JP2009165579A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine suitable for improving the taste of a game. <P>SOLUTION: A main controller 210 determines a basic variation pattern with entering to a starting prize-winning port as a moment. When the determined basic variation pattern is a basic variation pattern losing super ready-for-winning, a performance controller 150 determines another mode different from the mode of a ready-for-winning pattern determined in last losing of super ready-for-winning. A pattern controller 152 stops a part of a performance symbol by the mode of the determined ready-for-winning pattern and carries out variation performance using a back ground image and a character corresponding to the mode of the ready-for-winning pattern. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays a symbol on a symbol display device in a variable manner and causes a special prize state after the symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner, and more particularly to a gaming machine suitable for improving the game taste.

  As a conventional pachinko machine, for example, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening, the symbol display device starts displaying the symbols in a variable manner, and whether or not to cause a special prize state (bonus), A reach lottery is performed to determine whether or not to give a notice that a special prize state will occur (hereinafter simply referred to as reach). When it is determined that the reach is to be performed based on the result of the reach lottery, a part of the variable symbol is set in the first specific mode (for example, “77”, hereinafter referred to as the reach symbol) prior to the occurrence of the special prize state. Stop and perform a predetermined variation effect during symbol variation. When it is determined that the special prize state is to be generated in the jackpot lottery, all the changing symbols are stopped in the second specific mode including the reach symbol (for example, “777”, hereinafter referred to as the jackpot symbol), and the symbols are stopped. Later, a special prize state is created. When the special prize state occurs, the opening / closing of the grand prize opening is controlled with a predetermined opening / closing pattern, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are paid out for each prize winning to the big prize opening.

As this type of pachinko machine, for example, a technique described in Patent Document 1 is known.
When the technology described in Patent Document 1 determines that both the current and previous symbol variations are super-reach based on the basic variation pattern, a rendering mode other than the current rendering mode is selected from the rendering modes A to D. The effect design is variably displayed based on the selected variation pattern and the variation pattern corresponding to the effect mode (the same reference [0075] to [0080]). Superreach refers to a reach that has a high degree of reliability, that is, has a high possibility of being selected when winning is determined in the jackpot lottery.
JP 2007-175177 A

  However, in the technology described in Patent Document 1, at the time of reach, the player pays close attention to the design that is the target of the reach while paying close attention to the variable performance with a high expectation for the jackpot. Since the contents of the variation effect are irrelevant to the form of the reach symbol, there is a problem that the impression of the player about the relevance between the reach symbol and the content of the variation effect is weak and the game taste is lowered.

  In addition, when super reach occurs twice in succession, it is possible to select a production mode different from the current production mode to prevent the same content from being produced. When there is a normal change in the game, there is a possibility that a change effect of the same content may be performed for those super reach (S406, S408, S416 in FIG. 17). There was a problem that the taste decreased.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made paying attention to such an unsolved problem of the conventional technology, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine suitable for improving the game taste.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention includes a lottery means for performing lottery to determine whether or not a special prize state is caused by winning a winning prize at the start winning opening, and a plurality of variation patterns. A variation pattern determining means for determining any of the symbols, a symbol varying means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols on the symbol display means according to the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means, and a stop symbol for determining the mode of the stop symbol When the variation pattern determined by the determining means and the variation pattern determining means is a specific variation pattern, a part of the variation symbol is stopped in the mode of the stop symbol determined by the stop symbol determining unit, A specific variation effect unit that performs a predetermined variation effect during the variation, and when it is determined that the special prize state is caused by the lottery unit, all of the variation symbols are in a predetermined state. The special variation effecting unit performs the variation effect corresponding to the mode of the stop symbol determined by the stop symbol determination unit, and stops the symbol determination unit. Corresponds to each of the stop symbol modes determined when the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means is the specific variation pattern, and has a different stop symbol mode different from the stop symbol mode. A plurality of stop symbol selection tables to be registered, a specific variation pattern determination unit that determines whether or not the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit is the specific variation pattern, and the specific variation pattern determination unit Is determined, the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means is the specific variation pattern last time. A table selection means for selecting the stop symbol selection table corresponding to the stop symbol selection mode determined at the time, and a symbol pattern determination for determining the stop symbol mode based on the stop symbol selection table selected by the table selection means Means.

  With such a configuration, when there is a winning at the start winning opening, a lottery for determining whether or not to cause a special prize state is performed by the lottery means. In addition, any one of the plurality of variation patterns is determined by the variation pattern determining means, and the mode of the stop symbol is determined by the stop symbol determining means. At this time, if the determined variation pattern is a specific variation pattern, another mode different from the stop symbol mode determined when the variation pattern was the specific variation pattern last time is determined.

  Next, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display means by the symbol variation means according to the determined variation pattern. Next, if the determined variation pattern is a specific variation pattern, the specific variation rendering means stops a part of the variation symbol in the determined stop symbol form, and the determined stop symbol is displayed during the variation of the symbol. Fluctuation effects corresponding to these aspects are performed. Accordingly, it is possible to give an impression to the player in association with the stop symbol (for example, the reach symbol) when a part of the variable symbol is stopped and the contents of the variable effect. In addition, even if a variation (for example, normal variation) is performed between a specific variation pattern and a specific variation pattern, the stop determined when the variation pattern was the specific variation pattern last time Since another aspect different from the pattern aspect is determined, it is possible to prevent a variation effect of the same content from being performed.

If it is determined that the special prize state is to be generated as a result of the lottery, the symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner, and then the special prize state is generated.
Here, the start winning opening means a hole or a gate provided on the surface of the game board for winning or passing a game ball, for example, a winning opening or an operating gate. Accordingly, winning includes not only winning but also passing.

Further, the special prize state means an advantageous state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player, and includes, for example, an opening operation of a special prize opening.
The specific variation pattern may be any type, but is preferably a variation pattern corresponding to symbol variation performed in a special performance state such as super reach. If such a variation pattern is defined as a specific pattern, the game can be further increased when a special performance state continues.

Furthermore, the gaming machine according to claim 2 according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variation pattern determining means determines the variation pattern based on a lottery result of the lottery means, and The variation pattern is a specific variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means when the lottery means determines that the special prize state does not occur.
With such a configuration, the variation pattern determination means determines one of the plurality of variation patterns based on the lottery result of the lottery means, and the stop symbol determination means determines the stop symbol form. At this time, if the determined variation pattern is the specific variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit when it is determined that the special prize state is not caused by the lottery unit, the variation pattern was the previous specific variation pattern Another mode different from the mode of the stop symbol determined sometimes is determined.

  When the lottery means determines that the special prize state does not occur, the special prize state does not occur after the end of the variation effect by the specific variation effect means, the lottery means, the symbol variation by the symbol variation means, and the specific variation effect means The normal gaming state in which the variation effect is performed is continued. For this reason, there is a possibility that the variation effect by the specific variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means when it is determined not to cause the special prize state to continue continuously or intermittently. Therefore, by determining another mode different from the previously determined stop symbol mode for such a specific variation pattern, when the normal gaming state continues, the variation effect of the same content is performed. Can be prevented.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention, when the variation pattern is a specific variation pattern, a part of the variation symbol is stopped and corresponds to the mode of the stop symbol. Since the variation effect is performed, it is possible to impress the player in association with the stop symbol and the content of the variation effect. In addition, even if a variation due to another variation pattern is performed between a specific variation pattern and a specific variation pattern, it differs from the mode of the stop symbol determined when the variation pattern was the specific variation pattern last time. Since another aspect is determined, it is possible to prevent a variation effect having the same content from being performed. Therefore, the effect that the taste of the game can be improved as compared with the conventional case can be obtained.

  Furthermore, according to the gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention, the stop symbol previously determined for the specific variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit when it is determined that the special prize state is not caused by the lottery unit. Since another aspect different from the aspect is determined, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent a variation effect of the same content from being performed when a normal gaming state that is not a special prize state continues.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 16 are diagrams showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, as shown in FIG.
First, the configuration of the game board surface 102 in the pachinko machine will be described.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Each of the left and right sides of the grand prize winning hole 115 is provided with a left falling prize winning hole 126 and a right falling prize winning hole 127 that allow a game ball to be always awarded. When the number displayed on the normal symbol display device 108 is in a specific state in a state, a normal electric accessory 112 is provided that is open in a predetermined pattern and allows a game ball to be won. When the game ball wins, the ordinary electric accessory 112 detects the game ball winning by the detection signal of the winning port switch inside the pachinko machine, and gives an opportunity to start the variable display of the special symbol display device 106.

An out port 110 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the above winning ports or the like is provided below the ordinary electric accessory 112 and below the game board surface 102.
Hereinafter, a gaming state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery becomes a specified value after the end of the jackpot is referred to as a `` low probability state '', and a gaming state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than the low probability state after the jackpot ends is `` It is called “probability fluctuation state”. In addition, the function of shortening the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol, and the probability that the lottery of the normal symbol that is drawn as the operation gates 113 and 114 pass are higher than the normal lottery probability (for example, 10 times higher). ) And the game state in which two functions (hereinafter referred to as “short-time function”) of extending the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 112 in comparison with the normal opening time (which increases the opening time) are activated. A game state in which the time-shortening function is not activated is called a “time-short operation state”.

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

The main controller 210 transmits a control command and controls the entire game in accordance with a random number generated internally based on detection of a game ball by winning at the start winning opening 111, and also displays a special symbol display device 106. Control directly.
The effect control device 150 transmits a control command (third control command) for controlling the symbol control device 152 in accordance with a control command (first control command) transmitted from the main control device 210.

The symbol control device 152 controls the effect symbol display device 104 in accordance with a control command (third control command) transmitted from the effect control device 150.
The main controller 210 includes a CPU 220, a ROM 230, a RAM 240, an input port 250 and an output port 255.
The output port 255 includes a special symbol display output port for outputting to the special symbol display device 106, a normal symbol display output port for outputting to the normal symbol display device 108, and a special symbol operation memory indicator lamp 116. Special symbol operation memory indicator light port for performing output, normal symbol operation memory indicator light port for performing output to the normal symbol operation memory indicator light 117, and command output for the effect control device performing output to the effect control device 150 A prize ball payout that outputs to a prize ball payout control device 156 that performs payout control of a prize ball to a prize ball payout device and a port (sends a first control command such as a symbol designation command or a variation pattern command). A command output port, a large winning opening solenoid output port for outputting to the large winning opening solenoid 158 that opens and closes the large winning opening 115, and the game state display device 109. A gaming state display output port for output, consisting of the external information output ports 256 Metropolitan for outputting to an external hall computer. The symbol designating command (first control command) is a control command for designating the stop symbol combination mode (short time, probability variation 1, probability variation 2, probability variation 3, small hit) of the effect symbol, and the variation pattern command ( The first control command) is a control command for designating the screen variation mode and effect time such as reach, disengagement, special award, etc. displayed on the effect symbol display device 104.

Although not shown, the external information output port 256 includes at least a first signal generation unit that is a first signal generation unit and a second signal generation unit that is a second signal generation unit.
The first signal generator generates a signal that is output during the state so that a state such as the jackpot information signal can be identified. The output time varies depending on the state and the like. When the jackpot (probability variation jackpot) that causes the probability variation state to occur without notifying that the probability variation state occurs is determined, the first signal generation unit can identify the jackpot that can be identified as the probability variation jackpot Since no signal is output (a jackpot signal output prohibition setting), the probability variation state can be set to the non-notification state. Specifically, the jackpot signal indicating that the jackpot is being output is output, but the probability changing signal indicating that the probability change occurring after the jackpot is ended is not output (notification prohibition means). Yes.

For example, the second signal generation unit detects a change in a state such as a symbol determination number information signal and generates a signal. Further, since the output time informs the detection, it is output for a preset period (specifically, for every 248 [ms] every detection, and at the same interval so that the output signals do not continue. Output).
The main controller 210 receives detection signals from the start winning port switch 131, the big winning port switch 132, and other various winning port switches 133 via the input port 250 and processes them.

  The main controller 210 is connected to the special symbol display device 106, the special symbol operation memory indicator lamp 116, the normal symbol display device 108, the normal symbol operation memory indicator lamp 117, the big prize opening solenoid 158, and the external information output via the output port 255. And the game state display device 109 are controlled. Here, “control” means, for example, that the main control device 210 sends a control signal related to display driving directly from the output port 255 to the special symbol display device 106 (static output or dynamic output). This is a process of changing a special symbol, and includes, for example, direct transmission of a signal (command) from the CPU 220 without judgment by another CPU, or control without time delay (time lag) due to interruption or the like.

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

The RAM 240 temporarily stores input / output data for the main control device 210, data for arithmetic processing, various counters including a random number counter related to games, and a holding memory for storing information on each holding ball. .
In the RAM 240, the control command scheduled to be output is stored in a predetermined area. When the power is turned off, the contents of the RAM 240 are restored to the state before the power is turned off, and the control command scheduled to be output from the RAM 240 is output. The game state is restored to the state before the power was turned off.

  The main controller 210 is connected to a power supply circuit 212 for supplying power. When the power supply circuit 212 detects that the voltage of the power supply line supplied to the entire main controller 210 (that is, each IC or the like provided in the main controller 210) is equal to or lower than a predetermined voltage value, A power-off detection signal indicating that the power has been cut off is output to the CPU 220. When power-off is detected, the power supply line supplied to the entire main controller 210 is switched to a power supply line (power supply line connected to the backup power supply) directly connected to the CPU 220 when the power supply is cut off (restore information storage means) . A capacitor provided in the power supply circuit 212 may be used as the backup power supply.

Thereby, since power is supplied to the RAM 240 from the power supply line directly connected to the CPU 220, information can be held. In place of the RAM 240 and the backup power supply, a rewritable nonvolatile storage element such as a flash ROM can be used.
The power supply circuit 212 is for supplying a power supply voltage to the main control device 210, the effect control device 150, the symbol control device 152, and the like. The power supply circuit 212 includes a power switch (non-power switch) for driving the power supply circuit 212. The RAM clear switch (not shown) for clearing the RAM data of the main controller 210, that is, initializing the RAM 240, is connected. In addition, when connected to the main control device 210, the production control device 150, the symbol control device 152, etc., and the power switch is turned on, a predetermined power supply voltage is supplied to each device, indicating the operation state of the RAM clear switch. A RAM clear signal is transmitted from the power supply circuit 212 to the main controller 210.

  When the power of the pachinko machine is turned off, that is, when the power switch is turned off, the power supply voltage for the RAM 240 is supplied from the power supply circuit 212 to the main controller 210 in order to retain the data stored in the RAM 240. Is supplied. The power supply circuit 212 includes a power supply unit that supplies a power supply voltage to the main control device 210, the effect control device 150, the symbol control device 152, and the like, and the main control device 210 is connected to the RAM 240 when the power supply of the power supply unit is cut off. A backup power supply unit for supplying power supply voltage is provided. That is, in the normal time, the effect control device 150 and the symbol control device 152 that are supplied with the power supply voltage do not have a backup power supply, so when the power is turned off, the supply of the power supply voltage is switched to the RAM 240 of the main control device 210. Power supply voltage is stopped. For this reason, stored calculation results and read information are lost.

  When the RAM clear switch is turned on when the power is turned on, the operation signal is transmitted from the power circuit 212 to the main controller 210, detected by the CPU 220, and the data stored in the RAM 240 is cleared and initialized. However, the RAM data can be cleared only when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on and the pachinko machine is operating normally, for example, the player operates the launch handle. When a game is being played, the operation of the RAM clear switch is not accepted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the contents of the control command output from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150.
As shown in FIG. 6, the control command includes a symbol designating command for designating any one of an off-stage effect symbol, a time-short symbol, a probability variation 1 symbol, a probability variation 2 symbol, a probability variation 3 symbol, and a small hit symbol. The symbol designation command is output at the start of special symbol variation. Then, as a result of determination based on a random number used in the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as a hit-decision random number) for determining whether or not to generate a jackpot, in the case of a loss, designation of a loss effect design is determined. Any one of time-short symbol designation, probability variation 1 symbol designation, probability variation 2 symbol designation, and probability variation 3 symbol designation is determined. The symbol designation does not directly designate the symbol to be displayed, but designates a symbol aspect corresponding to the selected hit type, and instead of the symbol designation command, hits information on the selected hit type. It may be transmitted to the effect control device 150 as a type designation command. Also, in the meaning of double check, if both the symbol designation command and the hit type designation command are transmitted, the symbol information can be surely confirmed.

The control command further includes a variation pattern command for designating any one of a plurality of basic variation patterns. The basic variation pattern corresponds to each of a plurality of gaming states. For example, the basic variation pattern 5 corresponds to a gaming state that is lost after displaying the normal reach, and when such a gaming state is determined by the main controller 210, the variation pattern for designating the basic variation pattern 5 The command is output. The basic variation pattern is not a command for determining a specific variation pattern of the effect symbol, but a command for defining the variation time of the effect symbol. The specific variation pattern is determined by the basic variation pattern and the reach design. The variation pattern command is output when the variation of the special symbol is started together with the symbol designation command.
The control command further includes a symbol stop command for designating the stop of the effect symbol. The symbol stop command is output when the effect symbol is stopped.

Next, the structure and content of the control command output from the effect control device 150 to the symbol control device 152 will be described.
The data structure and input / output timing of the control command are the same as those of the control command from the main control board 210, as shown in FIGS.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the contents of the control command output from the effect control device 150 to the symbol control device 152.
As shown in FIG. 7, the control command further includes a common liquid crystal display control command for designating a common fluctuation pattern corresponding to each of the basic fluctuation patterns of normal fluctuation and short-time fluctuations 1 to 3, normal reach and super For each basic variation pattern of reach, a design-specific liquid crystal display control command for designating each basic variation pattern and design-specific variation pattern corresponding to reach symbols 1 to 8 is defined.

  Each of the reach symbols 1 to 8 is set to have the same time (common effect time) as the time to execute the effect, but is different from the background image different from the other reach symbols and the background image is different from each other. When a character is set and a certain reach symbol is selected, control is performed so that a background image and a character corresponding to the reach symbol are displayed. In other words, by changing the reach design, the background image and the character displayed along with it will be changed, so that players will not get bored even if they play for a long time, and each reach design can enjoy its own production Since the production time is the same, the control can be simplified.

  For example, when the variation pattern command for designating the basic variation pattern 5 is transmitted from the main control board 210 and the reach design 1 is determined by the effect control device 150 based on the command, the design variation pattern A5 is designated. The symbol-specific liquid crystal display control command is output to the symbol controller 152. As a result, the background image and the character displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 correspond to the reach symbol 1, and the effect symbol is variably displayed with the variation pattern corresponding to the basic variation pattern 5 and the reach symbol 1.

Next, the data structure of the ROM 230 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the data structure of the variation pattern determination table 440.
As shown in FIG. 8, the ROM 230 stores a variation pattern determination table 440 used for determining a basic variation pattern.
The variation pattern determination table 440 is provided in accordance with the lottery results of the big hit, the small hit, and the out of lottery. For the variation pattern determination table 440 corresponding to the big hit and the small win, the current gaming state (short-time operating state or short-time non-operating state), the big hit or the small hit type, the number of winning game balls (the number of reserved game balls) A plurality of "0" to "3" and a random number used for reach lottery (hereinafter referred to as reach determination random number) are provided. A plurality of variation pattern determination tables 440 corresponding to the loss are provided corresponding to the current gaming state, the number of winning game balls and the reach determination random number.

For example, 211 records are registered in the variation pattern determination table 440. Each record includes a field for registering a variation pattern number indicating a basic variation pattern. A random number that can take any value in the numerical value range of “0” to “210” (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern determination random number) is acquired, and the variation pattern number is read from the record of the rank of the acquired random value and read. The basic variation pattern specified by the variation pattern number is determined. For example, when the random value is “30”, the fluctuation pattern number is acquired from the 30th record. In the example of FIG. 8, “18” is read from the variation pattern determination table 440, so that the basic variation pattern 18 is determined.
The liquid crystal display control command shown in FIG. 7 is selected based on this basic variation pattern.

Next, game control processing executed by the main controller 210 will be described.
The CPU 220 is composed of a microprocessing unit or the like, operates based on a game control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]), and is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230. Is started, and the game control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9 is executed.

First, the game control process will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the game control process.
When the game control process is executed by the CPU 220, as shown in FIG. 9, first, the process proceeds to step S100.
In step S100, an initialization process of the CPU 220 is executed, the process proceeds to step S102, and an interrupt permission instruction for executing the interrupt process of FIG. Accordingly, the interrupt process of FIG. 10 is executed in parallel with the game control process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 [ms]).

Next, the process proceeds to step S104, and a random number update process for updating production control random numbers (eg, reach determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, random number for determining the type of symbol to be displayed, notice effect random number) related to the production. And the process proceeds to step S106.
In step S106, it is determined whether or not the interrupt process of FIG. 10 has been executed a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) since the game control process was executed, and when it is determined that the interrupt process has been executed a predetermined number of times (Yes ) Shifts to step S108 to perform jackpot determination processing for determining the jackpot determination and determining the basic variation pattern of the effect symbol, and then shifts to step S110.

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

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

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

Next, the process proceeds to step S120, where it is determined whether or not a power-off detection signal is input from the power supply circuit 212. When it is determined that the power-off detection signal is input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S122.
In step S122, return information necessary for restoring the contents of the RAM 240 is generated, the generated return information is stored in the RAM 240, and backup processing for switching the CPU 220 to the power saving mode is executed. The backup process includes a process for setting a backup flag and a process for performing a checksum.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S120 that the power-off detection signal is not input (No), and in step S106, it is determined that the interrupt process has not been executed a predetermined number of times after the game control process has been executed (No). In any case, the process proceeds to step S104.

Next, interrupt processing will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the interrupt process.
When the interrupt process is executed by the CPU 220, the process first proceeds to step S150 as shown in FIG.
In step S150, a random number update process for updating a random number for controlling a ball that is directly related to the determination of the ball or the like (for example, a hit determination random number, a big hit type determination random number, or a stop symbol determination random number) is executed. Further, the effect control random number updated in step S104 is also updated.

Next, the process proceeds to step S152, where a winning switch input process for inputting a detection signal from the start winning opening switch 131 and checking a winning is executed, and a series of processes are terminated and the original process is restored.
Next, the random number update process in step S150 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing random number update processing.

When the random number update process is executed in the CPU 220, as shown in FIG. 11, first, the process proceeds to step S172.
In step S172, the winning random number is updated, and the process proceeds to step S174, where it is determined whether or not the winning random number has reached a predetermined upper limit value (eg, 398), and it is determined that the predetermined upper limit value has been reached. If yes (Yes), the process proceeds to step S176, the initial value update random number for the hit determination random number for updating the initial value of the hit determination random number is set as the hit determination random number, the series of processing is terminated, and the original Return to processing.

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

Next, the winning switch input process in step S152 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a winning switch input process.
When the winning switch input process is executed in step S152, the process proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.
In step S200, an input port reading process for reading the detection signal from the start winning port switch 131 from a predetermined port of the input port 250 corresponding to the start winning port switch 131 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S202. Based on the processing result, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the start winning a prize opening switch 131. When it is determined that the detection signal is input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S204.

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

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S204 that the number of winning game balls is “4” or more (Yes), or when it is determined in step S202 that a detection signal is not input from the start winning port switch 131 (No). Also, the series of processing is terminated and the original processing is restored.
Next, the jackpot determination process in step S108 will be described. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the determination process of the normal symbol display apparatus 108. FIG.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the jackpot determination process.
The jackpot determination process sets a single jackpot value in a predetermined numerical range (for example, “0” to “398”) in order to cause a special prize state with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/399), and starts a winning prize. A process for obtaining a winning random number from a random number counter at a winning timing when a game ball wins in the mouth 111 and causing a special prize state when the acquired random number value matches the jackpot value, and is executed in step S108. Then, as shown in FIG. 13, first, the process proceeds to step S300.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the process proceeds to step S326, and a deviation variation pattern determination process for determining a basic variation pattern of an effect symbol to be varied and displayed at the time of deviation is executed. The deviation variation pattern determination process is configured in the same manner as in step S314. However, the variation pattern determination table 440 reads the one corresponding to the current game state, the number of winning game balls and the reach determination random number. Here, it is determined whether or not the super-reaching deviation (specific aspect effect) is executed.

When the process of step S326 ends, the process proceeds to step S316.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S322 that the read random number value matches the small hit value (Yes), the process proceeds to step S328, and the hit type number is set to “4” indicating the small hit value. The process proceeds to step S312. That is, at the time of determining the small hit, the hit type number “4”, which is a fixed value set in advance, is set without reading the big hit type determining random number stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 240 corresponding to the number of winning game balls. .

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

Next, the data structure of the ROM of the effect control device 150 will be described.
FIG. 14 shows the data structure of the symbol number selection table 442. As shown in FIG.
In the ROM of the effect control device 150, as shown in FIG. 14, a symbol number selection table 442 is stored for each reach symbol 1-8.

Each symbol number selection table 442 is for determining, as the current reach symbol mode, another mode different from the reach symbol mode determined at the time of the previous super reach loss (super reach selected at the time of loss). .
In each symbol number selection table 442, symbol numbers other than the symbol number of the reach symbol determined last time are registered in association with the numerical range of the symbol type determination random number. That is, the symbol number selection table 442 corresponding to the symbol number of the reach symbol determined last time is selected, and the symbol of the reach symbol previously determined so as to be excluded from the current selection target in the symbol number selection table 442 selected. It is set so that the number is not registered and a symbol number of another reach symbol different from the previously determined reach symbol is selected.

In the example of FIG. 14, since the symbol number of the reach symbol determined last time is “1”, the symbol number selection table 442 for the symbol number “1” is selected, and the symbol number of the current reach symbol is selected as the last “ “1” is unregistered so as to be excluded, and “2” to “8” which are symbol numbers of other reach symbols other than that are registered.
The symbol number of the reach symbol is determined based on the value of the symbol type determination random number. In the symbol number selection table 442 of FIG. 14, the numerical value of each element indicates the symbol type determination random number. The symbol type determination random number can take any value within a numerical range of “0” to “255”. For example, when the symbol type determination random number value is “0” to “40”, the reach symbol number is “2”, and when the symbol type determination random number value is “41” to “75”, the reach is reached. “3” is determined as the symbol number of the symbol.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a data structure of the address registration table 444.
The ROM of the effect control device 150 further stores an address registration table 444 in which addresses to each symbol number selection table 442 are registered, as shown in FIG. This is because, in the case where super-reach miss is selected, in order to determine another aspect of the reach design that is different from the reach design determined at the time of the previous super-reach, the stored reach design information The address to the symbol number selection table 442 is registered for each type (by symbol number).

Next, the effect control process executed by the effect control device 150 will be described.
The CPU of the effect control device 150 activates a control program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM, and executes the effect control process shown in the flowchart of FIG.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect control process.
When the effect control process is executed by the CPU of the effect control device 150, the process first proceeds to step S400 as shown in FIG.

In step S400, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern command has been received. If it is determined that a variation pattern command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S402.
In step S402, it is determined whether or not the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command for designating a basic variation pattern corresponding to a super reach deviation (specific mode determination means), and a basic corresponding to a super reach deviation is determined. When it is determined that the variation pattern command is for designating the variation pattern (Yes), the process proceeds to step S404.

  In step S404, the reach symbol information indicating the symbol number of the reach symbol determined at the time of the previous super-reach deviation is read from the RAM of the effect control device 150, and the process proceeds to step S406, where the address registration table 444 and the read reach symbol information are displayed. Based on this, the symbol number selection table 442 corresponding to the reach symbol determined at the time of the previous super-reach deviation is selected (same aspect continuation prohibiting means), and the process proceeds to step S408. When the power is turned on, there is no reach symbol information indicating the symbol number of the reach symbol determined last time, so that predetermined reach symbol information is set as an initial value. In addition to the case where the reach symbol is determined with reference to the initial value when the power is turned on, a symbol number selection table for turning on the power may be added to the address registration table 444 in FIG. The symbol number selection table at power-on is different from the configuration of the other symbol number selection table 442, and the numerical value range of the symbol type determination random number is set so that all reach symbols (symbol numbers) are selected. No.) is set in association with all of the numbers, and control is performed so that the first super reach after power-on is selected. As a result, the symbol number corresponding to the initial value is selected when the power is turned on, and the game taste can be further improved.

  In step S408, the symbol number of the reach symbol is determined by reading the symbol number corresponding to the value of the symbol type determination random number from the selected symbol number selection table 442 (specific mode effect determining means), and the process proceeds to step S410. The reach symbol information indicating the symbol number of the determined reach symbol is stored in the RAM of the effect control device 150 (mode determination information storage means), and the process proceeds to step S412.

  In step S412, the control command for transmitting the liquid crystal display control command for designating the variation pattern corresponding to the symbol number of the reach symbol determined in step S408 to the symbol control device 152 in the RAM of the effect control device 150 is stored. In step S414, the liquid crystal display control command stored in the liquid crystal command transmission buffer is transmitted to the symbol control device 152, and a series of processing is terminated to return to the original processing. Return.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S402 that the received variation pattern command is not a variation pattern command for designating the basic variation pattern corresponding to the super-reaching deviation (No), the process proceeds to step S416.
In step S416, it is determined whether or not the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command for designating a basic variation pattern corresponding to other reach (out of normal reach, per normal reach and per super reach). When it is determined that the variation pattern command is for designating the basic variation pattern corresponding to the reach (Yes), the process proceeds to step S418.

  In step S418, the symbol number of the reach symbol is determined based on the received variation pattern command and the symbol type determination random number. Also in this case, as in step S408, the symbol number selection table is stored in the ROM of the effect control device 150 for each variation pattern command, and the symbol number selection table corresponding to the received variation pattern command is selected and selected. The symbol number of the reach symbol is determined by reading the symbol number corresponding to the symbol type determination random number from the symbol number selection table. Here, one symbol number selection table is different from the processing in step S408 in that the symbol numbers of all reach symbols are registered. Thereby, an arbitrary symbol number is selected with a predetermined selection ratio. That is, if the jackpot lottery result is out of place, the same reach design is controlled so that it does not continue, but if the jackpot lottery result is a win, all symbol numbers are targeted for selection. When a symbol is selected continuously (when the same background image and character are displayed on the effect symbol display device 104), the player can be notified that it is a win, and further improve the game taste Can do. However, only odd symbol numbers are registered in the symbol number selection table corresponding to the reach selected at probability variation 1 big hit, probability variation 2 big hit and probability variation 3 big hit, so that even number symbol numbers are not selected.

Next, the process proceeds to step S420, where a liquid crystal display control command for designating a variation pattern corresponding to the symbol number of the reach symbol determined in step S418 is stored in the liquid crystal command transmission buffer, and the process proceeds to step S414.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S416 that the received variation pattern command is not a variation pattern command for designating a basic variation pattern corresponding to another reach (No), the process proceeds to step S421, and steps S408 and S418 are performed. Similarly, the symbol number of the left stop symbol (first stop symbol) when the left end effect symbol is stopped is determined based on the symbol type determination random number. After that, since it is not reach, the symbol control device 152 performs display control so as to obtain a symbol that includes the left stop symbol of the determined symbol number.

Next, the process proceeds to step S422, where a liquid crystal display control command for designating a variation pattern corresponding to the symbol number of the left stop symbol determined in step S421 is stored in the liquid crystal command transmission buffer, and the process proceeds to step S414.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S400 that the variation pattern command is not received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
First, when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine, the main control device 210 executes a game control process and enters a game-ready state. A player can play a game by loading the rented game ball into a pachinko machine and operating the launch handle to launch the game ball onto the game board surface 102.

  In a game-ready state, when a game ball launched on the game board surface 102 wins the start winning opening 111, a detection signal is output by the starting winning opening switch 131. In main controller 210, when a detection signal is input from start winning port switch 131, a winning random number is acquired at almost the same timing. At this time, if it is determined that the acquired random number value matches the jackpot value, it is a jackpot.

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

On the other hand, if it is determined that the acquired random number value does not match the jackpot value but matches the jackpot value, it is a jackpot.
When a small hit is made, a combination of a special symbol and a stop symbol of the effect symbol and a basic fluctuation pattern at the time of the small hit are determined through steps S328, S312, and S314. Then, the effect symbols are variably displayed in a predetermined variation pattern, and after a predetermined variation time has elapsed, the determined combination is stopped. After the production symbol stops, a small hit occurs.

During the big hit or the small hit, the big winning opening 115 is controlled to be opened with a predetermined opening / closing pattern, and when a game ball wins the big winning opening 115, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out per winning.
When a game ball wins the start winning opening 111, the main control device 210 transmits a variation pattern command to the effect control device 150 through steps S314 and S118 or steps S326 and S118.

  Upon receiving the variation pattern command, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command out of super reach through step S402. As a result, if it is determined that the change pattern command is a super-reach shift pattern, the symbol number of the reach symbol is determined through steps S404 to S410, and the reach symbol information indicating the determined symbol number is stored. Then, through steps S412, S414, a liquid crystal display control command for designating a variation pattern corresponding to the determined symbol number is transmitted to the symbol controller 152.

  When receiving the liquid crystal display control command, the symbol change device 152 stops a part of the effect design in the determined reach design based on the received liquid crystal display control command, and the background corresponding to the reach design Variation effect is performed by the image and the character. Therefore, it is possible to give an impression to the player in association with the contents of the reach symbol and the variation effect.

  In the production control device 150, when the winning pattern at the start winning opening 111 is received from the next time, when the fluctuation pattern command for super-reach deviation is received again, the reach design determined at the time of the previous super-reach deviation through steps S40 to S414. A symbol number other than the symbol number is determined, and a liquid crystal display control command for designating a variation pattern corresponding to the determined symbol number is transmitted to the symbol controller 152.

  When receiving the liquid crystal display control command, the symbol change device 152 stops a part of the effect design in a different manner from the previously determined reach design based on the received liquid crystal display control command and the reach. Variation effect is performed by the background image and the character corresponding to the pattern. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a variation effect having the same content from being performed even if super-reach is continuously or intermittently continued.

  In this way, in the present embodiment, when the basic fluctuation pattern determined by main controller 210 is a specific basic fluctuation pattern, effect control apparatus 150 has the basic fluctuation pattern that was the previous specific basic fluctuation pattern. The symbol control device 152 determines a different one from the reach symbol mode determined at the time, and performs a variable effect corresponding to the reach symbol mode determined by the effect control device 150.

  As a result, when the basic variation pattern is a specific basic variation pattern, a part of the variation symbol is stopped and a variation effect corresponding to the aspect of the reach symbol is performed. You can make an impression by associating the contents of the fluctuation production. In addition, even if a change is made between a specific basic change pattern and a specific basic change pattern, the reach pattern determined when the basic change pattern was the last specified basic change pattern. Since another mode different from the above mode is determined, it is possible to prevent a variation effect of the same content from being performed. Therefore, the taste of the game can be improved as compared with the prior art.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the basic fluctuation pattern determined by main controller 210 is a basic fluctuation pattern that is out of super reach, effect control apparatus 150 has the form of reach symbol determined at the time of the previous super reach out of position. Determines another different aspect.
Thereby, when the big hit or the small hit does not occur after the symbol change and the normal state continues, it is possible to prevent the changing effect of the same content from being performed.

  In the above embodiment, the effect symbol display device 104 corresponds to the symbol display means described in claim 1, the symbol control device 152 corresponds to the specific variation effect means described in claim 1, and Steps S306 and S308 are: Corresponding to the lottery means according to claim 1 or 2, step S318 corresponds to the symbol changing means according to claim 1. Steps S314 and S326 correspond to the variation pattern determining means according to claim 1 or 2, steps S402 to S410 correspond to the stop symbol determining means according to claim 1, and the symbol number selection table 442 is charged. This corresponds to the stop symbol selection table described in Item 1.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, step S402 respond | corresponds to the specific fluctuation pattern determination means of Claim 1, step S406 respond | corresponds to the table selection means of Claim 1, and step S408 is Claim 1. This corresponds to the symbol pattern determining means.
In the above embodiment, when the basic fluctuation pattern determined by the main controller 210 is a basic fluctuation pattern that is out of super reach, another aspect that is different from the aspect of the reach symbol determined at the time of the previous super reach out. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be similarly applied to other special effects such as normal reach deviation, normal reach, and super reach.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it provided with the small hit as a special prize state, it is not restricted to this, You may not provide a small hit.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the production | presentation control apparatus 150 and the symbol control apparatus 152 were mounted and comprised on a separate board | substrate, not only this but these can also be mounted and comprised on the same board | substrate.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the game control program stored in advance in the ROM 230 is executed in the execution of the game control process shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 13 has been described. Instead, the program may be read from the storage medium storing the program showing these procedures into the RAM 240 and executed. The same applies to the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  Here, the storage medium is a semiconductor storage medium such as RAM or ROM, a magnetic storage type storage medium such as FD or HD, an optical reading type storage medium such as CD, CDV, LD, or DVD, or a magnetic storage type such as MO. / Optical reading type storage media, including any storage media that can be read by a computer regardless of electronic, magnetic, optical, or other reading methods.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine that is a pachinko machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other gaming machines such as an amusement game machine or the like without departing from the gist of the present invention. It is also applicable to.

It is the figure which showed typically the front part of the game board surface 102 in a pachinko machine, especially the part required for description. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game control device 200. FIG. It is a figure which shows the aspect of the stop symbol of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the data structure of a control command. It is a timing chart which shows the input / output timing of a control command. It is a diagram showing the contents of a control command output from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the contents of a control command output from the effect control device 150 to the symbol control device 152. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the fluctuation pattern determination table 440. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows an interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a random number update process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning switch input process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot determination process. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the symbol number selection table 442. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the address registration table 444. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows production control processing.

Explanation of symbols

104 effect symbol display device 106 special symbol display device 108 normal symbol display device 109 gaming state display device 112 normal electric accessory 113, 114 actuating gate 111 start winning port 115 large winning port 131 start winning port switch 150 effect control device 152 symbol control Device 153 Lamp 155 Speaker 200 Game control device 210 Main control device 212 Power supply circuit 220 CPU
230 ROM
240 RAM
250 Input port 255 Output port 440 Variation pattern determination table 442 Symbol number selection table 444 Address registration table

Claims (2)

Determined by a lottery means for performing a lottery for determining whether or not a special prize state is to be generated in response to a winning at a start winning opening, a fluctuation pattern determining means for determining one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation pattern determining means The symbol variation means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols by the symbol display means, the stop symbol determination means for determining the mode of the stop symbol, and the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means are specific variation patterns. When the lottery means comprises a specific variation effect means for stopping a part of the variation symbol in the stop symbol mode determined by the stop symbol determination means and performing a predetermined variation effect during the variation of the symbol, When it is determined that the special prize state is to be generated, the gaming machine that causes the special prize state to occur after stopping all of the variable symbols in a predetermined manner,
The specific variation effect unit performs the variation effect corresponding to the mode of the stop symbol determined by the stop symbol determination unit,
The stop symbol determining means corresponds to each stop symbol aspect determined when the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means is the specific variation pattern, and is different from the stop symbol aspect. A plurality of stop symbol selection tables for registering stop symbol modes;
Specific fluctuation pattern determination means for determining whether or not the fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determination means is the specific fluctuation pattern;
When it is determined that the specific variation pattern is the specific variation pattern by the specific variation pattern determination unit, the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit corresponds to the stop symbol mode determined when the specific variation pattern was the specific variation pattern last time. Table selection means for selecting the stop symbol selection table to be,
A gaming machine comprising: a symbol mode determining unit that determines a mode of the stop symbol based on the stop symbol selection table selected by the table selecting unit. In claim 1,
The variation pattern determining means determines the variation pattern based on the lottery result of the lottery means,
The gaming machine, wherein the specific variation pattern is a specific variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit when the lottery unit determines that the special prize state does not occur.

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