JP2009011339A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance a player's expectancy for a "jackpot" by the pseudo serial variable display. <P>SOLUTION: The pseudo serial variable display is executed by using the result of each pitching match between a pitcher and a batter, and ornament symbols are stopped/displayed based on the final result of the pitching match between the pitcher and the batter. An image 502 showing the situation of the game is displayed together with an image 501 showing the match between the pitcher and the batter, so that the remaining number of times of the pseudo serial variation is suggested to the player. Accordingly, the player can recognize the remaining number of times of the pseudo serial variation with the display of the number of strikes S included in the image 502 showing the situation of the game, and can infer the possibility of making a "jackpot" based on the remaining number of times of the pseudo serial variation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is particularly suitable for use in performing pseudo continuous variation display a plurality of times during one variation display period of a decorative symbol.

  Conventionally, in so-called pachinko machines, decorative symbols are displayed as effects related to game results. When a game ball wins a start winning opening, a lottery is performed and a variable display of a plurality of decorative symbols is started. Then, based on the lottery result, a plurality of decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in order. As a result of the lottery, when the “big hit” is made, the same decorative design is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of “losing”, a plurality of decorative symbols are stopped and displayed so that at least one decorative symbol is different from the other decorative symbols. During such a variation display period of decorative symbols, pseudo continuous variation display related to the game result is performed to give a sense of expectation to the game result. Conventionally, after starting the decorative display of the decorative pattern, an effect that makes it appear as if the decorative pattern is repeatedly displayed and stopped several times is performed to perform pseudo continuous variable display. (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-130004 A

However, in the prior art, as the pseudo continuous variation display, the decorative symbol variation display and the stop display are merely repeated. For this reason, there is a problem that it is difficult to increase the expectation of “big hit” given to the player by pseudo continuous variation display.
The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to increase the sense of expectation of a “big hit” given to a player by a pseudo continuous variation display.

In order to achieve such an object, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a lottery means for performing a lottery when a game ball launched on the game board wins a start winning opening, and a game ball wins the start winning opening, There is an effect display means for starting the variable display of the decorative symbol and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol displayed in a variable manner according to the result of the lottery by the lottery device. During the fluctuation display period, pseudo image display means for displaying a pseudo continuous fluctuation image for performing pseudo continuous fluctuation display, and an image related to the remaining number of pseudo continuous fluctuation displays by the pseudo continuous fluctuation image, And a remaining number display means for displaying together with the pseudo continuous variation image, wherein the pseudo image display means displays an image different from the decorative design as the pseudo continuous variation image.
In such a configuration, pseudo continuous variation display is performed during a single variation period of the decorative symbol using a pseudo continuous variation image different from the decorative symbol. Then, an image related to the remaining number of pseudo continuous fluctuations is displayed together with the pseudo continuous fluctuation image. Therefore, the pseudo continuous variation image can be displayed in a mode different from the decorative design. Furthermore, it is possible to cause the player to guess the possibility of “big hit” using an image related to the remaining number of pseudo continuous fluctuations as an index. Therefore, it is possible to enhance a sense of expectation for “big hit” given to the player by pseudo continuous change display. It is also possible for the player to guess to some extent when the pseudo continuous variation ends.

Further, in the invention according to claim 2, the pseudo image display means displays the result of the story using the pseudo continuous change image, and the pseudo continuous change image is displayed until the result of the story is obtained. It is characterized by displaying.
In such a configuration, the pseudo continuous variation image is displayed until a series of story results are obtained. Therefore, it is possible to improve the preference for pseudo continuous variation display using the pseudo continuous variation image.

The invention according to claim 3 is displayed when the story result determining means for determining the result of the story based on the result of the lottery by the lottery means and the display of the pseudo continuous variation image are started. A remaining number determining means for determining the content of the image related to the remaining number based on the result of the lottery by the lottery means, and the remaining number display means starts displaying the pseudo continuous variation image Sometimes, the image related to the remaining number of times is displayed with the content determined by the remaining number of times determining means.
In this configuration, the content of the image related to the remaining number of pseudo continuous fluctuations displayed when the display of the pseudo continuous fluctuation images is started is determined based on the lottery result. Therefore, the player can guess the result of the story to some extent by the image related to the remaining number of pseudo continuous fluctuations displayed when the display of the pseudo continuous fluctuation images is started.

The invention described in claim 4 is characterized in that the effect display means includes effect image display means for displaying an effect image corresponding to the result of the story displayed by the pseudo image display means.
In such a configuration, depending on the result of the story, the effect image to be displayed thereafter is made different. Therefore, the interest given to the player with respect to the result of the story can be further increased.

Further, the invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the remaining number display means changes an image related to the remaining number of times each time the pseudo continuous variation display by the pseudo continuous variation image is performed. .
In such a configuration, every time a pseudo continuous variation is performed, an image related to the remaining number of pseudo continuous variations changes. Therefore, the interest given to the player with respect to the pseudo continuous variation image can be further increased.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance a sense of expectation for a “hit” given to a player through pseudo variation display. It is also possible for the player to guess to some extent when the pseudo continuous variation ends.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a so-called first-class pachinko machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine.
(Game machine 100)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of an external configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
In FIG. 1, a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 100 includes a gaming board (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame that supports and fixes the gaming board.

  The game board includes a plurality of nails 101, windmills 102a and 102b, a normal symbol actuating gate 103, a normal electric accessory 104, a movable accessory 134 having a light emitting component 135, a center ornament part 105, a special symbol display device 106, a decoration. The symbol display device 107, the normal symbol display device 108, the outer rail 110, the inner rail 109, and the like are provided as game parts. Further, the game board is provided with a general winning port 111, a starting winning port 112, a big winning port 113, and an out port 114.

The inner rail 109 and the outer rail 110 are for guiding the launched game balls to the game area 115.
The nail 101 and the windmills 102a and 102b are provided at predetermined positions in the game area 115. For example, the movement of the game ball entering the game area 115 and moving from the top to the bottom in FIG. Or the winning of the game ball to the general winning port 111, the start winning port 112, and the big winning port 113 and the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103 are adjusted.

  The special symbol display device 106 is provided on the side of the inner rail 109, and includes, for example, a 7-segment LED 116 that displays the special symbol and four LEDs 117 that display the number of winnings to the starting winning port 112 of the game ball. It is prepared for. Here, the special symbol is a symbol for indicating whether or not to generate a “hit” in accordance with the result of a lottery performed with the winning of the game ball at the start winning port 112 as a trigger.

  In the present embodiment, the 7-segment LED 116 is caused to emit light based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 112, and any of “0” to “7”, which is a special symbol corresponding to “big hit”, and “losing” "-" Which is a special symbol corresponding to "" is variably displayed, and then one of these special symbols is stopped and displayed.

  The four LEDs 117 for displaying the number of lottery results held based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 112 sequentially emit light each time the game ball wins the start winning opening 112, and also display a special symbol change display. Turns off sequentially when starting. That is, the number of light emission of the four LEDs 117 corresponding to the upper limit value of the number of holdings is notified to the player of the current number of holdings of the lottery result based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 112. As described above, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of holds of the lottery result based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 112 is set to four. Then, when the number of reserves is four and a game ball is won at the start winning opening 112, the number corresponding to winning at the start winning opening 112 without performing a lottery based on the winning of the game ball. Only to play the prize ball.

  The decorative symbol display device 107 is provided at a substantially central position of the game area 115 so that the player can easily recognize it. For example, the decorative symbol display device 107 includes a liquid crystal display device that displays effect images such as decorative symbols. . The decorative symbol display device 107 displays three decorative symbols displayed in a horizontal row in decorative symbol display areas 118 a to 118 c in the display screen 118 of the decorative symbol display device 107. Here, the decorative symbol is a symbol for visually producing the result of the lottery.

  In the present embodiment, for example, “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118 a to 118 c as “0”, “1”, “2”, “ 3 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 8 ”,“ 9 ”,“ A ”,“ B ”,“ C ”,“ D ”,“ E ”,“ F ” In this order, after variably displaying from the top to the bottom of FIG. 1, any one of “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” is stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c. It is made to display.

  In the present embodiment, normally, the decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display region 118a, the decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display region 118b, the decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display region 118c, The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of the decorative symbols variably displayed in the decorative symbol display region 118d and the decorative symbols variably displayed in the decorative symbol display region 118e. A combination of a specific decorative design and at least one of the lines formed by the decorative design display regions 118a, 118b, and 118e and the lines formed by the decorative design display regions 118c, 118d, and 118e. Is displayed as a “big hit” when it stops. On the other hand, the combination of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the lines formed by the decorative symbol display areas 118a, 118b, and 118e and the lines formed by the decorative symbol display regions 118c, 118d, and 118e When it does not correspond to any of the combinations, it is “lost”.

In the following description, lines formed by the decorative symbol display areas 118a, 118b, and 118e are referred to as horizontal lines, and lines formed by the decorative symbol display areas 118c, 118d, and 118e are referred to as vertical lines as necessary.
Further, the order in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed can take various orders other than the order described above. For example, on the basis of the result of a lottery for determining whether or not it is a “big hit”, the result of a lottery for determining the order of stop display, etc. After the stop display, the decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118c and 118d are simultaneously stopped and displayed, and finally, the decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display area 118e are stopped and displayed. Also good. However, in this embodiment, the decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display area 118e are stopped and displayed last.

In the present embodiment, the meanings of the special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 and the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 are made to coincide with each other. For example, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 indicates “big jackpot”, the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 also indicates “big jackpot”. (That is, the combination of the specific decorative design is made).
As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are displayed in conjunction with each other so that no contradiction occurs when the game result is displayed.

  In addition, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays not only the decorative symbol but also a background image as a background of the decorative symbol and an accompanying image such as a character image for giving the player a sense of expectation of jackpot as an effect image. To do. As the accompanying image, one or both of a still image and a moving image (for example, when a character image fluctuates within a stationary background image) can be displayed. Specifically, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118e, and displays accompanying images such as background images and character images (which may be both cases). After that, if the same decorative design is stopped and displayed in at least one of the decorative design display regions 118a and 118b and the decorative design display regions 118c and 118d, and a so-called reach state is formed, prepared for the reach state After switching to the attached image and giving the player a sense of expectation of “big hit”, the remaining decorative symbols that are changing are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 118b. As described above, the decorative symbol display device 107 performs various displays (effects) so that the player can have a sense of expectation for “big hit”.

  At the four corners of the display screen 118 of the decorative symbol display device 107, movable accessories 134a to 134d are provided, respectively. Light emitting components 135a to 135d are attached to these movable accessories 134a to 134d, respectively. These light emitting components 135a to 135d are configured to include LEDs, for example. When an effect of displaying a pseudo continuous variation image for performing pseudo continuous variation display described later is started, the light emitting components 135a to 135d are turned on. When the light emitting components 135a to 135d are turned off, the movable accessories 134a to 134d move backward in the directions of the four corners of the display screen 118 (the back side of the center decorative component 105). If it does so, a player will be able to visually recognize the part which was covered with the movable accessories 134a-134d among the display screens 118. FIG. Thereafter, when the effect of displaying the pseudo continuous variation image for performing the pseudo continuous variation display is completed, the movable actors 134a to 134d return to the original positions shown in FIG. In the following description, pseudo continuous variation display is referred to as pseudo continuous variation display as necessary.

Below the decorative symbol display device 107, an ordinary electric accessory 104 is provided. The ordinary electric accessory 104 opens and closes to guide the game ball to the start winning opening 112.
A big prize opening 113 is formed below the ordinary electric accessory 104. The big prize opening 113 becomes a “hit” and when the game shifts to a special game, the big prize opening door 120 falls and opens. In the present embodiment, a maximum of 15 unit games are executed in a special game. More specifically, during a unit game, when a game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) 121 formed in the big prize opening 113, it may shift to the next unit game. As much as possible, a maximum of 15 unit games are executed. In the present embodiment, the specific area 121 is formed in the special winning opening 113, but the specific area 121 is not necessarily formed. In this case, when shifting to the special game, it is guaranteed that 15 unit games will be executed.

  The center decorative part 105 is a molded product including a translucent part, and is provided around the decorative design display device 107. The center decorative component 105 plays a role of protecting the decorative symbol display device 107 or decorating the gaming machine 100. Further, in the gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the game ball that has entered the through portion 105 a formed at the upper part of the center decorative part 105 passes through the center decorative part 105 and is placed at the lower part of the center decorative part 105. A flow path is formed so as to move to the formed stage 105b.

The normal symbol operation gate 103 is provided between the normal electric accessory 104 and the inner rail 109. For example, a game ball can pass through the normal symbol operation gate 103 from top to bottom. It is configured.
The normal symbol display device 108 is provided at a position facing the normal symbol operation gate 103 through the normal electric accessory 104. For example, the 7-segment LED 122 for displaying the normal symbol and the normal symbol operation gate 103 for the game ball are provided. And four LEDs 123 that display the number of passages to. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol for indicating whether or not the normal electric accessory 104 is to be released according to the result of a lottery performed with the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103 as a trigger.

  The normal symbol display device 108 causes the 7-segment LED 122 to emit light based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 103 and, for example, “7” and “−” as the normal symbols are alternately displayed in a variable manner. Either “7” or “−” is stopped and displayed. Then, when “7” is stopped and displayed, it is determined as “winning” and the ordinary electric accessory 104 is opened. On the other hand, when “−” is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”, and the ordinary electric accessory 104 is not opened.

  The four LEDs 123 that display the number of passes of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 103 sequentially emit light each time the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 103, and when the normal symbol variation display is started. Turns off sequentially. That is, the number of passages of the normal symbol operation gate 103 is notified to the player by the number of light emission of the four LEDs 123.

The general winning opening 111 is provided between the normal symbol operating gate 103 and the inner rail 109. When a gaming ball wins the general winning opening 111, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out.
The out port 114 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 115 and collects game balls that have not won any of the start winning port 112, the general winning port 111, and the big winning port 113. The collected game balls are released to the outside of the gaming machine 100.

The gaming machine frame includes an outer frame 124, a front frame 125, a transparent plate 126, a door 127, and a ball tray unit 128.
The outer frame 124 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the gaming machine 100 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 125 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 124, and is attached to the outer frame 124 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

  The front frame 125 has a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. Furthermore, electrical decoration parts 130a to 130d such as game effect lamps that are turned on according to the state of the game are provided on the peripheral edge of the front frame 125.

The transparent plate 126 is for protecting the game board, and is, for example, a transparent glass plate. A player plays a game through the transparent plate 126 while seeing through the game area 115 of the game board.
The door 127 is for supporting the transparent plate 126, and is attached to the front frame 125 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

  The ball tray unit 128 is provided below the front frame 125. The ball tray 128a stores a certain amount of game balls (rental balls and prize balls), a mechanism for storing game balls, and fires the game balls. A mechanism for sending out the game ball to the mechanism for the above, a ball removal mechanism for extracting the stored game ball into a ball exit storage box (so-called dollar box), a firing handle 131, an operation switch 132, and the like.

  The operation switch 132 is for the player to perform an operation based on the effect image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107, for example.

  In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, a push button type is adopted as the ball removing mechanism provided in the ball tray unit 128. More specifically, when the player presses the bullet release button 128b, a part of the bottom surface of the ball tray 128a is opened, and the game ball stored in the ball tray 128a is released to the outside.

The launch handle 131 is operated by the player when launching the game ball toward the game area 115. When the player rotates the launch handle 131, the game ball is guided toward the game area 115 by being guided by the inner rail 109 and the outer rail 110 at a speed corresponding to the rotation angle.
Further, speakers 133 for reproducing and outputting sound effects are provided on both sides of the ball removal button 128b.

(Outline of specified games)
Here, an outline of the prescribed game in the gaming machine 100 will be described.
First, in the state where the rented game balls (rental balls) are placed on the ball tray 128a, when the player turns the launch handle 131 in the clockwise direction toward FIG. 1, the game balls are moved to the game area. Fired at 115. The game ball that has entered the game area 115 collides with the nail 101, the windmill 102, etc. formed in the game area 115, and moves in the game area 115 from top to bottom while moving irregularly. .

  When the game ball wins the start winning opening 112, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out to the ball tray 128a, and the special symbol display device 106 and the decorative symbol display device 107 are used. However, the change display of the symbol is started. Thereafter, when a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 and a combination of predetermined decorative symbols (for example, the same decorative symbol) is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107, a “big hit” is obtained. A game shifts to a game.

  In the special game, the big prize opening door 120 falls down and the big prize opening 113 is opened. Each time a game ball wins the open big winning opening 113, a predetermined number of prize balls (15 prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out. In this embodiment, when the grand prize opening 113 is opened for 29.5 seconds or when a specific number of game balls are won in the grand prize opening 113, the grand prize opening door 120 is raised. Then, the big prize opening 113 is closed. In the following description, when the specific number is 10, that is, either the big prize opening 113 is opened for 29.5 seconds or ten game balls are awarded to the big prize opening 113. A description will be given by taking as an example a case where the grand prize opening door 120 is raised when the state is reached.

When the game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) formed in the big prize opening 113 while the big prize opening 113 is opened as described above, the big prize opening 113 is obtained. Will open again. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing operation of the grand prize winning opening 113 is performed up to 15 times. That is, as described above, in the special game, the unit game is played up to 15 times.
In this way, when a special game is executed, a large amount of prize balls are paid out in a short period of time, and a great merit can be given to the player.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 103, the normal symbol display device 108 (7-segment LED 122) starts to display the normal symbol in a variable manner. Thereafter, when a predetermined normal symbol (“7” in the present embodiment) is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108 (7-segment LED 122), the normal electric accessory 104 opens and closes. When the ordinary electric accessory 104 is opened, the game ball can win the start winning opening 112 without passing between nails (so-called life nails) above the start winning opening 112.

In the present embodiment, after the special game is executed, the mode is shifted to either the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode”.
Here, the “probability change mode” is a mode in which a “big hit” is made and a state in which the probability of becoming a “big hit” is higher than that in the “normal mode” after a special game is executed. Further, in this “probability change mode”, after the execution of the special game, until the next special game starts, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is made different from that in the “normal mode”, and the start winning port 112 is displayed. It is also designed to create a state where game balls are easy to win.

On the other hand, the “short-time mode” is a “big hit”, and after the special game is executed, for example, until the game about 100 special symbol fluctuations is executed, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is “normal mode”. In other words, the game ball forms a state where it is easy to win the start winning opening 112, and when the predetermined number of games are executed, the mode returns to the “normal mode”.
In these “probability mode” and “time reduction mode”, the change display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is made shorter than that in the “normal mode”.

  As described above, when the transition to the “probability change mode” is performed after the execution of the special game, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible until the next special game is started. Further, even when the mode is shifted to the “short time mode”, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible for a while after the execution of the special game.

  When a game ball wins the general winning opening 111, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out to the ball tray 128a. If the game ball has not won any winning opening, the game ball flows into the out opening 114.

(System configuration)
Next, a system configuration such as an internal configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of the gaming machine 100.
Inside the housing of the gaming machine 100, there are a main control board 201, a sub control board 202 connected to the main control board 201, a winning hole board 203, an LED drive board 204, a launch control board 205, a payout control board 206, A power receiving board 207, an electric decoration board 208, and the like are provided.

(Main control board 201)
The main control board 201 is provided with a main CPU 201a, ROM 201b, RAM 201c, and an interface circuit (I / F circuit) 201d, which are connected to each other via a bus 201e.

  The main CPU 201a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. And main CPU201a reads the program, data, etc. which are memorize | stored in ROM201b, and controls the whole gaming machine 100 based on these.

  The ROM 201b stores programs and data necessary for the main CPU 201a to perform processing shown in FIGS. 6 to 10 described later and other game controls. The RAM 201c is used as a work area when the main CPU 201a performs various controls and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The I / F circuit 201d transmits and receives signals performed between the main control board 201, the sub control board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206. Control the timing. However, between the main control board 201 and the sub control board 202, transmission of signals from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202 is performed, but transmission of signals from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201 is not performed. Not done. That is, only one-way transmission is possible.

  In addition, the I / F circuit 201 d receives supply of predetermined power via the power receiving board 207 from the power supply device 209 disposed inside the housing of the gaming machine 100. With this power, the main control board 201 can perform various processes described later.

(Sub control board 202)
The sub control board 202 is provided with a sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, image data ROM 202e, video RAM 202f, tone generator circuit 202g, amplifier 202h, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 202i. The sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, tone generator circuit 202g, and I / F circuit 202i are connected to each other via a bus 202j. The image data ROM 202e and the video RAM 202f are connected to the image control processor 202d, and the amplifier 202h is connected to the sound source circuit 202g. Furthermore, a power receiving board 207, an electrical decoration board 208, and an operation switch 132 are connected to the I / F circuit 202i.

  The sub CPU 202a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. Then, the sub CPU 202a reads a program, data, and the like stored in the ROM 202b, and controls the entire sub control board 202, in particular, controls the effects for the player.

  The ROM 202b stores programs and various data necessary for the sub CPU 202a to execute processing shown in FIG. 11 described later and other effects during the game. The RAM 202c is used as a work area when the sub CPU 202a performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The ROM 202b and the RAM 202c may be the same as the ROM 201b and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201, respectively, but it is preferable to use one having a larger capacity than these.

  The I / F circuit 202 i performs timing control when receiving a signal from the main control board 201. Further, the I / F circuit 202i detects the operation of the operation switch 132 and transmits the detection signal to the sub CPU 202a. Thereby, the sub CPU 202a can recognize the operation content of the operation switch 132 and the like.

  The decorative symbol display device 107 includes a liquid crystal display device, and is connected to the image control processor 202d. The image data ROM 202e stores image data such as characters, characters, and backgrounds displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107.

  The video RAM 202f is a memory used when the image control processor 202d creates an image to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. The image data read from the image data ROM 202e is expanded in the video RAM 202f, and an image based on the expanded image data is displayed on the decorative design display device 107. Needless to say, the decorative design display device 107 may be configured by using, for example, a plasma display instead of the liquid crystal display device.

  The sound source circuit 202g is for generating an audio signal corresponding to the game effect, and is connected to the amplifier 202h. The sound based on the sound signal generated by the sound source circuit 202g is amplified by the amplifier 202h and output from the speaker 133.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as a peripheral device for performance, in addition to the speaker 133, an electrical decoration component 130 that is turned on or off according to the state of the game is provided. For example, as the illumination component 130, an illumination component (LED) that is lit when a reach state is formed, an illumination component (LED) that is lit during execution of a special game, and an illumination component that is lit during a prize ball ( LED).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the movable accessories 134a-134d mentioned above and the light emitting components 135a-135d provided in these movable accessories 134a-134d are provided as a production peripheral device. The motor 221 shown in FIG. 2 is for operating the movable accessories 134a to 134d, and is connected to the I / F circuit 202i. In the present embodiment, the motor 221 includes a stepping motor. When a control signal is input from the sub CPU 202a via the I / F circuit 202i, the motor 221 operates the movable accessories 134a to 134d as described above. As a result, the movable accessories 134 a to 134 d disappear from the display screen 118 or appear on the display screen 118.

  The light emitting components 135 a to 135 d are connected to the electrical decoration substrate 208. When a control signal is input from the sub CPU 202a via the I / F circuit 202i, the electrical decoration board 208 controls the supply amount of the power supplied from the power supply device 209 to the light emitting components 135a to 135d based on the control signal. Then, the light emitting components 135a to 135d are turned on or off as described above.

  These effect peripheral devices are peripheral devices that are not directly related to the game, and output the effects during the game, and are controlled only by the sub-control board 202 and not by the main control board 201. .

  Further, as described above, a signal is transmitted from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202, but a signal is not transmitted from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201. In addition, the I / F circuit 202 i is supplied with predetermined power via the power receiving board 207 from the power supply device 209 arranged inside the housing of the gaming machine 100. With this electric power, the sub-control board 202 can perform various processes described later.

(Electric board 208)
The above-described electric decoration component 130 is connected to the electric decoration board 208, and the electric power supplied from the power supply device 209 arranged inside the housing of the gaming machine 100 is supplied from the sub CPU 202a to the I / F circuit 202i. Based on the control signal input via the electronic component, the electric component 130 and the light emitting component 135 are output. Thereby, the electrical decoration component 130 and the light emitting component 135 are turned on or off.

(Prize opening board 203)
On the winning opening board 203, a start winning opening switch 210 for detecting the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 112, a normal symbol operating gate switch 211 for detecting the passing of the gaming ball to the normal symbol operating gate 114, A general winning opening switch 212 that detects a winning of a game ball to the winning opening 111, a large winning opening switch 213 that detects a winning of a gaming ball to the big winning opening 113, and a specification formed in the large winning opening 113 A specific area detection switch 214 that detects passage of a game ball to the area 121 is connected.

  Based on the signals transmitted from the start winning port switch 210, the normal symbol operating gate switch 211, the general winning port switch 212, the large winning port switch 213, and the specific area detecting switch 214, the winning port board 203 It identifies which region has passed and transmits a game ball passing signal indicating the identified result to the main control board 201.

  Further, the prize winning board 203 has an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 215 for opening the ordinary electric accessory 104, a prize winning solenoid 216 for opening the prize winning opening 113, and the prize winning opening 113. A specific area solenoid 217 for controlling the movement of the game ball is connected. Specifically, the specific area solenoid 217 makes it easy to pass the game ball to the specific area until the specific area detection switch 214 detects the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121, and enters the specific area 121. When the passage of the game ball is detected, the state where the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 becomes easy is released.

  When the normal electric accessory release instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the winning opening board 203 outputs a current for driving the normal electric accessory 104 to the normal electric accessory solenoid 215. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 104 performs an opening / closing operation.

  In addition, when the prize winning hole opening instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the prize winning hole board 203 outputs a current for driving the big prize winning hole door 120 to the big prize winning hole solenoid 216. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened. On the other hand, when a special winning opening closing instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the output of the current for driving the special winning opening door 120 is stopped. Thereby, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it is determined that the special game will be transferred to the next unit game, and when the specific area control instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the winning opening board 203 is A current for releasing the state where the passing of the game ball to 121 is facilitated is output to the specific area solenoid 217. As described above, in the present embodiment, a maximum of 15 unit games are continued in one special game.

(LED drive board 204)
A special symbol display device 106 and a normal symbol display device 108 are connected to the LED drive board 204. When a special symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201 as described later, the LED drive board 204 receives the 7-segment LED 116 disposed in the special symbol display device 106 based on the special symbol display instruction signal, The four LEDs 117 that display the number of winnings are made to emit light. In addition, when the normal symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the LED drive board 204, based on the normal symbol display instruction signal, the 7-segment LED 122 disposed in the normal symbol display device 108, and the gate passage The four LEDs 123 for displaying the numbers are caused to emit light.

(Launch control board 205)
The launch control board 205 is connected to a launch handle 131 for launching a game ball into the game area 115. The launch control board 205 detects that the launch handle 131 has been operated by the player, and transmits a launch operation detection signal indicating the detected result to the main control board 201. As a result, the main control board 201 recognizes that the firing handle 131 has been operated.

  The main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 when the game balls are not stored in the ball tray 128a in a certain amount or more. Then, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 131 so that the game ball is launched toward the game area 115.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205. Thereby, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 131 so that the game ball is not launched toward the game area 115.

(Discharge control board 206)
When the payout control board 206 receives a prize ball number signal transmitted from the main control board 201 as will be described later, the number of prize balls (game balls) corresponding to the prize ball number signal is paid out to the ball tray 128a. As described above, the payout device 218 disposed inside the gaming machine 100 is controlled. Thereby, the payout device 218 pays out a winning ball (game ball) corresponding to the winning.

  Note that the winning a prize board 203, the LED driving board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206 operate based on the power supplied from the power supply device 209 via the power receiving board 207.

(Power receiving board 207)
When the power switch 219 disposed inside the gaming machine 100 is turned on, the power receiving board 207 is supplied with power from the power supply device 209, and the power is supplied to the main control board 201 and the sub-control as described above. This is distributed to the board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED driving board 204, the launch control board 205, the payout control board 206, and the decoration board 208.

  Next, a functional configuration of the main control board 201 will be described. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 301)
The winning determination unit 301 determines which region the game ball has passed based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning hole board 203. Specifically, based on the game ball passing signal, the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball is a start winning port 112, a normal symbol operating gate 103, a general winning port 111, a large winning port 113, and a specific area 121. Which of the above has been passed is determined.
The winning determination unit 301 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Payout instruction unit 303)
The payout instructing unit 303 transmits the award ball number signal indicating the number of winning balls to the payout control board 206 based on the result determined by the winning determination unit 301. More specifically, in this embodiment, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the start winning port 112 (that the game ball has won the start winning port 112), the payout instructing unit 303 receives the award. The prize ball number signal indicating that the number of balls is “4” is transmitted to the payout control board 206.

  When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the general winning opening 111, the payout instructing unit 303 sends the winning ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4” to the payout control board 206. Send. Further, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113, the payout instructing unit 303 sends the winning ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “15” to the payout control board 206. Send.

Thereby, the payout control board 206 controls the payout device 218 so that payout according to the number of prize balls indicated in the prize ball number signal is made.
The payout instruction unit 303 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Special symbol lottery section 304)
The special symbol lottery unit 304, for example, determines a random number in the range from “0” to “65535”, that is, a random number related to the success or failure of the special symbol when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has won the start winning opening 112. Occur and get. Further, the special symbol lottery unit 304 simultaneously obtains a random number related to whether or not the special symbol is correct, and simultaneously determines two types of random numbers ranging from “0” to “255”, that is, a random number for determining a special symbol and a special symbol variation pattern determination. Generate and obtain a random number for. Hereinafter, three random numbers including a random number relating to whether or not a special symbol is determined, a random number for determining a special symbol, and a random number for determining a special symbol variation pattern are referred to as a “one set of random numbers”. For example, if no “one set of random numbers” is stored in the special symbol random number storage area in the RAM 202 c, the acquired “one set of random numbers” is output to the winning determination unit 305.

On the other hand, when “one set of random numbers” is stored in the special symbol random number storage area, the acquired “one set of random numbers” is stored in the special symbol random number storage area. In the present embodiment, a maximum of four “one set of random numbers” acquired by the special symbol lottery unit 304 can be stored in the special symbol random number storage area, and the storage order of the “one set of random numbers” is It can be identified. The special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area earliest to the winning determination unit 305 and outputs the “one set of random numbers” to the special symbol random number storage area. Delete from the design random number storage area.
The special symbol lottery unit 304 is realized by using a main CPU 201a, a ROM 201b, and a RAM 202c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 305)
The winning determination unit 305 first determines that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery unit 304 is “big hit” based on the random number value related to whether or not the special symbol is out of the “one set of random numbers” output by the special symbol lottery unit 304. ”Or“ Lose ”. Subsequently, when the winning determination unit 305 corresponds to the “big hit”, the winning area indicating that the value of the random number for determining the special symbol in the “one set of random numbers” shifts to the “probability change mode”. Based on whether it belongs to the winning area indicating that it will shift to "Time-short mode" or to the "Time-short mode", after switching to the "probability change mode" or "Time-short mode" mode (game state) Judge whether or not. Then, if it corresponds to “big hit”, the bonus flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. Further, when shifting to the “probability change mode”, the probability change flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. On the other hand, when shifting to the “time reduction mode”, the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on.

  Further, the winning determination unit 305 determines which of the “one set of random numbers” corresponds to the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the random number value for determining the special symbol variation pattern. For example, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, and 40 seconds are defined as the special symbol fluctuation display time of the special symbol fluctuation pattern. Each variation pattern is defined with probabilities in which “−” corresponding to “losing” or “0” to “7” corresponding to “winning” is defined in advance.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery table is different between the case where the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” and the other cases (the case where the mode is shifted to the “short time mode” and the case where the “normal mode” is performed). Is used to determine whether the above-mentioned “big hit” or “lost” is true.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, a game is performed in the probability variation lottery table used when transitioning to the “probability variation mode”, in the case of transitioning to the “time reduction mode”, and in the “normal mode”. There are two lottery tables, the normal lottery table used when
And the probability of becoming a “big hit” is higher in the case of transitioning to the “probability mode” than in the case of transitioning to the “short-time mode” and when playing in the “normal mode”. Thus, the contents of the two lottery tables are set.
The winning determination unit 305 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Special symbol display instruction unit 306)
The special symbol display instruction unit 306 determines the special symbol variation display time in the special symbol display device 106 based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and determines the result determined by the winning determination unit 305. Based on this, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on (in the case of shifting to the “probability variation mode” or the “time reduction mode”) is more than the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on (the “normal” The special symbol fluctuation display time is made much shorter than when the game is played in the “mode”.

  Here, as described above, in the case of “big hit”, any one of “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106. Determined as a special symbol. On the other hand, in the case of “losing”, “−” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106.

Then, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 forms a display pattern based on the stop symbol determined in this way, the special symbol variation display time, and the like, and sends the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the display pattern to the LED drive board 204. Send to. Thereby, the special symbol display part 116 in the special symbol display device 106 performs display according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.
The special symbol display instruction unit 306 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Big prize opening opening instruction unit 307)
When the winning determination unit 305 determines that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery unit 304 corresponds to “big hit” by the winning determination unit 307 and the bonus flag in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on, The special winning opening release instruction signal is transmitted to the substrate 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened. After that, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the specific area 121 formed in the big prize opening 113 based on the result of the determination in the winning determination section 301, the special prize opening release instruction section 307 performs the specific area control. An instruction signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the state in which the game ball can easily pass to the specific area 121 is released.

  Thereafter, for example, when it is determined that ten game balls have passed through the prize winning opening 113, or when it has been determined that 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the prize winning opening 113 was opened, the prize winning opening releasing instruction unit 307 Then, a large winning opening closing signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. Thereby, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  When the big prize opening 113 is closed as described above, the big prize opening opening instructing unit 307 facilitates the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 while the big prize opening 113 is being opened. It is determined whether or not the state has been released. As a result of this determination, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is released, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the special winning opening 113 is opened 15 times. . That is, it is determined whether or not 15 unit games have been consumed.

  As a result of these determinations, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is facilitated and all the unit games in the special game have not been digested, the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 The prize winning opening instruction signal is transmitted to the prize winning board 203 to shift to the next unit game, and the operation for opening and closing the prize winning opening 113 as described above is repeated until all the unit games are consumed. Do.

On the other hand, when all the rounds of the special game have been completed, the special game has ended, and the special winning opening 113 is not opened. Further, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 121 while the special winning opening 113 is opened, it is a so-called “punk” state, and whether or not all unit games in the special game have been consumed. Regardless, the special game is forcibly terminated. Accordingly, in this case as well, the special winning opening 113 is not opened.
The big winning opening releasing instruction unit 307 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Time-saving operation counting unit 308)
The short time operation counting unit 308 counts the number of games in the “short time mode” and determines whether or not the “short time mode” has ended. Here, the number of games refers to the number of times that the special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the lottery result.

  Specifically, the time reduction operation counting unit 308 refers to the flag storage unit 302, and when the bonus flag is turned off while the time reduction flag is turned on, the time reduction operation count unit 308 increases the number of time reductions every time the lottery result is output in the special symbol lottery unit 304. Add one. That is, the number of games in which the current game corresponds to the “short time mode” is counted. Then, it is determined whether or not the added value matches the specified value. As a result of this determination, if they match, the “time reduction mode” is completed in the current game, and therefore the time reduction operation counting unit 308 turns off the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302. In the above description, the prescribed value refers to a prescribed value of the number of games in the “short time mode”, and the value is, for example, “100”.

Further, when the bonus flag is turned on while counting is performed as described above, the short-time operation counting unit 308 stops counting and resets the count value. The fact that the bonus flag was turned on during the counting process means that it was a “big hit” during the “short-time mode”, so the number of games in the “short-time mode” This is because it is not necessary to count whether it falls under.
The short-time operation counting unit 308 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol lottery section 309)
When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 103, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates and acquires a random number within a predetermined range. When no random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area (that is, when it is not necessary to hold the normal symbol lottery result), the acquired random number is output to the winning determination unit 310. To do.

On the other hand, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the acquired random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. As described above, in the present embodiment, up to four random numbers acquired by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 can be stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the random number storage order can be identified. . Then, the normal symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area to the winning determination unit 310 and deletes the output random number from the normal symbol random number storage region.
The normal symbol lottery unit 309 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 310)
Based on the random number value output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309, the winning determination unit 310 determines whether the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 corresponds to “win” or “losing”. This determination is performed using, for example, a lottery table.

In the present embodiment, the probability of being “winning” is significantly higher in the case of transitioning to the “probability mode” or “short-time mode” than in the case of playing the game in the “normal mode”. In addition, the contents of each lottery table used in the winning determination unit 310 are set. As a result, the probability of winning a normal symbol when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode” is increased. Therefore, when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode”, the opening frequency of the ordinary electric accessory 104 becomes higher as much as possible than when the game is played in the “normal mode”. The game can be advanced without reducing the ball.
The normal symbol lottery unit 309 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol display instruction unit 311)
The normal symbol display instruction unit 311 determines the normal symbol variation display time based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and based on the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310, the normal symbol display time The normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 108 is determined and transmitted to the normal symbol lottery unit 309.

  In the present embodiment, when the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (in the case of shifting to the “accuracy variation mode” or “time reduction mode”), The normal symbol variation display time is much shorter than when the game is not turned on (as compared to when the game is played in the “normal mode”).

If the result of the determination by the winning determination unit 310 is “winning”, for example, “7” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108. On the other hand, in the case of “losing”, for example, “−” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108.
The normal symbol display instruction unit 311 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312)
Based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310, etc., the normal electric combination driving instruction unit 312 determines the operation mode of the normal electric combination 104, A normal electric accessory release instruction signal indicating the determined operation mode is transmitted.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 varies the operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 according to the state of the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302. I have to.

  Further, when the probability change flag or the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (the case where the flag is changed to the “probability change mode” or “time reduction mode”), they are turned on. The operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is determined so that the game ball can be easily won at the start winning opening 112 than when the game is not performed in the “normal mode”. .

Then, the ordinary electric accessory drive instructing unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the determined operation mode to the winning prize opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal.
The ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 is realized by using the main CPU 201 a and the ROM 201 b provided on the main control board 201.

(Direction command generator 313)
The effect command generation unit 313 uses the result determined by the winning determination unit 301, the result determined by the winning determination unit 305, the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and the special symbol display instruction unit 306. Based on the determined special symbol variation display time and the number of games counted by the short-time action counting unit 308 (the number of games in the “short-time mode”), etc., an effect command corresponding to the current game state is generated, Transmit to the control board 202.
The effect command generation unit 313 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

  Next, a functional configuration of the sub control board 202 will be described. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the sub control board 202.

(Direction command analysis unit 701)
The effect command analysis unit 701 analyzes the effect command transmitted from the main control board 201 (effect command generation unit 313), and the results of the analysis are a decorative symbol determination unit 702, an effect display pattern determination unit 703, and an image generation unit 705. And output to the voice generation unit 706 and the pseudo continuous variation execution determination unit 707. For example, when an effect command indicating whether or not the winning lottery is won (whether or not it is a “big hit”) and a special symbol variation time is input from the main control board 201, ”And the special symbol variation display time are determined, and the determined results are sent to the decorative symbol determination unit 702, the effect display pattern determination unit 703, the voice generation unit 706, and the pseudo continuous variation execution determination unit 707. Output.

  Further, when an effect command including the flag state stored in the flag storage unit 302 is input from the main control board 201, the effect command analysis unit 701 determines that the game is a special game based on the flag state. It is determined whether the game is a normal game or whether the game state is “probability change mode” or “time reduction mode”, and the determined result is a decorative symbol determination unit 702, an effect display pattern. The data is output to the determination unit 703, the voice generation unit 706, and the pseudo continuous variation execution determination unit 707.

  Further, when an effect command indicating the number of games counted by the time reduction operation counting unit 308 (the number of games in the “time reduction mode”) is input from the main control board 201, the effect command analysis unit 701 indicates that the game is “time reduction. The game mode of “Mode” is determined.

Note that the processing performed by the effect command analysis unit 701 is not limited to these, and processing according to the content of the command is appropriately executed.
The effect command analysis unit 701 is realized by using, for example, the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Pseudo continuous variation execution determination unit 707)
The quasi-continuous variation execution determination unit 707 is the result analyzed by the effect command analysis unit 701 (whether it is a “big hit” in the game, whether it is a special symbol variation display time, a special game, or a normal game, etc. ) To determine whether or not pseudo continuous variation display can be performed. As a result of the determination, if it is possible to perform pseudo continuous variation display, the pseudo continuous variation execution determination unit 707 determines whether to perform pseudo continuous variation display, for example, by lottery, and the determined result is determined. The result is output to the decoration symbol determination unit 702 and the effect display pattern determination unit 703.
The pseudo continuous variation execution determination unit 707 is realized by using, for example, the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

Here, an example of the pseudo continuous variation display performed in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect image displayed at the start of the pseudo continuous variation display. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a first example of the effect image displayed during the pseudo continuous variation display.
When the pseudo continuous variation execution determination unit 707 determines that pseudo continuous variation display is to be performed, first, as shown in FIG. 5A, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118e. In FIG. 5A, “→” indicates that the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

Next, after the light emitting components 135a to 135d are turned on, the movable accessories 134a to 134d are moved in the directions of the four corners of the display screen 118 as shown in FIG. Thereby, as shown in FIG.5 (c), the movable accessories 134a-134d become invisible on the display screen 118. FIG. Further, together with the operations of the movable combination items 134a to 134d and the light emitting components 135a to 135d, as shown in FIG.
Next, as shown in FIG. 5C, the display of the image 501 a in which the pitcher and the batter battle each other is started, and the image 502 indicating the game situation is displayed in the corner portion of the display screen 118. Specifically, in FIG. 5 (c), the score progress information “0 (zero) for both team A and team B”, the current status information of the game “5th, no two-out runners”, and “One Strike, Three The batter count information “ball” is displayed as an image 502 showing the game situation.

  Then, a moving image pitched by the pitcher is displayed on the display screen 118, and a moving image indicating the batter's operation for the pitch is displayed on the display screen 118. FIG. 6A shows an example in which a moving image 501b in which a batter fouls a ball thrown by a pitcher is displayed. Accordingly, in FIG. 6A, the fact that the batter count is “two strikes, three balls” is displayed in the corner portion of the display screen 118.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6B, a moving image indicating the batter's operation for the next pitching by the pitcher is displayed on the display screen 118. FIG. 6B shows an example in which a moving image 501c shaken by a batter is displayed. In the present embodiment, when the final match result between the batter and the pitcher is three strikes, the pseudo continuous variation display is terminated, and the game result is “lost” as shown in FIG. 6C. Is displayed on the display screen 118 in a stopped manner. When the decorative symbol indicating that the game result is “losing” is stopped and displayed in this manner, the movable accessory 134 moved when the pseudo continuous variation display is started is shown in FIG. Return to the original position shown.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the display of the match result for each ball between the baseball batter and the pitcher is set as a pseudo stop display, and the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed based on the final match result. I have to. In the present embodiment, the final match result between the batter and the pitcher is set to one of strikeout, hit, and home run.
In the example shown in FIG. 6, after the pseudo continuous variation display is performed twice, the batter finally shook, so that the decorative symbol indicating that the game result is “losing” is stopped and displayed. become.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the “number of batter counts” displayed when performing pseudo continuous variation display as described above is used to suggest the remaining number of pseudo continuous variation displays to the player. . As described above, in the present embodiment, the final match result between the batter and the pitcher is one of strikeout, hit, and home run. Therefore, if the batter does not hit or hit the home run, the pseudo continuous variation display can be continued until the batter strikes out. Therefore, the player knows how many balls and pitchers can be played until the batter strikes out (becomes a strike strike), so that the player can grasp the approximate number of remaining pseudo continuous fluctuations. it can. In other words, by viewing the display of the strike (S) in the batter count information, the player can grasp the standard of the remaining number of pseudo continuous fluctuations.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5A, the batter's count is one strike, so if the batter does not hit or hit a home run, at least two more balls can be played against the pitcher. Therefore, the player can know from the batter count information that the remaining number of pseudo continuous fluctuation displays is two or more if the batter does not hit or hit the home run. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the batter fouls in the next pitch, the batter count becomes a two-strike, so the player hits or hits a home run according to this count information. Otherwise, it can be understood that the remaining number of pseudo continuous variation displays is one or more.

  In the present embodiment, the expectation for the final result of the pseudo continuous variation display is displayed using the “batter count information” displayed when the pseudo continuous variation display is started. In the present embodiment, when the “image 501a in which the pitcher and the batter battle each other” shown in FIG. 5C is displayed, the “batter count information” displayed in the corner portion of the display screen 118. In addition, as the “game status information” is more advantageous to the batter, the expectation for the final result of the pseudo continuous variation display is increased. More specifically, for example, when the “image 501a in which the pitcher and the batter battle each other” shown in FIG. 5C is displayed, the “batter count of the batter” displayed in the corner portion of the display screen 118 is displayed. When “North Strike” is displayed as “information”, the expectation for the final result of the pseudo continuous variation display is higher than when “North Strike” is displayed. In addition, for example, when “runner full” is displayed as “game current state information” displayed at the corner of the display screen 118, “runner full” is displayed rather than pseudo continuous variation. The expectation for the final result of the display is high.

Next, a second example of the effect image displayed during the pseudo continuous variation display will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a second example of the effect image displayed during the pseudo continuous variation display.
The moving image 501b illustrated in FIG. 7A is displayed after the display of the “image 501a in which the pitcher and the batter battle each other” illustrated in FIG. 5C. In FIG. 7A, a moving image 501b in which a batter fouls a ball thrown by a pitcher is displayed, as in FIG. 6A. Accordingly, in FIG. 7A as well, as in FIG. 6A, the fact that the batter count is “two strike, three ball” is displayed in the corner portion of the display screen 118.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, a moving image 501d showing the batter's operation for the next pitching of the pitcher is displayed on the display screen 118. FIG. 7B shows an example in which a moving image 501d in which a batter hits a home run is displayed. In the present embodiment, if the final match result between the batter and the pitcher is a home run, the pseudo continuous variation display is terminated, and the game result is “big hit” as shown in FIG. 7C. Is displayed on the display screen 118 in a stopped manner. As described above, the movable accessory 134 moved when the pseudo continuous variation display is started is returned to the original position shown in FIG.

Next, a third example of the effect image displayed during the pseudo continuous variation display will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a third example of the effect image displayed during the pseudo continuous variation display.
The moving image 501e illustrated in FIG. 8A is displayed after the display of the “image 501a in which the pitcher and the batter battle each other” illustrated in FIG. 5C. In FIG. 8A, a moving image 501e in which a batter hits a hit is displayed. In the present embodiment, if the final match result between the batter and the pitcher is a hit, the pseudo continuous variation display is terminated, and as shown in FIG. 8B, the development system such as so-called super reach is performed. After displaying the effect image 501f for this purpose, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), a decorative symbol corresponding to the result of the game is stopped and displayed on the display screen 118. As described above, the movable accessory 134 moved when the pseudo continuous variation display is started is returned to the original position shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 8C, a case where a decorative symbol indicating that the result of the game is “big hit” is stopped and displayed on the display screen 118 is taken as an example.

(Decoration design determining unit 702)
The decorative symbol determination unit 702 determines a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 based on the lottery result output from the effect command analysis unit 701. In the present embodiment, when the lottery result output from the effect command analysis unit 701 indicates “hit”, for example, “000”, “111”, “222”, “333”, “444” , “555”, “666”, “777”, “888”, “999”, “AAA”, “BBB”, “CCC”, “DDD”, “EEE”, “FFF” One combination is determined as a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118e in the display screen 118 of the decorative symbol display device 107. As described above, in the present embodiment, the two lines of the horizontal line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 118a, 118b, and 118e and the vertical line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 118c, 118d, and 118e, Whether or not it is a “big hit” is shown. Therefore, when the lottery result output from the effect command analysis unit 701 indicates “big hit”, the decorative symbol determination unit 702 displays the “big hit” on at least one of the horizontal line and the vertical line. The combination of decorative symbols to be finally stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118e is determined so that the combination of symbols is displayed.

On the other hand, when the lottery result output from the production command analysis unit 401 indicates “losing”, a combination in which the three decorative symbols are not the same is displayed as a decorative symbol in the display screen 118 of the decorative symbol display device 107. It is determined as a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the display areas 118a to 118e.
Note that the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c in the display screen 118 of the decorative symbol display device 107 may be determined by lottery, for example.
The decorative symbol determination unit 702 is realized by using, for example, the sub CPU 202a and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Production display pattern determination unit 703)
When the combination of decorative symbols to be displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118e is determined by the decorative symbol determining unit 702 by the decorative symbol determining unit 702, the special symbol variation display time included in the director command, One of the plurality of effect display patterns stored in the effect display pattern storage unit 704 is selected as the display pattern of the effect image to be displayed according to the result of determination by the pseudo continuous variation execution determination unit 707 and the like. The effect display pattern stored in the effect display pattern storage unit 704 includes an effect display pattern that forms a so-called single reach state or a double reach state, or a super reach that stops display of decorative symbols after performing a unique effect display. The development system display pattern of the development system etc. is set. In the present embodiment, an effect display pattern that performs pseudo continuous variation display as in the examples illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 8 is also stored in the effect display pattern storage unit 704. When the pseudo continuous variation execution determining unit 707 determines that the pseudo continuous variation display is to be performed, the effect display pattern determining unit 703 uses the effect display pattern for performing the pseudo continuous variation display as the display pattern of the effect image to be displayed. Will choose.

  The effect display pattern determination unit 703 is realized by using, for example, the sub CPU 202a and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202, and the effect display pattern storage unit 704 uses the ROM 202b provided on the sub control board 202. Is realized.

(Image generation unit 705)
The image generation unit 705 outputs the combination of the decoration symbols determined by the decoration symbol determination unit 702, the display pattern determined (or changed) by the effect display pattern determination unit 703, and the effect command analysis unit 701 during the prescribed game. Based on the received information, image data to be displayed on the display screen 118 of the decorative symbol display device 107 is generated.

  For example, the image generation unit 705 determines that the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 is determined by the decorative symbol determination unit 702 and the display pattern is determined (or changed) by the effect display pattern determination unit 703. In such a case, image data is displayed so that decorative symbols corresponding to these contents are displayed.

Note that the image data generated by the image generation unit 705 is not limited to the one that displays the effect image as described above.
The image generation unit 705 is realized, for example, by using an image control processor 202d, an image data ROM 202e, and a video RAM 202f provided on the sub control board 202.

(Movable accessory control unit 708)
When the effect display pattern determining unit 703 selects an effect display pattern for performing pseudo continuous variation display, the movable accessory control unit 708 controls the turning on / off of the light-emitting component 135 in accordance with the effect display pattern. Drive control of the accessory 134 is performed. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5B, the movable accessory control unit 708 turns on the light emitting components 135a to 135d for 2 seconds, and then turns them off. Then, the movable combination control unit 708 moves the movable combination 134a to 134d in the directions of the four corners of the display screen 118, as shown in FIG. Thereafter, when the pseudo continuous variation display is completed as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the movable accessory controller 708 returns the movable accessories 134a to 134d to the original positions shown in FIG. .
The movable accessory control unit 708 is realized by using, for example, the sub CPU 202a and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Voice generation unit 706)
The sound generation unit 706 generates sound data based on the information output from the effect command analysis unit 701 and outputs the sound data to the speaker 133. For example, when a lottery result of a special symbol is output from the effect command analysis unit 701, a sound corresponding to the lottery result is emitted according to the display pattern determined by the effect display pattern determination unit 703. Such audio data is generated and output to the speaker 133.

Note that the audio data generated by the audio generation unit 706 is not limited to these.
The sound generation unit 706 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, the RAM 202c, the sound source circuit 202g, and the amplifier 202h provided on the sub control board 202.
The main control board 201 and the sub control board 202 may be provided with functions other than those described above.

  Next, an example of processing operations in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 14.

(Processing of main control board 201)
FIG. 9 is a main flowchart showing an example of processing operation in the main control board 201.
In step S1 of FIG. 9, the main control board 201 performs a game ball launch process. A specific example of this game ball launching process will be described. First, after the launch operation detection signal indicating that the launch handle 131 has been operated by the player is transmitted from the launch control board 205, the main control board 201, It is determined whether or not a certain amount of game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a.

  If the result of this determination is that a certain amount or more of game balls are not stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 and the game balls are directed to the game area 115. An effect command indicating that the command has been fired is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. Thereby, a game ball is launched into the game area 115 and an effect during the game is started.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205, and the game balls cannot be launched into the game area 115. An effect command indicating this is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. In this case, even if the player operates the launch handle 131, the game ball is not fired toward the game area 115. In addition, the player is notified by turning on the illumination part 130 that a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a.

  Next, in step S2, the main control board 201 performs a general winning process. This general winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 wins the general winning opening 111. Details of the general winning process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S3, the main control board 201 performs normal symbol operation gate passage processing. This normal symbol operation gate passing process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 passes through the normal symbol operation gate. The normal symbol operation gate passing process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 11A and 11B.

  Next, in step S4, the main control board 201 performs a start winning process. This start winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 wins the start winning port 112. Details of the start winning process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2.

  Next, in step S5, the main control board 201 performs a special game execution process. This special game execution process is a process that is performed when a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 and the decorative symbol display device 107 to become a “hit” and the game shifts to a special game. Details of the special game execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As described above, in the main control board 201, after performing the initialization process, the game ball launch process, the general winning process, the normal symbol operation gate passing process, the starting winning process, and the special game execution process are repeatedly performed. As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13 below, in this embodiment, each process is repeatedly executed while omitting unnecessary processes according to the state of the game.

(General winning process)
Next, the details of the general winning process in step S2 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step S <b> 11 of FIG. 10, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has won the general winning opening 111 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has won the general winning opening 111, the process proceeds to step S12, where the payout instruction unit 303 pays out the award ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4”. Transmit to the substrate 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the general winning opening 111 has been won and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 informs the player that the general winning opening 111 has been won by, for example, lighting the electric decoration part 130. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.
On the other hand, when the game ball has not won the general winning opening 111, it is not necessary to perform the process of step S12, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Normal symbol operation gate passing processing)
Next, the details of the normal symbol operation gate passing process in step S3 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
In step S <b> 21 of FIG. 11A, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 103 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 103, the routine proceeds to step S22, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates a random number and performs lottery (that is, obtains a random number).

  Next, in step S23, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not the normal symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the normal symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S24, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 counts the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not there are three or less. As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S25, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (step S22). 9) is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S24 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S22 may be suspended. Since the normal symbol based cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S23 that the normal symbol is not variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S26, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not a random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. judge. As a result of this determination, if random numbers are stored, the process proceeds to step S27, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less. Determine whether.

As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S28, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (step S22). Is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area.
Next, in step S29, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 reads the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S30.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that no random number is stored, steps S27 to S29 are omitted and the process proceeds to step S30.
If it is determined in step S27 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S22 may be suspended. Since the normal symbol based cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

When the normal symbol lottery result (random number) is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S30, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 outputs the obtained random number to the winning determination unit 310.
Next, in step S31, the winning determination unit 310 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on, it is determined that the operation is shifted to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, and the process proceeds to step S32, where the winning determination unit 310 determines that “ The default lottery table used in the case of the “short time mode” or “probability change mode” is read.
On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is turned on, it is determined that the mode is “normal mode”, and the process proceeds to step S33, where the winning determination unit 310 is “normal mode”. Extract the default lottery table used for.

  As described above, when the lottery table is selected in step S33, the process proceeds to step S34 in FIG. 11-2, and the winning determination unit 310 receives the lottery result (random number) output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309 in step S30. It is determined whether or not the selected lottery table corresponds to “winning”. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of this determination, if the normal symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S35, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 and the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 refer to the flag storage unit 302 and the time flag is set. Determine whether it is turned on. Further, the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 and the ordinary electric accessory driving instructing unit 312 refer to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not a transition is made to either the “time reduction mode” or the “probability change mode”. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on and the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S36. In step S 36, when the transition to the “short time mode” is in progress, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the normal symbols in a variable manner during the default normal symbol fluctuation display time in the “short time mode”. A display pattern for stopping and displaying “7” indicating “win” is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. As a result, the normal symbol display device 108 performs a display operation in accordance with the display pattern indicated in the normal symbol display instruction signal. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command based on the determination results of steps S34 and S35 and transmits it to the sub-control board 202.

  On the other hand, when transitioning to the “probability change mode”, the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 displays the normal symbols in a variable manner during the default normal symbol change display time in the “probability change mode”, and then “wins”. A display pattern for stopping and displaying “7” indicating that the normal symbol is displayed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. As a result, the normal symbol display device 108 performs a display operation in accordance with the display pattern indicated in the normal symbol display instruction signal. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command based on the determination results of steps S34 and S35 and transmits it to the sub-control board 202.

  Next, in step S <b> 37, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the default operation mode in the “time reduction mode” or the “probability change mode” to the winning opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108.

  If it is determined in step S35 that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is ON, the “normal mode” is set, and the process proceeds to step S38, where the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 is in the “normal mode”. After the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner during the default normal symbol variation display time, a display pattern is formed so that “7” indicating “win” is stopped and displayed, and the normal pattern indicating the formed display pattern is displayed. A symbol display instruction signal is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. As a result, the normal symbol display device 108 performs a display operation in accordance with the display pattern indicated in the normal symbol display instruction signal. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command based on the determination results of steps S34 and S35 and transmits it to the sub-control board 202.

  Next, in step S <b> 39, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the default operation mode in the “normal mode” to the prize opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108.

  If it is determined in step S34 that the normal symbol lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S40, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the hourly flag is turned on. Determine whether or not. Further, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of these determinations, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on and the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S41, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 During the default normal symbol fluctuation display time in “mode” or “probability change mode”, after the normal symbol is variably displayed, a display pattern is formed so that “−” indicating “losing” is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. As a result, the normal symbol display device 108 performs a display operation in accordance with the display pattern indicated in the normal symbol display instruction signal. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command based on the determination results of steps S34 and S40 and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S40 that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is on, the “normal mode” is set, and therefore the process proceeds to step S42, where the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the default in the “normal mode”. After the normal symbol is variably displayed during the normal symbol variation display time, a display pattern is formed so that “−” indicating “losing” is stopped and displayed, and the normal symbol display showing the formed display pattern An instruction signal is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. As a result, the normal symbol display device 108 performs a display operation in accordance with the display pattern indicated in the normal symbol display instruction signal. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command based on the determination results of steps S34 and S40 and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S21 of FIG. 11-1 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 103, the process proceeds to step S43, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 is provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not random numbers are stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. If no random number is stored as a result of this determination, there is no need to perform the processing from step S22 onward, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, if a random number is stored, the process proceeds to step S44. In step S44, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not the normal symbol is in a variable display. If the result of this determination is that the normal symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S29 described above. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is in a variable display, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Start-up winning process)
Next, details of the start winning process in step S4 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2.
In step S <b> 61 of FIG. 12A, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the start winning port 112 based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning port substrate 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the start winning opening 112, the process proceeds to step S62, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 generates a random number and performs the lottery (that is, acquisition of a random number related to whether the special symbol is successful). I do). At the same time, the special symbol lottery unit 304 acquires a random number for determining a special symbol and a random number for determining a special symbol variation pattern. As described above, three random numbers including a random number relating to whether or not a special symbol is appropriate, a random number for determining a special symbol, and a random number for determining a special symbol variation pattern are referred to as “a set of random numbers”.

  Next, in step S63, the special symbol lottery unit 304 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the bonus flag is turned off. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag has been turned off, the process proceeds to step S64, and the special symbol lottery section 304 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the special symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S65, where the special symbol lottery section 304 stores “one set” stored in the special symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not the number of “random number” is three or less.

As a result of the determination, if the number of the set of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S66, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines the special symbol lottery result. (The random number acquired in step S62) is stored in the special symbol random number storage area.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S63 that the bonus flag is not turned off (turned on), the special game is being executed, and the process proceeds to step S65.
If it is determined in step S65 that the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random numbers acquired in step S62 are suspended. However, since the special symbol based on the random number cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S64 that the special symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S67, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 stores “one set of random numbers” in the special symbol random number storage area. It is determined whether or not. As a result of this determination, if “a set of random numbers” is stored, the process proceeds to step S68, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 stores “a set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area. It is determined whether the number of is less than or equal to three.

If the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S69, where the special symbol lottery section 304 The lottery result (“one set of random numbers” acquired in step S62) is stored in the special symbol random number storage area.
Next, in step S70, the special symbol lottery unit 304 reads the “one set of random numbers” stored earliest in the special symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S71.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S67 that the "one set of random numbers" is not stored, steps S68 to S70 are omitted and the process proceeds to step S71.
In step S68, if it is determined that the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the “one set of random numbers” acquired in step S62. ”Cannot be held, nor can the special symbol based on the“ one set of random numbers ”be displayed, so the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. 9.

When the lottery result (random number) of the special symbol is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S71, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the obtained “one set of random numbers” to the winning determination unit 305.
Next, in step S72, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the probability variation flag is on, it is determined that the mode has been shifted to the “probability variation mode”, and the process proceeds to step S73. The winning determination unit 305 is used when the probability variation mode is in effect. The default lottery table for probability variation is extracted.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S74, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the time reduction flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag is turned on, it is determined that the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode”, the process proceeds to step S75, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302. Add 1 to the number of time reductions. That is, the number of games in the “short time mode” corresponding to the current game (the number of games in the “short time mode”) is counted. Then, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating the number of games in the “time saving mode” and transmits it to the sub-control board 202.

Next, in step S76, the winning determination unit 310 extracts the default normal lottery table to be used in the “time reduction mode”.
Next, in step S77, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the count value of the short-time operation counting unit 308 to determine whether or not the “short-time mode” has ended by digesting the prescribed number of games. If the result of this determination is that the prescribed number of games has been exhausted and the “time reduction mode” has ended, the process proceeds to step S78, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the time reduction flag.

  If it is determined in step S77 that the prescribed number of games has not been consumed, the “time reduction mode” is ongoing, and the process in step S78 is omitted.

Further, if it is determined in step S74 that the time reduction flag is not turned on, since it is “normal mode”, the process proceeds to step S79, and the winning determination unit 305 uses the default normal mode used in “normal mode”. Extract the lottery table.
As described above, when the lottery table is extracted in steps S73, S76, and S79, the process proceeds to step S80 in FIG. 12-2, and the winning determination unit 305 outputs the lottery result output from the special symbol lottery unit 304 in step S71 ( It is determined whether or not the random number relating to whether or not the special symbol is true corresponds to “big hit” in the extracted lottery table. That is, it is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of this determination, if the special symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S81, and the winning determination unit 305 further determines whether to shift to the “probability change mode” or the “short time mode” after the special game. Referring to the flag storage unit 302, the bonus flag is turned on. At this time, if the probability variation flag is turned on, the winning determination unit 305 turns off the probability variation flag. Then, the process proceeds to step S82. On the other hand, if the special symbol lottery is not won, the process of step S81 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on, since either the “time reduction mode” or the “probability variation mode” is being executed, the process proceeds to step S83. The special symbol display instruction unit 306 forms a display pattern for the time reduction / probability change mode based on the determination results in steps S80 and S82, and sends the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern to the LED drive board 204. Send. As a result, the special symbol display device 106 performs a display operation according to the display pattern indicated by the special symbol display instruction signal.

  On the other hand, when the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is not turned on, since it is the “normal mode”, the process proceeds to step S84, and the special symbol display instruction unit 306 determines “normal” based on the determination results in steps S80 and S82. A display pattern for “mode” is formed, and the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Thereby, the special symbol display device 106 performs a display operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

In step S85, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command corresponding to the current game state based on the determination results in steps S80 and S82, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202.
Next, in step S86, the special symbol display device 106 displays the special symbol to be stopped after the variable symbol is displayed. Also, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits the prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “4” to the payout control board 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a.

  Next, in step S87, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S88, where the winning determination unit 305 displays a special symbol (so-called probability variation symbol) indicating the transition to the “probability variation mode” as a special symbol display device 106. It is determined whether or not the display is stopped.

  As a result of the determination, if the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106, the process proceeds to step S89, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the probability variation flag. In addition, after executing the special game, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the mode changes to the probability change mode, and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. As a result, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays on the decorative symbol display device 107 the fact that it shifts to the probability changing mode after executing the special game. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation symbol is not stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to the “time reduction mode”, and thus the process proceeds to step S90, where the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the time reduction flag. In addition, after executing the special game, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the mode is shifted to the time reduction mode, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. As a result, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays on the decorative symbol display device 107 that the mode is shifted to the time-saving mode after executing the special game. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step S61 of FIG. 12-1 that the game ball has not passed through the start winning opening 112, the process proceeds to step S91, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 is provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not random numbers are stored in the special symbol random number storage area. If the result of this determination is that random numbers are stored, the process proceeds to step S92. Then, the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the special symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S70 described above.
On the other hand, in the case where no random number is stored in step S91 and in the case where it is determined in step S92 that the special symbol is variably displayed, it is not necessary to perform the processing after step S62. Return to the main flowchart.

(Special game execution process)
Next, details of the special game execution process in step S5 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step S101 of FIG. 13, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag is not turned on, there is no need to perform the processing after step S102 (since it does not shift to the special game), the process proceeds to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

On the other hand, if the bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S102. In step S <b> 102, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits the special winning opening opening instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened, and one round (unit game) of the 15 special games is started.
Next, in step S <b> 103, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113 based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203.

  If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113, the process proceeds to step S104, where the winning determination section 301 determines that the game ball is based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. It is determined whether or not the specific area 121 has been passed. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the specific area 121, the process proceeds to step S105, where the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203 and proceeds to step S106. move on. As a result, the state in which the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121 is released. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the specific area 121, the process skips step S105 and proceeds to step S106.

  Next, in step S <b> 106, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the game ball has passed through the big prize opening 113 or the specific area 121, and transmits it to the sub control board 202. As a result, an image indicating that the game ball has passed through the special winning opening 113 or the specific area 121 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. Also, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits the prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “15” to the payout control board 206. Thereby, 15 prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a.

  If it is determined in step S103 that the game ball has not won the grand prize opening 113, the processing of steps S104 to S106 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S107.

  Next, in step S107, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not a predetermined time (29.5 seconds) has elapsed since the special winning opening 113 is opened. As a result of the determination, if the predetermined time has elapsed, it is the end of the unit game, so the process proceeds to step S108, and the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits a special winning opening closing signal to the winning opening board 203. To do. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

Next, in step S <b> 109, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the state where it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 121 is released. As a result of this determination, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is released, the process proceeds to step S110, where the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 determines that all unit games in the special game (that is, It is determined whether or not (special game) has ended. If the result of this determination is that the special game has ended, the process proceeds to step S111, where the effect command generating unit 313 generates an effect command indicating the end of the special game and transmits it to the sub control board 202. As a result, a video indicating the end of the special game is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. Further, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121.
In step S112, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302, turns off the bonus flag, and returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step S107, when it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the big winning opening 113 is opened, the process proceeds to step S113, and the big winning opening releasing instruction unit 307 transmits the above-mentioned winning determination unit 301. Based on the game ball passing signal, it is determined whether or not 10 or more game balls have passed through the big prize opening 113. If the result of this determination is that there are 10 or more game balls that have passed through the special winning opening 113, it means that the unit game is over, so that the process proceeds to step S108, and the special winning opening 113 is closed.

On the other hand, when the number of game balls that have passed through the winning prize opening 113 is not ten or more, the unit game is continuing, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.
If it is determined in step S110 that all unit games in the special game have not ended, the process proceeds to the next unit game. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S114, and the effect command generation unit 313 performs the next unit game. An effect command indicating that the process proceeds to is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. As a result, a video indicating that the next unit game has progressed is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. Further, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203 and returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. As a result, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121.
The contents of the effect command generated by the effect command generating unit 313 and the timing for transmitting the effect command are not limited to those shown in the flowcharts of FIGS.

(Processing operation of sub-control board 202)
FIG. 14 is a main flowchart showing an example of processing operation in the sub-control board 202.
In step S121 of FIG. 14, the effect command analysis unit 701 determines whether an effect command transmitted from the main control board 201 (effect command generation unit 313) has been received. If the result of this determination is that an effect command has not been received, processing proceeds to step S133, which will be described later, and other processing is performed.

  On the other hand, when the effect command transmitted from the main control board 201 is received, the process proceeds to step S122. In step S122, the effect command analysis unit 701 analyzes the effect command received in step S121, and determines whether it is time to end the pseudo continuous variation display based on the analysis result. This determination can be made based on, for example, a “command to end the special symbol variation display” transmitted from the main control board 201. If it is determined that it is time to end the pseudo continuous variation display, the process proceeds to step S139 described later.

  On the other hand, if it is not time to end the pseudo continuous variation display, the process proceeds to step S123. In step S123, the pseudo continuous variation display execution determination unit 707 can perform pseudo continuous variation display in the game based on the analysis result of the effect command analysis unit 701 with respect to the effect command received in step S121. Determine whether or not. If the result of this determination is that pseudo continuous variation display is not possible in the game, the process proceeds to step S133, which will be described later, and other processing is performed.

On the other hand, if pseudo continuous variation display can be performed in the game, the process proceeds to step S124. In step S124, the pseudo continuous variation execution determination unit 707 determines whether or not to perform pseudo continuous variation display, for example, by lottery. As a result of this determination, when the pseudo continuous variation display is not performed, the process proceeds to step S133 described later, and other processes are performed.
On the other hand, when the pseudo continuous variation display is performed, the process proceeds to step S125. In step S125, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines whether or not the game is “big hit” based on the analysis result of the effect command analysis unit 701 for the effect command received in step S121. As a result of the determination, if the game is not “big hit”, the process proceeds to step S134 described later.

  On the other hand, if the game is a “hit”, the process proceeds to step S126. In step S126, the decorative symbol determination unit 702 determines a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed. In step S125, since it is determined that the game is “big hit”, here, the combination of decorative symbols corresponding to “big bonus” is determined as the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed.

Next, in step S127, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines the number of pseudo continuous variation displays performed in the game by, for example, lottery. At this time, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines the number of pseudo continuous variation displays using the lottery table for “big hit”.
Next, in step S128, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines the initial value of “score, runner, count” information included in the image 502 indicating the game situation by, for example, lottery. At this time, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines an initial value of the information of “score, runner, count” using a lottery table for “big hit”. The initial value of the “score, runner, count” information is the content of the “image 502 showing the game situation” shown in FIG.

Next, in step S129, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines the result of the pseudo continuous variation display by, for example, lottery. In step S125, since it is determined that the game is “big hit”, the home run or hit is determined as a result of the pseudo continuous variation display.
Next, in step S130, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines the effect display pattern based on the result determined in steps S127 to S129 and the analysis result of the effect command analysis unit 701 for the effect command received in step S121. One of the plurality of effect display patterns stored in the storage unit 704 is selected.

  Next, in step S131, the movable accessory control unit 708 lights up the light emitting components 135a to 135d for 2 seconds, for example, and then turns them off. Then, the movable combination control unit 708 moves the movable combination 134a to 134d in the directions of the four corners of the display screen 118, as shown in FIG. Note that the order of the operations in steps S130 and S131 may be reversed or may be performed simultaneously.

Next, in step S132, the image generation unit 705 selects the analysis result of the effect command analysis unit 701 for the effect command received in step S121, the “combination of decorative symbols” determined in step S126, and the selection in step S130. Based on the produced display pattern, image data or the like to be displayed on the display screen 118 of the decorative symbol display device 107 is generated. As a result, the effect image is displayed on the display screen 118 of the decorative symbol display device 107.
Then, after other processing is performed in step S133, the process returns to step S121, and the effect command analysis unit 701 determines again whether or not an effect command has been received.

  If it is determined in step S125 that the game does not “big hit”, the process proceeds to step S134. In step S134, the decorative symbol determination unit 702 determines a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed. In step S125, since it is determined that the game does not “big hit”, here, the combination of decorative symbols corresponding to “losing” is determined as the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed.

Next, in step S135, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines the number of pseudo continuous variation displays performed in the game by, for example, lottery. At this time, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines the number of pseudo continuous variation displays using the “losing” lottery table.
Next, in step S136, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines the initial value of “score, runner, count” information included in the image 502 indicating the game situation by, for example, lottery. At this time, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines the initial value of the information of “score, runner, count” using the “losing” lottery table.

Next, in step S137, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines the result of the pseudo continuous variation display by, for example, lottery. In step S125, since it is determined that the game does not “big hit”, here, hit or strikeout is determined as a result of the pseudo continuous variation display.
Next, in step S138, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines the effect display pattern based on the result determined in steps S135 to S137 and the analysis result of the effect command analysis unit 701 for the effect command received in step S121. One of the plurality of effect display patterns stored in the storage unit 704 is selected.

  And it progresses to step S131 mentioned above, and after operating the light emission components 135a-135d and the movable accessories 134a-134d, it progresses to step S132. Proceeding to step S132, the analysis result of the effect command analysis unit 701 for the effect command received in step S121, the “decorative symbol combination” determined in step S134, and the effect display pattern selected in step S138 Based on this, image data or the like to be displayed on the display screen 118 of the decorative design display device 107 is generated, and an effect image based on the image data or the like is displayed on the display screen 118 of the decorative design display device 107.

  If it is determined in step S122 that it is time to end the pseudo continuous variation display, the process proceeds to step S139. In step S139, the movable combination control unit 708 returns the movable combinations 134a to 134d moved in step S131 to their original positions. Then, the process proceeds to step S133, and other processing is performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, pseudo-continuous variation display is performed using the result of the match between the baseball batter and the pitcher, and the decorative pattern is displayed based on the final result of the match between the batter and the pitcher. The stop was displayed. And the image 502 which shows the condition of a game is displayed with the image 501 where a batter and a pitcher play, and the remaining frequency of pseudo continuous fluctuation display is suggested. Therefore, the pseudo continuous variation image can be displayed in a mode different from the decorative design. Further, the player can grasp the guideline of the remaining number of pseudo continuous variation displays by looking at the image 502 (the display of the strike (S)) showing the game situation, and the remaining number of pseudo continuous variation displays. This makes it possible to estimate the possibility of “big hit”. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the expectation of “big hit” given to the player by the pseudo continuous variation display. Furthermore, it is possible to cause the player to guess to some extent when the pseudo continuous variation display ends by the image 502 showing the situation of the game associated with the image 501 in which the batter and the pitcher play against each other.

  Further, in this embodiment, pseudo continuous variation display is performed using a story that a batter and a pitcher battle each other, and the pseudo continuous variation display is continued until a final battle result between the batter and the pitcher is obtained. I made it. Therefore, pseudo continuous variation display can be performed in various patterns. Therefore, the preference about pseudo continuous variation display can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for the final result of the pseudo continuous variation display is determined by using the content of the “image 502 showing the game situation (batter count)” displayed at the start of the pseudo continuous variation display. Displayed. Therefore, at the start of the pseudo continuous variation display, it is possible to cause the player to guess the final match result between the putter and the pitcher to some extent. Therefore, the expectation given to the player about the result of the pseudo continuous variation display can be formed from when the pseudo continuous variation display starts.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the effect image to be displayed thereafter is made different depending on whether the result of the pseudo continuous variation display is home run, hit, or strikeout, the final display of the putter and the pitcher is different. The interest given to the player about the match result can be further increased.

  Further, in this embodiment, every time a match between a baseball batter and a pitcher ends (every pseudo-continuous change is performed), an image 502 (indicating the status of the match) according to the result of the match ( Since the batter count) is changed, the interest given to the player about the pseudo continuous variation display can be further increased.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the player is notified that the pseudo continuous variation display is performed using the movable accessory 134 and the light emitting component 135. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the impression that the pseudo continuous variation display is a special effect.

  In the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for the final result of the pseudo continuous fluctuation display is calculated using the content of the “image 502 showing the game situation (batter count)” displayed at the start of the pseudo continuous fluctuation display. Displayed. However, the method for displaying the expectation for the final result of the pseudo continuous variation display is not limited to this. For example, the expected degree of the final result of the pseudo continuous variation display may be displayed depending on who is the batter displayed at the time of the pseudo continuous variation display. Further, the more the batter hits the foul, the higher the degree of expectation for the final result of the pseudo continuous variation display. In this case, if the “image 502 showing the game situation (batter count)” displayed at the start of the pseudo continuous variation display is advantageous to the batter, the batter can easily hit the foul many times. If it is disadvantageous to the batter, the batter can be easily shaken. Furthermore, when a predetermined condition is established in the pseudo continuous variation display, the final result of the pseudo continuous variation display may be determined according to the established condition. For example, when the batter hits the foul continuously for a preset number of times, the final result of the pseudo continuous variation display can always be a home run.

  Further, in the present embodiment, pseudo continuous variation display is performed using the match result of each ball between the batter and the pitcher, and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed based on the final match result between the batter and the pitcher. However, it is not always necessary to perform pseudo continuous variation display using an image in which a batter and a pitcher battle each other. For example, pseudo continuous variation display may be performed using an image of a sport other than baseball (such as a soccer PK game). When performing pseudo continuous variation display using an image of a soccer PK game, for example, an image showing the progress of a PK game can be used as an image that suggests to the player the remaining number of pseudo continuous variable displays. In addition, pseudo continuous variation display may be performed using an image other than sports. For example, pseudo continuous variation display may be performed using an image of martial arts. In this case, as an image that suggests to the player the remaining number of pseudo-continuous variation displays, for example, an image obtained by graphing or quantifying the damage received by the fighter can be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as information related to the remaining number of pseudo continuous variation displays, an indication of the remaining number of pseudo continuous variation displays is displayed by an image 502 (display of strike (S)) indicating the game situation. However, this is not always necessary. For example, the remaining number of pseudo continuous variation displays may be displayed as information related to the remaining number of pseudo continuous variation displays.

  In the present embodiment, the first type pachinko machine has been described as an example. However, as long as it is a gaming machine that displays a decorative design as an effect image, the pachinko machine other than the first type pachinko machine can also be used. Operations can be applied. Further, the present embodiment can be applied to a first-class pachinko machine of a type other than the first-class pachinko machine described in the present embodiment. For example, the present embodiment can be applied to a so-called fall type first-class pachinko machine.

The embodiment of the present invention described above can be realized by a computer executing a program. Further, a means for supplying the program to the computer, for example, a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM recording such a program, or a transmission medium for transmitting such a program may be applied as an embodiment of the present invention. it can. A program product such as a computer-readable recording medium in which the program is recorded can also be applied as an embodiment of the present invention. The above programs, computer-readable recording media, transmission media, and program products are included in the scope of the present invention.
In addition, the above-described embodiments are merely examples of implementation in carrying out the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited thereto. That is, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from the technical idea or the main features thereof.

It is a front view which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the external appearance structure of a game machine. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of a functional structure of a main control board. It is a functional block diagram which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of a functional structure of a sub control board. It is a figure which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the effect image displayed at the time of the start of pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation display. It is a figure which shows embodiment of this invention and shows the 1st example of the effect image displayed in the middle of performing pseudo continuous fluctuation display. It is a figure which shows embodiment of this invention and shows the 2nd example of the effect image displayed in the middle of performing pseudo continuous fluctuation display. It is a figure which shows embodiment of this invention and shows the 3rd example of the effect image displayed in the middle of performing pseudo continuous fluctuation display. It is a main flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the processing operation in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a general winning process. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a normal symbol action | operation gate passage process. 11 is a flowchart illustrating the embodiment of the present invention and continuing from FIG. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and follows FIG. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a special game execution process. It is a main flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the processing operation in a sub control board.

Explanation of symbols

101 Nail 103 Normal symbol operating gate 104 Normal electric accessory 106 Special symbol display device 107 Decorative symbol display device 108 Normal symbol display device 112 Start winning port 113 Grand winning port 131 Launch handle 201 Main control board 202 Sub control board 202a Sub CPU
202b ROM
202c RAM

Claims (5)

A lottery means for performing a lottery when a game ball fired on the game board wins a winning prize opening;
When the game ball wins at the start winning opening, the display of the decorative symbol is started, and according to the result of the lottery by the lottery means, the display of the decorative symbol is displayed to stop and display,
The effect display means includes a pseudo image display means for displaying a pseudo continuous variation image for performing pseudo continuous variation display during one variation display period of the decorative design,
An image relating to the remaining number of times of pseudo continuous variation display by the pseudo continuous variation image, and a remaining number display means for displaying together with the pseudo continuous variation image;
The gaming machine, wherein the pseudo image display means displays an image different from the decorative design as the pseudo continuous variation image.   The pseudo image display means displays the result of a story using the pseudo continuous variation image, and displays the pseudo continuous variation image until the result of the story is obtained. The gaming machine described. A story result determining means for determining a result of the story based on a result of the lottery by the lottery means;
A remaining number determination means for determining the content of the image related to the remaining number displayed when the display of the pseudo continuous variation image is started, based on a lottery result by the lottery means;
3. The remaining number display unit displays an image related to the remaining number of times with the content determined by the remaining number of times determining unit when display of the pseudo continuous variation image is started. The gaming machine described in 1.   4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the effect display means includes effect image display means for displaying an effect image corresponding to a result of the story displayed by the pseudo image display means.   The said remaining frequency display means changes the image which concerns on the said remaining frequency, whenever the pseudo continuous variation display by the said pseudo continuous variation image is performed, The any one of Claims 1-4 characterized by the above-mentioned. The gaming machine described.

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