sets (generates) the first round interval effect display effect data stored in the display ROM, and sets the first round interval effect use. Display effect data is stored in a storage area of the display RAM. Accordingly, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on the interval designation command 1 and the first round interval effect display effect data.

  Further, the display control CPU 33a shown in FIG. 3 displays the virtual symbol variation game (see FIG. 8) on the symbol display device 18. That is, the display control CPU 33a has a function as “virtual game execution control means”. More specifically, when the virtual variation pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the virtual variation pattern designated by the virtual variation pattern designation command in the display RAM. . Further, when the virtual effect designating command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a displays the virtual effect design E2 designated by the command (the virtual effect design left, the virtual effect design right, and the virtual effect design middle). It is stored in the RAM.

  Further, the display control CPU 33a shown in FIG. 3 displays the special effect on the symbol display device 18 together with the virtual symbol variation game. That is, the display control CPU 33a has a function as “special effect execution control means”. More specifically, when the special effect designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the special effect designated by the special effect designation command in the display RAM.

  Thereafter, when the virtual symbol stop command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a displays the symbol display on the basis of the virtual effect symbols left, right, and center stored in the display RAM at the start of the virtual symbol variation game. The device 18 is instructed to stop the virtual effect symbol E2. Thereby, the designated virtual effect symbol E2 is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 18.

  When the virtual variation pattern designation command and the special effect designation command are input, the display control CPU 33a shown in FIG. 3 sets the second round interval effect display effect data stored in the display ROM. The generated second round interval effect display effect data is stored in the storage area of the display RAM. Accordingly, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on the virtual variation pattern designation command, the special effect designation command, and the second round interval effect display effect data. More specifically, the display control CPU 33a converts the display effect data stored in the display RAM into a symbol signal and outputs it to the symbol display device 18. As a result, the symbol display device 18 performs a predetermined display based on the symbol signal (virtual symbol variation game for deriving a jackpot symbol combination through normal reach or super reach, a special effect, etc.) (see FIG. 8). The second round interval effect display effect data is data common to the display effect data used in the symbol variation game or the like.

  The eighth round effect display effect data used for the first round effect after the end of the virtual symbol variation game (eighth round effect R8) is the first round effect (first round after the opening effect). It is shared with the display effect data for the first round effect used for the effect R1). The display effects data for the first and eighth round effects are data for displaying the text “1 round” (see FIG. 8) on the symbol display device 18. Thereby, the player can recognize that the big hit gaming state is acquired again when the virtual symbol variation game is finished. Similarly, the display effect data for the ninth round effect is data common to the display effect data for the second round effect, and is data for displaying the text “2 rounds” (see FIG. 8) on the symbol display device 18. It is. The display effect data for the tenth round effect is data common to the display effect data for the third round effect, and is data for displaying the text “3 rounds” on the symbol display device 18. The eleventh round effect display effect data is data common to the fourth round effect display effect data, and is data for displaying the text “4 rounds” on the symbol display device 18. The display effect data for the twelfth round effect is data common to the display effect data for the fifth round effect, and is data for displaying the text “5 rounds” on the symbol display device 18. The display effect data for the thirteenth round effect is data common to the display effect data for the sixth round effect, and is data for displaying the text “6 rounds” on the symbol display device 18. The fourteenth round effect display effect data is data common to the seventh round effect display effect data, and is data for displaying the text “7 rounds” (see FIG. 8) on the symbol display device 18. Therefore, in the jackpot game effect after the virtual symbol variation game, the same effect as the jackpot game effect before the virtual symbol variation game is performed. Therefore, in order to more reliably recognize that the player is a consecutive resort, it is possible to give the player more interest than simply informing the continuation of the round effect. In the round effects R8 to R14 after the virtual symbol variation game, the true number of rounds “8” to “14” may be displayed by another display. In this case, it is preferable to display the number of rounds in a mode (such as a symbol) that is not easily recognized by the player, or at a position that is not easily noticed by the player.

After that, when the ending designation command is input, the display control CPU 33a shown in FIG. 3 sets (generates) the ending effect display effect data stored in the display ROM, and sets the ending effect display effect. Data is stored in a storage area of the display RAM. As a result, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on the ending designation command and the display effect data for ending effect.
(3-4) Electrical configuration of voice / lamp control board 34

  As shown in FIG. 3, the voice / lamp control board 34 includes the voice / lamp control CPU 34a. The voice / lamp control CPU 34a includes a voice / lamp ROM (not shown) and a voice / lamp RAM (not shown). Is connected. In the sound / lamp RAM, various types of information that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are temporarily stored (set).

  The voice / lamp ROM stores a plurality of types of light effect data and a plurality of types of sound effect data used when the symbol variation game is performed. The light emission effect data is information for the sound / lamp control CPU 34 a to control the light emission output mode of the top lamp 16. The voice effect data is information for the voice / lamp control CPU 34a to control the voice output mode (sound effect type, language voice type, voice output time, etc.) of the speaker 17.

  Furthermore, in the sound / lamp ROM, display effect data used in the jackpot game state (see FIG. 8) after the symbol variation game, that is, effect data for opening effects, effect data for first to 14th round effects, Effect data for first round interval effect, effect data for second round interval effect, and effect data for ending effect are stored. The effect data for opening effects is stored in association with the opening effect. The first to fourteenth round effect data is stored in association with each of the first to fourteenth round effects R1 to R14. The first round interval effect data is stored in association with the first round interval effect IV1. The second round interval effect production data is stored in association with the second round interval production IV2. Ending effect production data is stored in association with each ending effect. The effect data for opening effects, the effect data for 1st to 14th round effects, the effect data for 1st and 2nd round interval effects, and the effect data for ending effects include the top lamp 16 and the voice / lamp control CPU 34a. This is information for instructing the speaker 17 to execute the opening effects, the first to fourteenth round effects R1 to R14, the first and second round interval effects IV1 and IV2, and the ending effects.

  When the change pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a displays the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command as the voice / lamp RAM. To come to remember.

  Thereafter, when the symbol stop command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a instructs the top lamp 16 to stop the light emission and also instructs the speaker 17 to stop the sound output. .

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a sets (generates) any one of the plurality of types of light emission effect data stored in the voice / lamp ROM, The set light effect data is stored in the storage area of the sound / lamp RAM. As a result, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a performs light emission control based on the light emission effect data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a converts the light emission effect data stored in the sound / lamp RAM into a light emission control signal and outputs it to the top lamp 16. As a result, the top lamp 16 can perform a predetermined light emission operation (lighting, blinking, etc.) based on the light emission control signal.

  When a variation pattern designation command is input, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a shown in FIG. 3 sets (generates) any one of a plurality of types of voice effect data stored in the voice / lamp ROM. The set sound production data is stored in the storage area of the sound / lamp RAM. Thereby, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs voice control based on the voice effect data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 34 a converts sound effect data stored in the sound / lamp RAM into a sound signal and outputs the sound signal to the speaker 17. As a result, the speaker 17 can perform a predetermined output operation (sound output) based on the audio signal.

  Further, when the opening designation command is input, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a sets (generates) the opening effect effect data stored in the sound / lamp ROM, and the set opening effect effect data is sounded. -It memorize | stores in the storage area of lamp RAM. As a result, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a performs light emission control and sound control based on the opening designation command and the effect data for opening effect. When the first to fourteenth round designation commands (or the first to seventh round designation commands) are input, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a stores the first to fourteenth rounds stored in the voice / lamp ROM. Any one of the effect data for effect is set (generated), and the set effect data for round effect is stored in the storage area of the voice / lamp RAM. Thus, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a performs light emission control and sound control based on each round designation command and effect data for round effect. When the interval designation command 1 is input, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a sets (generates) the first round interval effect effect data stored in the sound / lamp ROM, and sets the first round. The effect data for interval effects is stored in the storage area of the voice / lamp RAM. As a result, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a performs light emission control and sound control based on the interval designation command 1 and the first round interval effect effect data.

  When the virtual variation pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a uses the virtual variation pattern designated by the virtual variation pattern designation command. It is stored in the lamp RAM. Further, when the special effect designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a stores the special effect designated by the special effect designation command in the sound / lamp RAM. Thereafter, when the virtual symbol stop command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a instructs to stop the light emission of the top lamp 16 and to stop the sound output of the speaker 17. Yes.

  When the virtual variation pattern designation command and the special effect designation command are input, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a shown in FIG. 3 receives the second round interval effect effect data stored in the sound / lamp ROM. It is set (generated), and the set second round interval effect effect data is stored in the storage area of the voice / lamp RAM. Accordingly, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a performs light emission control and sound control based on the virtual variation pattern designation command, the special effect designation command, and the second round interval effect effect data.

  Note that the eighth round effect effect data used for the first round effect (eighth round effect R8) after the end of the virtual symbol variation game is the first round effect (first round effect after the opening effect ends). It is shared with the first round effect production data used in R1). Similarly, the ninth round effect effect data is data common to the second round effect effect data, and the tenth round effect effect data is data common to the third round effect effect data. The eleventh round effect data is data common to the fourth round effect data. The twelfth round effect data is the same data as the fifth round effect data, and the thirteenth round effect data is the same data as the sixth round effect data. The 14th round effect production data is data common to the seventh round effect production data. Therefore, in the jackpot game effect after the virtual symbol variation game, the same effect as the jackpot game effect before the virtual symbol variation game is performed.

  Thereafter, when the ending designation command is inputted, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a shown in FIG. 3 sets (generates) the ending effect effect data stored in the sound / lamp ROM, and sets the ending set. The production data for production is stored in the storage area of the voice / lamp RAM. Thus, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a performs light emission control and sound control based on the ending designation command and the ending effect effect data.

  Next, a process (big hit start process) performed by the main CPU 31a of the main control board 31 will be described. The big hit starting process is a process that is executed when the big hit gaming state is set when the number of rounds is set to "14" by the main CPU 31a. In addition, a program for performing this process is executed in the main CPU 31a every predetermined interrupt period (every 4 ms).

  In step S10 shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 31a sets an opening designation command for starting the big hit gaming state in the output buffer 42, and proceeds to the processing of step S11. The opening designation command set here is output to the overall control CPU 37a in a later output process (not shown).

  In step S11, the main CPU 31a sets a first round designation command for starting the first round effect R1 (see FIG. 6) in the output buffer 42, and proceeds to the processing in step S12. The first round designation command set here is output to the overall control CPU 37a in a later output process (not shown). Furthermore, in step S12, the main CPU 31a outputs a closing command 1 for notifying the switching of the special winning opening 24 to the closed state, and proceeds to the processing of step S13. In step S13, the main CPU 31a sets, in the output buffer 42, the interval designation command 1 for instructing the start of the first round interval effect IV1 (see FIG. 8) in which the virtual symbol variation game is not executed. Transition to processing. The interval designation command 1 set here is output to the overall control CPU 37a in a later output process (not shown).

  Next, in step S21, the main CPU 31a sets a second round designation command for starting the second round effect R2 (see FIG. 8) in the output buffer 42, and proceeds to the processing in step S22. The second round designation command set here is output to the overall control CPU 37a in a later output process (not shown). Further, in step S22, the main CPU 31a outputs a close command 1.

  Similarly, interval designation command 1 (step S23) → third round designation command (step S31) → close command 1 (step S32) → interval designation command 1 (step S33) → fourth round designation command (step S41) → Close command 1 (step S42) → Interval designation command 1 (step S43) → Fifth round designation command (step S51) → Close command 1 (step S52) → Interval designation command 1 (step S53) → Sixth round designation command ( The commands are output in the order of step S61) → close command 1 (step S62) → interval designation command 1 (step S63) → seventh round designation command (step S71).

  Thereafter, in step S72, the main CPU 31a determines the interval designation command 2 or 3 using a random number lottery or the like, and determines the close command 2 or 3 using a random number lottery or the like. In subsequent step S73, the main CPU 31a outputs the determined closing command. Further, the main CPU 31a sets the determined interval designation command in the output buffer 42, and proceeds to the process of step S81. The interval designation command set here is output to the overall control CPU 37a in a later output process (not shown).

  In subsequent step S81, the main CPU 31a sets the eighth round designation command in the output buffer 42, and proceeds to the processing in step S82. The eighth round designation command set here is output to the overall control CPU 37a in a later output process (not shown). In step S82, the main CPU 31a outputs a close command 1.

  Similarly, the interval designation command 1 (step S83) → the ninth round designation command (step S91) → the closing command 1 (step S92) → the interval designation command 1 (step S93) → the tenth round designation command (step S101) → Close command 1 (step S102) → Interval specification command 1 (step S103) → Eleventh round specification command (step S111) → Close command 1 (step S112) → Interval specification command 1 (step S113) → Twelfth round specification command ( Step S121) → Close command 1 (Step S122) → Interval designation command 1 (Step S123) → Thirteenth round designation command (Step S131) → Close command 1 (Step S132) → In Baru order for each command in the command specified 1 (step S133) is output.

  Thereafter, in step S141, the main CPU 31a sets the fourteenth round designation command in the output buffer 42, and proceeds to the processing in step S142. Note that the 14th round designation command set here is output to the overall control CPU 37a in a later output process (not shown). Furthermore, in step S142, the main CPU 31a outputs a close command 1, and proceeds to the process of step S143. In step S143, the main CPU 31a sets the interval designation command 1 in the output buffer 42, and proceeds to the process of step S150. The interval designation command 1 set here is output to the overall control CPU 37a in a later output process (not shown).

  In step S150, the main CPU 31a sets an ending designation command for instructing the start of the ending effect in the output buffer 42, and ends the processing here. The ending designation command set here is output to the overall control CPU 37a in a later output process (not shown).

  When the main CPU 31a sets the number of rounds to “7”, the main CPU 31a performs a process different from the above-described big hit starting process when the big hit gaming state is set. Specifically, the main CPU 31a performs the same processing as steps S10, S11 to S13, S21 to S23, S31 to S33, S41 to S43, S51 to S53, S61 to S63, and S71 to S73. Processing similar to S150 is performed.

  Next, processing (virtual symbol variation game execution processing) performed by the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 will be described. The virtual symbol variation game execution process is a process executed when the second round interval effect IV2 (see FIG. 8) is performed in the jackpot gaming state. Note that a program for performing this process is executed at predetermined interrupt cycles (every 2 ms) in the overall control CPU 37a.

  In step S210 shown in FIG. 8, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not an effect flag is stored in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c. At this point, since the production flag is not stored, the overall control CPU 37a sets the determination in step S210 to “N” and proceeds to the process in step S220.

  In step S220, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether the interval designation command 2 or 3 is input from the main CPU 31a and the close command 2 or 3 is input. When the interval designation command 2 or 3 is input and the close command 2 or 3 is input (step S220: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S230. On the other hand, when the interval designation command 1 or the close command 1 is input (step S220: N), the overall control CPU 37a ends the process here without performing the processes of steps S230 to S370.

  In step S230, the overall control CPU 37a sets (stores) the effect time T of the second round interval effect IV2 (see FIG. 8) in the timer storage area of the overall RAM 37c, and proceeds to the process of step S240. In step S240, the overall control CPU 37a confirms the big hit symbol (effect symbol left, middle, right) stored in the overall RAM 37c, and proceeds to the process of step S250.

  In step S250, the overall control CPU 37a generates a virtual effect symbol designation command for designating a virtual effect symbol E2 (that is, a jackpot symbol stored in the overall RAM 37c) used in the virtual symbol variation game (see FIG. 8). The process proceeds to step S260. In step S260, the overall control CPU 37a sets a virtual effect designating command in the output buffer 46, and the process proceeds to step S270.

  In step S270, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the input interval designation command is the interval designation command 2. If it is the interval designation command 2 (step S270: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S280. On the other hand, if it is not the interval designation command 2 but the interval designation command 3 (step S270: N), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S290. In step S280, the overall control CPU 37a generates an effect variation pattern 1 command for designating a variation pattern for a big hit effect in the case of normal reach as a virtual variation pattern designation command, and proceeds to the processing of step S300. In step S290, the overall control CPU 37a generates an effect variation pattern 2 command for designating a variation pattern for the big hit effect in the case of super reach as a virtual variation pattern designation command, and proceeds to the processing of step S300. In step S300, the overall control CPU 37a sets the generated virtual variation pattern designation command in the output buffer 46, and proceeds to the processing in step S310.

  In step S310, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the input close command is the close command 2. If it is the closing command 2 (step S310: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S320. On the other hand, when it is not the close command 2 but the close command 3 (step S310: N), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S330.

In step S320, the overall control CPU 37a determines the notice distribution tables TB1 and TB3 as the effect selection table 1 used for selecting the special effect.
In this case, when the interval specifying command 2 is input, the overall control CPU 37a, based on the value of the effect determination random number stored in the random number storage area of the overall RAM 37c, the notice allocation table TB1 (FIG. 7B). See) to determine the special performance.
On the other hand, when the interval designation command 3 is input, the overall control CPU 37a determines a special effect from the notice distribution table TB3 (see FIG. 7D) based on the value of the effect determination random number. Then, the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S340.

  In step S330, the overall control CPU 37a determines the notice allocation tables TB2 and TB4 as the effect selection table 2 used for selecting the special effect. In this case, when the interval designation command 2 is input, the overall control CPU 37a determines the special effect from the notice allocation table TB2 (see FIG. 7C) based on the value of the effect determination random number. On the other hand, when the interval designation command 3 is input, the overall control CPU 37a determines a special effect from the notice allocation table TB4 (see FIG. 7E) based on the value of the effect determination random number. Then, the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S340.

  In step S340, the overall control CPU 37a generates a special effect designation command for designating the determined special effect, and the process proceeds to step S350. In step S350, the overall control CPU 37a sets the generated special effect designation command in the output buffer 46, and the process proceeds to step S360.

  In step S360, the overall control CPU 37a sets an effect flag (stores in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c), and proceeds to the process of step S370. In step S370, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the virtual effect design designation command set in the output buffer 46 to the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33. At the same time, the overall control CPU 37 a outputs the virtual variation pattern designation command set in the output buffer 46 to the display control CPU 33 a and the voice / lamp control CPU 34 a of the voice / lamp control board 34. Further, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the special effect designation command set in the output buffer 46 to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a. Then, the overall control CPU 37a ends the process here.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 37a performs the process of step S210 again. At this point, since the effect flag is already stored in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c (step S360), the overall control CPU 37a sets the process of step S210 to “Y” and proceeds to the process of step S380.

  In step S380, the overall control CPU 37a subtracts 2 ms from the effect time T stored in the timer storage area of the overall RAM 37c, and proceeds to the process in step S390. In step S390, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the effect time T is 0 ms. At this time, the production time T is not 0 ms (step S390: N), so the overall control CPU 37a ends the process here without performing the processes of steps S400 to S420 and S370. Note that the processes in steps S210, S380, and S390 are repeated until the production time T becomes 0 ms. When the effect time T becomes 0 ms (step S390: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S400.

  In step S400, the overall control CPU 37a generates a virtual symbol stop command for the virtual symbol variation game, and the process proceeds to step S410. In step S410, the overall control CPU 37a sets the generated virtual symbol stop command in the output buffer 46, and proceeds to the process of step S420. In step S420, the overall control CPU 37a clears (deletes) the effect flag stored in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c, and proceeds to the processing in step S370. In step S370, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the virtual symbol stop command set in the output buffer 46 to the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33 and the voice / lamp control CPU 34a of the voice / lamp control board 34. The process ends.

  Next, a specific example of the big hit gaming state performed in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 2 and the like, an effect symbol E1 (effect symbol left, middle, right) is basically displayed on the visible display portion H of the symbol display device 18. When a game ball wins the start winning opening 22, a symbol variation game is performed, and the variation display of the effect symbol E1 is started. As a result, when the display result of the symbol variation game becomes a jackpot symbol combination, the jackpot gaming state is started. At this time, the main CPU 31a determines the number of rounds of the round effect performed in the big hit gaming state to be “7” or “14”.

  When the number of rounds is determined to be “7”, an opening effect is first displayed on the symbol display device 18 to notify the player of the start of the big hit gaming state. Next, the round effects R1 to R7 in which the special winning opening 24 is switched from the closed state to the open state and the first round interval effect IV1 in which the special winning opening 24 is switched from the open state to the closed state are alternately executed. . The round effect is executed seven times. Thereafter, an ending effect is displayed on the symbol display device 18, and the player is notified of the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the number of rounds is determined to be “14”, as shown in FIG. 8, after the opening effect, the round effects R1 to R7 and the first round interval effect IV1 are executed alternately. The round effect is executed seven times, and the first round interval effect IV1 is executed six times. Then, when the seventh round effect (seventh round effect R7) ends, the second round interval effect IV2 is executed. In the second round interval effect IV2, the special winning opening 24 is switched from the open state to the closed state, and the virtual symbol variation game and the special effect are displayed on the symbol display device 18. The symbol “3” (virtual effect symbol E2) displayed in the virtual symbol variation game stops at the jackpot symbol combination. A downward arrow (see FIG. 8) displayed on the symbol display device 18 in the virtual symbol variation game indicates that the variation is being displayed. Thereafter, the round effects R8 to R14 and the first round interval effect IV1 are alternately executed again. As a result, the player does not recognize that the round effect continues further when the seven round effects R1 to R7 are completed, but recognizes one big hit game state as two big hit game states. Thereafter, an ending effect is displayed on the symbol display device 18, and the player is notified of the end of the big hit gaming state.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

  (1) In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the second round interval effect IV2, the overall control CPU 37a selects one special effect from a plurality of special effects. Thereby, since various productions can be performed during the second round interval production IV2, the interest of the big hit gaming state can be improved. In the present embodiment, not only the special effects but also the virtual symbol variation game is performed during the second round interval effect IV2, so that the interest of the big hit gaming state is further improved.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the commands that need to be output from the main CPU 31a include conventionally existing opening designation commands, first to fourteenth round designation commands, interval designation commands 1, ending designation commands, closing commands 1, etc. Only the interval designation commands 2 and 3 and the close commands 2 and 3. That is, since the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured by diverting the command that originally exists, the pachinko machine 10 can be developed in a short period of time and at low cost.

  (3) In the present embodiment, when a virtual variation pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, a virtual symbol variation game for deriving a jackpot symbol combination is executed as a trigger. Note that the second round interval effect display effect data used at this time is the same data as the display effect data used in the symbol variation game or the like, so that the capacity of the display ROM can be ensured. Further, the virtual variation pattern designation command is the same as the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern for the jackpot effect, and the virtual representation design designation command is the same as the effect symbol designation command for designating the jackpot symbol. Therefore, it is not necessary to generate a new command when executing the virtual symbol variation game.

  (4) In the present embodiment, functions as “special effect selection means” and “special effect execution control means” are provided in the overall control CPU 37a, not the main CPU 31a, the display control CPU 33a, and the voice / lamp control CPU 34a. For this reason, although the virtual symbol variation game and the special effect are executed separately from the symbol variation game, the burden on the main CPU 31a, the display control CPU 33a, and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a can be reduced. Moreover, the production control E37, the virtual production design E2, the virtual variation pattern designation command, and the special production designation command are generated not by the main CPU 31a, the display control CPU 33a, and the voice / lamp control CPU 34a but by the overall control CPU 37a. For this reason, the burden of the main CPU 31a, the display control CPU 33a, and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a can be further reduced.

  In addition, you may change embodiment of this invention as follows.

  In the above embodiment, the main CPU 31a determines and outputs the interval designation command 2 or 3, and the close command 2 or 3, and the overall control CPU 37a sends the input interval designation command 2 or 3 and the close command 2 Or, 3 was used to determine the special performance. However, the main CPU 31a may determine one command, and the overall control CPU 37a may determine the special effect by performing random number lottery or the like based on the input one command.

  The overall control CPU 37a of the above embodiment has determined any one of the notice allocation tables TB1 to TB4 based on the interval designation commands 2 and 3 and the closing commands 2 and 3. However, the overall control CPU 37a may determine any one of the notice allocation tables TB1 to TB4 based on only the interval designation commands 2 and 3 or only the close commands 2 and 3.

  The overall control CPU 37a of the above embodiment selects a special effect, but further distributes whether the virtual symbol variation game is to execute normal reach or super reach. You may do it.

  In the above embodiment, the execution timing of the special effect may be changed according to the combination of the interval designation commands 2 and 3 and the closing commands 2 and 3. In this way, since the reliability that the big hit gaming state is continued can be notified according to the execution timing of the special effect, the effect can be further diversified when performing the special effect using the same character.

  A command (for example, interval designation command 4) for instructing execution of a new virtual symbol variation game at the end of the fourteenth round effect R14 may be output from the main CPU 31a. Note that the virtual symbol variation game based on the interval designation command 4 is, for example, a game that does not stop the symbol, and the effect time is set short enough to execute the special effect. Further, the main CPU 31a randomly determines and outputs the closing command 2 or 3 at the end of the fourteenth round effect R14. Then, the overall control CPU 37a randomly determines any one of the tables 1 to 3 (not shown) based on the input interval designation command 4 and the closing command 2 or 3, and determines a special effect. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 37a outputs a virtual variation pattern designation command for instructing execution of the virtual symbol variation game, and a special effect designation command for designating a special effect. The display control CPU 33a starts a virtual symbol variation game based on the input virtual variation pattern designation command and special effect designation command, and the virtual variation game that has started is displayed as the first symbol variation game ( Until a (true symbol variation game) is started, it is displayed as one symbol variation game. In this case, it is preferable to set the ending production time as short as possible.

  In the above embodiment, there are two types of interval designation commands: interval designation commands 1 to 3. However, the number of interval designation commands may be further increased. For example, a plurality of interval designation commands such as interval designation command 4, interval designation command 5,... May be set. Each interval designation command may be associated with a round interval effect in which a virtual symbol variation game of normal reach (big hit), super reach (big hit), and special reach (big hit) is performed.

  In the above embodiment, the number of executions of round effects (number of rounds) is determined based on the round determination random number. However, the number of rounds may be determined based on the type of symbol. For example, if the symbol is a specific symbol, the number of rounds may be “14”, and if the symbol is a non-specific symbol, the number of rounds may be “7”.

  In the above embodiment, the number of rounds of the round effect is determined when the big hit gaming state is started. However, the number of rounds may be determined immediately before the start of the variation of the symbol variation game. In this case, the number of rounds is determined based on, for example, a type flag for specifying the type of the special symbol B1.

  Next, in addition to the technical ideas described in the claims, the technical ideas grasped by the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) In Claim 3, the game control means causes the display means to display a virtual symbol variation game that is not based on a winning game ball along with the special effect during the effect time extended by the interval effect extension means. A gaming machine comprising virtual game execution control means for performing control.

  (2) In the normal gaming state in which the variable winning device is kept closed so as not to accept the hit ball, which is disadvantageous to the player, the symbol changing game is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening, and the symbol changing Game control means for providing a specific game state advantageous to the player by switching the variable winning device to an open state in which it is easy to accept a hit ball or in the closed state when a game result is a specific result In the gaming machine provided, the specific gaming state is a case where the variable winning device is in the closed state, and an opening effect that is executed once when the specific gaming state is started, and the variable winning device When the player is switched from the closed state to the open state, a round effect that is executed 7 or 14 times, and the variable prize device switches from the open state to the closed state. A round interval effect that is executed 7 times or 14 times between the plurality of round effects, and a case where the variable winning device is switched from the open state to the closed state, The round effect and the round interval effect are alternately executed between the end of the opening effect and the start of the ending effect, including an ending effect that is executed once when the specific gaming state is ended. The game control means specifies the result of the symbol variation game by the specific result determination means for determining whether or not the result of the symbol variation game becomes a specific result, and the specification result determination means. Set the number of rounds to set the number of executions of the round effect to 7 or 14 when it is determined that the result will be obtained And a round interval effect executed at the seventh time among the plurality of round interval effects, based on a closing command for notifying the switching to the closed state of the variable winning device at the round interval effect, Special effect selection means for selecting one special effect from a plurality of special effects that can be executed during the interval effect, and a special effect execution for controlling the display of the special effect selected by the special effect selection means on the display means A gaming machine comprising a control means.

  (3) In the normal gaming state in which the big winning opening is not closed to accept the hitting ball and is disadvantageous to the player, the symbol changing game is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening, and the symbol changing Provided with game control means for giving a jackpot gaming state advantageous to a player by switching the jackpot to an open state in which a hit ball can be easily received or in the closed state when the game result is a jackpot In the gaming machine, the big hit gaming state is a case where the big winning opening is in the closed state, and an opening effect that is executed when the big winning gaming state is started, and the big winning opening is closed. A plurality of round effects executed when the state is switched from the open state to the open state, and the large winning opening is switched from the open state to the closed state. A plurality of round interval effects that are executed when it is between round effects, and the case where the big prize opening is switched from the open state to the closed state, and is executed when the jackpot gaming state is ended. A game state in which the round effect and the round interval effect are alternately executed between the end of the opening effect and the start of the ending effect, and the game control means includes: The number of executions of the round effect is set when the result of the symbol variation game is determined to be a big hit by the jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit. Round number setting means and at least one round among the plurality of round interval effects In the interval production, one special production out of a plurality of special productions that can be executed during the round interval production based on the closing command for notifying the switching to the closed state of the big prize opening in the round interval production A game machine comprising: special effect selection means for selecting a special effect execution control means for controlling the display means to display the special effect selected by the special effect selection means.

The front view which shows the pachinko machine in this invention. The front view which shows a center character. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main control board, a general control board, a display control board, an audio / lamp control board, etc. in a pachinko machine. The block diagram for demonstrating the electric constitution of a main control board. The block diagram for demonstrating the electric constitution of a comprehensive control board. (A) is a table | surface which shows the kind of interval designation | designated command, (b) is a table | surface which shows the kind of closing command. (A) is a notice distribution table determination table, (b) is a notice distribution table TB1, (c) is a notice distribution table TB2, (d) is a notice distribution table TB3, and (e) is a notice distribution table TB4. . The time chart which shows the flow of a big hit game state. The flowchart which shows the big hit start process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the virtual symbol change game execution process performed in the comprehensive control CPU of a comprehensive control board.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine 18 as a gaming machine ... Symbol display device 22 as a display means ... Start winning opening 24 ... Large winning opening 31a as a variable winning device ... Game control means, specific result determination means, round number setting means and interval effect Main CPU as extension means
33a ... Display control CPU as game control means and special effect execution control means
37a: Overall control CPU as game control means, special effect selection means and special effect execution control means
IV1, IV2 ... Round interval effects R1-R14 ... Round effects T ... Direction time

Claims (3)

In a normal gaming state in which the variable winning device is not closed to accept the hit ball and is disadvantageous to the player, the symbol changing game is performed based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, and the result of the symbol changing game is as follows. A game control means for giving a specific game state advantageous to the player by switching the variable prize-winning device to an open state in which it is easy to accept a hit ball or in the closed state when In the machine
The specific gaming state is a case where the variable winning device is in the closed state, and an opening effect that is executed when the specific gaming state is started, and the variable winning device is in the open state from the closed state. And a plurality of round effects executed when the variable winning device is switched from the open state to the closed state and between the plurality of round effects. Including an interval effect and an ending effect that is executed when the variable prize apparatus is switched from the open state to the closed state, and the specific game state is ended, from the end of the opening effect. The round effect and the round interval effect are alternately executed until the start of the ending effect. Is a gaming state that is,
The game control means includes
Specific result determining means for determining whether or not the result of the symbol variation game is a specific result;
A round number setting means for setting the number of executions of the round effect when the specific result determination means determines that the result of the symbol variation game is a specific result;
At least one round interval effect among the plurality of round interval effects is executed during the round interval effect based on a closing command for notifying the switching to the closed state of the variable winning device at the round interval effect. Special effect selection means for selecting one special effect from a plurality of special effects,
A gaming machine, comprising: special effect execution control means for controlling the display means to display the special effect selected by the special effect selection means.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of special effects are effects suggesting a probability that the specific gaming state continues. The game control means includes interval effect extending means for extending an effect time related to at least one round interval effect among the plurality of round interval effects.
The said special effect selection means selects one special effect from the several special effects which can be performed during the round interval effect extended by the said interval effect extension means, The Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. Game machines.

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